All,
This is an odd project, but I decided reaching out to the online cycling community would be best.
Thank you for looking and I appreciate any input I can get. If you know of a better place to post this, please let me know.
Background
I've recently put together a turbine jet powered bicycle, which is little more than a 70lb thrust turbine mated to a completely stock Reid Ladies 7 speed bicycle. (If you're wondering why I chose a pretty pink women's bicycle for this project's base, please take a moment to imagine the sense of humor belonging to a person who would put a jet engine on a bicycle in the first place.) Despite being familiar with turbines, I know very little about bicycles and would like some input on the topic of disc brakes and aftermarket wheels/tires.
Note
The point of the bicycle is just to be humorous application of technology. I'm not really interested in any top speed attempts. I would, however, like to make the bike somewhat safer at elevated speeds.
I've only done a few low power/speed tests, and as expected the caliper brakes are woefully inadequate despite making an effort not to ride the brakes and giving myself plenty of distance to bleed-off energy before using them.
* I'd like to see hear about my options with aftermarket disc brakes--which I think may be the best option.
* I'd also like to know if there are any options for more robust tires/rims to better support my weight and the weight of the engine/fuel.
Risk
* I am aware that this project carries with it considerable risk, but I've taken steps to mitigate much of it. I'm also aware that the bicycle's basic design is a major limiting factor here.
Thank you for any feedback you can provide.
This is an odd project, but I decided reaching out to the online cycling community would be best.
Thank you for looking and I appreciate any input I can get. If you know of a better place to post this, please let me know.
Background
I've recently put together a turbine jet powered bicycle, which is little more than a 70lb thrust turbine mated to a completely stock Reid Ladies 7 speed bicycle. (If you're wondering why I chose a pretty pink women's bicycle for this project's base, please take a moment to imagine the sense of humor belonging to a person who would put a jet engine on a bicycle in the first place.) Despite being familiar with turbines, I know very little about bicycles and would like some input on the topic of disc brakes and aftermarket wheels/tires.
Note
The point of the bicycle is just to be humorous application of technology. I'm not really interested in any top speed attempts. I would, however, like to make the bike somewhat safer at elevated speeds.
I've only done a few low power/speed tests, and as expected the caliper brakes are woefully inadequate despite making an effort not to ride the brakes and giving myself plenty of distance to bleed-off energy before using them.
* I'd like to see hear about my options with aftermarket disc brakes--which I think may be the best option.
* I'd also like to know if there are any options for more robust tires/rims to better support my weight and the weight of the engine/fuel.
Risk
* I am aware that this project carries with it considerable risk, but I've taken steps to mitigate much of it. I'm also aware that the bicycle's basic design is a major limiting factor here.
Thank you for any feedback you can provide.
