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Rag joint sprockets serve a purpose, they provide a slight cush between the rapid RPM changes and 2-stroke motor pulses to the hub.
... they also allow the spokes to saw through each other as the wheel flexes...
I guess what bothers me most is you are wiling to spend almost the cost of the whole bike on a $70 hub mount sprocket to make it easier for you but you won't spring $15 for a front C brake?
The Huffy has 12 guage spokes, double-walled steel rims and a machined rear hub. Only the Worksman has a stronger wheel. Perhaps the axle itself might not be up to scratch, but so far that has not been an issue... if it becomes an issue, I shall deal with it then. I can make any part I want.
I was 11 years old when I apprenticed as a gunsmith/blacksmith/machinist. I achieved Journeyman at age 14- that was 1968. I know my metals. I have seriouse background in milling, design, foundry, welding, forging, engineering and several other fields. My inspection of a frame is more than visual.
Rag joint sprockets serve a purpose, they provide a slight cush between the rapid RPM changes and 2-stroke motor pulses to the hub.
... they also allow the spokes to saw through each other as the wheel flexes...
I guess what bothers me most is you are wiling to spend almost the cost of the whole bike on a $70 hub mount sprocket to make it easier for you but you won't spring $15 for a front C brake?
The Huffy has 12 guage spokes, double-walled steel rims and a machined rear hub. Only the Worksman has a stronger wheel. Perhaps the axle itself might not be up to scratch, but so far that has not been an issue... if it becomes an issue, I shall deal with it then. I can make any part I want.
I was 11 years old when I apprenticed as a gunsmith/blacksmith/machinist. I achieved Journeyman at age 14- that was 1968. I know my metals. I have seriouse background in milling, design, foundry, welding, forging, engineering and several other fields. My inspection of a frame is more than visual.
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