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j3000

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I was wondering about weight limits with a 2 stroke engine. My weight is 285 so I need something I can pedal a while then have it bring me back home when I am done. But also I was wondering about straight riding strength on a 2 stroke engine. If I don't feel like pedaling will a 2 stroke engine get me from point a to point b.

thank you for your time, Jason
 

Pilotgeek

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My 66cc two stroke with a 40 tooth sprocket cruises at around 26-28mph, and tops out at around 32mph. I can climb a pretty steep grade of 10-15 degrees at around 24-25mph, and a mild incline with a little wind usually shows no real difference in speed. I have no expansion chamber, just stock exhaust, but I did mess with jetting and porting/skirt trimming a bit. I weigh 250, so I imagine it would perform similarly with you, and a stock 44t sprocket would do well. HOWEVER, you may want to think about getting a friction drive if you will be pedalling it a lot. The transmission and chain moves on the in-frame 2 strokes when you pedal the bike, which creates a bit more resistance. If you use a master link, it's possible to remove the chain until you need it.
 
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BikeBerry.com

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My 66cc two stroke with a 40 tooth sprocket cruises at around 26-28mph, and tops out at around 32mph. I can climb a pretty steep grade of 10-15 degrees at around 24-25mph, and a mild incline with a little wind usually shows no real difference in speed. I have no expansion chamber, just stock exhaust, but I did mess with jetting and porting/skirt trimming a bit. I weigh 250, so I imagine it would perform similarly with you, and a stock 44t sprocket would do well. HOWEVER, you may want to think about getting a friction drive if you will be pedalling it a lot. The transmission and chain moves on the in-frame 2 strokes when you pedal the bike, which creates a bit more resistance. If you use a master link, it's possible to remove the chain until you need it.
Nice! thank you for not only putting your weight but the actual speeds you reach on your rides, and the kind of roads you hit when your riding. Great advice! Have a good day!.shft.