thadius
06-11-2008, 01:16 AM
I'm glad to have found a forum that doesn't just trash China bikes. I have been a faithful member of Thumper Talk, and they have been really good to me. However, you bring up anything Chinese, and they consider it crapola. They have a point, quality and performance is still behind. However, if you know how to turn a wrench and have the least bit of experience, these bikes can be alot of fun!! Not to mention, much cheaper. I've got a China pit bike, Quad, and 250 go cart.
That said, I've ridden CRs, XRs and DRZs. But now I just want something to play on that has a little umph. I've looked at the Viva, Gio, and some other 250s (21 &18 inch wheels)that have a steel perimeter frame. They all look the same--except that one I have seen lately had an aluminum frame. The aluminum frame seemed more stout since the steel frame just looked like stamped steel that has been bent over on the edges- not like tubular steel frames. Is that going to hold up??!!!!
Also, is there one brand that is better than another??
ANother bike that caught my eye was the little DB 200. Probably too small, but it looks pretty well built.
I live in So. Cal, so I'm hoping to find a dealer close by that I can just pick up a bike and save the $$ of shipping.
Any info will be much appreciated by this Newbie!
Thanks :)
That said, I've ridden CRs, XRs and DRZs. But now I just want something to play on that has a little umph. I've looked at the Viva, Gio, and some other 250s (21 &18 inch wheels)that have a steel perimeter frame. They all look the same--except that one I have seen lately had an aluminum frame. The aluminum frame seemed more stout since the steel frame just looked like stamped steel that has been bent over on the edges- not like tubular steel frames. Is that going to hold up??!!!!
Also, is there one brand that is better than another??
ANother bike that caught my eye was the little DB 200. Probably too small, but it looks pretty well built.
I live in So. Cal, so I'm hoping to find a dealer close by that I can just pick up a bike and save the $$ of shipping.
Any info will be much appreciated by this Newbie!
Thanks :)