I've been thinking about building a motorized bicycle for some time now, and I finally bit the bullet. Just a week ago I purchased a motor bike kit to hook up to my mountain bike. After about 9 hours of building this thing I finally finished it. The kit came with some instructions on how to build the thing but they were literally awful directions. It took me so long to figure out some parts I just couldn't believe it.
This kit itself is an amazing idea. Essential the motorized bicycle kit comes with everything you need to turn a basic mountain bike, into a full on moped. Why wouldn't you just buy a 50cc Moped?
There are many reasons why I would rather moped bikes over mopeds. The thing that catches my eye the most is the price itself. When it comes to buying a moped now of days your talking 600-1200 dollars for a descent moped. I mean come one but what college student would be able to pay that much for a moped. More than half the cost of the moped comes free by having your own mountain bike to begin with. After that your looking at around $200 for a motorized bicycle kit. That's a heck of a lot better than paying $600.
Another advantage that is also a huge advantage is my eyes is the fact that you can also pedal the moped like a normal bicycle. After the installation of the kit the normal chain for the bike is still on there and fully functional. Having the ability to pedal as well as use the engine is an essential aspect of these vehicles. Mopeds that have pedals are fantastic for many reasons. Run out of gas? No problem finish your short journey home by pedaling. Pedal mopeds are great for college campus for students who use their moped on a daily basis and also don't mind going on a nice bike ride every once in a while.
When it comes down to it I feel having a moped with pedals is ideal for the situation I'm in. I'm currently a college student that has class over two miles away from my apartment. I can't stand walking to class, so I went and bought myself a moped bike kit. It's finally done being built and I ride it to class every day. It's such a relief. I can actually some what sleep in not and not worry about being late for class.
