Changing up to 180 / 200 rear....
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I want to change my rear tire from the current "seven single" skinny 150 (only measuring 140!!") to either 180 or 200... but staying with the 16" rim. It seems the 180 will cause the least changes to the bike as I want to retain the current belt and swing arm... I plan to widen my existing rear rim to about 160mm / 6" by cutting both end lips off and welding in a widening "ring" on both sides. However, it seems that I'll need an offset rim as I have more than enough space on the left side, but the belt side seems to have very little room to play with (10mm).
I do not want to change to a chain drive! Neither cutting the swing arm! Anyone done this here that can guide me?? The 200 looks the best but I fear I'll then have to start cutting the bike.... Any suggestions/help from those that have done this before?? (The dozen Youtube videos I've seen is not very helpful at all.) Regards!
I do not want to change to a chain drive! Neither cutting the swing arm! Anyone done this here that can guide me?? The 200 looks the best but I fear I'll then have to start cutting the bike.... Any suggestions/help from those that have done this before?? (The dozen Youtube videos I've seen is not very helpful at all.) Regards!
I went with the chain conversion. Not sure a belt will have clearance. Sprocket and pulley both had an offset. Had to take the wheel to a machine shop to get it milled down then added a sprocket spacer; measured spacer to ensure center and had that milled too. I can add a parts list and where I ordered if you’re still interested in doing. Seems a daunting project but it wasn’t too bad. Just measure three times before taking to a machine shop
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