Movin motor to my BMX

[capturedbyrobots]

Gosh, today I had so many positive responses from folks
when I was out and about.
One guy driving on 22inch rims pulled next to me and told me he was going to make one just like it.
A group of kids took a picture and were so excited about it.
The BMX wins in approval ratings.

I've never gotten so many positive responses when it was on the MTN bike,
or when I ride my motorized scooter.
I think it's because the BMX is small, and can fit most adults as well as kids.

 

[r5579]

So how does the friction setup handle on the BMX bike? I don't have any kind of motorized bicycle yet, but have been thinking of buying a BMX just for the fun of it. I may be too big at 6'2 for it, but my girlfriend can ride it as well (that's how I'll justify it to her and to myself anyway)
Any kind of speeds figured out on your BMX setup?
Thanks,
Randy

 

[capturedbyrobots]

It does fine. With a 1.25 roller, I get up to about 35.

Chain would be better, but I don't have a good mount for a sprocket on the rear wheel.
6'2 might be a bit big for a BMX....
I'm barely 5'10, and it's a tight fit.
I would get a bigger frame if I were you,
and your GF would probably still fit. Talk to "ihatemybike" in this thread.
He's your same height, and he rides BMX.

 

[ihatemybike]

The BMX that I ride is a Standard Bykes 250 S with a 21" top tube length (measured center to center) and is only available as a frame that you add parts too. $395 frame only.

To buy a complete long enough for you, you'll have to buy an upper end quality bike such as Haro, GT, etc. $450-600 complete. I'd watch CraigsList and Ebay for a good deal.