Folding Bikes - Another(?) Gas Powered Folding Bike (Brompton)

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08-19-09, 09:20 AM
Here is a series of Youtube Videos from paul84838 on installing and using a gas powered engine on the rear of a folding bike-in this case a new Brompton.

Engine Installation (Brompton)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQSPs_5cqv8

Gas Powered Brompton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zU7ZRkkex0&NR=1

Brompton Adventure (Music Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Egr6zLAyPfQ&feature=channel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Egr6zLAyPfQ&feature=channel)

My New Brompton (Pre-Motor Installation, Carried Onboard A Motorcycle)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eUjTgSVfIU&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eUjTgSVfIU&feature=related)

I would think that Honda 25cc motor would be better off on a BMX bike or even a Dahon as the engine is sure to interfere with the wheel tucked under folding part & suspension system of the Brompton. It would be a major hassle to remove it all the time as the Brompton is designed to be folded all the time. I prefer the Nano Electric motor for the Brompton. Too bad it is not available in North America.

Whichever the case may be, this video series shows how flexible folders are.