Moutain bike - clutch/brake lever??

TheLoneRanger · #11 (**permalink**) 01-07-2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotorbikeMike

Hi Lone Ranger, I am an experianced motor-bicycle builder. Did you notice that the pic of Old No.6 that I posted here in this thread started out its life as a Ladies 10 speed mountain Bike?

Furthermore, I used the rotary clutch on it, along with the 2 handbrakes which were the origional topic.

Functionally there is very little difference wheather bike is 10, 12, 15, 18, 21 or more speeds. In some cases it becomes necessary to remove "people sprocket? derailer mechanism, if it will hit the engine, elsewise raise the engine.

It's all rather simple, really it is.

BTW do feel free to ask away, I am aware that all learning starts somewhere.

Mike

Your No. 6 looks good. How much gas can the tank hold and what is the miles per tank? How noisy is this engine compared with the Whizzer?

Jackie

oregon freerider · #12 (**permalink**) 01-13-2008, 09:52 AM

I like coaster brakes on the rear, front brake on the right , and clutch on the left, that way it's like all other bikes that I ride.

Pablo · #13 (**permalink**) 01-13-2008, 08:37 PM

I think this will work fine:

Andyinchville1 · #14 (**permalink**) 01-13-2008, 08:44 PM

I set my controls like Pablo's (above)

Andrew

iRide Customs · #15 (**permalink**) 01-14-2008, 09:20 AM

Mike,

Can you explain the rotary clutch mechanism? Or maybe post a pic of it?

As far as the dual pull lever system is concerned...nothing wrong with it. As long as you are checking your equipment before AND after each ride, you should never be left with no brakes.

Dan

**Norman** · #16 (**permalink**) 01-18-2008, 03:04 PM

I'll be I mount my clutch lever in the spot you've got brake or just the opposite of your set up so I can use the clutch hold in button without thinking about it. I can pull in the clutch and apply brakes or leave the clutch alone and apply only the brake and I too believe in separate brakes levers one for front and one for the back. I found out don't use levers for the old pinch or side calliper style brakes on the new side mounts the geometry will make them work very poorly..
Norman

**Norman** · #17 (**permalink**) 01-18-2008, 07:15 PM

Here a picture of my levers. Notice the redneck on the bike? Well the rusty neck>!

SeattleMike · #18 (**permalink**) 03-27-2008, 06:33 AM

I've got my clutch mounted in a pretty crappy position right now, I'd really be interested in a throttle-like clutch. Check out where my clutch is in these pics of my bike: Bike Pics
You can see the clutch best in the 3rd picture.
I think it looks kind of cool, but I'd really love to be able to use both brakes and clutch. Also, the way it is set up now it is hard to use the clutch-lock with one hand! Especially one handed while I'm looking for cars and slowing down at a 4-way in the city.

deacon · #19 (**permalink**) 03-27-2008, 07:12 AM

The more I see and hear about the front and rear hand brake the more I like rear coaster brakes and front hand brake set on the throttle side. I almost never pedal my bike anyway. The gears would be wasted on me.

huckersteve · #20 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotorbikeMike

Hi Lone Ranger, I am an experianced motor-bicycle builder. Did you notice that the pic of Old No.6 that I posted here in this thread started out its life as a Ladies 10 speed mountain Bike?

Furthermore, I used the rotary clutch on it, along with the 2 handbrakes which were the origional topic.

Functionally there is very little difference wheather bike is 10, 12, 15, 18, 21 or more speeds. In some cases it becomes necessary to remove "people sprocket? derailer mechanism, if it will hit the engine, elsewise raise the engine.

It's all rather simple, really it is.

BTW do feel free to ask away, I am aware that all learning starts somewhere.

Mike

I see the rotary clutch there, it's a bit unusual. I understand the reason for it but to me a lot of these handlebars look cramped with all the controls and shifters I see crammed on them. No escape from it in some cases though I guess..

I think if I could run a single front ring, with a 7 speed rear, conventional clutch on the left- and both brakes running through a dual lever (seen them lots in my time, they are not the best in the world but work pretty well) that would be about as clean a setup as I could arrive at, and would make me happy..

At present I'm single speeded with coaster and NO front brake. (NOT RECCOMMENDED!)