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Post by bigfatdaddy on Mar 24, 2015 16:47:19 GMT -5
 i want to build a kinetic bike! i have most of the pieces parts but go back and forth on configuration! 3 wheel recumbent or 2 wheel up right? the 3 wheeled wound launch hard while the 2 wheeler may burn rubber? i have a Schwinn 1970s Exercycle with a 50 or so pound flywheel i will connect this with the original crank {its huge} and have a output to a belt clutch and cvt either way should be lots of fun building and testing   |
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Post by bigfatdaddy on Mar 24, 2015 17:20:07 GMT -5
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Post by "Chainsaw" Jim Johnson on Mar 25, 2015 11:45:20 GMT -5
Hey BFD, I like what you're doing and I think it's cool, but I'm gonna move the thread to the "Talk About Anything Else" section and create a subsection for stuff like this. I wanna keep the main board about human powered stuff, no engines or motors. I'm an old motorcycle guy and love the stuff that you're doing, and I see a need for having a place for such things. I'll try to get it set up within the next few minutes.
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Post by "Chainsaw" Jim Johnson on Mar 25, 2015 12:16:08 GMT -5
I actually created a new section called .... "Zing .....Putt Putt ..... Brap Brap!" its down towards the bottom of the board. I know that we have a few who build gas or electric bikes trikes and quads. I'll move all your gas enhanced stuff over to that section in a few.  |
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Post by bigfatdaddy on Mar 25, 2015 13:34:40 GMT -5
this is about people powered stuff
the legs spin the flywheel the clutch and trans allow max rpm at takeoff
plus the legs and flywheel work at the same time thats why the CVT
i may increase the flywheel to 200 lbs
to chain breaking frame twisting tire shredding pile of engineering i may never perfect
but its the pursuit that's the fun!
now put this back
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Post by "Chainsaw" Jim Johnson on Mar 26, 2015 12:34:58 GMT -5
Gotcha. The clutch is what threw me. Pack up, We're moving again!  |
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Post by "Chainsaw" Jim Johnson on Mar 26, 2015 12:36:59 GMT -5
All moved in! Sorry!  |
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Post by bigfatdaddy on Mar 26, 2015 15:03:29 GMT -5
cool ! thanks UDA man! so answer the question 2 wheels or 3 ?  |
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Post by "Chainsaw" Jim Johnson on Mar 26, 2015 19:46:51 GMT -5
Three, maybe four. I think you're gonna want at least three with the clutch mechanism. Easier to launch. Now that I know what the hell is going on, I'm anxious to see it finished!  |
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