jolfstn
Member
This is my 2nd build, and I purchased this as the bike base:
This issue is the 3" wide tires, which I'm sure will go far as smoothing out the ride goes, however, the standard spoke mounted rag joint doesn't have the necessary clearance. I've tried turning the sprocket over so the teeth are pointed outward but still need more clearance. By eye, I also doubt that adding spacers to the spoke mount will provide the needed clearance. I was considering one of the hub sprocket drum brake assemblies I've seen for sale, as I removed the included coaster brake necessary to fit the sprocket so need brake options anyway, but would very much like to be certain the clearance will be present prior to purchase. This bike is a popular one, I've seen SBP Jack-shaft shift kit builds that were successful on this model, however, I purchased the single speed so a jack-shaft shift kit would not be practical, also I had one on my first build and wanted to avoid it this time. What is the best method for dealing with fat tires and no clearance with a standard left side drive chain? Those Sand Bikes with the 6" tires, I'm sure those are popular builds, how is it dealt with in that situation? I've kind of hit a wall, and like most of us I'm on a very limited budget. If possible and practical, I wish to keep the original tire but if necessary, if it's the most practical & least expensive option, I will consider simply putting a skinnier tire on my bike. this is back burner, I want to keep the fat tire if I possibly can. Perhaps one of you has built this very bike, or one like it with extra wide tires. How did you get around this problem? Thank you all for any input, I've been away for some time, having sold my last build and just recently getting around to this one. Please help! Keep in mind finances are limited but I would like the best option. This bike will be used to commute to work in a hilly urban environment, lots of traffic and stop lights. This leads to another question. One is stopped at the bottom of a hill, dead stop, say at a light or stop sign. It can be very difficult to build the necessary momentum going uphill to engage the motor fast enough especially contending with rush hour traffic. My previous method was to find an often less used out of the way route but was unavoidable at times to impede traffic which was uncomfortable for both me and those sharing the road. How do y'all deal with it? This is secondary, obviously, as it's not an issue until I get my machine running properly to begin with. Thanks for reading!
This issue is the 3" wide tires, which I'm sure will go far as smoothing out the ride goes, however, the standard spoke mounted rag joint doesn't have the necessary clearance. I've tried turning the sprocket over so the teeth are pointed outward but still need more clearance. By eye, I also doubt that adding spacers to the spoke mount will provide the needed clearance. I was considering one of the hub sprocket drum brake assemblies I've seen for sale, as I removed the included coaster brake necessary to fit the sprocket so need brake options anyway, but would very much like to be certain the clearance will be present prior to purchase. This bike is a popular one, I've seen SBP Jack-shaft shift kit builds that were successful on this model, however, I purchased the single speed so a jack-shaft shift kit would not be practical, also I had one on my first build and wanted to avoid it this time. What is the best method for dealing with fat tires and no clearance with a standard left side drive chain? Those Sand Bikes with the 6" tires, I'm sure those are popular builds, how is it dealt with in that situation? I've kind of hit a wall, and like most of us I'm on a very limited budget. If possible and practical, I wish to keep the original tire but if necessary, if it's the most practical & least expensive option, I will consider simply putting a skinnier tire on my bike. this is back burner, I want to keep the fat tire if I possibly can. Perhaps one of you has built this very bike, or one like it with extra wide tires. How did you get around this problem? Thank you all for any input, I've been away for some time, having sold my last build and just recently getting around to this one. Please help! Keep in mind finances are limited but I would like the best option. This bike will be used to commute to work in a hilly urban environment, lots of traffic and stop lights. This leads to another question. One is stopped at the bottom of a hill, dead stop, say at a light or stop sign. It can be very difficult to build the necessary momentum going uphill to engage the motor fast enough especially contending with rush hour traffic. My previous method was to find an often less used out of the way route but was unavoidable at times to impede traffic which was uncomfortable for both me and those sharing the road. How do y'all deal with it? This is secondary, obviously, as it's not an issue until I get my machine running properly to begin with. Thanks for reading!
