Nanonevol
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I've got bikes for when I want to ride a bike and pedal. I think what I'm leaning toward is a lightweight motorcycle - and aesthetics matter.
Go with an in-frame kit, they look sooo much better. (like a motorcycle) Those friction drive kits might be more reliable (I doubt it) but they just look goofy and have a higher center of gravity, adversely affecting handling.
I've read many stories here, of other things going wrong with CG's.Another + to friction over even my GEBE, is flat fixing, chain and belt drives can be a pain in that regard.Friction drives DO NOT cause premature wear to the tire, unless the spindle pressure is too light, my spindle on the other hand is wearing out.Incredibly high CG?? Higher than your a.s.s, shoulders, and head!?FD's are off balance, when parked, and that's about it.the only additional failure point with a center mount engine is the chain or belt drive. friction drives greatly increase tire wear and have an incredibly high center of gravity
No offense, you're high.My whole FD bicycle, gassed up weighs 50lbs.You must've put a lawnmower engine on yours.imagine if your butt gained 45 pounds and stuck out 18 inches behind you. that's what an fd does to center of gravity.
if rack mount was superior then harley Davidson would do it