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.
  • ThrowawayEnglish
    5•2 years ago

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

    • @macrocephalicEnglish
      4•2 years 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.

    • FartsWithAnAccentOPMEnglish
      3•2 years ago

      It’s not stupid, it’s gimmicky!

      Wait, is gimmicky inherently stupid?

      brb, consulting scholars