blackcat22
I've never had nor kept up with sports bikes but I'm in the market for a new bike and there are some good sports bikes in my range. However if I got one I'd want to make it 'mine'.
I just want to know what's the deal with the 'coat' over them? I heard you can buy new ones and replace them, is this true? Is it expensive? What about just painting it, does that work? Perhaps stickers?
I really don't know so please fill me in.
Talkin about the red, as an example.
http://psndealer.com/dealersite/images/newvehicles/2000ninja250r.jpg
Keep on topic, on topic.
If anyone cares I actually do have a cool helmet, check link.
http://blackcat2240.deviantart.com/#/d4o5w1e
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To really personalize a bike is very expensive, custom paint jobs don't come cheap and more often than not they don't add anything to the looks of the bike and almost never add value. A cheaper alternative is to buy a clean classic bike or an older model that is not often seen.
The clothes you wear also effect the look of the bike, there's something not quite right about wearing a sports helmet on a cruiser.
Early 1990's 250cc Kawasaki KR1 http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Kawasaki%20KR-1%2088%20%202.jpg
That helmet is cool! http://blackcat2240.deviantart.com/#/d4o5w1e
To really personalize a bike is very expensive, custom paint jobs don't come cheap and more often than not they don't add anything to the looks of the bike and almost never add value. A cheaper alternative is to buy a clean classic bike or an older model that is not often seen.
The clothes you wear also effect the look of the bike, there's something not quite right about wearing a sports helmet on a cruiser.
Early 1990's 250cc Kawasaki KR1 http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Kawasaki%20KR-1%2088%20%202.jpg
That helmet is cool! http://blackcat2240.deviantart.com/#/d4o5w1e
Am I too tall for a Schwinn Varsity Road Bike sold at Wal-Mart?
MaBon
I am 6'4" tall and my legs are much longer than my upper body.
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Holy Cow you are waaaay too tall! And you're really doing yourself a disservice buying a bike from Wal-Mart. Don't want to be a downer but they offer a false economy - meaning that they are fancy looking but are likely to break in a hurry. Especially for us bigger guys.
Listen, I'm 6'5" and I have a long torso and I can't fit on bikes that are sold in stores. In the last 20 years frame makers have aimed towards the middle of human sizes to lower costs. That means that the frames you'll find most of the time or made for people from 5'6" to 6'0". That excludes a lot of women and all tall guys since we are in the minority of bike buyers. Without getting too technical most frames stop at 62cm or about 25" in their frame sizing. I like 64-65cm frames and I bet you would be there too with your long legs just to give you a place to start from.
Does that mean you can't ride a bike? Of course not! I love to ride and have picked up a few different bikes over the years. What I suggest you do is make your way to a local bike shop and take a few minutes to get a feel of the place. If the people there are friendly and willing to talk about how much they love to ride bikes then you're in a good place. Hopefully some shops in your area sell second hand bikes. Outside a big city this is harder too do, but an older bikes come in bigger sizes and are inexpensive to customize to your needs.
For example, I've done just this with an older ('87) Schwinn Voyageur. It's a fantastic bike that you can look around and find used for a few hundred dollars. I upgraded most of the bike and for a grand total of about $450 I have a bike I would ride across America on. There are lots of quality older bikes out there. Craiglist.org is also a good place to hunt if you have trouble finding a good bike shop.
My advice would be to stay away from Wal-Mart and find a bike shop you're comfortable doing business in and see if they can point you in the right direction within your budget. A longer seat post, stem and cranks on an older road frame will make you much happier and more comfortable vs. trying to squeeze yourself onto a small new bike. And the more comfortable you are on it the more you ride it, and the more of a value it becomes.
I hope this helps. Have fun and be safe. Don't forget to wear your helmet!
Holy Cow you are waaaay too tall! And you're really doing yourself a disservice buying a bike from Wal-Mart. Don't want to be a downer but they offer a false economy - meaning that they are fancy looking but are likely to break in a hurry. Especially for us bigger guys.
Listen, I'm 6'5" and I have a long torso and I can't fit on bikes that are sold in stores. In the last 20 years frame makers have aimed towards the middle of human sizes to lower costs. That means that the frames you'll find most of the time or made for people from 5'6" to 6'0". That excludes a lot of women and all tall guys since we are in the minority of bike buyers. Without getting too technical most frames stop at 62cm or about 25" in their frame sizing. I like 64-65cm frames and I bet you would be there too with your long legs just to give you a place to start from.
Does that mean you can't ride a bike? Of course not! I love to ride and have picked up a few different bikes over the years. What I suggest you do is make your way to a local bike shop and take a few minutes to get a feel of the place. If the people there are friendly and willing to talk about how much they love to ride bikes then you're in a good place. Hopefully some shops in your area sell second hand bikes. Outside a big city this is harder too do, but an older bikes come in bigger sizes and are inexpensive to customize to your needs.
For example, I've done just this with an older ('87) Schwinn Voyageur. It's a fantastic bike that you can look around and find used for a few hundred dollars. I upgraded most of the bike and for a grand total of about $450 I have a bike I would ride across America on. There are lots of quality older bikes out there. Craiglist.org is also a good place to hunt if you have trouble finding a good bike shop.
My advice would be to stay away from Wal-Mart and find a bike shop you're comfortable doing business in and see if they can point you in the right direction within your budget. A longer seat post, stem and cranks on an older road frame will make you much happier and more comfortable vs. trying to squeeze yourself onto a small new bike. And the more comfortable you are on it the more you ride it, and the more of a value it becomes.
I hope this helps. Have fun and be safe. Don't forget to wear your helmet!
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