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This post is written to ask advice of other members, philosophical advice. While searching for the right combination of frame, motor and running gear I have found the choices to be myriad. Where I am stuck is: should I build the bike around the motor or build the motor onto the bike? If that makes sense to anyone.
The way I see it, the most reliable and ecologically sound motors are not an easy fit, they are awkward and a bit ugly and designed for multiple uses, this almost necessitates building the bike around the engine and a lot of fabrication.
The quick fix of course is the bolt-on kits, not as efficient or reliable, but they look good, are affordable and have a design specific mission. This is the obvious choice for building the motor onto the bike.
I hope that I have not offended anyone with my analysis, as beauty is in the eye of the beholder and at some point you just have to " get r done". I think there is definitely value added for either school; I am interested in getting some input on approach.
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The way I see it, the most reliable and ecologically sound motors are not an easy fit, they are awkward and a bit ugly and designed for multiple uses, this almost necessitates building the bike around the engine and a lot of fabrication.
The quick fix of course is the bolt-on kits, not as efficient or reliable, but they look good, are affordable and have a design specific mission. This is the obvious choice for building the motor onto the bike.
I hope that I have not offended anyone with my analysis, as beauty is in the eye of the beholder and at some point you just have to " get r done". I think there is definitely value added for either school; I am interested in getting some input on approach.
wheels
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