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Originally Posted by Clev

Sorry, I must not have read closely enough. I read enough of your post to think you and I were on the same page.

I guess the only problem with the chain-driven smaller motor is that you'd need a disconnect or overrunning clutch to keep from overspeeding it at freeway speeds.

It's cool, it really did apply to both, though it was more directed at being chain driven. Either way, you've got to have a 2 piece driveshaft to pull it off properly, or a very elaborate variable mount system, which just makes it not even worth it.

I was thinking more like an overrunning gear hub, like you'd find on most 20" and larger bikes with a single speed rear tire. This way, the motor couldn't be used for braking, but in the interest of "cheap", regenerative braking is out the window anyway.