I think alot of the hyper-powerful bikes are just unnecessary. Its not really required to have 120hp on any bike - 10hp is more than enough for most conditions and you end up getting to a point where the more weight the more power it drains off.

The Piped 32cc I ride is perfectly capable of most local hills and will stay in the powerband even on the longest hill I have currently experienced. I dont know what difference towing a trailer or loading up on racks and panniers would make - but I dont currently ride it like that so its not a problem.

If someone like GEBE made a frame mount two stroke kit using a commercial engine I think that would be the way to go - specially if the shifter kit could be used with it. Or a CVT....

Kudos for being able to make up mounts and such - thats alot beyond my abilities at the moment..

Jemma xx

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