Shift Kit + Nuvinci = (Grin)

Haha, I wish I could make the cables invisible. Thank you for the compliment. I think it has pretty lines too! The drum brake came with the bike and I think it has a bit of a retro look. I thought I would try them out and see if I liked them. If I didn't I could always get a wheel made for a front disc. So far so good, I really like the way it stops. The front drum has a nice feel to it that works well with the suspension forks. It doesn't dive so much as hunkers down. The combination seems to work well.

All the different kits have their pros and cons. I just don't find the rack mounted kits appealing.

Clotho - Awesome & Inspirational, Nice Job!!!
Your build is similar to my project. I've ordered a Worksman Cruiser. I'm awaiting the bike to obtain exact frame measurements for a possible 4 stroke. Your information on the NuVinci aquistion & installation experience is very informative. Could you please post some close up photos of your handlebars? I'm trying to formulate my plan. I was considering throttle & NuVinci control on the same (right) side, reverse throttle on the left or I've heard that Harley Davidson used to have a left side throttle. What are your thoughts & experiences on this matter? TIA

Felts are my favorite production bikes, bar none. Fantastic build!!

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Well what I meant was once the motor is running, do you have to have to pedal any before you let the motor take over? Like, can you take off from a dead stop without pedaling....

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Dead stop no pedaling, no problem.

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You think about the power available to a bicycle. I read many years ago that an Olympic caliber sprinter could generate 0.5 hp for a short burst. That leaves me just short of half a horsepower is my thinking. Now triple or quadruple that power, and you will have no problem using low gears to start from a standing start, without stress on the for a bicycle with these Overpowered power plant. I know that bicyclists with fixed gears on the track will sprint in excess of 40 mph from a little push start and no shifting. Add the ability to shift and the bicycle is so very efficient. Add that motor and they are sooo fun.!!!

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Congrats, Very Fine, Swell Elgant!! Ron

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Beautiful machine! (I'm jealous)

Now I really have to get my butt in gear, and motorize some of my old Schwinns!

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I will be able to post some more pictures next week so I will try to get some of the handlebars for you. There isn't really much to see though. Throttle on the right with built in double brake lever comes from Powerking. Left side is Nuvinci gears and clutch. You could put it together any way you imagine really. Throttle left or right and Nuvinci left or right. Only problem with the Nuvinci on the left is that the display is obscured. I think it just depends on what you find most comfortable.

And yours is probably my favorite of the custom frames. I like the Simpson bikes too but your Red bike is a beauty!

Thanks again for all the kind words everyone! I really appreciate it!