68 spokes

swdave · #1 11-19-2009, 05:44 PM

what will i get into mounting a kit sprocket to a 68 spoke wheel , will it fit with a bit of work

WayneC · #2 11-19-2009, 08:17 PM

Maybe, but probably not. Math is the key here. 9 hole sprocket into a 68 spoke wheel??? 7.5
Whereas, same 9 hole into a 36 spoke = 4. Every 4th spoke, a bolt. You would just have to try and
fanagle it or redrill some holes. Better to stay with the "known quantity".

FileStyle · #3 11-19-2009, 10:46 PM

the stock 9 hole bolt pattern will not work! I have 68 spokes on my cruiser and I went to a 36t sprocket ( made my own). I instead drilled 8 holes so I can tighten it down easier, However before I drilled my holes I put the sprocket to the wheel and marked in between the spokes where I wanted a bolt, and tried to keep it symetrical 8 bolt. then I had to make the plates and rag joints for the sprocket. took some time but it works!

Retmachinist · #4 11-20-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swdave

what will i get into mounting a kit sprocket to a 68 spoke wheel , will it fit with a bit of work

Wayne is right, math is the thing here since 68 is devisable by nothing as far as a hole pattern. I machined an adaptor to work but it was really time consuming, and you can see by the picture I still had to actually bend a couple spokes to clear the bolt pattern.
The old 36 spoke wheel is the best way to go although I will admit the 68's and 72's are pretty cool looking.

John

FileStyle · #5 11-20-2009, 02:11 PM

huh! I didnt bend any spokes in mine!

swdave · #6 11-20-2009, 07:49 PM

Thanks for info thats what i thought got the bike today for a winter build so i have time i will keep you all updated. its a streach its fun to ride when i pedal cant wait till i get motor on it

daviddabikeist · #7 11-20-2009, 08:07 PM

word of advice if you dont know what ur doing wen mounting of starting or welding i advise dont try to put a motor on it if u cant afford a new bike ahem me then i wouldnt recomend building it cuz if u stuf up no more bike.

**BarelyAWake** · #8 11-21-2009, 07:01 AM

o_O

No one mentioned welding which admittedly requires practice - but as for mounting an engine to your bike...

We've about 14,000 members that would argue with you about that lol

Elmo · #9 11-21-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BarelyAWake

o_O

No one mentioned welding which admittedly requires practice - but as for mounting an engine to your bike...

We've about 14,000 members that would argue with you about that lol

AMEN Barerly
Elmo

NYNEOMITE · #10 12-11-2009, 01:44 PM

CreativeEngineering apparently makes a sprocket hub adapter that PirateCycles sells for 68 spoke Micargi's.

Also check out this link...
http://motorbicycling.com/f31/buildi...ips-13509.html