runningbarre
Look Ma, No Hands!
You guys are blowing my mind!
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Custom Dana Transmission Shifter
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TRM
Wore out three sets of tires already!
I agree. I was a little surprised when I took it apart and found the plastic parts. I never did figure out how to disassemble that piece. I was too worried that I would break it and it would be impossible to find a replacement.
bairdco
I live for the CABE
My thoughts exactly. I have an NOS one, and figured out (theoretically, on paper) how to mount it as a jackshaft/transmission, worked out how to put a sprocket onto the crankshaft, and while mocking it all up, realized the cables would be too short so the gripshift wouldn't reach. I could make new cables, but I've built a lot of custom motorized bikes, and just knew if I put it all together, shifting it under power would destroy those cheap gears, and the grip shift would strip out eventually. Sooner, not later.
With your set-up, at least for the gear replacement, it looks more plausible.
Sadly, I've had my fill of blowing up cheap chinese motors, and haven't built any in a while.
With your set-up, at least for the gear replacement, it looks more plausible.
Sadly, I've had my fill of blowing up cheap chinese motors, and haven't built any in a while.
brassbusterpc
Finally riding a big boys bike
That is way to cool, GEAT mind at work. Love it.
Kennethwill
On Training Wheels
Very cool bicycle . I restored a 1920s English Sunbeam with a 2 speed gear box in the front sprocket . Thing rides like a dream . As far as stopping with the rod brakes , that's another story
TRM
Wore out three sets of tires already!
Thanks!
The Dana is a very cool novelty, but I certainly wouldn't want one on my daily rider! The gearbox creates a lot of drag. That's probably why it didn't catch on.
