Installing the drive gear on 144 spoke wheel

lowrider · #1 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 09:57 PM

Any idea how to do this without removing any spokes?

Can afford the shift kit so that's not an option!!

Anyone know what will happen if I remove the coaster brake arm from my bike?
will the pedals spin freely backwards ?

obviously I wont have any brakes so I need a really good rear cable braking system as this will be the only brake I will have.

Cabinfever1977 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 10:02 PM

you can get a clamp shell adapter that uses 3 bolts and clamp onto hub,im sure thell fit between some spokes.im sure you can get the sprocket to fit behind the brake arm even if you have to slighty bend it.

lowrider · #3 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabinfever1977

you can get a clamp shell adapter that uses 3 bolts and clamp onto hub,im sure thell fit between some spokes.im sure you can get the sprocket to fit behind the brake arm even if you have to slighty bend it.

I may be able to get the bolts in there but there is no way I can get a wrench in ther to tighten the bolts.

lowrider · #4 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 10:06 PM

the coaster brake is no where near good enough to stop me once motorized lol.

so I need a new rear brake anyway. why not just get rid of the arm at least?

Cabinfever1977 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 10:08 PM

maybe cut down the bolts or use shorter bolts and put them in reverse with nut facing out,you will need to clear brake arm still.

my coaster brake stops me even at 35mph.
but if you're not going to use it i would remove the brake arm but i dont know how the wheel will react to that.

lowrider · #6 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabinfever1977

maybe cut down the bolts or use shorter bolts and put them in reverse with nut facing out,you will need to clear brake arm still.

Don't I need a wrench on both sides to tighten the sprocket on good?

Cabinfever1977 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 10:15 PM

yeah but you only need to slip the wrench between the spokes on inside and hold nut while using wrench on outside to turn nut and tighten.you may need another person to slip a long wrench from the other side of wheel and hold against the nut while you tighten from this side.

lowrider · #8 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabinfever1977

yeah but you only need to slip the wrench between the spokes on inside and hold nut while using wrench on outside to turn nut and tighten.you may need another person to slip a long wrench from the other side of wheel and hold against the nut while you tighten from this side.

Where do I find this adapter ?