retro drive mount
11-30-14, 01:12 PM
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Not sure. How does a "retro drive function bicycle" differ from other types of bicycles?
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Do you mean a retro-direct bike? I have only seen one and have to say that the concept is quite weird. 2 gears with low activated when you pedal backwards. If this is what you have, are you restoring or trying to recreate a modern version?
11-30-14, 06:36 PM
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If it's a retro-direct the OP has his work cut out for him. IIRC, those need a special double freewheel with one cog ratcheting in one direction and the other ratcheting in the other direction.
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Yes retro direct is what im looking to build. If anyone knows how to build one, i'm looking for a bracket to mount the jockey wheel to reverse the action. And actually ive been able to build a functioning retro direct pilot to prove concept using a standard bottom bracket shell and two freewheels. Any advice on where i could find a bracket to mount the jockey wheel?
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Yes retro direct is what im looking to build. If anyone knows how to build one, i'm looking for a bracket to mount the jockey wheel to reverse the action. And actually ive been able to build a functioning retro direct pilot to prove concept using a standard bottom bracket shell and two freewheels. Any advice on where i could find a bracket to mount the jockey wheel?
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Not that tough. Sheet metal, mounts on BB. Tools: hacksaw, drill.
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Some pictures of your progress would be appreciated. Thanks
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