Tried searching for this but couldn't find anything. I'm sure this is a common noobie question and I'll get a flood of threads but I wasn't able to find them.
I am planning to put a weed whacker engine on a full size mountain bike. I need it to carry my 220 pound frame plus some gear (~25pounds) around on dirt roads and some well maintained four wheeler trails. Some up hill but nothing severe. I am leaning toward a 4 stroke engine but not completely sure yet so info on either will be helpful.
Should I be looking at 25-35cc engines or go bigger?
I have no desire to travel 40 miles per hour or drive up mount Everest. However, I'd love it if I could drive up a steep hill without peddaling. At what point would I be buying over kill by going too big? What concerns should I have about too big and at what point am I getting into that realm?
I am planning to put a weed whacker engine on a full size mountain bike. I need it to carry my 220 pound frame plus some gear (~25pounds) around on dirt roads and some well maintained four wheeler trails. Some up hill but nothing severe. I am leaning toward a 4 stroke engine but not completely sure yet so info on either will be helpful.
Should I be looking at 25-35cc engines or go bigger?
I have no desire to travel 40 miles per hour or drive up mount Everest. However, I'd love it if I could drive up a steep hill without peddaling. At what point would I be buying over kill by going too big? What concerns should I have about too big and at what point am I getting into that realm?
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