Hi Rick,

I've sent you a PM.

M

i've put in a preorder with redcircles for the cyclekart deal - thanks for the tip all.

so i understand that the bearings in these wheels need replacing and i've watched videos on how to knock them out.

My question is on what to replace them with. I'm seeing on gemini and cyclekart workshop:
rear hubs
mono hubs
adapter plates
then ebay has this bruses and bearings set https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286290846866
i also cant find any spaces to put between the bearings

as always advice very appreciated on the build

thanks again,
M

diagrams are great thanks

the 25 mm Pressed steel clamp bearing 2 hole upright 85 mm c to c holes look very similar to pillow block bearings. and do i need the plates and the bearings

great cheers chaps

i'm with you thanks

hi all,
there is this rear axle that is 970mm in width with a peerless diff on looks like 100 series.

From what i've read on the forum this might be too short for the cyclekart build. But just wanted to soundboard whether it might work or if there's a way to extend or if the extensions just won't be strong.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1441023510226222/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ac9de137b-2c88-42c8-9617-b0ca93e6927f

thanks again

Hi Nick,
Thanks for the reply. There's these two cycle karts I found on the forum that I'm basing around (attached). I couldn't pin down the exact types but the Ferrari 625/vanwall matched quite well.

Any thoughts on my questions?

hi all,
pleasure to be joining the cyclekart GB community.
i've had a few years building up my workshop armoury building various carpentry projects. I came across cyclekarts a few weeks ago and became enamoured with all the awesome different builds and creativity on display.
I was initially planning on building a wooden chassis as that's the tools I have and my competency. However, I came across a few builds that use a ladder as the chassis. And as I have two 3000mm x 340mm aluminium ladders I thought that would make a really good frame that avoids welding. I plan to bolt them together to make 3000mm x 680mm then trim down the length to around 2400mm.
One final crease to this is that I am planning on building a 2 seater cyclekart, because I think it could be amazing to drive my first cyclekart at my upcoming wedding.
I've had a read through the materials available (including Adrian's building guide), and watched plenty of videos but still will have many questions. I will be journaling the build here.


Main questions:
Whether to redesign the chassis to better accomodate two seats - or just place them side by side. I thought about making a wood batten triangle and slot inbetween the ladders to create a taper. I don't know whether that's overdoing it and potentially creating a big weakness area
steering kit design and purchase? how to have steering wheel on left side as two seater, but also adhering to ackermans steering rule is key to avoid slippage
The rear axle - i've had a look at a few online i understand i want 25mm - but i'm not sure how much clearance to have from the frame and the different types of rear axles (some have sprockets and other stuff attached, some are plain).
Do all 17inch rims fit 17x250 tyres?
Can someone explain the difference between all the 5 options for the front axle on geminikarts please
Any advice or previous builds on how to build a custom axle ideally without welding

Thanks for all help and advice
Excited about road ahead!