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Terry
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I do not have much knowledge on bicycle parts and was hoping to get a
little help. I am using a bicycle tire on the front of a mini chopper
I am building. Though the standard axle is to small in diameter and
too short.
I have taken apart a few different types of front and rear wheels to
better understand how they work, and to find a good way to modify one.
Everything I have looked at has the cone type bearings. I am very
familiar with motorcyles, and I was wondering if their is a bicycle hub
similar to a motorcycle hub that will take a standard size press in
bearing.
The closest thing I have been able to modify is a rear bicycle tire
that had a coaster brake in it. I took it all apart, and the hub is
very large. The only things I kept from it were the 2 ball bearings
that ride on the hub. I then made my own collars which fit inside the
bearings and seating on the balls. I then made a shield to keep the
grease inside. So I can run any size and length axle up to a 3/4",
but I plan on running a 1/2" axle. I don't really need the strength,
but more the look of a larger axle.
My only concern with this is if these light duty ball bearings will
hold up to the little extra wieght and higher speeds the tire will see.
This is why I would really like to use a good sealed bearing like on a
motorcycle.
I have been searching quite a bit online, and any comments,
suggestions, or help in finding something like this would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks.
little help. I am using a bicycle tire on the front of a mini chopper
I am building. Though the standard axle is to small in diameter and
too short.
I have taken apart a few different types of front and rear wheels to
better understand how they work, and to find a good way to modify one.
Everything I have looked at has the cone type bearings. I am very
familiar with motorcyles, and I was wondering if their is a bicycle hub
similar to a motorcycle hub that will take a standard size press in
bearing.
The closest thing I have been able to modify is a rear bicycle tire
that had a coaster brake in it. I took it all apart, and the hub is
very large. The only things I kept from it were the 2 ball bearings
that ride on the hub. I then made my own collars which fit inside the
bearings and seating on the balls. I then made a shield to keep the
grease inside. So I can run any size and length axle up to a 3/4",
but I plan on running a 1/2" axle. I don't really need the strength,
but more the look of a larger axle.
My only concern with this is if these light duty ball bearings will
hold up to the little extra wieght and higher speeds the tire will see.
This is why I would really like to use a good sealed bearing like on a
motorcycle.
I have been searching quite a bit online, and any comments,
suggestions, or help in finding something like this would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks.