Any consumer available shaft driven conversion kits available?
08-07-16 | 09:40 PM
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Any consumer available shaft driven conversion kits available?
Hello all, I'm a newbie here.
My brother just came back from Tokyo with a bike frame he built and is toying with the idea of setting it up as a fixie (with coaster brake hub) and maybe a drive shaft. It's a little different so I'm helping him try to find parts. I scoured the internet everywhere for about an hour or so and can't find a single shaft drive conversion kit for sale, anywhere.
I see a company called Sussex Enterprises builds then (min order 200).
Does anyone have any leads on where to find these? or a rough price-point?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!
Tyler
My brother just came back from Tokyo with a bike frame he built and is toying with the idea of setting it up as a fixie (with coaster brake hub) and maybe a drive shaft. It's a little different so I'm helping him try to find parts. I scoured the internet everywhere for about an hour or so and can't find a single shaft drive conversion kit for sale, anywhere.
I see a company called Sussex Enterprises builds then (min order 200).
Does anyone have any leads on where to find these? or a rough price-point?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!
Tyler
08-08-16 | 02:54 PM
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Fixie with a coaster brake aint a fixie. No such thing.
How to Order
If you would like a quotation on ordering the Shaft Drive System or would like assistance developing a shaft drive bicycle for your market, please call Sussex in Taiwan at + 886 4 2568 1288, or send an email to marketing@sussex.com.tw.
If you would like a quotation on ordering the Shaft Drive System or would like assistance developing a shaft drive bicycle for your market, please call Sussex in Taiwan at + 886 4 2568 1288, or send an email to marketing@sussex.com.tw.
08-08-16 | 03:02 PM
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A similar question was asked here.
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-me...l#post18794624
I've uploaded some photos of the Sussex drive.
There are many subtle differences from a custom bottom bracket, bottom bracket location, and custom rear dropouts that would make the conversion difficult without building a new frame.
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-me...l#post18794624
I've uploaded some photos of the Sussex drive.
There are many subtle differences from a custom bottom bracket, bottom bracket location, and custom rear dropouts that would make the conversion difficult without building a new frame.
08-08-16 | 08:09 PM
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A fixed gear bicycle cannot use a coaster brake because of the fixed nature of the cog and the freewheel necessity to do a back pedal brake.
As far as a shaft driven bike, I see no need for one as chains or belts (since you are running a single speed) would make most sense and be more efficient and reliable with probably less weight. If shaft driven bikes were more sensible you would see more available. The modern Gates carbon belts are lightweight, reasonably priced and probably going to keep coming down and very durable.
As far as a shaft driven bike, I see no need for one as chains or belts (since you are running a single speed) would make most sense and be more efficient and reliable with probably less weight. If shaft driven bikes were more sensible you would see more available. The modern Gates carbon belts are lightweight, reasonably priced and probably going to keep coming down and very durable.
