Hi,
I'm new to the forum, and to motorized bikes in general, although I have made a go kart or 2 from scratch, and have done some research and studied these forums.
I am 18, and cannot afford a car for the next couple months. I have a nice push-bike that I know well and love. It only has one fixed gear. I wish to attach a motor to fit the following criteria-
Criteria:
<$200
Cruising speed >35mph
Able to do 165 mile trips (can refuel)
Reliable for everyday trips to and from work (10-20 miles a day)
I make a trip across the state, from West Palm Beach to Sarasota, 2 or 3 times a month to visit my girlfriend. Recently I've been taking the train, or she drives down here. The train is getting expensive, and long term this is a great way to save some money until I can afford a car. I won't be making any more than 5 trips to Sarasota on the bike, because my girlfriend plans on moving much closer to me.
I want to know if there is a cheap and quality kit available, or how else I should go about doing this. I have reasonable mechanical and engineering ability, and am able and willing to create this from scratch.
Any ideas welcome
I'm new to the forum, and to motorized bikes in general, although I have made a go kart or 2 from scratch, and have done some research and studied these forums.
I am 18, and cannot afford a car for the next couple months. I have a nice push-bike that I know well and love. It only has one fixed gear. I wish to attach a motor to fit the following criteria-
Criteria:
<$200
Cruising speed >35mph
Able to do 165 mile trips (can refuel)
Reliable for everyday trips to and from work (10-20 miles a day)
I make a trip across the state, from West Palm Beach to Sarasota, 2 or 3 times a month to visit my girlfriend. Recently I've been taking the train, or she drives down here. The train is getting expensive, and long term this is a great way to save some money until I can afford a car. I won't be making any more than 5 trips to Sarasota on the bike, because my girlfriend plans on moving much closer to me.
I want to know if there is a cheap and quality kit available, or how else I should go about doing this. I have reasonable mechanical and engineering ability, and am able and willing to create this from scratch.
Any ideas welcome