Top speed of the GEBE kit.

you know what, now that i see how far off center the engine sets no matter how good and reliable it is its just not for me.

I understand some feel that way, though it's mostly about the look. I admit it was off putting to myself at first when just getting into MBs. I was using a stock HT kit at the time and I had to find something more reliable or give it up. For me it became all about the the reliability.
The off center mounting is now a non-issue. The engines and drive assemblies are so lightweight there is really no perceptible balance issue but I got used to that with several friction drives before I tried the GEBE and at least with the GEBE I can use it in wet weather as a dependable commuter unlike the friction drives.
I can easily cruise at 30mph but mostly keep it at a comfortable 25.
 
I road raced bicycles a few years back, and would be the first to speak up if there were handling issues with the GEBE setup. I comfortable hitting a corner at close to 30 on my GEBE'ed Novara Metro.

I agree... with a good line I feel totally comfortable taking a corner at full speed; 26 mph.
 
I road raced bicycles a few years back, and would be the first to speak up if there were handling issues with the GEBE setup. I comfortable hitting a corner at close to 30 on my GEBE'ed Novara Metro.

I agree... with a good line I feel totally comfortable taking a corner at full speed; 26 mph.

Heh, keep the pedal up on the side you're cornering into and then a couple of turns of the crank out of the corner, touch of throttle and away you go.
 
ya might want to re-read that quote.

"keep the pedal UP on the side you're cornering into"

it's also alot easier if you crouch on the pedals slightly keeping them horizontal and POWER thru the corner.

steve
 
ya might want to re-read that quote.

"keep the pedal UP on the side you're cornering into"

it's also alot easier if you crouch on the pedals slightly keeping them horizontal and POWER thru the corner.

steve

I guess the bicycle road racer in me has formed habits. Watch the Tour De France. They all make tight corners with the outside leg down keep the bike weighted and to stay in firm control. The exception would be on a fast downhill. The put the pedals horizontal to stay aerodynamic, but the turns are sweeping and not tight 90 degrees.
 
I guess the bicycle road racer in me has formed habits. Watch the Tour De France. They all make tight corners with the outside leg down keep the bike weighted and to stay in firm control. The exception would be on a fast downhill. The put the pedals horizontal to stay aerodynamic, but the turns are sweeping and not tight 90 degrees.

Yep, that's it, those habits formed from being another long time cyclist, lol.
 
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The off center mounting is now a non-issue. The engines and drive assemblies are so lightweight there is really no perceptible balance issue

I totally agree you can't even tell its there with good wheels and tires there is no corner i can't take at speed. Normal cruzin speed being 32-35mph:whistle: Top speed ever was 47.3 downhill and runing a little lean:devilish:
 
so, all id like to know is from those who use the GEBE mount how fast are you going with it? what kind of speed can i expect?


I had my 49cc cheapo CAG up to around 35 with a 13 tooth gear.

It had a small gas tank off a murray lawn mower mounted opposite to the engine. I never found a good way to mount the exhaust. One day the fuel shutoff disintegrated and a whole bunch of other stuff broke and I switched engines :whistle:

Here is an early pic of it before i had the gas tank mounted and exhaust rerouted
 

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