keyed hub for trike axle?

Hi Everyone!

I appreciate the welcomes and the help you all have given me so far. I talked to the bike dealer and my 26 inch trike will be delivered to me this upcoming Tuesday.

I'm curious what dimensions I need to observe on the rear axle for the mounting of the sprocket ( the one that is driven by the motor) the diameter and slot size n the axle?

( i'm dumb when it comes to bikes )

are the axles on a trike usually keyed ? I'm anxious and I would like to know before the bike gets here and where would I buy a fixed/keyed hub to mount the sprocket up to?

Trikeguy78

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as far as I know there is only a front brake and if you pedal backwards it is freewheel ( like a 10 speed.) I will know more on Tuesday and post some pictures. I got the trike from "yourtradingassistant" on e-bay, and they are manufactured in china. Worst case scenario I go off and buy another trike knowing what to look for and I give this one to the Misses...


Trikeguy78

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I offer help.
a rear sprocket on a trike is greek to me.
But I will try to help.
Post pictures if possible?
Be very descriptive if possible.

Once you get the diameter of the axle, it will be down hill from there.
I also recommend going over to the "www.surpluscenter.com" site and checking out all their great deals for practically nothing. There is a big selection of parts you can order for your conversion. And if you are doing a trike, I would recommend the 13HP unit with electric start for the trike.
Surplus Center Item Detail
Its at $430.00, but will make the trike run good up hills and offers a real bang for the buck.
Maximo

the trike should be here tomorrow or tuesday.. I cant wait!

when it arrives and I begin putting it together I plan on posting pictures so I can get some pointers from all of you.

I did locate various size sprockets and mounts to fit the keyed shaft, I just have to wait and measure when it arrives before I order.


Stay tuned this week I will be posting more.

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Yes, please keep us informed.....I really would like to learn more about building a trike.