Solarbird Feb 24

Thanks, I hate it!

I’m hoping it’s an art piece in which case I still hate it, but less.

#biking #bicycle #No #LakeForestPark

Show threadjbaggsFeb 24
@moira That's a lot going on between one's legs.
Show threadnickFeb 24

@jbaggs @moira certainly not for the risk averse.

Impressive work finding a v-belt that long!

Show threadjbaggsFeb 24
@nickzoic @moira This is really just a machine for removing your rear tire quickly without having to fiddle with tire levers.
Show threadnickFeb 24
@jbaggs @moira I couldn't really tell from the photo, I'm assuming they welded an extra rim to the side of the actual rim and used that as the belt pulley, but how they fit that all in the rear dropout I can't imagine. I like their idler/clutch setup though.
Show threadSolarbird Feb 24
@nickzoic @jbaggs Yes, exactly, there is an extra rim on the back wheel for the belt.
Show threadjbaggs
@moira @nickzoic The picture made it look like it went under the tire. So the spokes go into the "normal rim" and there is a secondary on the outside (welded, brazed, or whatever) for the belt?
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Show threadSolarbird Feb 24
@jbaggs @nickzoic Yes. The spokes go into the normal wheel and it has a second rim for the belt.
Show threadJohn William David ThomsonFeb 25
@jbaggs @moira @nickzoic I wondered that at first and it wouldn't entirely surprise me if the belt somehow went under the tyre.