Yea, look at the pics of the rear. See that bar above the tire? Thats the spindle, it touches the wheel in order for you to move. There is no chain or anything of that matter. The Go-Ped brand is the best stand up scooter brand you can buy with tons of aftermarket parts. Check out www.GopedNation.com <--Its a forum like IA but with tons of info on Go peds.