Choosing the bike for an electric motor

Choosing the bike
I am not a stranger to motorized bikes, both gas and electric. I have built 3 two stroke gas bikes and a four stroke gas bike. I have built 2 of the old WE bikes on Schwinn's and owned an EGO cycle for several years. I just purchased a WE like motor to mount on my girlfriends Schwinn 3 wheeler only she has changed her mind and doesn't want it motorized. So I have to motorized something else and as I already have this nice 26 inch wheel motor I can't help but think "cruiser". I do not like the newer Chinese Schwinn's or any of the cheap Chinese cruisers because of the seat to handle bar ratio. I am looking for a bigger size bike maybe an old Schwinn or an Electra or Felt. I could and will do a handle bar change and could use a lean back seat post. Any suggestions?

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What I did buy is a brand new Phat Sea Breeze 1 they are a all steel pedal forward single speed cruiser. I bought it from a bike shop it will be ready for pick today I chose gloss black with aluminum wheels. It is a very pretty bike with good initial build quality and yes I did spend more than planned. My pedal bike is an Electra Townie 3i and I wanted that pedal forward feel. I am an old guy I need my comfort

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That is a really pretty bike it looks a lot like the Electra Townie. I have ridden the Phat around a little and really do like it. I almost don't want to put a motor on it. I really do like pedal biking better than motor biking. I hope that putting the E - hub on the Phat is not just screwing up a really nice bike.

I am getting older and like the idea of power assist on hills and for the added boost. The gas motors for the most part have been a disappointment to me. The electrics have been too heavy and too limited in range. With this set up I will still pedal but have a choice. I still will have the weight to deal with. But I keep going back to the Townie, fit, quality, comfort and good looks what else do I need?

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well the problem is solved. The girlfriend decided she wanted the motor on the Schwinn Meridian after all. I installed it yesterday, I still have some wire routing and tying down to do. She thinks it is just about the greatest thing to ever come along! So that means she thinks I may be acceptable too, well at least for now. So now I have two really nice bikes to pedal around on.