So, I'm sorry if I seem completely daft, but after some searching around I'm still not sure of a few things. First just let me say I don't have a kit yet, trying to get my information straight before I go on to that step.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/26-Men-s-Roadmaster-Mountain-Sport-All-Terrain-Bike/13398147
That's the bike, or at least frame design, I'm looking in to. Cheap and hopefully durable...
What tools do I need? Assortments, sizes, et cetera. I can't seem to find a proper list. I'm mechanically inclined in that I can work pretty well tinkering, but if you ask me what tool I'm using I'll probably say something like "the clicky-thing for taking off bolts." (I know it's a socket wrench, but the point is I'm not very good discerning implements... just using them.)
For brakes, do I need to do anything special? Can I leave the default brakes on and still have a functional thing, or do they get in the way? I've noticed some cruiser-frame designs that don't appear to have brakes at all, or are they the sort that backpedaling engages?
Thirdly, how about shifting? On a bike with multiple gears, such as above, can you still use them just fine, or will it cause issues? I've heard mention of "shift kits" and I'm not entirely sure what that's about.
And then, this one isn't a technical question so much... what's a good place to buy from for the west coast? I'm in Nevada and looking for something small, around 60CC just to get to and from work and maybe the store.
Any answers (or direction toward answers) anyone can give are greatly appreciated! And sorry again if this is the n-th time these things have been asked, my Google-fu is weak lately.
Cheers,
Mike
http://www.walmart.com/ip/26-Men-s-Roadmaster-Mountain-Sport-All-Terrain-Bike/13398147
That's the bike, or at least frame design, I'm looking in to. Cheap and hopefully durable...
What tools do I need? Assortments, sizes, et cetera. I can't seem to find a proper list. I'm mechanically inclined in that I can work pretty well tinkering, but if you ask me what tool I'm using I'll probably say something like "the clicky-thing for taking off bolts." (I know it's a socket wrench, but the point is I'm not very good discerning implements... just using them.)
For brakes, do I need to do anything special? Can I leave the default brakes on and still have a functional thing, or do they get in the way? I've noticed some cruiser-frame designs that don't appear to have brakes at all, or are they the sort that backpedaling engages?
Thirdly, how about shifting? On a bike with multiple gears, such as above, can you still use them just fine, or will it cause issues? I've heard mention of "shift kits" and I'm not entirely sure what that's about.
And then, this one isn't a technical question so much... what's a good place to buy from for the west coast? I'm in Nevada and looking for something small, around 60CC just to get to and from work and maybe the store.
Any answers (or direction toward answers) anyone can give are greatly appreciated! And sorry again if this is the n-th time these things have been asked, my Google-fu is weak lately.
Cheers,
Mike