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Re: Motorized Carts
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Originally Posted by Cody Carey View Post
A simple answer is to use bicycle sprockets and/or wheels. Figure out a way to attach the sprocket assembly from the back wheel of almost any bike to the live axle which is driving your wheels, and you won't have to push against motors. Or just make your cart a tricycle with one powered wheel in the back and use the entire wheel.
Speaking of bicycles, how cool would it be to have a bicycle-driven cart, like with a bike actually towing the cart. I'm not sure if that's even allowed?!
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