Genesis 29, OK to mount a motor?

TheJimGuy

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In short: I want to use a Genesis 29" for my bike build. I have some that are telling me that you don't want an alluminium frame due to the heat and stress. True or overly worried? What do I need to watch out for? What is reccommended for the front tube to attach the motor mount?
(yes, I have read all about fender issues and will take all needed precautionary upgrade steps)?
 
In short: I want to use a Genesis 29" for my bike build. I have some that are telling me that you don't want an alluminium frame due to the heat and stress. True or overly worried? What do I need to watch out for? What is reccommended for the front tube to attach the motor mount?
(yes, I have read all about fender issues and will take all needed precautionary upgrade steps)?

First bike... a Aluminum frame

But was also my LAST Aluminum frame engine mounted bike.
 
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I take it that is a no.

Kind of hard to argue with a picture like that. Guess the Schwinn Clairmont it will be then.
Thank you for making my decision so easy.
 
Doesn't sound like you need any more convincing to stay away from aluminum, but my first bike was aluminum and the frame cracked around 300 miles. Luckily I discovered the crack while I was at home.

Stay away from aluminum unless you are talking about a FREAKISHLY HIGH QUALITY TOP END BIKE. Even then, I would rethink aluminum. It's light but it's brittle.
 
Doesn't sound like you need any more convincing to stay away from aluminum, but my first bike was aluminum and the frame cracked around 300 miles. Luckily I discovered the crack while I was at home.

Stay away from aluminum unless you are talking about a FREAKISHLY HIGH QUALITY TOP END BIKE. Even then, I would rethink aluminum. It's light but it's brittle.

its not that aluminum is brittle its softer than steel
its that aluminum work hardens then gets stress cracks then goes SNAP..
without much warning.
This is also why you do not see springs made out of aluminum
 
its not that aluminum is brittle its softer than steel
its that aluminum work hardens then gets stress cracks then goes SNAP..
without much warning.
This is also why you do not see springs made out of aluminum

well... it ACTS more brittle... the vibrations from the motors is more likely to make an aluminum frame crack than a steel frame crack-- as long as you are comparing bikes within similar price ranges.
 
well... it ACTS more brittle... the vibrations from the motors is more likely to make an aluminum frame crack than a steel frame crack-- as long as you are comparing bikes within similar price ranges.

also why i wouldn't use carbon fiber on a motorized bike
IMHO the vibrations would tear it apart in a hurry
 
Check out my Genesis

Here are some pictures of my Genesis. I could'nt be happier with it. The firrst pictures are with my old exhaust, the last are with a new pipe i fabricated. I think the bike is solid, it feels solid riding. As far as it cracking any bike can crack. Depends on who or what welded it i think. I ride the bike hard, it does not like to go slow. The only thing is that it is tight behind the carb so youll have to mcgyver a air filter.
Aluminum or steel really it would just be up to choice but what if the guy welding the last steel frame on a friday was having a bad day......
 

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Here are some pictures of my Genesis. I could'nt be happier with it. The firrst pictures are with my old exhaust, the last are with a new pipe i fabricated. I think the bike is solid, it feels solid riding. As far as it cracking any bike can crack. Depends on who or what welded it i think. I ride the bike hard, it does not like to go slow. The only thing is that it is tight behind the carb so youll have to mcgyver a air filter.
Aluminum or steel really it would just be up to choice but what if the guy welding the last steel frame on a friday was having a bad day......

it's fact that aluminum work hardens and then snaps.... why do you think jet airliners have so many inspections and are retired after being flown a certian amount of hours



before every ride you should be checking the bikes frame for cracks in the paint...aka stress cracks thats the start of the frame failing before it snaps in half
 
Genesis 29

Just joined this site after researching this Discussion last week. As it turns out, I'm in Jacksonville as well. How did the motor work on the aluminum frame? I'm about to do it as well.
 
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