ashorn
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Hello all my name is Andy and use the user name ashorn. Became interested in Bicycling at around 15 mostly road bikes doing 1 hour
rides for 20 miles or so. As all of us at one time or another got the MTB Fever and enjoyed that until it took of big time, most of the trails
in my area were unofficial and were closed by the owners. 2nd warning in the Delaware National Recreation Area for riding off the approved
trails, changed the MTB to a "Cushy Curser" with big fat road tires. Still ride the bikes with peddle power.
Then the curse came and I got the Bicycle Assist Bug, a friend of mine gave me a antique roller drive motor and bike, good old time engineering
when the engine quit the front wheel locked because the drive smashed the tire. It was more or less a lock and ride drive, no clutch. You pulled up on the handle when you wanted to stop. A month of tweaking and two weeks of riding the beast was sold to a collector of old motorbikes. We did split the sale, I think he just needed a test pilot, LOL.
Walking thru Wal-Mart I spied a Mongoose Blackcomb Bicycle. Looking at the disk brake rotor on the rear wheel gave me an idea. What if I replaced the rotor with a sprocket. Did some research on the WEB and realized I should not experience the pain of crafting my own when there were some good looking designs out there.
Decided on the GEBE PF-4000 drive kit.
A little about me, 48 years old Electrical Test Engineer. Hobbies: Computers, JetBoats, Kayaking, Ham Radio and Electronics. Like to tinker with engines, mostly 2 stroke ones. Going to use the Motorized Mongoose for late day rides around the back roads in the Delaware Water Gap area of PA. More or less to cool off and look around.
I plan to post some pictures once I get underway.
The PA MV Laws do not account for this type of setup. Uncharted territory I think ?? From what I gather if it has a motor on it, either electric
or gas it is a MV. Must have a plate and insurance. Question is, if it does not have a title how can I. I contacted my State Rep here in Mt
Bethel for some clarification on the matter.
rides for 20 miles or so. As all of us at one time or another got the MTB Fever and enjoyed that until it took of big time, most of the trails
in my area were unofficial and were closed by the owners. 2nd warning in the Delaware National Recreation Area for riding off the approved
trails, changed the MTB to a "Cushy Curser" with big fat road tires. Still ride the bikes with peddle power.
Then the curse came and I got the Bicycle Assist Bug, a friend of mine gave me a antique roller drive motor and bike, good old time engineering
when the engine quit the front wheel locked because the drive smashed the tire. It was more or less a lock and ride drive, no clutch. You pulled up on the handle when you wanted to stop. A month of tweaking and two weeks of riding the beast was sold to a collector of old motorbikes. We did split the sale, I think he just needed a test pilot, LOL.
Walking thru Wal-Mart I spied a Mongoose Blackcomb Bicycle. Looking at the disk brake rotor on the rear wheel gave me an idea. What if I replaced the rotor with a sprocket. Did some research on the WEB and realized I should not experience the pain of crafting my own when there were some good looking designs out there.
Decided on the GEBE PF-4000 drive kit.
A little about me, 48 years old Electrical Test Engineer. Hobbies: Computers, JetBoats, Kayaking, Ham Radio and Electronics. Like to tinker with engines, mostly 2 stroke ones. Going to use the Motorized Mongoose for late day rides around the back roads in the Delaware Water Gap area of PA. More or less to cool off and look around.
I plan to post some pictures once I get underway.
The PA MV Laws do not account for this type of setup. Uncharted territory I think ?? From what I gather if it has a motor on it, either electric
or gas it is a MV. Must have a plate and insurance. Question is, if it does not have a title how can I. I contacted my State Rep here in Mt
Bethel for some clarification on the matter.