Would this bike be a good 'motor-bike"?

Rapidrob

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• Jul 20, 2012

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Would this bike be a good candidate to have a motor installed onto it? I strung in a 7-speed rear hub.Your input is appreciated.

 

Greg58

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• Jul 21, 2012

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That's a good looking bike, it should make a nice Mb. Read the sticky about fenders.

 

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• Jul 21, 2012

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The nexus rear hub is great, but I don't think you can attach a motor sprocker on it. Plan on using a jackshaft/shift kit that powers your pedal sprocket.

 

Greg58

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• Jul 21, 2012

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Good call on the rear wheel, maybe he could use a sprocket adapter. Or he can use a single speed wheel and use the rag joint.