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I'm building a 29" motorized bike. It is my first effort towards a 29er; it is also my first effort of building a bike from scratch. The main reason is to see if the larger-diameter "balloon" tires will absorb road punishment and soften the ride. Hawaii has the worst paved roads in the U.S.
My "Project 29er" begins with this frame:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-2010-Kona-U...e-and-Fork-18-/370422437266?pt=Mountain_Bikes
The new steel frame comes with a rigid fork, but I needed this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170530546015&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
This is a key component to keep the high-rpm engine within its power range. It should also allow me to climb the extremely steep ramp at my workplace parking structure:
http://www.staton-inc.com/store/products/NuVinci_CVP_Model_N171B_Gear_ratio_350-531-20.html
I'll order these tires, which have had excellent reviews:
http://www.schwalbetires.com/big_apple
Thanks to Detonator Tuning, I have two Scooterguy mounts. One is billet aluminum; the other is steel. Thanks, Steve. I'll be researching your Scooterguy build for helpful hints.
Motorvation will either be GP460 4.25hp or 2.8hp Tanaka 47R engine. I'll try both engines to see which works better.
This will be a slow build, according to my work and school schedules and other projects. Estimated completion date is January 1, 2011.
My "Project 29er" begins with this frame:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-2010-Kona-U...e-and-Fork-18-/370422437266?pt=Mountain_Bikes
The new steel frame comes with a rigid fork, but I needed this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170530546015&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
This is a key component to keep the high-rpm engine within its power range. It should also allow me to climb the extremely steep ramp at my workplace parking structure:
http://www.staton-inc.com/store/products/NuVinci_CVP_Model_N171B_Gear_ratio_350-531-20.html
I'll order these tires, which have had excellent reviews:
http://www.schwalbetires.com/big_apple
Thanks to Detonator Tuning, I have two Scooterguy mounts. One is billet aluminum; the other is steel. Thanks, Steve. I'll be researching your Scooterguy build for helpful hints.
Motorvation will either be GP460 4.25hp or 2.8hp Tanaka 47R engine. I'll try both engines to see which works better.
This will be a slow build, according to my work and school schedules and other projects. Estimated completion date is January 1, 2011.
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