Urethane Roller vs roller skate wheel? Friction Drive.

[Roadkill]

Just caught this from an older thread but saw no mentions...

I have a staton friction and wondered if anyone bought one to see if it fits?
This is mainly concerning the wet ground I often run into. The one I use currently is a knurled 1.5 - 2" roller.. I was wondering if this poly would be better or even perhaps the metal tooth ones shown here?

NEW !! Urethane Roller
Stronger Urethane Pressure Roller for Bumble Bee Bolt-On™ Engine. Fits both Rear and Font Friction...

http://bumblebeebolton.com/ordernow/...aa4mpvp28egt54

[JonnyR]

if yours is slipping the smooth urethane one definitely will i bet thay sell it to be easier on your tire than a steel one

[happyvalley]

I've used polyvinyl and urethane rollers and they slip in the wet just as much if not more than steel. The only material that slips less when wet is stone aggregate, IE: grind stones, they accelerate tire wear considerably of course especially if left on when it dries out.

[Roadkill]

lol, nothing like conflicting results to brighten my day. I had to ask is all. Working on my GEBE at the moment.. The mounting bracket I am told must be 14" from the axle. Thanks for the reply about the grinding stone Happy. Sounds plausible. GLTA that seek this info.

[2stroker]

Originally Posted by JonnyR

if yours is slipping the smooth urethane one definitely will i bet thay sell it to be easier on your tire than a steel one

the urethane actually grips better than the steel does. it works great..

[Roadkill]

Thank you. I might give one a whirl. Will one of these fit on my Staton kit?

Originally Posted by 2stroker

the urethane actually grips better than the steel does. it works great..

[2stroker]

Originally Posted by Roadkill

Thank you. I might give one a whirl. Will one of these fit on my Staton kit?

im not sure i ride a bumblebeebolton. i would think it would its like any other drive wheel. a wheel and a hole it should bolt on..post a pic ofyour drive shaft and i can tell u.

[buba]

buba here

someone had posted about the cylinrical grinding stone package of five or six for around twenty five bucks

anyone have the contact info???

[Roadkill]

Here are links to parts that fit on the shaft. It is off in storage and will beed to get it for a picture. I think 5/8" is the thickness though.

http://www.staton-inc.com/store/prod...ds-347-34.html

http://www.staton-inc.com/store/prod...ew-196-34.html

Originally Posted by 2stroker

im not sure i ride a bumblebeebolton. i would think it would its like any other drive wheel. a wheel and a hole it should bolt on..post a pic ofyour drive shaft and i can tell u.

[Roadkill]

That sounds like a good investment for a friction kit. I was seeing much better MPG usage from Friction over belt so far. Might start a new thread now.. hmmm

Originally Posted by buba

buba here

someone had posted about the cylinrical grinding stone package of five or six for around twenty five bucks

anyone have the contact info???