32 spoke wheel. What are my options?

Torgo · #1 08-30-2009, 02:07 AM

Hi everybody. I just got a used mountain bike for my new motorized bike project. Unfortunately, the wheels are 32 spoke. Can I somehow still use the 9 hole sprocket that comes with the Chinese kits? Or, is there a place to get an 8 hole sprocket? Does anyone else out there have a 9 hole sprocket successfully running on a 32 spoke rear wheel? I do not have my kit in hand yet, so I am trying to figure out this issue before it arrives so I can get it up and running as soon as possible. Thanks a lot, and this is a great forum.

Bikeguy Joe · #2 08-30-2009, 07:29 AM

Contact livefastmotors.com and see if they have any 5 hole sprockets left....should be dirt cheap.

Let me know if you find one, I may have one here, but I'll have to dig.

Torgo · #3 08-30-2009, 09:57 AM

Hi, I actually didn't find any 5 hole sprockets on livefastmotors.com. If I did find a 5 hole sprocket, would the hardware that comes with the kit still work?

Thanks

Bikeguy Joe · #4 08-30-2009, 12:58 PM

You will still need the 5 hole rubber pieces and the metal backers.

GearNut · #5 08-30-2009, 01:13 PM

Would the manic mechanic hub mount adapter work?

Bikeguy Joe · #6 08-30-2009, 01:14 PM

Good idea....

**Dave31** · #7 09-01-2009, 08:37 AM

Welcome neicull,

You will need to make a few post before you can post any links or pics, sorry about that.

neicull · #8 09-01-2009, 08:42 AM

You can contact Rebel Gears to make you a 8 hole one. I had them make me two (40 tooth). I have an extra if you would like to buy it off me. I had to make my own rubber inserts to compress around the spokes. You can use pipe flange gaskets. I got them from Fastenal. But PM me if your interested it comes with backing plates. I'll even make you the rubber gaskets if you want.

neicull · #9 09-01-2009, 08:43 AM

You can see one on my blue bike at Ghent Cruisers. I'm not allowed to post links yet other wise I would.