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Starrman15
Guest
Just got in from grocery after work.
(I am a guitarist & singer)
Very surprised & pleased!
Believe me, I'll check everything out as I become familiar with the site.
Again I do not want to "trash" or put down any particular business.
Just attempting to combine my passion for bicycles & dirt-bikes & motorcycles....(you get the idea)
I also have a passion for excercise & my favorite form of cardio is cycling.
At 48 years of age I have found cycling to be the best way for me to trim down between my lifting days at the gym.
Also the excercise really helps my vocal strength.
That is why I am not interested in purchasing a "pure" motorcycle.
I like them,but Ohio weather is not that kind to the motorcyclist unless you are just die-hard about riding vs. automobile.
I desire a motorized bicycle for many reasons.
And this has become a quest! HA HA!
1. Sometimes you just don't feel up to pedaling on a hot day.
But the engine will get you out & you will get some exercise.
2. Sometimes you ride 15 to 20 miles one way invigiorated & then realize
"Hey I am tired & it's getting dark & could use some help getting home!"
3. I am just not a "bike rack guy"
Never will be.
4. I want to be able to commute reasonable distances 20 to 30 miles
motorized & have the option of turning the motor off for exercise at will.
If not, my motorized bike will give me some exercise & the pleasure of
going where cars & motorcycles can't & enjoying God's beautiful creation.
Also, caring about others (AN EXAMPLE WOULD BE BIKE TRAILS...I
do not use the GEBE on the trails out of respect & noise levels.
Contrary to what GEBE tells you, the engines are LOUD!
5. For the motorized aspect of the bicycle I desire some real power
& speed.
I do not want to sacrifice one for the other & do not believe you have to.
6. Traffic conditions warrant (temporarily) some power & speed since every now & then we Bicycle riders pull up to a traffic light at a conjested intersection to get us where no bike trail or sidewalk exists.
And how about that WALK SIGN at traffic lights?
How many of you have stood there....waited for the sign to say "walk"
& have almost been run over by drivers on cell phones turning right on red etc.
They could care less about the "WALK" signal!
Bottom line, I have found it better in most situations (except 5 O'Clock Traffic) to get in the lane you need to be in & just abide by traffic rules (visibility permitting of course) then get out of everyones way.
7. Well, thank you for wading through my post.
BTW, Bike Lights!!
I am open & would like anyone who cares to turn me on to a product they feel good about!
Besides a great mirror, lights are very important.
There are so many products out there I am confused as which type & brand of light system to purchase.
Again thanks & a great day to everyone!
Starrman15
(I am a guitarist & singer)
Very surprised & pleased!
Believe me, I'll check everything out as I become familiar with the site.
Again I do not want to "trash" or put down any particular business.
Just attempting to combine my passion for bicycles & dirt-bikes & motorcycles....(you get the idea)
I also have a passion for excercise & my favorite form of cardio is cycling.
At 48 years of age I have found cycling to be the best way for me to trim down between my lifting days at the gym.
Also the excercise really helps my vocal strength.
That is why I am not interested in purchasing a "pure" motorcycle.
I like them,but Ohio weather is not that kind to the motorcyclist unless you are just die-hard about riding vs. automobile.
I desire a motorized bicycle for many reasons.
And this has become a quest! HA HA!
1. Sometimes you just don't feel up to pedaling on a hot day.
But the engine will get you out & you will get some exercise.
2. Sometimes you ride 15 to 20 miles one way invigiorated & then realize
"Hey I am tired & it's getting dark & could use some help getting home!"
3. I am just not a "bike rack guy"
Never will be.
4. I want to be able to commute reasonable distances 20 to 30 miles
motorized & have the option of turning the motor off for exercise at will.
If not, my motorized bike will give me some exercise & the pleasure of
going where cars & motorcycles can't & enjoying God's beautiful creation.
Also, caring about others (AN EXAMPLE WOULD BE BIKE TRAILS...I
do not use the GEBE on the trails out of respect & noise levels.
Contrary to what GEBE tells you, the engines are LOUD!
5. For the motorized aspect of the bicycle I desire some real power
& speed.
I do not want to sacrifice one for the other & do not believe you have to.
6. Traffic conditions warrant (temporarily) some power & speed since every now & then we Bicycle riders pull up to a traffic light at a conjested intersection to get us where no bike trail or sidewalk exists.
And how about that WALK SIGN at traffic lights?
How many of you have stood there....waited for the sign to say "walk"
& have almost been run over by drivers on cell phones turning right on red etc.
They could care less about the "WALK" signal!
Bottom line, I have found it better in most situations (except 5 O'Clock Traffic) to get in the lane you need to be in & just abide by traffic rules (visibility permitting of course) then get out of everyones way.
7. Well, thank you for wading through my post.
BTW, Bike Lights!!
I am open & would like anyone who cares to turn me on to a product they feel good about!
Besides a great mirror, lights are very important.
There are so many products out there I am confused as which type & brand of light system to purchase.
Again thanks & a great day to everyone!
Starrman15