I've pretty much come to the conclusion that my 18"? Motobecane 400 ht that I got when I was 12 is not going to be big enough to hold a DAX 70cc motor let alone allow me to comfortably ride. It does have disc brakes and a front suspension along with premium components all-around, but it just seems too small.
I know that a mountain bike is ideal for motorization, but what specs should I be looking for in a mountain bike? I've heard that a 26" frame is almost required but I can't find any that I can comfortably fit on (I'm 6 feet tall) and the selection on Craigslist is limited at best.
Can I also look at hybrid bikes?
I have found a bunch of 22-24" frame mountain bikes which seem to have ample space for a motor in the triangle, but these are all older and do not have a front suspension. Would it be worth buying a $75 mountain bike on Craigslist which will meet all of my requirements (down tubes which are not too large, strong frame, V-brakes, big enough for a 6' guy) and then just replace the front fork with one that has a suspension?
I am looking at making a 900-1000 mile trip next summer to return home from Georgia to Texas, so I would need a bike that is comfortable to ride.
Finally, is Craigslist worth looking at or should I just go to the local bike store? I don't have a car as I am in college so long trips to pick up a bike are out of the question.
Thanks.
I know that a mountain bike is ideal for motorization, but what specs should I be looking for in a mountain bike? I've heard that a 26" frame is almost required but I can't find any that I can comfortably fit on (I'm 6 feet tall) and the selection on Craigslist is limited at best.
Can I also look at hybrid bikes?
I have found a bunch of 22-24" frame mountain bikes which seem to have ample space for a motor in the triangle, but these are all older and do not have a front suspension. Would it be worth buying a $75 mountain bike on Craigslist which will meet all of my requirements (down tubes which are not too large, strong frame, V-brakes, big enough for a 6' guy) and then just replace the front fork with one that has a suspension?
I am looking at making a 900-1000 mile trip next summer to return home from Georgia to Texas, so I would need a bike that is comfortable to ride.
Finally, is Craigslist worth looking at or should I just go to the local bike store? I don't have a car as I am in college so long trips to pick up a bike are out of the question.
Thanks.