European lightweight Motorized Bicycles

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Otero

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Yup, the Kolibri looks like a lightweight European motorbike.
Why do I get the feeling that guy is 6' 8" & the seat position
would put his knees against his chest if he tried to pedal?
 

Otero

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No, but I look just like him....Prisoner of Zehnder that is. not quite 6'8'
 
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Ludwig II

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OSP Felino.



Alma Quimera 50



50cc Pachancho engine.



50cc Alma Turismo



Cinal with 50cc Pachancho, Portugal.

 

Ludwig II

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From Italy, the Rizzato Atala, with what I understand to be a Rizzato engine. From the 1970s, I think.

 

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These are awesome. It's amazing how many are friction drives and how they don't look like a lawnmower awkwardly strapped to the side of your bike
 

Ludwig II

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A lot's going to depend on whether it's designed for the job or it really is a lawn mower on a bike. I still think there's space in the market for a kit to slimline the little 2 strokes, move the starting and generator from the side of the engine, put them behind it with a reduction drive, and then give them a choice of a chain drive to a wheel or a roller to a tyre.
 

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Not all Italian machinery has charisma. Some has charisn'tma. From the same Rizzato company that made that elegant friction driver, one that thinks elegance are big things with trunks. The Piarino.

 
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Ludwig II

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Rizzato made bicycles with forks like those as well, and it seems they are now sought after by collectors.
 
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