====== Gears ======

Gears are need to transmit and transform the power from the motor to the wheels.  You can find suppliers by googling for "electric scooter sprocket".  Common gear/sprocket tooth profiles:  

**#25 Sprockets** are the most common type of sprocket used on electric scooters, electric bicycles, electric pocket bikes and small electric go karts.

**#35 Sprockets** are the most common type of sprocket used on mopeds, mini bikes and full size go karts.

**8mm Sprockets** are the most common type of sprocket used on pocket bikes.

**Bicycle Sprockets** are used on standard pedal bicycles and electric bicycles, and typically correspond to ANSI #40N (narrow) chain size.


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**Useful References:**
  * [[http://www.smex.net.au/Reference/Ratios02.php]]  Determining the required gear ratio or maximum speed is not always intuitive. Many factors have to be taken into account. This page is particularly useful for electric or motor-driven locomotives w/javascript calculator.  
  * [[http://www.electricscooterparts.com/bicyclesprockets.html]]