Motorcycle enthusiast looking for first bike...
10-25-08, 09:55 PM
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Motorcycle enthusiast looking for first bike...
I don't have much experience with bicycles. I haven't owned one since I was a pre-teen kid. My wife has been pushing me to run with her, but I suggested bicyles instead since I love motorcycles. I don't want a goofy looking touring or race bike, and I have always loved watching bmx. Are bmx bikes something that you can only "stunt" around on, or are they good all-around bikes. Also, what should I look for in a bike? If it matters, I'm 25 years old, 200 pounds, and just under 6 feet tall. Please excuse my ignorance, and thanks for all feedback!
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If you just want to cruise the streets then id go with a 24'' bike, a 20'' may feel cramped if your just riding around, and sitting usually isn't all that comfortable. The 24 will still give you that bmx look and feel but better for comfort and cruising around.
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10-26-08, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by FuzzyRyder
If you just want to cruise the streets then id go with a 24'' bike, a 20'' may feel cramped if your just riding around, and sitting usually isn't all that comfortable. The 24 will still give you that bmx look and feel but better for comfort and cruising around.
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Originally Posted by devils haircut
And what benefit would a 20" give me? I assume you are refering to tire size.?. Also, can you recomend a few good entry level bikes for me? Thanks!
Also when he says 20'', and 24'' Hes refering to 2 things, The tube lengh, and the tire size.
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If you plan to do park you can still get a 24" I've seen some older guys there with em doing some crazy things.
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You're a big guy and would silly cruising on a bmx bike. If you don't want a "goofy" road bike, look at mountain bikes or a beach cruiser.
10-26-08, 02:51 PM
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Mountain bike. BMX is not intended for general riding.
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Yes it is, I ride my bmx bike everywhere, across the city.
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It can be but it is dumb when you can go faster on a bigger bike
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10-26-08, 03:56 PM
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Yes it is, I ride my bmx bike everywhere, across the city.
Seriously, the fact that you ride a BMX bike everywhere doesn't make it the right thing for a noob.
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Originally Posted by ascend
man up and get a real bike if you just wanna cruise around
10-26-08, 07:05 PM
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Just get a 24" bmx bike and you will be happy.
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Originally Posted by cooker
Yeah, but it's flat there
Seriously, the fact that you ride a BMX bike everywhere doesn't make it the right thing for a noob.
Seriously, the fact that you ride a BMX bike everywhere doesn't make it the right thing for a noob.
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10-26-08, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by FuzzyRyder
Yeah, but what im trying to say is that its not really any harder.
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I was hoping that a 24" would be able to do both.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvKViLZF5hM
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Originally Posted by Cadd
What kind of motorcycle do you ride? The answer to that may help us direct you to a type of bike you may like
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Put the SV650 on the list too
I would suggest getting a sporty hybrid instead of a BMX if you're going to get serious about riding (in terms of distance). I don't know how people put 20 miles on a BMX. That must be so uncomfortable.
Specialized Sirrus = sporty hybrid
or maybe if you just want to horse around on a bike, a fixed gear that can fit wider tires? You can ride backwards, etc and still ride with your wife.
With a BMX, I have a feeling you're going to have trouble keeping up with her.
I would suggest getting a sporty hybrid instead of a BMX if you're going to get serious about riding (in terms of distance). I don't know how people put 20 miles on a BMX. That must be so uncomfortable.
Specialized Sirrus = sporty hybrid
or maybe if you just want to horse around on a bike, a fixed gear that can fit wider tires? You can ride backwards, etc and still ride with your wife.
With a BMX, I have a feeling you're going to have trouble keeping up with her.
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Originally Posted by devils haircut
That's just it though... I want it for exercise, but I want to be able screw around on it and pop wheelies, and pretty much be a kid again! I was hoping that a 24" would be able to do both.
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Triunph Street/Speed Triple.
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Wethepeople makes a nice one,
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Originally Posted by Cadd
Put the SV650 on the list too
I would suggest getting a sporty hybrid instead of a BMX if you're going to get serious about riding (in terms of distance). I don't know how people put 20 miles on a BMX. That must be so uncomfortable.
Specialized Sirrus = sporty hybrid
or maybe if you just want to horse around on a bike, a fixed gear that can fit wider tires? You can ride backwards, etc and still ride with your wife.
With a BMX, I have a feeling you're going to have trouble keeping up with her.
I would suggest getting a sporty hybrid instead of a BMX if you're going to get serious about riding (in terms of distance). I don't know how people put 20 miles on a BMX. That must be so uncomfortable.
Specialized Sirrus = sporty hybrid
or maybe if you just want to horse around on a bike, a fixed gear that can fit wider tires? You can ride backwards, etc and still ride with your wife.
With a BMX, I have a feeling you're going to have trouble keeping up with her.
As far as the suzuki sv650 you mentioned... they discontinued it for a new ducati knockoff with cheaper running gear than the sv. It's called the "gladius". I haven't seen one in person or decided wether or not I like it. Sorry, I don't mean to turn this into a moto thread!
