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Hi, from hilly Nanaimo, B.C. :-)
Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the Introduce Yourself forum. I never considered an engine before, but now that I've run my knees into the ground over the years, ...  | 
08-24-2008, 12:55 PM
| | Motorized Bicycle Apprentice | | Join Date: Aug 2008
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| |  Hi, from hilly Nanaimo, B.C. :-)
I never considered an engine before, but now that I've run my knees into the ground over the years, I need assistance on some of the moderate hills we have here on Vancouver Island. Our climate is somewhat rainy, but I have good raingear. I am wondering what kind of hill climbing ability the smaller 49CC kit has? Will it actually drive me up a moderate/steep hill without any pedalling? Would appreciate some guidance here, as I am absolutely new to these little engines. I am however an expert mechanic. 
Thanks,
Courtney |
08-24-2008, 01:23 PM
|  | Moderator | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson,Arizona
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| |  Re: Hi, from hilly Nanaimo, B.C. :-)
Welcome to the forum, glad you joined us 
With the right gearing the 48cc should work just fine. But if you have a lot or real big hills you might want to consider the 70cc. The 70 cc will give you a little more torque  |
08-24-2008, 02:39 PM
|  | Motorized Bicycle Apprentice | | Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: victoria bc canada
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| | Re: Hi, from hilly Nanaimo, B.C. :-)
hello from victoria bc,hilly here to.ive got a 43cc mitsubishi chain drive and there is a few slopes here that i help with pedalling.and the mitsu is a pretty powerful motor.my knees not to good iether.welcome and welcome myself.ha |
08-24-2008, 09:12 PM
| | Master Motorized Bicycle Builder | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada
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| | Re: Hi, from hilly Nanaimo, B.C. :-)
Welcome to to the forum! |
08-24-2008, 09:24 PM
| | Master Motorized Bicycle Builder | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tucson Arizona
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| | Re: Hi, from hilly Nanaimo, B.C. :-)
Welcome! This is a good place to start.
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08-24-2008, 09:53 PM
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| | Re: Hi, from hilly Nanaimo, B.C. :-)
Welcome to the forum. If I was worried about hills at all I would jut go ahead and go with the 70cc bicycle motor. Then you don't have to worry about it. I have the 70cc on a Schwinn cruiser, with a 44 tooth back sprocket. It goes right up every hill. I never have to pedal unless I see a policeman. I'm over 200 lbs. and the elevation is about 3300 ft. Glad you joined us.......................
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