Hi Everyone,
My name is Jason. I live in northwest IL. A few weeks ago I was walking with my family when I heard faint buzzing noise. It got louder and it faintly looked like a bicycle. Sure enough, he zoomed by and I suddenly wanted to know more. I started searching on the internet and was happy to find motors for bikes. They guy I saw went by fast enough that I couldn't tell if it was a newer bike or an motorized antique. I didn't really know what I saw.
Last week I was at the store and I saw him riding through the parking lot. I yelled, he looked and I begged him to come over. He did, we had a great conversation and I knew that I wanted to get a motorized bicycle.
I've ridden a 1000 cc motorcycle for years, but now want to have a bit of fun on something different. I'm not a speed freak and just want something to putts around in. My town is only 6,000 people and I live on the edge of town so traffic free rural backroads are everywhere.
I'm finding this forum very informative. I figure I'll get as informed as I can so that I have the best chance of doing it right the first time.
Thanks for all of your posts and I look forward to learning a lot from you. I don't even have a bike that will work so my hunt begins.
I like the old style look with the handlebars bend down, the seat low set etc but I'm considering any good bike/setup.
I'm looking to
1) find a decent bike frame that has strong rims/spokes to handle the torque. I would like to get an old bike or a newer beach cruiser.
2) get info about companies that sell kits so that I get the best chance of getting the best kit for the money. (with four young kids I don't have a lot of spare cash so I'm looking to build on the cheap)
3) find any tips and details that will help me learn more.
4) make friends with quality people.
I work for a small gear shop so I'm also looking for ideas for modifications that I can do myself etc.
All the best.
Jason
My name is Jason. I live in northwest IL. A few weeks ago I was walking with my family when I heard faint buzzing noise. It got louder and it faintly looked like a bicycle. Sure enough, he zoomed by and I suddenly wanted to know more. I started searching on the internet and was happy to find motors for bikes. They guy I saw went by fast enough that I couldn't tell if it was a newer bike or an motorized antique. I didn't really know what I saw.
Last week I was at the store and I saw him riding through the parking lot. I yelled, he looked and I begged him to come over. He did, we had a great conversation and I knew that I wanted to get a motorized bicycle.
I've ridden a 1000 cc motorcycle for years, but now want to have a bit of fun on something different. I'm not a speed freak and just want something to putts around in. My town is only 6,000 people and I live on the edge of town so traffic free rural backroads are everywhere.
I'm finding this forum very informative. I figure I'll get as informed as I can so that I have the best chance of doing it right the first time.
Thanks for all of your posts and I look forward to learning a lot from you. I don't even have a bike that will work so my hunt begins.
I like the old style look with the handlebars bend down, the seat low set etc but I'm considering any good bike/setup.
I'm looking to
1) find a decent bike frame that has strong rims/spokes to handle the torque. I would like to get an old bike or a newer beach cruiser.
2) get info about companies that sell kits so that I get the best chance of getting the best kit for the money. (with four young kids I don't have a lot of spare cash so I'm looking to build on the cheap)
3) find any tips and details that will help me learn more.
4) make friends with quality people.
I work for a small gear shop so I'm also looking for ideas for modifications that I can do myself etc.
All the best.
Jason
