A New Idea

2door

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Jan 25, 2011

• #1

Who wants to be the first to experiment with this?
YouTube - Ditch the Chain, a New Type of Bicycle Is Here

I'm thinking of the engine drive side instead of the pedals. This has to be quieter and smoother than our chains. And please, don't say anything about the need for a tensioner
Tom

 

bairdco

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• #2

didn't Jim (manic) try a belt drive on some bike? i think i remember him saying it slipped or jumped or something at start up and he abandoned the idea.

i've been kicking the idea around in my head for months, but haven't resourced the parts.

 

BarelyAWake

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Jan 26, 2011

• #3

Like this?

Belt Drive at Tree Fort Bikes

Seems they've only the rear cogs & some tools up on their site ATM... jus' happened to notice 'em while I was lookin' fer other widgets *shrug*

 

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captianroger

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• #4

looks like 1 speed only, what happens if you need to climb a hill... push...lol

 

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gearhead

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• #5

The alignment of the cog wheels would be a challenge, if under load the frame bends or flexes even a little bit the cogged belt would come off in a hurry.