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Veloce
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For a little while, I've wanted to build a motorized bicycle like everyone else here seems to have. I actually had no idea there was such a following for this type of thing, so I was thrilled to have stumbled across the boards. I have a few questions, though, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
What type of motor should I look into getting, and where can I get it? I was thinking about an engine off a motorized scooter, like a Go-ped. Is this a good choice? Will it be easy to mount it, and can it be mounted safely on the bicycle? Are there faster, safer or cheaper choices?
Other than the motor and a way of mounting it on the bicycle, what other things do I need to make this happen?
And finally, how can I route the exhaust away from me in a safe and comfortable manner?
Any other considerations I've missed?
I really look forward to making something like this work out .
Edit: If there is a thread around here that covers all the very basics of getting started on a build, please direct me to it. Ive been browsing around, but it's all a bit overwhelming, going from basic guesswork to an encyclopedia like this website haha. And, sorry if this is in the wrong forum; it seemed like the right place.
What type of motor should I look into getting, and where can I get it? I was thinking about an engine off a motorized scooter, like a Go-ped. Is this a good choice? Will it be easy to mount it, and can it be mounted safely on the bicycle? Are there faster, safer or cheaper choices?
Other than the motor and a way of mounting it on the bicycle, what other things do I need to make this happen?
And finally, how can I route the exhaust away from me in a safe and comfortable manner?
Any other considerations I've missed?
I really look forward to making something like this work out .
Edit: If there is a thread around here that covers all the very basics of getting started on a build, please direct me to it. Ive been browsing around, but it's all a bit overwhelming, going from basic guesswork to an encyclopedia like this website haha. And, sorry if this is in the wrong forum; it seemed like the right place.