Hi,
I have a very solid 20 year old pre-suspension Gary Fisher MTB set up right now for commuting. The bike has a solid set of wheels and a great set of Planet bike fenders. The bike is set up with 1.5 inch slick tires. I will put on a bolt axial on both wheels for safety.
I think its ready to go for the engine mount.
My question is looking at some pics it looks a little tight for the fenders.
My other question is the engine choice. The RS or the tanaka 33?
Fueling would be easier with the RS but it seems a lot of folks love the tanaka 33.
And another question what is a bottle boost? Is this an extra gas tank?
My setup would be very similar to Kevin Demello's set up over on the GEBE site. Kevin's bike is an awesome setup. Don't know what he uses it for but he said he has nearly 5000 miles on the setup.
The only other thing I plan on adding is a lowrider front rack for some paniers.
All questions comments and rants would be appreciated.
Also, I have a strong set of wheels but what about just getting GEBE's rear wheel with the ring installed? And, is a quick release on the front wheel safe or should one have a bolt on axial?
I have a long commute so I guess I will consider all options and opinions on a bike build.
Again I am very new to this motor bike sport. Not trying to annoy anyone! Just trying to get the right information to do this right the first time around.
Spending a few bucks is OK if it gets me from point A to point B on a motorized bike that gets close to 200 mpg.
Thanks and I received a very warm welcome to this community and I appreciate that! Just looking to build a project and come out OK. So the more information one has the better off one is.
Thanks
Kevin
I have a very solid 20 year old pre-suspension Gary Fisher MTB set up right now for commuting. The bike has a solid set of wheels and a great set of Planet bike fenders. The bike is set up with 1.5 inch slick tires. I will put on a bolt axial on both wheels for safety.
I think its ready to go for the engine mount.
My question is looking at some pics it looks a little tight for the fenders.
My other question is the engine choice. The RS or the tanaka 33?
Fueling would be easier with the RS but it seems a lot of folks love the tanaka 33.
And another question what is a bottle boost? Is this an extra gas tank?
My setup would be very similar to Kevin Demello's set up over on the GEBE site. Kevin's bike is an awesome setup. Don't know what he uses it for but he said he has nearly 5000 miles on the setup.
The only other thing I plan on adding is a lowrider front rack for some paniers.
All questions comments and rants would be appreciated.
Also, I have a strong set of wheels but what about just getting GEBE's rear wheel with the ring installed? And, is a quick release on the front wheel safe or should one have a bolt on axial?
I have a long commute so I guess I will consider all options and opinions on a bike build.
Again I am very new to this motor bike sport. Not trying to annoy anyone! Just trying to get the right information to do this right the first time around.
Spending a few bucks is OK if it gets me from point A to point B on a motorized bike that gets close to 200 mpg.
Thanks and I received a very warm welcome to this community and I appreciate that! Just looking to build a project and come out OK. So the more information one has the better off one is.
Thanks
Kevin