?'s for those riding a felt mb

[RMWdave]

im thinking of doing a build this winter using a felt. i like how you can use the frame as the gastank, and the quality. my only concern is the internal gearing? what kind of top speeds is the 3 speed internal hub capable of?

moneys not a problem.... ill save all summer if i have to but im researching now. im going to use a happytime and SPB jackshaft kit for a drivetrain.

 

[give me vtec]

I ride a felt... if money is no issue get the nuvinci hub. Vastly superior to the three speed... I have gottne mine up to 45+ mph. wouldnt recommend converting the upper part of the frame to a tank... pain in the a**. The question in building one of theese setups is the brakes. Other than that I love the felt. Rock solid... easily handles the speed.

here check it out
http://motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=21125

 

[RMWdave]

you let the cat outta the bag.. lol
im going to go with a felt hotwheels 68 (since it has disc brakes) i will probley ride it stock with a shift kit only for a while next year untill i can get the new hub. or ill just buy it this winter lol
how much does a felt cruiser go for?

 

[give me vtec]

$600+... you can expect to spend about a grand or more on this setup.

Sorry... I just checked the felt site and the hot wheels 68 is like $1100 for the bike alone!!! With that bike I hope you have deep pockets cause thats gonna be like 2k

here check it out
http://www.feltracing.com/09-catalog/cruiser/three-speed-cruisers/09-hot-wheels-sixty-8.aspx

 

[RMWdave]

alright cool deal! i was going to drop $1500 at least i love the way the felt looks its just made for a HT

 

[give me vtec]

If I was to do another felt I would do the mp... looks so cool.

 

[RMWdave]

ha i was looking at that one as well! it looks like the geo is perfect to throw a DH fork on
the pockets are deep.... i dont have anyone to support lol

 

[give me vtec]

if you want to convert the tank, felt sells a blank, unpainted frame kit

http://www.feltracing.com/09-catalog/cruiser/one-speed-cruisers/09-canvas-cruiser-frame-kit.aspx

that would be sick with a flat black paint scheme...

 

[give me vtec]

the key to this bike build is the front mount from ridley motorcycles...

http://ridleymotorcycles.com/motorbike/

 

[RMWdave]

nice. thanks for all the help! i MAY go this route.... since i plan on building the rear wheel and using a DH triple tree.... hm.
but i do admit, the MP is a cool ride.