Chpcycle the build

[dorr]

The bike rides great! As mentioned both rear wheels pull by the chain off the jack shaft. The derailer and 7 sproket rear end all work for a nice 5 speed rearend for smooth transitions up and down hills. It operates off of the 5 center sprockets. We geared it low so it would climb hills with ease. Most of the time I ride it in 3rd gear. It is very comfortable to ride even though the seat hight is low. Thanks to everyone for the kind comments.

 

[Sulley]

Wow very nice, do you know where i can get a new rear fender for a spoiler, thanks for any help. Sulley

 

[Crank!Basti]

awesome! Slick, clean ride! Diggin the details! *thumbsup!*

 

[ChrisMac]

There are no words . . . . . . . . .

 

[dorr]

I will be putting on a bike show and swap meet March 24, 2012 in Cleveland TN. just 15 minutes north of Chattanooga TN on I-75. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Be sure to watch the events page for upsdates and hope to see you there!!!!!!!

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Awesome, That jackshaft gives me an idea I want to incorporate into my bike hauler build...If I ever start it. But have a chain going to each wheel so I'd have a reverse gear to back up.

 

[chop-n-build]

Really nice work.

 

[Skipton]

How did I miss this! :shock:

Great trike AWESOME WORK!!!!! :mrgreen:

 

[FlashTec]

Hi,

First of all, great build.
Been around cars abit in my life this build puts a wonder in my brain,
how well does it turn? I meen if both rear wheels are driven by the pedals, wouldnt
one get a problem i.e. turning right the left wheel needs to rotate faster than the right
one or? If that was understandable

Regards

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Pretty sure it would work like a Detroit Locker, the power would always go to the slowest wheel, the faster wheel would freewheel around the outside of the turn. :wink:

Luke.

 

[FlashTec]

If it works like that it would be great but i cant see how it could as its "direct-driven" by pedals and chain (feels a lack of english knowledge here ) It seems to me that the speed of the both rear wheels will always be constant? Or am i missing something here?

 

[LukeTheJoker]

I believe there is a freewheel on each wheel.

Luke.

 

[Slinginrods]

excellent job,im normally not a fan of trikes but this is perfect.im interested on your method with the disc brakes too.that would be a bad a$$ chopper with one tire too.

 

[Endlesschain]

awesome job,this is truely a mean as trike,well done

 

[aceuh]

David rode the Chopcycle 16 miles yesterday... He's the man!

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=70822&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=30