Staton friction dirve help please

ryder1666

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I just bought a staton friction drive kit with engine from staton inc. I was going to put it on a cheap full suspension bike, but the more I read, the more worried I got. Anyways I have decided to put it on a 2012 Trek fuel EX8 full suspension bike. You can find a picture at this link.

http://crankys.ca/product/13trek-fuel-ex-8-174600-1.htm

my other option is a giant

http://crankys.ca/product/13giant-tr...1-177980-1.htm

Anyways, I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to mount this kit

http://www.staton-inc.com/store/prod...it-361-13.html

on to one of those bikes. last time I bought I kit I tried and spent 1500 and didnt get any help so I gave up and sold everything. Please help me
 
If your serious about the FS bikes......mount it on the lower swing arm and extend the U bracket as needed. Lower strut attach points without eyelets might call for a bit of innovation.

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Hmm Ive seen all those pictures and they all say the same thing, unless I am good with retro-fitting I should stick with a bike like the one in the picture. I went to a bike shop today and saw the TREK 4300, its not full suspension, but it looks like it will work with no mods and the bike only $850.00

Let me know if you think it would work without having to mod anything / Here is a link
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http://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en/bikes/mountain/sport/4_series/4300_disc/#
 
unless you buy a kit made for a specific bike there is always a chance you are going to have to mod something on it that is just part of this hobby.
 
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I used a $150 bike from walmart unless you can weld do NOT use the same bicycle start with a hardtail
 
I am planning to use a $900 trek 4300 which is mid range. hopefully it will stay together.
 
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