While cargo e-trikes definitely are a greener, cheaper-to-maintain alternative to delivery vans, their layout is limited by having to accommodate a chain-drive drivetrain. The Yakbike takes a different approach, as its drivetrain is electronic.
  • Throwaway@lemm.eeEnglish
    61·
    1 year ago

    God damn thats stupid. Just run a chain under the box, theres plenty of room. Just adds complexity needlessly.

    • macrocephalic@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      Or if you’re worried about the chain taking up too much vertical space then you could use a crank shaft and a pinion gear at each end.