Any comfort bikes suitable ??

skweezit

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Hey people,
I'm in a tizzy, trying to decide on a bike, to put an in frame 4-stroke engine kit on. I really want a bike that has a front fork suspension and a seat post suspension. The problem seems to be the space needed in the bike frame needing to be large enough to mount a 4-stroke. So I put the question out there?

What comfort bike models would be OK for this ??
 
I can't say just what models of comfort bike have the room to fit a 4-stroke motor kit but I can tell you that the opening in the frame needs to be able to accept a cardboard cut out that measures 8.5 inches fore and aft by 9.5 inches top to bottom. One model that I know for sure is the old Schwinn Skyliner, But this model was discontinued in 2002 or there about. I bought mine used off craigslist for $40.00.

ocscully
 
I read about that cardboard cut out too, only difference with mine is it measures 9.5"x8".(this is for a HuShang 4-stroke) Thanks for the lead. I'll start looking for one.
 
Possibly a Diamondback 700c flatbar road bike with front shock.

www.nashbar.com has "male" and "female" comfort and hybrid bikes.

Most of those type bikes have sharply sloping top tubes so you might be happier with a mountain bike.

I've seen a 4 stroke kit on a bike like this before.

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skweezit : Are the triangle measurements you mention (9.5"x8") Top X Height? or Height X Top? I can check my Trek Navigator tonight.
 
More recently made comfort bikes have a smaller front triangle, it seems.
The Electra Townie, or one of the many look alikes made by other companies
should have room.
 
skweezit : Are the triangle measurements you mention (9.5"x8") Top X Height? or Height X Top? I can check my Trek Navigator tonight.


I think it's TopxHeight

Check out this vid for proper measuring for a HuaShang 4-stroke engine to see if your bike has the needed space.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COGUh-UFgO8
 
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More recently made comfort bikes have a smaller front triangle, it seems.
The Electra Townie, or one of the many look alikes made by other companies
should have room.


WOW those Townie look real.....supafine....hmmmm
 
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