LPisGood
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Hello everybody - I'm not sure how active this site is, but hopefully there are some of you who check in from time to time cuz I need some advice.
I'm in the market for a motorized bike. Either an engine kit for my old Marin, or an entire bicycle WITH the engine. I need something gas powered, preferably something that runs on regular unleaded 87. I also need it to be relatively quiet, so I'm sure this excludes many models. Other than that, I suppose life expectancy would be important - don't want it dying on me in the next year or two. I'm also curious about what to watch out for - (i.e. vibrations completely destroying the frame or shaking loose various nuts and bolts)
Finally, I may eventually want to tow some equipment - so the engine should be strong enough to carry a total (myself + tow) of maybe 300 to 400 lbs.
Any info would be appreciated. Especially from locals who've been riding around NYC.
Thanks y'all!
LP
I'm in the market for a motorized bike. Either an engine kit for my old Marin, or an entire bicycle WITH the engine. I need something gas powered, preferably something that runs on regular unleaded 87. I also need it to be relatively quiet, so I'm sure this excludes many models. Other than that, I suppose life expectancy would be important - don't want it dying on me in the next year or two. I'm also curious about what to watch out for - (i.e. vibrations completely destroying the frame or shaking loose various nuts and bolts)
Finally, I may eventually want to tow some equipment - so the engine should be strong enough to carry a total (myself + tow) of maybe 300 to 400 lbs.
Any info would be appreciated. Especially from locals who've been riding around NYC.
Thanks y'all!
LP