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Those of you who think of "hybrid" as human/electric powered might
be interested in a new electric bike design from U.S. PRO*DRIVE. A
24 Volt brushless DC motor (imported from India) drives an
intermediate shaft via a short cogged belt. This shaft drives a
short chain which goes around a self centering sprocket which is
attached to the rear wheel spokes. All the equipment goes behind
and to one side of the rear axle (opposite of the deurailer). Its
peppy and quiet. Control is continuously adjustable. Suggested
retail price for a complete propulsion system kit (without bike) is
in the $580 range. They are located in Van Nuys CA and their phone
number is 818-947-0366. (I have no vested interest in U.S.
PRO*DRIVE)
Art Mander, Denver
THOUGHT SOME ON THE LIST MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN THIS NON-FRICTION DRIVE KIT.
I CALLED TODAY TO GET MORE INFORMATION- AND FOUND OUT:
- -FIT ANY 26" REAR WHEEL WITH 32 OR 36 SPOKES AND SPROCKET IS QUICK RELEASE
- -FREEWHEELS, MOTOR DRIVE UNIT WT IS 4.3# BUT 2-12AH BRING TOTAL WT TO 26#
- -FIRST 300 UNITS HAVE BEEN SOLD PREPRODUCTION DUE TO BE DELIVERED IN DEC.
- -MOTOR IS BRUSHLESS
WILL BE GETTING BROCURE SOON-POST AGAIN IF ANY MORE DETAILS AVAILABLE.
- --VIC
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