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skyl4rk · 09-23-2010, 02:15 PM

cvt usually has a lot of loss. A centrifugal clutch and chain with sprockets is the way to go. If you need gearing, consider an internal hub bicycle gear on the rear wheel. However your power output may be too much for bicycle equipment.

09-23-2010, 02:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
skyl4rk Coasting Down the Peak Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: M I C H I G A N Posts: 514 Toyauto Pickup - '94 Toyota Pickup 2WD 90 day: 36.32 mpg (US) Versa Base - '09 Versa Sedan 1.6 Base Team Nissan 90 day: 41.69 mpg (US) Thanks: 27 Thanked 42 Times in 35 Posts	cvt usually has a lot of loss. A centrifugal clutch and chain with sprockets is the way to go. If you need gearing, consider an internal hub bicycle gear on the rear wheel. However your power output may be too much for bicycle equipment. __________________ Nissan Versa Aeromods