What style of bike is best?

I can almost guarantee you an HT will fit in any of those frames... the 24" might be tight but DONT TAKE MY WORD. Anything you can do to measure or test fit will save you alot of headache down the road. I considered three frames for my build... any of them would have worked. Just find a frame that fits your style, fits the kit, and is in good condition.

EDIT: One thing to watch out for in particular is the clearance between the crank arms and your crankcase. Wide cranks can be had for pretty cheap, but mountain bikes typically have multi-piece cranks that can be a bit pricy to replace with a wider set.

Crankset is the the thing that the chain is turned around, and the arms are what the pedals are connected to, correct?
 
Correct, if you don't have enough space between your crank arms, they won't clear the bottom of the engine. I would also strongly recommend reading ALL of the newbie threads pertaining to a first time bike build. There are a TON of simple and inexpensive modifications that you can do to a Happytime motor and your bike to make a first build MUCH more durable, safe, and enjoyable.
Personally I think that Locktite is a bike builders best friend.
 
Hi, and thanks for looking at my thread.

I am trying to create a MB (obviously :p). The first step is to find a bike. I just want to make it easy as possible, with no frame mods or anything or custom mounts. From what I've read and searched on this forum, it seems "Diamond-style mountain bikes" are the best.

Now I'm a cheap b*****d, so I'm checking craigslist to find a bike under 50 bucks. I see some diamond style bikes around here, but I'm not exactly sure what makes a bike "motor-ready" I've found 3 bikes which I thought would be the right style.

The blue is 24" frame,
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black is 26",
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and purply-blue is unknown size.
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Go with a beach cruiser.you dont need gears your gonna have an engine. beach cruisers are alot more comfortable and laid back..they look sleaker to..check out mine its comfortable ride!
 
Go with a beach cruiser.you dont need gears your gonna have an engine. beach cruisers are alot more comfortable and laid back..they look sleaker to..check out mine its comfortable ride!

Wow, your bike looks very nice. I wouldn't mind a beach cruiser at all, but I frequently read here that cruisers are more dangerous because they are made to go 10-12mph, and obivously with a motor, you will be going double that. Also, I thought you need a custom mount because of the curvy frames??



Anyway, today I went to look at the purple-blue ROADMASTER. I get to the guys house (30 minute drive), and he shows me the bike. It was in pretty decent shape, (a little rust, nothing to worry about) and for $35, it was amazing deal. So as I'm getting ready to pay, I just confirm the final price of $35.

The **** then says "oh, that's just a price I put on the ad so people come and check it out. It actually costs $80."
I'm thinking I could just go to WallyWorld and get a brand new bike for $80. I actually walk straight out the guys garage, not saying a single word. He even has the audacity to say "arent you going to buy it"

So my hunt continues.
 
Wow, your bike looks very nice. I wouldn't mind a beach cruiser at all, but I frequently read here that cruisers are more dangerous because they are made to go 10-12mph, and obivously with a motor, you will be going double that. Also, I thought you need a custom mount because of the curvy frames??



Anyway, today I went to look at the purple-blue ROADMASTER. I get to the guys house (30 minute drive), and he shows me the bike. It was in pretty decent shape, (a little rust, nothing to worry about) and for $35, it was amazing deal. So as I'm getting ready to pay, I just confirm the final price of $35.

The **** then says "oh, that's just a price I put on the ad so people come and check it out. It actually costs $80."
I'm thinking I could just go to WallyWorld and get a brand new bike for $80. I actually walk straight out the guys garage, not saying a single word. He even has the audacity to say "arent you going to buy it"

So my hunt continues.
I haven't had any issues and i have 10,000miles on that bike. I have changed the rear rim to one with 13gauge spokes though..unless you buy a $300 bike your gonna end up getting better rims anyways..the thin gauge spokes just dont cut it for me..
 
Just a little update, I found my bike. It's a city-bike, or hybrid mountain-road bike. It was 20 bucks. The frame is huge!
The only thing I'm worried about is the thin tires. They are like mountain bike tires though.
I guess step 2 is to paint it. And finally step 3 is the engine!

Anyone see any problems with it?
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Just a little update, I found my bike. It's a city-bike, or hybrid mountain-road bike. It was 20 bucks. The frame is huge!
The only thing I'm worried about is the thin tires. They are like mountain bike tires though.
I guess step 2 is to paint it. And finally step 3 is the engine!


Anyone see any problems with it?
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what gauge spokes does that bike have. I recommend atleast 13gauge rear rim. I have had tires fold in half on mountain bikes with thin rims and spokes.
 
what gauge spokes does that bike have. I recommend atleast 13gauge rear rim. I have had tires fold in half on mountain bikes with thin rims and spokes.

Not sure of the guage size. I guess Ill have to break out the measurement tool. Can rims really fold in half though?? Or is that at high speeds eg. greater than 35mph

As for the motor, I've chosen the Z2-80BK HT by BoyGoFast. God Bless America
 
Got my paint and primer, currently taking the bike apart. I need to find a chain delinker or what ever as the chain is stuck in the frame.
Also, the entire front derailleur is gone.
 
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