I always had the thought of making a dual-suspension bike but I understand that most bikes' rear suspension would get in the way of the motor. However, I recently saw a bike that would sorta work. I feel like this could work but I don't know what you would call this kind of setup. Does anyone know the name or have tried to make a dual-suspension motorized bike?
Dual Suspension Bike
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Sidewinder Jerry
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That's a steel frame, Kent Avalon. You'll have to cut the top tube flip it and weld it back.
what are these frames called and where can I get them?
even for the male version of the bike you think? The black one looks like it would clear
Sidewinder Jerry
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It might but you'll certainly have enough room if you do the flip.
Sidewinder Jerry
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That's a GT LTS frame. You can find them on eBay for around $300+
Wolfie65
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Motor or no motor, the no.1 issue with suspensions on bicycles is that they're designed for downhill/offroad applications. Bumpy, rocky trails full of roots n stuff.
On anything resembling a road, it's like pedaling a couch.....
On a motorized bike, I wonder if the vibration added by the engine PLUS the vibration added by the suspension might not be a li'l too much.....
And with your rear wheel constantly doing the bobbity-bobbity, chain tension might suffer and the chain might also hit the clutch casing, which could get very ugly.
On anything resembling a road, it's like pedaling a couch.....
On a motorized bike, I wonder if the vibration added by the engine PLUS the vibration added by the suspension might not be a li'l too much.....
And with your rear wheel constantly doing the bobbity-bobbity, chain tension might suffer and the chain might also hit the clutch casing, which could get very ugly.
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