I'm as new to this motorbicycling as they come, so forgive my ignorance. I've long contimplated the possibilities of motorizing a bicycle, but I've yet to actually do it. It was when I began looking online to find ideas on how I would go about building my first, that I realized how widespread this hobby, sport, passion, ( Im sure there are many other words to describe "MB'ing" depending on who you ask) etc.. really is. I'm most interested in the gasoline( I call it ) pedal assist style setup. Though there are obviously many variations, it seems the majority have a common basic design. Having only seen still photos, and never having ridden one, I have a couple questions that will probably seem kind of stupid, but oh well... I guess I'd feel stupider if I were to build my first MB not having asked. I'm sure your answers will breed a ton more questions. So bear with me... please.
First, If the motor is basically spinning the same sprocket you pedal, Where are your feet while your full throttle down the road? on pegs? Or do the pedals not actually spin the equivalent of you pedaling 30 mph? Is there like a dual set of front sprockets... the manual sproket sits still like you were coasting, while a second is driven by the motor? Where can I see drawings of how this works? And lastly, can you run say a 5 speed or something converting the same rpms in front to many more in back as you gain momentum? Again please forgive my ignorance...I'm new here.
First, If the motor is basically spinning the same sprocket you pedal, Where are your feet while your full throttle down the road? on pegs? Or do the pedals not actually spin the equivalent of you pedaling 30 mph? Is there like a dual set of front sprockets... the manual sproket sits still like you were coasting, while a second is driven by the motor? Where can I see drawings of how this works? And lastly, can you run say a 5 speed or something converting the same rpms in front to many more in back as you gain momentum? Again please forgive my ignorance...I'm new here.
