Oh incase I forgot to say, the predicted performance limits should be similar to a CVT.
depends on gearing, etc. http://electricmotorcycles.net/uploads/wordpress/2007/09/torque-and-rpm-of-cvt.JPG --- Bob Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is anybody interested in CVT Transmissions? I've > never tried one on an electric bike, but it works > purdy good on my drill press. I think the problem > with aftermarket CVT transmissions (Like > Hoffco/Comet, for instance) is that they disengage > and reengage at some ? RPM to allow internal > combustion engines to idle (Putt, Putt, Putt, ...) > These transmissions are being used on snowmobiles, > ATV's, GoKarts, Minibikes, etc...I've been trying to > figure out which one to buy and modify into a > manually operated CVT that is always engaged, > exactly like my drill press. I would gladly gut my > drill press, but it's only rated for fractional HP. > If we can put our heads together we can develop a > pretty cool bike tranny. Transmissions will help us > go faster! Later, Bobcat __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
