WhiteSkyMage
1 mW
Hey guys,
I just wanna ask - I know this might have been asked before, but I would like to know if this could work...
Usually the eBike kits come with a front freering, for stationary pedals while the motor turns the drive train (correct?). How about I don't actually use a rear free-wheel and let the whole drivetrain spin together with the wheel? I guess at that would mean that I would hurt the inertia of the bike, but if I have a controller that accepts reverse current, then wouldn't that be effectively a working regen braking system for a mid-drive? I know motorcycles don't usually have a back freewheel, so that's why I'm asking.
Is there a way to do this? Can I use a rear "fixed" hub (not a freehub) or rather to "lock up" the freehub so it's not free and have my drivetrain turn 100% of the time while the bike moves? Keep in mind - I still want to be using a rear derailer for changing gears while the whole drivetrain is moving (but not engaged by the pedals or motor).
Disclaimer - I do not care about drivetrain wear and frequent replacements (if you are going to warn me about that). Please assume that have a room full of drive-train components.
I just wanna ask - I know this might have been asked before, but I would like to know if this could work...
Usually the eBike kits come with a front freering, for stationary pedals while the motor turns the drive train (correct?). How about I don't actually use a rear free-wheel and let the whole drivetrain spin together with the wheel? I guess at that would mean that I would hurt the inertia of the bike, but if I have a controller that accepts reverse current, then wouldn't that be effectively a working regen braking system for a mid-drive? I know motorcycles don't usually have a back freewheel, so that's why I'm asking.
Is there a way to do this? Can I use a rear "fixed" hub (not a freehub) or rather to "lock up" the freehub so it's not free and have my drivetrain turn 100% of the time while the bike moves? Keep in mind - I still want to be using a rear derailer for changing gears while the whole drivetrain is moving (but not engaged by the pedals or motor).
Disclaimer - I do not care about drivetrain wear and frequent replacements (if you are going to warn me about that). Please assume that have a room full of drive-train components.