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guess it depends on your definition of simple. I think a chain is pretty simple, and low maintenance to boot if you make it sturdier (as you would on an ebike)
by bagacrap 5y ago
guess it depends on your definition of simple. I think a chain is pretty simple, and low maintenance to boot if you make it sturdier (as you would on an ebike) and enclose it.
- markvdb 5y agoFor exactly the reasons you bring forward, I own a Flevobike Greenmachine [0] recumbent. It has a fully enclosed chain and a Rohloff 14 speed hub. A marvel of mechanical engineering and almost zero maintenance. The perfect muscle power long distance bike. I love it. The Schaeffler/Heinzmann design is one for ebikes though. How do you simplify a hybrid muscle power/electric drivetrain and make it more durable? Converting muscle power into electricity first makes a lot of sense in that case: - does away with so many moving parts, including the chain - can recycle so much more effort from automotive. - more comfortable when cycling - regenerates energy from braking/going downhill [0] https://flevobike.nl/GreenMachine/greenmachine.html https://flevobike.nl/GreenMachine/greenmachine.html