A heavy duty friction driver.

Intrepid Wheelwoman · Jan 31, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxhpFwGV_I8

I thought this was clever. Using the back half of a small motor scooter would make for a really good friction drive unit.

cannonball2 · Jan 31, 2015

This was one of Deacons favorite ideas, driving an FD with another wheel. Seems like maybe he did it with an electric scooter set up.

Ludwig II · Jan 31, 2015

I've seen that idea used on a trike somewhere. It's probably the ultimate answer to wet grip.

Ludwig II · Jan 31, 2015

I've shared this one round a bit. It really does make far more sense than a little roller that is asked to do a job it's not big enough for.

Tyler2012 · Feb 1, 2015

Yeah but by the time you get the engine set up to drive the smaller wheel, wouldnt it be easier to just do a belt drive? I guess if you had an old scooter laying around that would be nice to try something different and get a more efficient friction drive... cvlt1

Ludwig II · Feb 2, 2015

I like the novelty value of it.

mat_man · Feb 10, 2015

This guy has chopped the rear end of a Go-Ped Sport frame with the 10" wheel driving on the bike's wheel:

090529 Chainsaw Powered Bicycle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da9NaBMKCjY

Intrepid Wheelwoman · Feb 10, 2015

Cool, - it looks like it works well too

Ludwig II · Feb 10, 2015

Now, what would it be like in wet weaher? Interesting.

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