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    Direct Drive or Geared motor for Bob-Trailer drive

    I should have stated "Bob type". It is in between a "Bob" and an "EXtra wheel" It handles excellent with a 26" wheel. By motorizing it, It is an assist only to help on hills
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    Direct Drive or Geared motor for Bob-Trailer drive

    Need advice from someone with experience peddling a Direct Drive hub motor without power vs peddling the geared drive without power. My plan is to power a Bob trailer to assist on hill climbs and headwinds. I realize the direct drive will have some drag, but is the drag minimal and the...
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    Cyclone-USA

    I finally was contacted by Jim. He had been occupied with a family situation for a period without the aid of electronic mail. He apologized for the delay and was very prompt in sending my order.
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    Cyclone-USA

    Three weeks ago I ordered a motor kit from Cyclone and paid with a credit card. After the order was placed, I received an e-mail with nothing but an order number in the subject area. I have sent repeated e-mails requesting more info on the order, but have received no replies. Before I cancel...
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    Front vs. rear hub motor

    Those points about the stresses and catostrophic failures with the motor foward are definitely points worthy of consideration. I am curious if those situations occurred with the 1,000 watt/60v motors. I am looking at a geared 350+ watt, 36v amped electric motor. I am not interested in these 64...
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    Front vs. rear hub motor

    Somewhere on this site is a discussion on the pros and cons of front hub motor vs. rear hub motor; however, I can't find it. I am planning to install a hub motor on a GT Avalanche that I use in the winter with wide rims and wide studded tires. Thoughts are that with a front motor, a person will...
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