For this build I am using the Kent Fixie 700c, available from walmart for a cool one hundred bucks. I picked this frame due to its simple construction, consistent narrow tube diameter, wide pedal crank and low price. I initially wanted to buy a Thruster 700c (which is basically the exact same bike) but there were none available. Another deciding factor for this frame were numerous successful motorizing projects that I found via google and youtube. The bike I got was kind of sloppy (misaligned wheels, crooked brake pads, slightly crooked handlebars) but all those can be fixed pretty easily.
Not bad looking at a glance but a closer inspection reveals pretty humble components. Love the red tires though!
The bike has a very narrow profile due to the short handlebars. I'll definitely be careful on turns with this thing.
The rear hub with a single-speed gear and fixie gear. The builds I've seen have attached the engine drive sprocket to the fixie gear, but I'm considering a Manic Mechanic clamshell mount.
My mental estimation is the chain should have a very good path to the engine mount, and the idler pulley won't give me nearly as much trouble as my last build.
The engine kit I will be installing is the flying horse 66cc from bikeberry.com. I've had good experience ordering several individual parts from them before, and they are an established business who have to maintain some level of responsibility for delivering orders (my last supplier screwed me over). I have a dual-cable brake lever that I'll install to free up the left handle for the clutch.
I'm waiting on the engine delivery so probably not much more news until next week.
Not bad looking at a glance but a closer inspection reveals pretty humble components. Love the red tires though!
The bike has a very narrow profile due to the short handlebars. I'll definitely be careful on turns with this thing.
The rear hub with a single-speed gear and fixie gear. The builds I've seen have attached the engine drive sprocket to the fixie gear, but I'm considering a Manic Mechanic clamshell mount.
My mental estimation is the chain should have a very good path to the engine mount, and the idler pulley won't give me nearly as much trouble as my last build.
The engine kit I will be installing is the flying horse 66cc from bikeberry.com. I've had good experience ordering several individual parts from them before, and they are an established business who have to maintain some level of responsibility for delivering orders (my last supplier screwed me over). I have a dual-cable brake lever that I'll install to free up the left handle for the clutch.
I'm waiting on the engine delivery so probably not much more news until next week.
