NuVinci N360

RedRider48

RedRider48

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Hey Guys,
I did try a search for this topic, but, was confronted with untold numbers of discussions, none was assured of being on topic.
So, with a bit of trepidation, I'll ask....
Do these hubs have a place when motorized?

They kind of remind me of the shift-able clutch-less auto trannys of the 40s and 50s.
Thanks for non-flaming and "Happy Thanksgiving" to all.
 
I think most of the issues for motorized bicycles is that you need a power source and most setups don't have one. I am sure there have been forum members that have used the NuVinci, you can search the forum for other members projects.

Staton does sell the NuVinci and some custom parts:
http://www.staton-inc.com/home.shtml

Chris
AKA: BigBlue
 
From what I've read on the hubs is they do work reasonably well as long as you don't exceed a 50 ft/lb torque limit. Does require a special oil be replaced in them after a certain amount of use. The oil is very expensive I heard its around $100 a quart.
 
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LR Jerry said:
From what I've read on the hubs is they do work reasonably well as long as you don't exceed a 50 ft/lb torque limit. Does require a special oil be replaced in them after a certain amount of use. The oil is very expensive I heard its around $100 a quart.
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Holy Moly! $100'qt! That's a tad extreme, ain't it?
I haven't seen the published TQ numbers of these 2 and 4 cyc engines everyone are using. Do they approach 50?
Thanks for the reply.
 
The Robin Sabaru EHO 35 is 1.2 ft/lbs at 5000 rpm. The Honda GXH 50 is 2 ft/lbs at 4500 rpm. The increase in torque comes from how much reduction is being applied to the engine output. For example a Staton 18.75:1 gearbox will apply more torque than the 16.07:1 gearbox.
 
There is another topic about this I just expanded in detail about the NuVinci, probably in recent posts, lets not start another OK?
 
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