Help with bike recommendations

[MikeN]

Newbie here... just looking to see if there are "popular" bikes to start with for building a custom cruiser.

I found this one and it looks cool, but not sure if it would work, etc.
Micargi Falcon GT 26" Men's Beach Cruiser Bicycle -

I think ideally I'd like a 7-speed vs a single speed.

Thanks for any feedback or direction

 

[MikeN]

No feedback... spose this comes up often

 

[Gary Harris]

Is the frame steel?

 

[rustycase]

Mike, IMO you are better off with a steel frame than AL because IF there is a problem with cracking on down the road, it's easier to find someone with a stick welder or wire feed than someone accomplished in TIG welding.

There's a lot of vibration present when going to motor power, as opposed to pumping a bicycle... and more speed overall.

Gears?
What for?

As another member stated, YOU are first and second gear, the motor can take over as third/hi-gear when you release the clutch.

IMO, you would do well investigating bikes with both front and rear brakes, disk being the best available, today.

Under power, a sole coaster brake is an invitation to disaster.
No one knows when a failure will occur.
and that will be a surprise

Best
rc

 

[MikeN]

rc: Thanks for the response. Was thinking about the Schwinn Clairmont Cruiser now.

 

[wheelbender6]

There are a few Micargi Falcon builds on this site. I have heard no complaints about them.
A 2 stroke motor fits in the frame, but you may need a modified intake for carb clearance.

 

[2door]

There have been reports of Micargi frames cracking. Use the search feature to read what a few others have had problems with. Key word, 'Micargi'. The red bike on the forum banner is an example. It broke.
Tom