A little backward - Ordered the engine first!

Hi and thanks in advance.

I ordered a 4G T belt drive 4 stroke and now I need help finding the best bike. So many choices - Cruiser, Hybrid, MB - One gear, many gears? HD brakes, tire size, handlebar shape etc etc? Fairly expensive frame or el cheapo from WM? I don't mind paying $400- $500 or so but if the cheap ones make the best match, status decals aren't important to me.

What a great forum!

Cordially,

Zenshin

Thanks to both of you. Every bit of information helps.

I started out with the idea that a hybrid would be the answer. I've read a lot of posts and talked to a few people and sort of got shifted to a one speed cruiser along the way. You're two posts make me think, as I did originally, that the quality of a cheap, heavy steel frame isn't up to the strain of motoring. I chose the 4 stroke so I'd get less vibration and more reliability and, so far, that seems to be a good choice.

But, one fellow told me that I'd have to bend the rear forks to get the drive gears on, which, if true would eliminate a good set of gears for me, as I don't think the designers would approve. Then there is tire size. Doesn't seem that MB tread is the best choice for the pavement but, I can see that cheap rims are not going to be round after a few shocks.

Still hoping for a good overall view. Also, I'm in rural NM and don't have the luxury of city buying and great used bikes.

Have fun,

Zenshin

I ordered from bicycle-engines.com in Montana.

I saw a thread about the virtues of Worksman bicycles. Does anyone have an opinion on their bikes. I didn't think coaster brakes were compatible with bike engines.

Still looking for a good overview of what's needed and what works best with the $G T belt drive 4 stroke.