Hello, (not sure if I'm posting in the right category, sorry if that's the case) I've decided to make a little project thread where I'll be trying to get some guidance with my first bicycle upgrade.
So, basically I just learned the other day that you can turn a bicycle Into a motorized vehicle of awesome-ness and self transport. I'm good at putting stuff together (bicycles and stuff) but have no engine experience, and a dad whose really handy with lawn-mowers and minor car repair, who can help me.
I'm starting to look around for answers about a lot of stuff concerning where to begin.
I've got a bicycle that I got from a Wal-mart about a year ago for about 60 bucks. It's 26' but I feel like at 30+ mph It'd kill me. ( the main thing I think would have me hitting the pavement are the breaks and wheel which got bent a little going off a sidewalk curb). The frame is sturdy, it's a V frame, but I'm not sure how accomadating it would be for an engine.
Here;s the bike
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=1977659
So, basically I'm In the the market for either new brakes and strong tires or a sturdy bike around maybe $100-$200.
Just trying to take this one step at a time, so I guess I ask about engine stuff when the time comes.
Thank you for your time!
So, basically I just learned the other day that you can turn a bicycle Into a motorized vehicle of awesome-ness and self transport. I'm good at putting stuff together (bicycles and stuff) but have no engine experience, and a dad whose really handy with lawn-mowers and minor car repair, who can help me.
I'm starting to look around for answers about a lot of stuff concerning where to begin.
I've got a bicycle that I got from a Wal-mart about a year ago for about 60 bucks. It's 26' but I feel like at 30+ mph It'd kill me. ( the main thing I think would have me hitting the pavement are the breaks and wheel which got bent a little going off a sidewalk curb). The frame is sturdy, it's a V frame, but I'm not sure how accomadating it would be for an engine.
Here;s the bike
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=1977659
So, basically I'm In the the market for either new brakes and strong tires or a sturdy bike around maybe $100-$200.
Just trying to take this one step at a time, so I guess I ask about engine stuff when the time comes.
Thank you for your time!