the new DIY bike

[skiboarder]

http://motopeds.com/

 

[benjy]

Neat concept... for that kind of $ you could pick up a pretty decent used dirt bike.

 

[Tonkaman]

http://motopeds.com/

Oh so so so coool! I hope Santa brings me one!

 

[mombobuggy]

I love those things. I think it would be so fun on the single track trails in A.F. canyon. But it is pretty spendy for what it is.

 

[Greg]

We've talked about them before. They give you a parts list of everything you'd need and most of the parts are easily available and affordable. I think one would be fun on the trail for about 15 minutes... then I'd want my KTM 300 XC back.

Still, they're marketing them as an alternative, high-efficiency form of transportation. 100 MPG is pretty awesome, wouldbe fun as hell to tool around SLC or some other big city, long as you didn't have to get on the freeway.

Kinda makes me want one now!

Anyone interested in a Rocky Mountain Slayer? :greg:

 

[Greg]

Looks like most people are spending around $4k for a finished bike... that's a LOT of dough for something that's not... well, a real dirt bike.

 

[skiboarder]

They still look fun though.

 

[mombobuggy]

the slayer sounds like a very fun downhill bike. I cant believe the things you can do with six inches of travel on a bike it makes you feel like superman.

 

[ChestonScout]

4k really???


I remember seeing the pedal motor scooters when I was about 5. I thought that was the best idea in the world

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'd love one, it'd be a blast.

 

[jentzschman]

That is slick! I would love one.

 

[Hickey]

I remember when I used to be obsessed with mopeds, mini bikes, and other wannabe motos. Then I got a real motorcycle. $4k buys a helluva lot of used MOTORCYCLE. Can't see spending that much coin on something that can't keep up with traffic.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I have almost all the spare bike parts around to put a serious dent in the price. I think I'd miss having a clutch though.

 

[airmanwilliams]

I have almost all the spare bike parts around to put a serious dent in the price. I think I'd miss having a clutch though.

Do it, so I can get it from you in a few months please.