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Bike Man — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:32:43 GMT

Benefits of 125cc Motorbikes

Bike Man — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:23:00 GMT

Whether one is yet in the process of learning how to ride a motorcycle or starting off as a motorbike rider, chances are the first motorbike he will be told to get is a 125 cc motorbike. The 125 cc motorbike is typically the motorcycle of choice for amateur motorbike riders and is a milestone towards being able to maneuver a full sized motorbike in the future.

Types of 125 cc Motorbike

There are various types of 125 cc motorbike available in the market which motorcycle aficionados can choose from. The most common types of 125 cc motorbikes are as follows:

1. The Motor Scooter - or simply the scooter. It is typically characterized by a low foot board in between the motorbike's two wheels, with a seat that resembles a horse saddle that is installed right on the footboard. This makes it easier for it to be maneuvered compared to a fuller sized motorbike.

2. The Sports Bike - also called the sport bike, it is a specialty motorbike that is built especially for fast driving, and for the brakes, acceleration, and cornering ability to be at their highest capacity. Aside from that, sports bikes are not meant to be driven on major thoroughfares but on race courses only.

3. The Cruiser - this, on the other hand, is basically just a variation of the sports bike and is also built for its speed.

4. The Motorcross Bike - this is also a variation of the sports bike, but this one is more heavy duty because it is meant to be driven on terrain land formations. Thus, it can be viewed as the counterpart to dirt bikes, which are also meant to be used on all terrain race tracks.

The Benefits of Getting a 125 cc Motorbike

Now, here is the question: why is it deemed best to get a 125 cc motorbike as one's first ever motorcycle? Here are some of the reasons:

1. 125 cc motorbikes are known to have more varieties available compared to the fuller sized motorcycle. Thus, when the motorcycle buyer opts to purchase a 125 cc motorbike, he has got more choices than one who is going to get a full sized motorbike.

2. 125 cc motorbikes come with a smaller price tag than that of a full sized motorbike.

3. In connection to the second reason, in spite of the fact that it comes at a cheaper price, 125 cc motorbikes are still typically of good quality, sometimes even better than that of full sized motorbike models.

4. 125 cc motorbikes are generally easier to maintain than the fuller sized motorbike models, and parts are available at motor shops at cheaper price tags, too.

- Jens PeterJensen

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Bike Man — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:07:50 GMT

Mountain Bikes Maintenance Tips

Bike Man — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:59:45 GMT

Taking care of your full suspension or hardtail mountain bike can be very simple and it will help increase its mechanical life. Below is a maintenance guide that should be considered in order to help you keep your mountain bike mechanically sound. Once you perform this maintenance plan and become familiar with the process it should take you no more then 20 minutes to complete. Let's get started:

Steps

1. Remove all of the accessories (lights, bells, etc) on the top of the handlebars.

2. Turn the bike upside down so you can remove the wheels and inspect the drive train.

3. Carefully remove the front and rear wheels to give you more room to work on the bike.

4. Clean the drive train (derailleurs, chain, and crank) with a brush and soapy water. Also use a wet soapy rag on the chain and rear derailleur. Try to do your best to clean all moving parts.

5. After you clean your bike parts make sure you dry them thoroughly with a towel so they do not rust.

6. Wash the underside, frame and front fork, of the bike and make sure all moving parts are free of debris.

7. Wash your front and rear wheels by cleaning the rim, spokes and cassette. Then put the wheels back on the bike.

8. After you put each wheel back on the bike spin them to make sure the wheels are true and also that they do not rub on the brake components. If the wheels are not true and or rubbing on the brake components make the necessary adjustments.

9. After your chain is back in place turn the pedals to check the drive train. Make sure the bike pedals smooth. If you hear any strange noises coming from your wheel bearings investigate further.

10. Turn your bike over so it is right side up and wash the top. Do not forget to dry the bike thoroughly.

11. Test your front and rear brakes and make any necessary adjustments.

12. If applicable inspect your front and rear shocks. Make sure they are in good working order.

13. Thoroughly lubricate the drive train (chain, cassettes, crank and derailleur) with the recommended type of oil. Apply the oil while moving the pedals in both directions to make sure the components are appropriately lubed.

