I'm shopping for a bike and the key contenders are a 2011 Crosstrail (Retailed $475) for $200 and a Giant for $75. I may get both actually...
I'll post pics when available.
I'll post pics when available.
Which bike should I get?
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i'd get a worksman inb (was $350 shipped to my door, no fenders) http://motorbicycling.com/f15/i-think-i-finally-nailed-28689.html and get a sprocket adapter ($90 shipped from sportscarpat here on the forums).
i had issues with mine that i simply wouldn't have had if i started with an adapter, cause i tried modding my bike to work with a kit supplied rag joint.
the worksmans are heavy duty as ****, have some of the best wheels on the market and look great too boot.
also if you get a worksman get it with the 36 tooth sprocket. good luck with what ever you choose.
if you go with a worksman i can help you with advice since i got mine all taken care of.
i had issues with mine that i simply wouldn't have had if i started with an adapter, cause i tried modding my bike to work with a kit supplied rag joint.
the worksmans are heavy duty as ****, have some of the best wheels on the market and look great too boot.
also if you get a worksman get it with the 36 tooth sprocket. good luck with what ever you choose.
if you go with a worksman i can help you with advice since i got mine all taken care of.
I thought about a Workman, but part of the point of my build was to be as cheap as possible. On principle, not because I couldn't afford a Workman. Once I have an engine worthy of a Workman I will get one.
I almost bought a bike that was a great deal, but it was a 15" frame. I probably could have flipped it when it didn't work because it was only $85, but I was so unsure.
Big question, will a 15" frame work with a China 2-Stroke?
I'm extremely doubtful it will work. Nice bike though. I may clean it up and put it back on Craigslist.
Big question, will a 15" frame work with a China 2-Stroke?
I'm extremely doubtful it will work. Nice bike though. I may clean it up and put it back on Craigslist.
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at 30+mph any motor is worth a worksman imo, a few of the potholes iv'e hit already would have trashed my other bikes rims if i went any where near that speed and hit em. and why buy something that's unworthy in the first place?
nickels and dimes add up, think it will probably cost about the same tbh. but if you really want the cheapest bike for the job, get a huffy cranbrook.
i don't think that frame would fit it, when using a mountain bike, the top tube being straight is your best bet for motorizing.
http://www.gasbikeshop.com/downloads/engine-template.jpg
if you size that up and print it out it will give you confirmation though.
nickels and dimes add up, think it will probably cost about the same tbh. but if you really want the cheapest bike for the job, get a huffy cranbrook.
i don't think that frame would fit it, when using a mountain bike, the top tube being straight is your best bet for motorizing.
http://www.gasbikeshop.com/downloads/engine-template.jpg
if you size that up and print it out it will give you confirmation though.
Where did you get your worksman? for that price? I called worksman the other day and they told me 5-6 weeks before they could ship one..Thanks Dan
I will get a Workman eventually. They really are the best made bikes you could find. I think one would look great with a Morini.
i ordered mine online from there site, base model INB cruiser, no fenders but it saved me $30, and i didn't want a front fender anyways (they sent me one with fenders though, i ended up scrapping both of em for a fender i found better suited for this).
i ordered mine during the winter though, off season, now things are picking up so i'm sure the wait time will be a bit worse.
http://motorbicycling.com/f15/i-think-i-finally-nailed-28689.html
i can honestly say i'm more then happy i spent the money for it up front. i was beating on my motor, took it for a 28 mile trip (would have been 31 mile trip) hit a pot hole doing about 30mph, and my tire went flat, but i took off the tire and tube, did a quick inspection for damage on the rim, it was PERFECT, it hit a big pothole at full speed and was undamaged.
no complaints from me
