RoostersCrow
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O.K., After years of telling myself that I really don't need a motorized bike, I've decided to just do it. I'm thinking that the friction drive is the best set-up for me to start with but I have a couple of questions about the Dax and the Staton kits that I'm hoping someone here can answer from experience.
I'm planing on using the bike to ride to town (12 mile roud trip) for small errands and will be riding on dirt roads and crushed limestone bike paths. Will this eat up the drive roller? Both list their rollers as hardened, but is there a difference in their wear rate? I understand that the Dax roller is easier to change out and am wondering that even if it wears faster, might I be better of with its ease of replacement?
Another consideration is the motors that are available from these two. For someone that puts reliability at the top of their wants list, am I better of going with the well respected Robin 33.5, or for less money, I can go with the Dax 48.8 cc motor that I would think that I wouldn't be working as hard? I'm not a speed demon, so I'm just looking for the best option for a comfortable cruse speed of about 20 mph and the ability to climb a few small hills. I'm thinking about using 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" roller depending on which set-up I decide on. How do the Titans compare to the Robin in MPG?
I'm open to either companies set-up depending on your feedback. I'm also open to using ones drive kit and the others motor if that looks to be the better way to go.
Perhaps there isn't enough difference to concern myself with?
Looking forward to any and all feedback.
Thanks,
Brian
I'm planing on using the bike to ride to town (12 mile roud trip) for small errands and will be riding on dirt roads and crushed limestone bike paths. Will this eat up the drive roller? Both list their rollers as hardened, but is there a difference in their wear rate? I understand that the Dax roller is easier to change out and am wondering that even if it wears faster, might I be better of with its ease of replacement?
Another consideration is the motors that are available from these two. For someone that puts reliability at the top of their wants list, am I better of going with the well respected Robin 33.5, or for less money, I can go with the Dax 48.8 cc motor that I would think that I wouldn't be working as hard? I'm not a speed demon, so I'm just looking for the best option for a comfortable cruse speed of about 20 mph and the ability to climb a few small hills. I'm thinking about using 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" roller depending on which set-up I decide on. How do the Titans compare to the Robin in MPG?
I'm open to either companies set-up depending on your feedback. I'm also open to using ones drive kit and the others motor if that looks to be the better way to go.
Perhaps there isn't enough difference to concern myself with?
Looking forward to any and all feedback.
Thanks,
Brian
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