Originally Posted by
DeadGrandpa
Since my trike was OEM designed and built with the Shimano Steps e8000 motor and a single front chain ring, 44T, going to a triple front crank set is not an option. With the change of the front chain ring to 38T, I have a lower gear range than before.
There are 34t rings for that motor, I wonder if you could pair that with a 44t for a useful double (even if you did have to shift by hand). Or there may just not be room.