[hiramt]

I've seen some custom harley-type bikes wit hthe rear sprocket doing double duty as a rotor.

This seems to be a peculiar way to design a bike. It seems there is too much conflicting stuff going on (i.e. greasy chain vs dry rotor surface)

anyone comment on these? (other than "harleys suck")..

 

[yuu]

The 'sprotor' I've seen this widget. As far as asthetics, it's a cool notion. But when it comes to function... seems like a bad idea. With that sort of design it seems to me that:

1. Chain would get nasty quickly, due to brake dust.
2. Potential braking issues, due to chain lube getting onto the rotor face.
3. Wear issues. materials that make a good rotor, are not the best for a sprocket and vice versa.
4. CHROME?! I looked at one online to see what the deal was.. and the 'sprotor' was chromed. Um... ok


In short... seems like a fine notion for a showbike/trailer queen that's not expected to go much beyond the trailer to the show ring. But for a riding bike, seems foolish, IMO

 

[kJackd]

link?

 

[hiramt]

 

[Pip]

Cool in an "Oohhhh! Look at that!" sorta way.

Other than that it seems very impractical.

 

[ducpainter]

I don't see any lube on that chain.

 

[hiramt]

plus, it's a chromed chain.. ???

 

[Paper5tr3et7]

It's a cool thing if your only riding your bike a few miles a year...otherwise would be a pain in the ass to keep clean and working