Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 01:06:51 EST From: Roadapl@aol.com To: mlist@moped2.org Subject: Re: Bicycle engines Reagrding bicycle engines, I have a Mongoose scooter that was sold originally as a human-powered unit (you know, one of those little scooters for kids to kick and go) and was later retrofitted (somewhat badly) with a unit called "The Bike Machine" by a company called K&S. I have no idea as to the location of the company or any information on the engine itself, but it runs strongly and propells the scooter to a good 20-25mph (I paced my brother in my truck behind him yesterday while he was riding the scooter), which is better than one of those Go-Peds. It was originally designed as a retrofit kit for a bicycle, but as the previous post stated, it wears down the tire like crazy, and water/offroad conditions are a definite no-no. But it runs great, except for a small gas tank leak which is a pain.
