Hello everyone!! Soon to be friends an family I hope!! I'm very excited to dive head first into the world of motorized bikes. A little back info. I just bought a car an it has literally been taken by my beautiful wife! Of course I still pay for insurance gas etc. So I've decided to build me a motor bike. I was looking at this one at target. Men's Rip Curl Cruiser Bike - Grey/Yellow (26"). Please if u have any experience with this bike it would be much appreciated. I have 150-200 to spend on a motor. I live 7miles from my work so it will be putting me their an back 5 days a week. I live in fort myers fl. So weather is humid an hot. Also clos to sea level. I was reading this affects certain tweeks. So I want chain driven motor. Any suggestions. What other things should I get. Brakes? I will be getting lights Cuz I get out of work at nine. Any good ones? Thanks in advance for any suggestions. I look forward to building learning an growing here. I also hope I don't build such an awesome bike my wife takes it too low!
hey everyone here's my plans please tell me what you think!!!
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Welcome aboard.
You'll find helpful folks and a lotta good info. I commute to and from work on mine in all but the very worst weather. It's six miles, one way. Comparable to your commute. It's completely do-able.
As far as learning how to get your particular bike really road-worthy is concerned, I'd got to the top of any of these pages and find the "search" box. Then type in "Huffy Cranbrook". That particular model has gotten a lot of discussion around here. You'll find all sorts of suggestions that'll also pertain to your bike.
So good luck and have a blast!
You'll find helpful folks and a lotta good info. I commute to and from work on mine in all but the very worst weather. It's six miles, one way. Comparable to your commute. It's completely do-able.
As far as learning how to get your particular bike really road-worthy is concerned, I'd got to the top of any of these pages and find the "search" box. Then type in "Huffy Cranbrook". That particular model has gotten a lot of discussion around here. You'll find all sorts of suggestions that'll also pertain to your bike.
So good luck and have a blast!
I gave you my advice in your other topic about this.
Making more topics does not get more input, just scattered input.
Making more topics does not get more input, just scattered input.
If your budget only allows $109 for the bike I'd be looking for a used cruiser.
One with real brakes , good welds , and quality components.
The bike you listed has none of the above... Sorry....
Here is a nice 1995 Schwinn. It's a bit more money , but a good start to a gas bike....
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/4938975779.html
One with real brakes , good welds , and quality components.
The bike you listed has none of the above... Sorry....
Here is a nice 1995 Schwinn. It's a bit more money , but a good start to a gas bike....
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/4938975779.html
start here or a bike like it.
a two stroke would probably do you, but a four stroke would too, either should fit in the type of bike you are looking at.
you might be in the range of an E-bike, maybe but not at that budget unfortunately.
good luck and have fun.
a two stroke would probably do you, but a four stroke would too, either should fit in the type of bike you are looking at.
you might be in the range of an E-bike, maybe but not at that budget unfortunately.
good luck and have fun.