14. Finally, reattach any of the accessories that you removed in Step 1.

- Bike Servant

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Bike Man — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:10:00 GMT

What was the First Bike Ever Made?

Bike Man — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:05:37 GMT

Bicycles are pretty much ingrained into our culture. They've been such a big part of our lives, that most of us can't imagine a time when they simply weren't around. But like any other invention, there was a time when bikes just didn't exist. The history of the modern-day bike actually dates back to the 1800s, and it's been a wild ride ever since then.

The Hobby Horse

The first bike ever made actually dates all the way back to 1817. The Draisienne, also known as the Hobby Horse, was invented by a German fellow named Baron von Drais. The early story surrounding the invention of the first bike ever made by this German inventor is really quite interesting. It seems that the preferred method of transportation, horses, were dying off in great numbers due to a severe crop failure in 1816.

Our friend, the Baron, decided that he would take it upon himself to create a horse-alternative. According to legend, he built the first bike ever made and proceeded to take the first documented bike ride on it on June 12, 1817.

What was it Like?

If you're picturing the inventor of the first bike riding around on a mountain bike, though, you're in for a few surprises. You see, the bike that the Baron made was constructed almost entirely of wood. Historians have estimated that it weighed in at a whopping 48 pounds, and had no pedals to speak of. Many experts believe that this bike was made to be more of a walking assistance machine. So, no, the inventor of the very first bike had no idea just how much his invention would change and improve over the years.

Riding the First Bike

During the first ride, the Baron covered 8 miles in about an hour. And since he didn't have to fuss with pedals, we can only imagine that he learned how to ride his new creation relatively easier than people learn on modern-day bicycles. That first ride, though, really is an amazing thing to think about, as today bicycles proliferate the entire planet and nearly all of us learn how to ride on much more complicated versions.

Interestingly enough, there are new bikes, called Strider Prebikes, which are now available to help children learn to ride bicycles in a more natural way. Like the first bike ever made, these Prebikes from Strider have no pedals, so kids learn to naturally balance and steer, without having to use training wheels or pedals.

No one knows how much bicycles will change in the future, but it is nice to see the Strider bikes hearkening back to the first bicycle, as they are used by kids to learn how to ride their very first bikes.

- First Bike Staff

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Bike Man — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:41:58 GMT

History of Choppers

Bike Man — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:25:31 GMT

Many people are crazy about bikes and for them it does not matter how many bikes they have. This craze can provide them with some of the most adorable bikes around. A Chopper is created by taking an existing bike or a new bike, tearing it apart and creating a bike which has its own specifications. To define choppers, therefore, is obviously a difficult task. In brief, choppers are fairly flexible customized motorcycles which do not possess anything else other than what is required for them to go - from windshields and mirrors to brakes and speedometers.

As far as the history of the chopper is concerned, they were developed after the Second World War. The former soldiers wanted motorcycles like the ones they drove during the war, so they brought bikes and modified them accordingly. The front fenders were taken off from the bikes and for the rear fenders that came in two sections, the soldiers just took off the rear-most part. The new shorter fenders were called bobbed fenders and the people who used the bikes after such modifications had been made were referred to as bobbers.

After this there were many radical changes made to the bikes - many people would strip every piece of the bike and rebuild it strip by strip. They fabricated all kinds of parts including the exhaust pipes and gas tanks. It was at this stage that these bikes became known as choppers, because they had chopped each and every part of the bike and created something new.

In the 1960s and 1970s, movies such as "The Wild One" and the "Easy Rider" featured these choppers and thus choppers were in the limelight. It was after this that the nation saw many chopper enthusiasts: bikers would spend weeks and months designing their customized bikes and for all sorts of reasons, such as comfort, touring, speed and even to create the ultimate fashion statement.

In the 1980s motorcycle companies also began to offer choppers based on some of the most popular designs. In recent days some of these choppers have received great reviews. Feel like buying or making a chopper for yourself?