HI,
I have been reading this forum for a while and just joined today. You all seem like a knowledgeable bunch, so I thought I'd ask this here.
How hard is it to mount/dismount a Staton rear wheel friction drive kit bike? I am considering modifying a hybrid style road bike with a standard bar height/frame geometry (Trek 7300). I typically swing my right leg over the seat as I coast to a stop, but this won't be an option with the motor mounted. My concern is tilting the bike will be difficult with the added weight of the motor/drive hardware. I have somewhat limited range of motion in my legs/chronic knee pain.
Conversely, has anyone used a lowstep bike (like a Trek Verve) to avoid this problem? Would that style of frame be strong enough to handle the extra rear weight?
Thanks for any input/help!
I have been reading this forum for a while and just joined today. You all seem like a knowledgeable bunch, so I thought I'd ask this here.
How hard is it to mount/dismount a Staton rear wheel friction drive kit bike? I am considering modifying a hybrid style road bike with a standard bar height/frame geometry (Trek 7300). I typically swing my right leg over the seat as I coast to a stop, but this won't be an option with the motor mounted. My concern is tilting the bike will be difficult with the added weight of the motor/drive hardware. I have somewhat limited range of motion in my legs/chronic knee pain.
Conversely, has anyone used a lowstep bike (like a Trek Verve) to avoid this problem? Would that style of frame be strong enough to handle the extra rear weight?
Thanks for any input/help!
