Friction motor on hills
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What is a "steep hill"?
I had a Bike Bug (70's friction drive) and it didn't have a lot of power, but it never slipped, even when I ran it in wet grass then on the pavement.
I would think a lot of it would depend on total weight and percentage of grade.
Does the Staton-Inc. drive ever slip?
I had a Bike Bug (70's friction drive) and it didn't have a lot of power, but it never slipped, even when I ran it in wet grass then on the pavement.
I would think a lot of it would depend on total weight and percentage of grade.
Does the Staton-Inc. drive ever slip?
What's the reputation of this Subaru supplier?
BICYCLE MOTOR FRICTION DRIVE KIT Subaru Robin 33.5 cc 1.60 hp FOUR STROKE engine Complete kit - CycleHappy
They don't seem to give their phone number.
Is there any practical difference between their 7/8" and 1" roller for hills?
BICYCLE MOTOR FRICTION DRIVE KIT Subaru Robin 33.5 cc 1.60 hp FOUR STROKE engine Complete kit - CycleHappy
They don't seem to give their phone number.
Is there any practical difference between their 7/8" and 1" roller for hills?
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My 43cc Dimension Edge 43cc had no problem with hills. Poor mounting and wooden drive wheel was bug hassle though. And note that friction bikes go nowhere if the road is even slighty wet.
