Gas engine or electric motor for bicycles

 

Anyone have any experience with these.
I did many internet searches on the
subject, but what I'm looking for is
personal experience, i.e. electric vs.
gas, 2 cycle vs. 4 cycle, etc..  The new
area where I will move next year will
make it impossible to ride a bike.  So,
I'd like one of these things to help me
up the hills.
Thanks,
Art

 

Art Todesco wrote:

Keep practicing bike riding and the hills will become easier and easier.
Do you know how to shift a 15 speed or higher?

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Blattus Slafaly  ? 3     :)  7/8

 

On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:52:00 -0400, Blattus Slafaly wrote:


Some older folks with medical problems find riding a bike very good
cardiovascular exercise but if the hills where this poster is moving are a
problem a motor may be the only short term method to overcome that. The OP
may have just left this information out intentionally.

That is how I read the post. I wouldn't try steep hills anymore either
just because of the above reason.

Sorry, I would have to make that decision based on the size of the hills
or go for a stationary bike.

 

Art Todesco wrote:

Hi Art,
   When I was a kid we used to have "motor bikes" that went under the name of
Whizzer. The gas motor was mounted between the handle bar and the seat. You got
it going by peddling fast and then tightening the belt and the motor would start
(if you were lucky). I haven't seen one in years. I think it ran on straight
gas. I don't recall mixing oil to it.
Western Auto may have sold them. Hope you find one... Chuck

 

Chuck wrote:

Art... Do a Goggle on Whizzer motor bikes and you will have all the info you
need. They are still being made and sold. Good luck. I may even get me one. Chuck