BOYGOFAST, the bike that I have built now is completely custom, frame up. The only bicycle parts on the bike is the head tube, front fork (not for long), stem, handlebars and wheels.
I think the vast increase of popularity of motorized bicycles in recent years probably has had a lot to do with he easy availably of those inexpensive little Chinese 2 strokes engines.a bicycle frame is just that loading DOT approved wheels and tires along with engines that weigh above the little 66 cc cast aluminum China Doll is more a gamble than not it would be better to have a wheel fold under the bike's frame than the bike's frame fold under the seat
I used to use the Hookworms on 200cc builds, then grew the bike into the Bonneville model which uses 21" motorcycle tires and rims. I still use the hookworms as standard on the smaller displacement bikes, so 79cc, 99cc and 160cc. The Quickbricks are just too thin with soft beads. The Circuit seems decent but not as good as the Hookworm. I have a set of Circuits on a 99cc four stroke build and like them as they handle well and do look pretty cool. I did just buy a set of these "Nola" Tires for a 200cc build. Have yet to try them out. They are heavier than a Hookworm.For looks, I can recommend the Felt Circuit tires. They are not DOT rated speed tires, but I have ridden them at 50mph and they seemed to work well. I also like the electra cruiser diamond tires in white.
But for handling, you can't beat the maxxis hookworms.
Hey Pat, I thought you have been using motorcycle tires on your builds? At what speeds do you run the hookworms?
Gilbert
Read Pat's post this am & ordered a pair of the Nola Vee rubber 26x2.5" tires after reading the info on their ebay offer and at just under $80.00 the pair shipped they sounded very impressive & like Pat & others have stated the Hookworms are proven excellent, but I'm game to try another manufacturer in the search for better. Rick C.I used to use the Hookworms on 200cc builds, then grew the bike into the Bonneville model which uses 21" motorcycle tires and rims. I still use the hookworms as standard on the smaller displacement bikes, so 79cc, 99cc and 160cc. The Quickbricks are just too thin with soft beads. The Circuit seems decent but not as good as the Hookworm. I have a set of Circuits on a 99cc four stroke build and like them as they handle well and do look pretty cool. I did just buy a set of these "Nola" Tires for a 200cc build. Have yet to try them out. They are heavier than a Hookworm.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251696011612?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Sweet tires. Is the speed rating an S or an H?Picked up some Avons for the next build
21" motorcycle wheels.
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