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Barometer
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Hi,
I'm a newbie and have absolutely no experience with motorized bikes, or for that matter switching out parts on a regular bike.
I have been reading the various threads about what kinds of bikes to look for,etc, but I have been unable to read some of the older threads, because they have apparently been moved. Thus if the following is found in the older threads, I apologize before hand.
Is there some general guidlines as to the physical space and configuration of the bicycle for easiest installation? For example, what is the actual diameter of the seat post and down tube for which these kits were designed to fit without modification of the motor mounts? How about the angle between the seat post and down tube? Is there a comfortable range, or are they designed for a particular angle? How about the typical height requirement above the motor mount points? If the above does vary with the particular kit, would the requirements for some commonly used kits be useful.
It would seem to me, that information like this would allow someone (especially us newbies) to better evaluate whether a particular bike frame may be suited for an easy vanilla installation.
Thanks in advance
Barometer
I'm a newbie and have absolutely no experience with motorized bikes, or for that matter switching out parts on a regular bike.
I have been reading the various threads about what kinds of bikes to look for,etc, but I have been unable to read some of the older threads, because they have apparently been moved. Thus if the following is found in the older threads, I apologize before hand.
Is there some general guidlines as to the physical space and configuration of the bicycle for easiest installation? For example, what is the actual diameter of the seat post and down tube for which these kits were designed to fit without modification of the motor mounts? How about the angle between the seat post and down tube? Is there a comfortable range, or are they designed for a particular angle? How about the typical height requirement above the motor mount points? If the above does vary with the particular kit, would the requirements for some commonly used kits be useful.
It would seem to me, that information like this would allow someone (especially us newbies) to better evaluate whether a particular bike frame may be suited for an easy vanilla installation.
Thanks in advance
Barometer