Thanks, I think you're right chainmaker as it's a simple yet effective set-up when your options are limited.
It's really not much different than letting off the throttle on these bigger bore 4-strokes and letting the engine's compression do the braking.
I love this solution and I'll be getting the parts as soon as I sell 1 of the two bikes I'll have up for sale.
The rotor was made from a 28t cog that was part of a older chrome plated Shimano Hyper-Glide cassette.......works like a champ.
The only prob with that set-up in my application is my rear sprocket is 4.1mm thick.....I don't know of any bicycle disc-brake caliper that would accept that thickness. A caliper from a motorcycle may work, but the expense and weight would be considerably more I'm sure. Would make for a clean set-up though, I've seen them before.
Looks great man and I wouldnt have guessed that the rotor was from a cassette.The rotor was made from a 28t cog that was part of a older chrome plated Shimano Hyper-Glide cassette.......works like a champ.
I've seen similar set-ups on scooters and go-karts in the past....AGK has been running them on bikes for a while now. It's great for when you have very limited rear wheel space and you want more than a coaster brake for rear stopping power and controllable modulation.
The locking collar is the center part of the Congress V-pulley (pictured) that was in my never ending parts pile in my garage. They're cheap to buy new however, but I like using stuff I have lying around
