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Re: pic: 57's frame is coming along

Just wondering (we have been working through our first year of a riveted WCD), how are you planning to run chain with those 2in tall cross members in the space between axles? Are you going to use extra large sprockets, outer chain, or individual wheel motors? Or are you dreaming up some fancy chain routing?

Also, if you are going to be running chain, are you planning on #25? We learned the hard way that it might not be strong enough for flying over defenses, flat out shattering a few links. We know "flying" over them is probably not best for any drivetrain, it'll inevitably happen a few times even if drivers are careful, but if a drivetrain can't handle that, there's going to be failures.
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