Another "Will it fit?" Post...Opinions?

wrngway

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I've been looking into engine kits for my bike, but I want to make sure I have a donor bike that will work before I order a kit. I'm looking for a frame mounted 2-stroke as I'd like to keep a rear rack and panier bags in place for errands. This'll be for commuting mostly, with some moderate hills, so I was looking at the 70cc at ThatsDax.

My current bike is an Raleigh 18" hybrid. The frame is similar to that of a standard mountain bike. It fits the dimension requirements at SpookyTooth Cycles. http://www.spookytoothcycles.com/ima...rame-parts.jpg

The seat tube clearance from the top to bottom tube is 12". Here's a picture of a bike that looks like mine:

http://www.bloomington.in.us/~bikedoc/Raleigh passage 5-17-06.JPG

I asked the same question on another forum, but I wanted to get as many opinions as possible. Thanks for your help!
 
These minimum dimensions are from ZBox web page, Australia.
 

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Thanks so much...

Looks like the seat tube on my bike doesn't have enough clearance. 370mm works out to about 15".
 
Yep, had the exct same issue, 3 months before I discovered by chance MB's, I bought a brand new Raliegh after acting on a decision never to entertain running a motor car ever again. Still have it ( the bike ), just incase.
There is another thing I have not measured yet on the Raliegh, fitting the engine with a DIY right-angle carb manifold, it MIGHT just squeeze in.
Might have to make custom brackets to mount the engine, I'll be doing some further checks next week.
 
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