Question about good cheap bikes to put a motor on

[Stieber73]

Hello all,
I’m new to this group and have thought of building one, I need some suggestions on which are some good bikes to build on. Cheaper the better. The bikes I have looked at looks like a lot of welding etc. All help is appreciated.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Craigslist & Offer Up are good places to find good cheap bikes.... As far as styles & brands go; what kind of bike do you want to build?

 

[Stieber73]

Any really mostly cruisers, pics would be helpful so I know what to look for. Thanks so much

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Old Schwinns & Felt cruisers are my personal favorites... they're very strong & most of them already have wheels with fat spokes

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Often going cheap will cost more than shopping for exactly what you need. Buying used means condition is everything. My personal advice is stick to bikes that at least have front and rear rim brakes. Disc are even better.

 

[curtisfox]

I would go with what venice said Old Schwinns & Felt cruisers ...............Curt

 

[Mossy]

I really like this frame... It's heavy duty more so than the older frames and very close to the Shelby I have I would still reinforce it like any other frame and it's made for motorized bicycle and all the cruiser parts