Gerard Andrade
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Hello, so anyone who has seen my previous post knows I have built a bike before but now I pose the question of which configuration is the best for me. Here is what I have laid out, I have a La Jolla street cruiser from Next that I will be using as my frame of choice. While it isn't the best choice I decided to use it because of how the bike rides. Personally I have ridden lots of bikes but beach cruisers I didn't like as much as I thought I would. I settled for the street cruiser because of the tires and aluminum build. My concern right now is which engine to use. I have experience with the 48cc and I love the pep it has. However today I want to look at everything before I buy. First some background of my commute. I currently ride the 48cc to school daily and work when needed. Both are within 30 minutes of engine riding so I settled for a two stroke engine (plus the 4 stroke doesn't fit). But I live in more hilly areas and the two stroke bogs when going up hills. I'm not exactly a light person weighing over 220. I do have a few questions in regards to which seems more logical. First is there a major external size difference between the 48cc and 66cc engines? Second which is better for pulling hills? And finally which is the more reliable? I know for a fact that the 48cc fits the frame when I was building the other bike however I saw through some of the flaws of that engine and want to know, if I get a normal 66cc engine and don't modify anything will it be better than if I get a 48cc engine and add performance parts to it. I want to make sure I get the most out of my little engine and I don't want to end up making the wrong choice and it biting me in the a$$ later. I am considering a lot but would like some help narrowing it down. (And anyone who read the whole paragraph thanks, I like to talk... a lot)