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wheelbender6
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Older is better. I would avoid cruisers made since the year 2000.
Nashville Kat
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I would disagree- I ride newer lighter weight cruisers and I haven't had any problems . Of course, my bikes are a large part of my TRANSPORTATION, so I treat them with respect, and never thrash them.
I think it helps though to think of bikes more as the sum of their components- because once you get into the motorized bicycle scene, you'll probably want to change stuff around anyway.
To me cycling has always been very simple and I base it on one principle- How to get from point A to Point B with the least effort.
You can tell I'm not a custom builder- and I don't try to make the motorized bicycle look or behave like a motorcycle. I want a great roll and a light bike first of all. I still want a bike that pedals easily, even with the motor on.
the same principles that apply to a Less-Than-A-Horsepower cyclist apply very nicely to the small motors we are working with.
While bike racing has only gotten more extreme and exotic since I retired in 1984, I very much try to balance a practical working strength with the motors and gearing. It's worked very well, especially here in Florida where the roads are flat and smooth.
I think it helps though to think of bikes more as the sum of their components- because once you get into the motorized bicycle scene, you'll probably want to change stuff around anyway.
To me cycling has always been very simple and I base it on one principle- How to get from point A to Point B with the least effort.
You can tell I'm not a custom builder- and I don't try to make the motorized bicycle look or behave like a motorcycle. I want a great roll and a light bike first of all. I still want a bike that pedals easily, even with the motor on.
the same principles that apply to a Less-Than-A-Horsepower cyclist apply very nicely to the small motors we are working with.
While bike racing has only gotten more extreme and exotic since I retired in 1984, I very much try to balance a practical working strength with the motors and gearing. It's worked very well, especially here in Florida where the roads are flat and smooth.
xseler
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Just build something that touches your soul.......if it does that, why worry about what others think?
Some people can take a cheap bike and make it a lifetime, servicable vehicle. Some people can take the finest craft-made bike and destroy it in short order........it's all up to you.
Good luck with your future build!
Some people can take a cheap bike and make it a lifetime, servicable vehicle. Some people can take the finest craft-made bike and destroy it in short order........it's all up to you.
Good luck with your future build!
mapbike
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MotorBicycleRacing
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The guy is from China so.....
The Flying Pigeon is the way to go!
The Flying Pigeon is the way to go!
Huffydavidson
STREETRACER/MANUFACTURER
If this isn't calling the kettle black that I don't know what it is . LMAO