Best bicycle for Friction drive

[lifer]

Good idea KC, where are you located?

 

[lifer]

Lifer, if you do decide to go with a HS 49cc from gasbike get the one with the clutch on it. Another issue is the tire size. My bike has 700c wheels and uses pretty thin tires. They tend to wear faster than say a 26x2.125 tire because of less surface area in contact with the roller. I put up with it because I love the bike and the way 700c wheels roll. That's an issue you may want to consider. Another issue is brakes, a bike that comes with front and rear brakes is better than a bike with just a coaster brake in my opinion.

That's helpful thanks Darwin. Do you mean get the HS 49cc with the centrifugal clutch?

 

[darwin]

Correct, gasbike sells 2 versions of the HS49cc. Different crankshafts.

 

[lifer]

Correct, gasbike sells 2 versions of the HS49cc. Different crankshafts.

Okay great

 

[KCvale]

Good idea KC, where are you located?

Sunnyslope, just off of 15th ave and Peroria Rd.
It is not a retail store front, too much overhead, I have a big shop in my house.

Your topic is a bike for friction drive, are you considering an in-frame 4-stroke now?
I've done a few of them.
http://kcsbikes.com/KCsBuilds.asp?motor=4-stroke&Drive=All

 

[Mountainman]

You don't want skinny tire bike.
Larger the tire equals longer wear.
I'm riding a 26"X2.0 on a fifteen speed.
Honda 50 Station friction drive.
Have fun.
MM

 

[Morpheous]

How about some links to these parts?

 

[Mountainman]

Honda friction

Google

Station motorized bicycles in Oklahoma

 

[2old2learn]

Staton, Inc, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

 

[larrybui]

Propane vs gas engine

Subaru made 4 cycle engine that run on propane that no need to choke when start and don't need to warm up the engine. I just finish the first bike and It work out well . The next one will be honda gx35 . I will compare the two when have a chance.