where to buy a lafree chainring? - Pedelec Forums

subevo · #1 (**permalink**) 2nd July 2009, 20:54

hi where can i purchase a chainring 37t for the giant lafree.im having no luck.i found a website called Electric Bikes Northwest in usa who will supply both motor sprocket and chainring fot a giant lafree lite as a kit for $65( if its the same).ive just emailed them.ive ordered a motor sprocket from A to B which should arrive soon.anyone have knowledge of a place which has them or a contact number of someone who can get me one.my local bike shop is no good.ive destroyed mine due to constant use and 6000 miles.

flecc · #2 (**permalink**) 2nd July 2009, 22:47

The Giant Lafree Lite is the same thing. In Britain the Lite model meant the lowest price one with the Nexus 3 speed hub, but in the USA the Lafree name was dropped and theirs were called Giant Lite.

Check with UK Giant bike dealers though, since they should be able to order one for you. Last I heard recently was that Giant UK did have them available:

Giant dealer website directory

Enter your postcode and check the "Hybrid" box (e-bikes).
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subevo · #3 (**permalink**) 5th July 2009, 11:37

hi ,thanks flecc found a bike shop which would order me the chainring its coming from holland 5 day delivery for £38.50 also received my motor drive sprocket from A to B .looks good quality.slightly concerned as its width is 3.2mm didnt seem to fit a chain i had lying around from an ezee liv .my other new rear sprocket is 2.5mm wide.i can modify if necessary.i will await arrival of the chainring to measure its width.

flecc · #4 (**permalink**) 5th July 2009, 11:47

The Lafree chain is a 1/8th inch, which is 3.175 mm, so I think you'll find the sprocket ok, the 0.025 possibly measurement error? That 2.5 mm is a derailleur chain width which the Liv might use despite it's hub gear since Shimano hub gear sprockets are made in both widths. The Panasonic/Lafree chainwheel cannot accept a derailleur chain, though Panasonic do make a derailleur version of the motor unit for some bikes.

These A to B ones were made from a brand new unused original sprocket and motor output shaft that I supplied them with, so they should be accurate.
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subevo · #5 (**permalink**) 6th July 2009, 19:40

hi flecc, i forgot i had bought another chain from halfords and the sprocket fitted perfectly the ezee liv chain is obviously a different type. my oppologies.

flecc · #6 (**permalink**) 6th July 2009, 21:18

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Originally Posted by subevo

hi flecc, i forgot i had bought another chain from halfords and the sprocket fitted perfectly the ezee liv chain is obviously a different type. my oppologies.

No problem Subevo, fitting 3/16" derailleur sprockets and chain on a hub gear bike like the Liv can cause confusion, and it always seems a silly thing to do when 1/8" chain and sprockets are no dearer and last much longer.
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