matty-uk
New Member
Greetings from the UK! My name is Matthew. I have only very recently become interested in motorised bicycles - my first build was a cheap and cheerful eBay chain drive kit. As you can imagine, the quality isn't amazing but it can pull my 230lbs up some pretty steep hills.
I have just placed an order for a Staton friction drive kit. It looks a lot prettier in my opinion, and of higher quality. I also like the idea of using a trusted engine (Honda) with the built-in fuel tank and a centrifugal clutch, although I'm aware it may be a good 10mph slower than the chain drive.
Unfortunately the regulations here are draconian and these wonderful machines are strictly for off road use.
Hopefully it will arrive fairly soon and I can commence building it, and post up some photos/videos.
Thanks, Matthew.
I have just placed an order for a Staton friction drive kit. It looks a lot prettier in my opinion, and of higher quality. I also like the idea of using a trusted engine (Honda) with the built-in fuel tank and a centrifugal clutch, although I'm aware it may be a good 10mph slower than the chain drive.
Unfortunately the regulations here are draconian and these wonderful machines are strictly for off road use.
Hopefully it will arrive fairly soon and I can commence building it, and post up some photos/videos.
Thanks, Matthew.