Hi,
I'll be building a motorized bike using an old steel(no suspension)Trek mountain bike. I think its a 970 model, maybe 950. The motor should arrive this week.
I have a ~40 mile round trip commute to work each day so I was hoping I can ride the bike a few times each week. The ride is asphalt the whole way, a 18 mile straight shot down a rural 55mph road with a wide space between the shoulder and white line, but will be littered with the usual stuff on the sides of roads..gravel , sticks etc. Then I have to navigate a few city streets. Any suggestions out there on what brand/style of tires to use? Right now I've got all terrian knobbies (26 x 2.1) and I'm assuming they will vibrate like crazy on the asphalt at speed.
I'm also concerned about getting pulled over, since I see sheriff patrol cars often during my daily commute. I'm still not totally clear on the rules in the sunshine state. I see people riding bikes occasionally on this road, but not too often, so I definitely will get a second glance. Anyone in the Northwest Florida area have good or bad experiences with the blue lights?
Thanks for reading!
I'll be building a motorized bike using an old steel(no suspension)Trek mountain bike. I think its a 970 model, maybe 950. The motor should arrive this week.
I have a ~40 mile round trip commute to work each day so I was hoping I can ride the bike a few times each week. The ride is asphalt the whole way, a 18 mile straight shot down a rural 55mph road with a wide space between the shoulder and white line, but will be littered with the usual stuff on the sides of roads..gravel , sticks etc. Then I have to navigate a few city streets. Any suggestions out there on what brand/style of tires to use? Right now I've got all terrian knobbies (26 x 2.1) and I'm assuming they will vibrate like crazy on the asphalt at speed.
I'm also concerned about getting pulled over, since I see sheriff patrol cars often during my daily commute. I'm still not totally clear on the rules in the sunshine state. I see people riding bikes occasionally on this road, but not too often, so I definitely will get a second glance. Anyone in the Northwest Florida area have good or bad experiences with the blue lights?
Thanks for reading!
