Hi,
Just checking in from the northern suburbs of Philadelphia. I've been a recreational cyclist for several years now, but have always toyed with the idea of attaching an engine to a bike.
A google search turned up this site.
A co-worker of mine recently started commuting exclusively using a Mongoose electric-assist motorized bike with a 450watt motor.
I found his model online here.
His bicycle fired up my interest in motorizing a bicycle again. I'm leaning, however, towards adding a gas-powered engine to a bicycle. It's all about the speed.
I'm looking to get some good information and learning all about the various pros and cons of various approaches, i.e. frame mounted versus rack mounted, gas versus electric, rollers versus drive train, chain versus geared belt, recumbent versus triangle design, etc.
Another concern I have is with the legality of these bikes. I've already started reading the threads on the various legal restrictions and requirements.
Wish me luck in my journey.
Regards,
Ken
Just checking in from the northern suburbs of Philadelphia. I've been a recreational cyclist for several years now, but have always toyed with the idea of attaching an engine to a bike.
A google search turned up this site.
A co-worker of mine recently started commuting exclusively using a Mongoose electric-assist motorized bike with a 450watt motor.
I found his model online here.
His bicycle fired up my interest in motorizing a bicycle again. I'm leaning, however, towards adding a gas-powered engine to a bicycle. It's all about the speed.
I'm looking to get some good information and learning all about the various pros and cons of various approaches, i.e. frame mounted versus rack mounted, gas versus electric, rollers versus drive train, chain versus geared belt, recumbent versus triangle design, etc.
Another concern I have is with the legality of these bikes. I've already started reading the threads on the various legal restrictions and requirements.
Wish me luck in my journey.
Regards,
Ken
