Hello Community,
I have been researching the PhatMoto Rover and All Terrain motorized bicycles.
These motorized bicycles have engine and drive trains similar to mini bikes. I. e. a bolt-on
4 cycle engine and a centrifugal clutch. The community of PhatMoto people is growing fast.
I believe that in the future, many third party improved parts and accessories will be available.
We, at OldMiniBikes, should have the PhatMoto community join OldMiniBikes. I am seeing that many
members of the PhatMoto community have put Predator 212 cc engines and TAV's on the PhatMoto
bicycles. Some of the big advantages I see of the PhatMoto bicycles is the larger frame
is more suited for an adult to ride, the fat 26" tires are better for rough terrain, and the PhatMoto
is legal on public roads in every state, from what can tell. In my opinion, the difficulty of
legally riding a minibike on public roads has been a set-back. In NH, there is almost zero chance
of riding a minibike on public streets. However, the ruling authorities have no problem with
E-Bicycles and motorized bicycles running on the streets.
A PhatMoto bicycle is just begging to have an old style USA-Made flat head 4-stroke put on it to replace the
80cc OHV Chinese Lifan engine, which does not have a good reputation. For you minibike engine builders, I
think a large new market is growing to supply high-quality USA small engines to the PhatMoto bicycle
community.
I would like to see the
OldMiniBikes community grow by combining with members from the PhatMoto community. At OldMiniBikes, we have
some highly knowledgeable engine and drive train people, that could steer the PhatMoto commnity
in making upgrades.
Please express your thoughts. Maybe this discussion can become a permanent thread.
I have been researching the PhatMoto Rover and All Terrain motorized bicycles.
These motorized bicycles have engine and drive trains similar to mini bikes. I. e. a bolt-on
4 cycle engine and a centrifugal clutch. The community of PhatMoto people is growing fast.
I believe that in the future, many third party improved parts and accessories will be available.
We, at OldMiniBikes, should have the PhatMoto community join OldMiniBikes. I am seeing that many
members of the PhatMoto community have put Predator 212 cc engines and TAV's on the PhatMoto
bicycles. Some of the big advantages I see of the PhatMoto bicycles is the larger frame
is more suited for an adult to ride, the fat 26" tires are better for rough terrain, and the PhatMoto
is legal on public roads in every state, from what can tell. In my opinion, the difficulty of
legally riding a minibike on public roads has been a set-back. In NH, there is almost zero chance
of riding a minibike on public streets. However, the ruling authorities have no problem with
E-Bicycles and motorized bicycles running on the streets.
A PhatMoto bicycle is just begging to have an old style USA-Made flat head 4-stroke put on it to replace the
80cc OHV Chinese Lifan engine, which does not have a good reputation. For you minibike engine builders, I
think a large new market is growing to supply high-quality USA small engines to the PhatMoto bicycle
community.
I would like to see the
OldMiniBikes community grow by combining with members from the PhatMoto community. At OldMiniBikes, we have
some highly knowledgeable engine and drive train people, that could steer the PhatMoto commnity
in making upgrades.
Please express your thoughts. Maybe this discussion can become a permanent thread.