Well, if you're going with a folding bike... you have to get a rack-mounted 2-stroke. Rack because it won't fold [easily] if it's on the frame, and 2-stroke because oil will leak out of the crankcase with a 4-stroke that is tucked in an RV or something. Also, if you ever wanted to bring the bike on a plane... they don't allow used 4-strokes to come on the plane for this very reason -- leaking oil.
As for the motor I'm getting... it'd prolly be 30ccs to 40ccs, maybe even electric. I'd prolly go for the quietest engine I could find, really. For gas, I've heard of a Mitsubishi 42cc engine that's pretty quiet, but I'm sure it can't compare to a silent, brushless electric hub.
I'm going to enjoy the 30day money back guarantee with the bike, and just pedal for the first couple months at least. Then I'll prolly get the Mitsubishi 42cc or an electric hub w/battery. I just wanna ride for now, tho!! Come on UPS!!!
I knew a lot more about electric bikes before I came to this place for knowledge from more mechanically inclined people than myself. I prolly would have done something like someone else had suggested and gone real simple with just a battery, hub, & push button and not even worry about variable throttle.You might want to research electric engines before you invest in one.
Prolly so, but newer technologies actually come to be because of progress and return on their investment from initial enthusiasts, early adopters. I have seen kits for under $500, and WalMart sells a completely built electric bike for less than that. Either way, Ebikes could never be more troublesome than gas engines... only slightly more expensive if you look in the right places.I think they are more trouble/expense than they are worth.
I have heard of better claims than that, and speeds aren't that bad either. But recharging does suck. You can carry a spare, but that's more $$. I don't doubt that range would drop to 10 miles after 6 mo to a yr of use tho... THAT's why batteries suck. There's a newer brand of AA & AAA batteries out called Eneloop that hold charges for loooong times, but they're certainly not the right size for bikes yet.Electric is OK if you only want to go about 10-12 miles per charge... then you will have to wait till it's charged back up.
That's definitely expensive. I've heard of much better prices, tho. Either way, if you have local laws regulating motored bikes, electric bikes are your only hope to avoid the hassle from the man. Too bad I don't care about the man and his unjust laws; I'll prolly end up buying the same bike Seth just got.The new lithium ion batteries are much smaller but will cost you an arm and a leg, try around $2,200.
Sounds awesome!!ok i got it last night and so far i am 100% happy with it....very quiet fast sturdy 2 freewheels only complaint the clutch will make a whinning sound for a min but stops soon after it is started....started 2nd pull i love it when things go that easy....grndslm get one youll love it
I have seen kits for under $500, and WalMart sells a completely built electric bike for less than that. Either way, Ebikes could never be more troublesome than gas engines... only slightly more expensive if you look in the right places.
