thanks for your reply, I would like to try mounts with idlers and at the same time I would like to be able to use them with pneumatics too as well so when I can afford them i would not need to buy another mount. But as you said that on your new design you cannot use an idler with pneumatics I am wondering how is it possible to adjust belt tension in that case
What tooth count is preferrable for pneumatics?
It could clear the back end of the truck making the motor a bit higher and giving more clearance from the ground.
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Sorry I have not researched enough to know what is the best teeth count for pneumatics. I have seen that the six shooters come with 42 or 60.
Decided I will make a short version for foward mounting and a long reverse one that fits 66T pulleys.
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any idea when you would start selling them?
I am closing in on the final design now. Need to get quotes and estimated shipping dates from the supplier. After that some testing, so it will take a while.
Because of my current job situation, I have had the opportunity to use quite some time on this lately, testing different concepts ,small details and 3D printing tests, and also looking at making other components searching for a good combination of parts that this mount will fit well with later on. I guess it’s what a lot of us in here are doing, searching for a constantly better setup. I hope it’s going to be one of the best mounts available…damn this esk8 thing is addictive! It’s like a sickness almost. It’s a lot of fun 
What do you think of colors? Keep it black anodized (boring or good?) or have it in a nice color scheme (probably a bit more costly)? Really like this green color, maybe mixed together with black or natural anodised for the different parts:
- Go with color, black is boring!
- Go with black, it’s stealthy and fits most setups!
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So this is the new design. One short version for forward mounting and one longer for rearward mounting. Both fixed angle. Clamp fits both Caliber II 50 and TB218. Clamp is split in two with M6 screws, no set screws needed. Currently only for 63mm motors. Custom idlers are optional. Color and finish will be sandblasted and anodised black 7075 aluminium.
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do these come with the belt covers? it looks clean! I’m interested
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Great looking mount. Hey in what angle you decide to make them fixed? I’m making my own mount, so far i decided to use 18deg from straight to de deck. May i know yours? Thanks. (The inside mount)
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these mounts don’t have a fixed angle. as far as i can see.
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Yes, I will make them available with belt covers in different sizes 
This will depend on the length and shape of the mount, If I remember correctly I landed on 14 degrees for the inward version.
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These are fixed with four M5 bolts. They can also be made with slots If people want that instead. It will be the same clamp for all versions. I just wanted to make a mount that will not move for peace of mind. Then depending on your deck you would compensate with risers.
How long the max Center distance of this with 14deg. I’m not sure how much clearance for the motor from the deck that is ideal, let say without riser.
75.5mm at max
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Here you see how they are fixed angle. They could easily be made with slots for adjustability like the last version, but the first batch will be of fixed forward version:
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When do you think these will be available? And what’s the estimated price?
4 weeks estimated until the fixed forward version is available. Including cross bars for Caliber II and custom aluminum idler. Ø8 Cross bars are possible to extend from original 119mm to desired length with ID4.3 OD8 stainless washers.
Estimated prices: Single mount 60 USD Complete idler in aluminum 12 USD 2x 119mm crossbars 10 USD Belt cover 10 USD Dual mount with idlers and crossbars around 150 USD Complete dual version including belt covers will be around 170 USD.
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Some renders of how it is going to look in all black:
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