Tony Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 It looks like the front wheel to me but would the gearing allow the wheel to turn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phipck Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 Looks like a very extravagant wheel trim, like spinners from years back. I’d guess it rotates and the gears turn but it doesn’t look powered in any way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 If that's a AC powered hub motor it certainly would work... However I would question for how long as dirt ingress would destroy the gearing very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phipck Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 Capricorn cyclo-works and I thank you :-D it looks to be a rare custom bike wheel from a company that’s shut down now. It is part functional and the gears work but I dare say it was never fully safety tested and only installed on show bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 Kind of a shame really because it looks fantastic but reality suggests it's not durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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