mcdanida
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Below are what I purchased for our next build. Hoping someone has built similar and looking for pointers based on what we bought.
Next project, looking for pointers ahead of time
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Sidewinder Jerry
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A few things are obvious due to the bicycle specs.
Kent 26" La Jolla Cruiser Men's Bike, Black/Green
Normally I'd advise reading up on how to reinforce the fenders. You being a beginner builder it'd probably be best to remove the fenders completely. You need a second brake since the bike only has a rear coaster brake. Last of all the bike frame is aluminum which many builders prefer to stay away from. If the bike is still under warranty take it back and get something like a Road Master mountian bike. I'm currently building a Schwinn Sidewinder featuring a triple chainring shift kit.
Kent 26" La Jolla Cruiser Men's Bike, Black/Green
Normally I'd advise reading up on how to reinforce the fenders. You being a beginner builder it'd probably be best to remove the fenders completely. You need a second brake since the bike only has a rear coaster brake. Last of all the bike frame is aluminum which many builders prefer to stay away from. If the bike is still under warranty take it back and get something like a Road Master mountian bike. I'm currently building a Schwinn Sidewinder featuring a triple chainring shift kit.
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Install caliper brakes front and rear. Don't like phillips-head bolts on engine. This bike
is aluminum, would prefer steel frame.
is aluminum, would prefer steel frame.
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When you get a bike, always take a magnet with you to confirm if its a steel frame or not...DAMIEN
You really want a steel frame for a motorised bike.
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Maybe a Roadmaster Granite Peak would be better. It has a steel frame, brakes,
and a 68 inch wheel base. On the engine kit, I would go with the 80c Zeda 80
triple 40 from Bicycle-engines.com.
and a 68 inch wheel base. On the engine kit, I would go with the 80c Zeda 80
triple 40 from Bicycle-engines.com.
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Street Ryderz
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I don't get all the worries about using an aluminum frame? I have done many aluminum framed bikes over almost two decades now and they all are still working fine, I have two of my own that are aluminum and they have served me well! All the tank frames are aluminum and other than people breaking the front pedestal mount which I believe is from improper mounting they also seem to last just fine.
YetiWoodz
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Manufacturers make aluminum frames thicker to help compensate for aluminum's less tensile strength. But steel you can weld it easily, its not as rigid, and it has a fatigue limit.
wheretheroadforks.com
Steel Vs Aluminum Bike Frame: Pros and Cons
The frame greatly affects the bike’s weight, ride quality, and handling. In this guide, I outline the pros and cons of a steel vs aluminum bike frame
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mcdanida
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My current bike is aluminum also. Not having any issues with it. Is it the fear of less structural integrity?
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Yes, apply local pressure against aluminum and you quickly appreciate the difference
between al and steel. Steel is better for a motorized bike.
between al and steel. Steel is better for a motorized bike.
mcdanida
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I agree. I reduced to 80cc and will watch my torque values throughout assembly. What is my biggest worry with an aluminum frame?
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