Jarod Bridge
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Hey guys! 100% new to even owning a bicycle. My car recently blew up on me and I'm looking to try out a motorized bicycle.
Couple details about where I live first :
West Virginia. Snow, ice, hills, all that good stuff.
I don't have a motorcycle license, so I am stuck at 49cc or under as far as motors go.
Considering ice and snow, I know fatter tires mean more traction, which means less bruises during the upcoming winter. Given my rural area I will more than likely be using the side of roads and occasionally going into grass and over railroad tracks. The engine I'll hopefully be using is a 49cc Flying Horse 4 Stroke (Due to pure gas convenience) which is below.
http://www.bikeberry.com/49cc-flying-horse-5g-pull-start-bicycle-engine-kit-4-stroke.html
On to the bikes :
The first bike I found was a Mongoose Dolomite, which I've seen modified in all kinds of ways thanks to google.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/26-Mongo...Fat-Tire-Mountain-Bike-Navy-Blue-Red/29741123
The second bike is a Panama Jack Cruiser, which is thin wheel, so less traction, more apparent death.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/26-Huffy-Men-s-Panama-Jack-Cruiser-Bike-Midnight-Blue/50774840
My question for you guys, and treat me like a kindergarten kid here, is can a 49cc engine pull either of those bikes up and down slight grades. I only weigh ~150lbs. More importantly, can I even put the engine on either of them? If it would be possible I would rather do the Mongoose due to the tire and winter being right on me.
I do not have welding skills/tools.
I have VERY limited experience working on my car, but have some tools and know how to use them.
I once put an IKEA table together by putting the legs on the top before realizing what I'd done.
I'm trying to be as cheap as possible with this, given I need transport and quite literally only have $300 from my car. 2-stroke, 4-stroke, any bike, let me know what works for you guys; maybe even your full build I could copy.
Throw your thoughts at me guys. Help me out here.
Couple details about where I live first :
West Virginia. Snow, ice, hills, all that good stuff.
I don't have a motorcycle license, so I am stuck at 49cc or under as far as motors go.
Considering ice and snow, I know fatter tires mean more traction, which means less bruises during the upcoming winter. Given my rural area I will more than likely be using the side of roads and occasionally going into grass and over railroad tracks. The engine I'll hopefully be using is a 49cc Flying Horse 4 Stroke (Due to pure gas convenience) which is below.
http://www.bikeberry.com/49cc-flying-horse-5g-pull-start-bicycle-engine-kit-4-stroke.html
On to the bikes :
The first bike I found was a Mongoose Dolomite, which I've seen modified in all kinds of ways thanks to google.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/26-Mongo...Fat-Tire-Mountain-Bike-Navy-Blue-Red/29741123
The second bike is a Panama Jack Cruiser, which is thin wheel, so less traction, more apparent death.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/26-Huffy-Men-s-Panama-Jack-Cruiser-Bike-Midnight-Blue/50774840
My question for you guys, and treat me like a kindergarten kid here, is can a 49cc engine pull either of those bikes up and down slight grades. I only weigh ~150lbs. More importantly, can I even put the engine on either of them? If it would be possible I would rather do the Mongoose due to the tire and winter being right on me.
I do not have welding skills/tools.
I have VERY limited experience working on my car, but have some tools and know how to use them.
I once put an IKEA table together by putting the legs on the top before realizing what I'd done.
I'm trying to be as cheap as possible with this, given I need transport and quite literally only have $300 from my car. 2-stroke, 4-stroke, any bike, let me know what works for you guys; maybe even your full build I could copy.
Throw your thoughts at me guys. Help me out here.