> On Apr 7, 2022, at 4:03 AM, George Tyler via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote:
>
> I have bikes with ev conversions I bought before the dedicated e bikes were
> available, but hub motors. I don't use gears, I keep it in top gear. Can you
> ride a centermotor bike only using top gear? Then you can do away with
> derailleur?
You use a belt drive with a rear-hub gear. They’re commonly available in
three-speed and eight-speed from several vendors. There are also reasonable
CVTs from two vendors, though you can’t really up-shift them while under torque.
-Bill
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