Road bikes?

[SeattleMike]

Has anyone put a kit on a road bike, like a light weight one with skinny tires? I want to put a kit on a nice one, but I'm wondering if the skinny tires aren't strong enough, or for some other reason it would be too much for the bike to handle. Any input guys?

 

[SeattleMike]

Also, what about an aluminum frame bike? Would the aluminum be too weak for a kit?

 

[deacon]

To be honest I have no idea. I bought a three speed with skinny tires and a steel frame. I put an electric motor on it and rode it through the bike trail a couple of times and decided not to do it. I put bigger tires on it and converted it to a cruiser.

The bike was pretty unstable for me. I don't have a lot of balance and the road is pretty awful around here. The small pot holes and bumps in the pavement threw me all over the road.

I wise I could be more helpful.

 

[TINKERER]

I'm currently using a vintage road/comfort bike with a heavy steel frame and skinny tires. I think it looks sweet. It is a rough ride but seems to be pretty fast, here are some pics.

 

[Bikeguy Joe]

I mounted a kit on a 70's Ross Europa with 1.90 tires- no problems.

 

[Autocycler]

I'm currently using a vintage road/comfort bike with a heavy steel frame and skinny tires. I think it looks sweet. It is a rough ride but seems to be pretty fast, here are some pics.

I agree with you....sweet ride.

Any problems with flat tires?

 

[deacon]

I run 1.9 on a cruiser and yes they are plenty wide I think. It was the 1 3/8 english 3speed tires that threw me all over the road.

 

[wildemere]

I like my skinny wheels. Makes for a fast ride.

http://motorbicycling.com/f15/build-number-three-424.html

 

[Mini hog]

Mine's mounted on a 12 speed bike. Both hands on the bars at all times!! Vibrates like mad!! Not the most comfortable thing to ride.