Need help picking the right bike and motor

songofthefrog · May 3, 2011

This is my first build and I am scared of buying a motor and bike online then finding out that I can't ride it. I am only 5'4". I have found that I can fit on as tall as a 17" frame.

I would love advice on a good bike/motor match for me. I have been looking at a Grubee Standard 80/66cc Sky Hawk Silver Bicycle Motor fit on a Men's Grey Single Speed 24 inch Rover 24 with a 16.5" frame.

Greg58 · May 10, 2011

Do what I did buy the engine you want tape the inside of the mounts go to the bike shop or to where ever and find a bike that has plenty of room.

Dave31 · May 14, 2011

How about printing out a template to size up frames?

http://motorbicycling.com/f30/engine-template-motorized-bicycle-25074.html

Greg58 · May 14, 2011

I thought about a template but wanted to see how the engine looked on the bike.

matthurd · May 15, 2011

i'm 5"8 and my bike is a worksman inb, worked well for me. only thing is i used a sports fender that mounts to my seat post so my seat post is a bit high, but theirs other alternatives.
http://motorbicycling.com/f15/i-think-i-finally-nailed-28689.html

F_Rod81 · May 16, 2011

Go to a department store or a bike shop and sit on some bikes and see what works for you in person. Just make sure that the frame has enough clearance for the motor.

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