noobtard;82451 any suggestions in the $120-ish(usd) range?[/QUOTE said:JMO, THE best bike for that amount is a USED one.
With a little luck, you can find a used bike that originally sold for $500+. The very best in components and frame for cheap.
I bought a used Giant Rincon bike for $160. It looked like it came straight from the showroom.
I also bought a Giant dual suspension/duall disc/28-speed bike for $100. This one was in good condition and will replace my twin-engined monster.
My friend Hawaii Ed GAVE me an old Gary Fisher bike. Two new tires and I pedal it for exercise Monday thru Friday.
The suggestions for a used bike are sound but keep in mind that you'll need to go through it and make sure parts like bearings and brakes are up to the task of a motor. A popular bike that you'll see often here is the Schwinn Jaguar. Regular price at Target is $149. but often on sale for $124. There has been some talk about the Jag being discontinued but I also understand that the South Port is replacing it. Same bike, different color scheme. However like was stated above the cruiser style frames are a little harder to mount an engine to and the older 'V' frame road bikes lend themselves to motorizing quite well especially for the newbie . Good luck and let us know which bike you decide on....and send pictures.
Tom
i got my schwinn delmar cruiser at walmart for $99,its a great bike the best ive ever had.
its a smooth and comfortable ride.but i did have to make custom engine mounts to hold my wide dualstart engine,but now my peddals clear the engine.