[qmsdc15]

Originally Posted by flash84

I'm talking about government forest reserves. They have padlocked gates but walking and riding bikes in them is ok. So that means motorized bikes are ok too.

Most likely motor(ized)cycles aren't permitted on those roads.

[ChrisRider]

Electric bicycles have improved in technology and design over the past 2 years dramatically. Brands like Reef Bikes are producing really cool looking bikes, designed for our market. So you dont have to feel "uncool" anymore when buying an e bike. The Predator electric bike is awesome, never seen anything like it, which high end specs.

[graucho]

Ive been a member over at http://www.motoredbikes.com for about 4 years now and yes, motorized bicycles are growing by tens of thousands.

There are 15,378 Members and probably 7000 members have built at least 4 to 20 bikes. There are ruffly 7 choices for kits for installation ranging from 169.00 to 700.00. And yes, you get what you pay for. There are probably 60 builders like me that build most bkes from scratch without a kit. Here are a few in the last 3 years.

[salvage_bikes]

Website www.endless-sphere.com is the hub for e-bikes especially from scratch.

[ChrisRider]

Love those chopper designs, do you guys custom build those frames? What kind of motor are you running on that rear wheel? and can the spokes handle that kind of torque?

Keep up the good work!

[ViBiker]

Originally Posted by MotoMel

I've got a couple eBikes, one that I've outfitted with some custom gear. You can see it on youtube - look for 'bikemotive'.

I would highly recommend some form of chain guard.
Getting a pant cuff, shoe lace etc. pulled into an electric motor will ruin, More than, your whole day!

Otherwise, very nice.

[ChrisRider]

Originally Posted by ViBiker

I would highly recommend some form of chain guard.
Getting a pant cuff, shoe lace etc. pulled into an electric motor will ruin, More than, your whole day!

Otherwise, very nice.

Hehe yes just looking at that.......that could get nasty....fast.

Cover that up

[BchCruizin]

Originally Posted by Doc

Does anybody out there own a motorized bike? They seem to be getting more and more popular these days. Would be interested in seeing your own designs etc.

Theres videos on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+make+a+motorized+bike& oq=how+to+make+a+motorize&gs_l=youtube.1.0.0l10.36 .5315.0.8023.24.15.0.8.8.1.388.2407.2j9j1j2.14.0.. .0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.mCaXX5d0hXQ