I bought a cheap motorized Nel Lusso a few weeks ago, and have enjoyed the heck out of it. I am now looking to build one myself here soon. I'm willing to invest a fair amount of money into this project but I also don't want to waste it either, which is what has brought me here.
My plan is to get the Micargi Stretch Beach Cruiser GTS https://www.bikesxpress.com/Micargi-Puma-GTS-Chopper-Beach-Cruiser-Bicycle-26_p_75.html , replace the stock tires with 26x4s, and install this motor kit. https://www.gasbike.net/products/thunder-shark-pro-racing-66cc-80cc-bicycle-engine-kit-5-0-hp
I'm pretty set on sticking with a 2-stroke, though I am willing to listen to counter arguments. My main concern here is the motor kit. From my limited knowledge on the subject, it looks and seems like a good kit, pricey, but quality nonetheless. If I'm wrong though, please tell me.
I'll be using this bike mainly for road travel as I live around a small city and plan on making it my work vehicle. The area is a bit hilly, though not too bad, and I only weigh around 160. The bike I have now I believe is a 40cc and while it slows down some on hills, it otherwise works just fine. I am looking to get a bit more speed though and a better quality engine as my work commune is a 20 mile round trip and is currently taking me about 40 minutes each way. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
My plan is to get the Micargi Stretch Beach Cruiser GTS https://www.bikesxpress.com/Micargi-Puma-GTS-Chopper-Beach-Cruiser-Bicycle-26_p_75.html , replace the stock tires with 26x4s, and install this motor kit. https://www.gasbike.net/products/thunder-shark-pro-racing-66cc-80cc-bicycle-engine-kit-5-0-hp
I'm pretty set on sticking with a 2-stroke, though I am willing to listen to counter arguments. My main concern here is the motor kit. From my limited knowledge on the subject, it looks and seems like a good kit, pricey, but quality nonetheless. If I'm wrong though, please tell me.
I'll be using this bike mainly for road travel as I live around a small city and plan on making it my work vehicle. The area is a bit hilly, though not too bad, and I only weigh around 160. The bike I have now I believe is a 40cc and while it slows down some on hills, it otherwise works just fine. I am looking to get a bit more speed though and a better quality engine as my work commune is a 20 mile round trip and is currently taking me about 40 minutes each way. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.