my 2nd build and i will use the rusty spokes soft cruiser bike and want to put a jackshaft kit on a single speed bike...will one speeds work????wanted to try jackshaft kit with a single speed to avoid 2 chains problems
Ya, it would work just fine, but for the money you wouldn't be getting much. I had a similar situation though. On my bike the motorcycle chain would rub the frame when it was mounted as intended, and a jackshaft solved that problem entirely, but it also still has 7 speeds so it was a bit of a no brainer...Um... yes - it'd work, but I really don't see any advantage without gears as you'd be trading two chains for three: primary chain frm engine to jackshaft, secondary chain frm jackshaft to freewheel chainring, tertiary chain frm chainring to hub.
While it's w/o a doubt worth it for gears, it is in fact added complexity and marginally higher maintenance *shrug* I'd suggest getting a (new) internally geared hub for that clean look or simply using a 5-7sp rear wheel & derailleur to utilize that jackshaft's potential...
Or skipping a jackshaft altogether
Sounds like you got the shoddy Chinese knock off instead of buying the Made in USA shift kit from it's inventor Sick Bike Parts.I have a Jack shaft kit but the front two chain rings are the same tooth width, ie both fit motorised bike chain. My question is, isn't one of the chain rings supposed to fit a normal push bike size chain? I'm hoping you guys can help me out, you seem to know your stuff.
I also think the seller did not know what they were selling.
Thanks in advance.
Wow, old topic (2010).I have a Jack shaft kit but the front two chain rings are the same tooth width, ie both fit motorised bike chain. My question is, isn't one of the chain rings supposed to fit a normal push bike size chain? I'm hoping you guys can help me out, you seem to know your stuff.
I also think the seller did not know what they were selling.
Thanks in advance.