Any Opinions or Experience With This DIY Kit from GasBike?

[KCvale]

Lynn doesn't have much in the way of Disc brakes.

I've already ordered my first part. I ordered a set of triple tree forks to get the ball rolling. I love the way they look. No suspension but I don't mind! It just seems most all of your better MTB suspension forks are made for quick release skewers.

Heck, I have couple sets of TT's leftover from the Fito's I use for my builds for $25 +shipping.
I only used them one build.

They work just dandy on a real GT2-A frame but I'm a comfort guy and like shocks and they don't come in 'quick release' only, that's just silly ;-}

 

[Hello Moto!]

They work just dandy on a real GT2-A frame but I'm a comfort guy and like shocks and they don't come in 'quick release' only, that's just silly ;-}

Really I couldn't find any that didn't say they were made for QR? I did give up on the idea rather early in the search though and went with the triple tree. Another reason being the nicer rock shocks are a little out of my budget. I like the way the triple trees look and they were a good mark cheaper. I know you get what you pay for but they look pretty solid. The whole process of building this new one is gonna be a bit longer I suspect lol.

 

[Hello Moto!]

Well I was able to find the wheels I want to use. http://custommotoredbicycles.com/board_track_bicycle_rims_black_26_x_2125_wheels

I wanted black heavy duty wheels with chrome spokes, disc brake on the front and coaster on the rear. I found what I was looking for under the board track wheels on the website we've been mentioning.

Excellent

 

[KCvale]

Well I was able to find the wheels I want to use. http://custommotoredbicycles.com/board_track_bicycle_rims_black_26_x_2125_wheels

I wanted black heavy duty wheels with chrome spokes, disc brake on the front and coaster on the rear. I found what I was looking for under the board track wheels on the website we've been mentioning.

Excellent

Wrong link, that wheels set has a front drum and rear coaster brake.

 

[Hello Moto!]

Wrong link, that wheels set has a front drum and rear coaster brake.

You just gotta scroll down the page a little to find the one I pictured.

 

[Hello Moto!]

mzmiami on ebay and kcsbikes.com are the only two vendors I'm aware of currently selling legit skyhawk frames. the knockoffs aren't heat treated properly and can easily break.

If you are looking for the real stuff see http://Bicycle-Engines.com
They are an approved buyer and carry the good stuff including the new GT2 frames.

Thank you guys for the information. I just placed an order with BicycleEngines for the authentic skyhawk frame. I appreciate all your help!

 

[KCvale]

Thank you guys for the information. I just placed an order with BicycleEngines for the authentic skyhawk frame. I appreciate all your help!

We look out for each other around here ;-}

 

[WINDY CITY BOB]

So this bike is $500 bucks and there's another bike I'm looking at for $300. This one is apparently marketed for motorizing and the other is just a regular type beach cruiser. The specs on this KMB kit seem pretty decent with heavy duty wheelset, front disc brake, springer forks and the built in engine mount and gas tank on the frame. IT seems like a novel idea but what do you guys think. Here's a link to the product page on gasbike.net.

http://www.gasbike.net/collections/.../products/kmb-motorized-bicycle-diy-bike-only

Any input is welcome because I'm on the fence with this one.

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[Hello Moto!]

We look out for each other around here ;-}

Hey KCvale. I think I may have run into a problem. I wan't to run a coaster brake wheel on the rear of the skyhawk frame I just got in the mail today. The thing is the spacing on the rear is 135mm and every single coaster wheel that I can find has 110mm spacing inner nut to nut. I know I can use axle spacers but I'm not sure that the total axle length on these wheels, which is 165mm will be long enough to actually bolt on. I'm sure the frame would suck in a bit but I don't think that would be good.

I know you have a lot of experience with these frames and I was hoping you could offer a possible solution. I really am set on having coaster brakes on the rear wheel.

Thanks

 

[Hello Moto!]

Would it work if I spaced it out about 7mm on both sides bringing it to about 125mm, then suck the frame in about 5mm on both sides with the axle nuts so I have enough total length on the 165mm axles?