Looked At An Orion 250. They Are Way Too Small For An Adult

chocula · 07-22-2007, 12:46 AM

I went to a local Orion dealer today and looked at the Orion 250. The bike looks great, but it is too small for someone my size (6', 200 pounds).

The owner was very nice and gave me some pointers on what bike to look at.

I was really excited about finally getting a bike and wish that it would have worked out.

If anyone is looking for a great bike for someone 14-15 or so (or smaller than me), this would be it.

AZ200cc · 07-22-2007, 12:51 AM

The Chinese really need to get over the whole Pit bike thing and move on to bigger bikes.

katoranger · 07-22-2007, 08:51 PM

I looked at it too last week. It would be fine for a shorter person or a beginner. If larger wheels would fit the frame it would be okay.

Allen

fishman · 07-23-2007, 11:44 AM

I got the orion/viva 250 with the 21'' front and the 18'' rear ,and it is big enough ,I'm 5'-10" and can barely touch.BUt beware these look like motocross bikes ,but the suspension is poor and better suited for light trail riding.Also the air cleaner set-up on mine is the poorest I've ever seen ,and I must come up with something different.

katoranger · 07-23-2007, 02:45 PM

Where did you find one with 21/18 wheels? The bike I looked at had 19/16 and the quality was OK. I didn't ride it and I agree that the suspension is best for trails.

Allen

07-22-2007, 12:46 AM	#1
chocula Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	Looked At An Orion 250. They Are Way Too Small For An Adult I went to a local Orion dealer today and looked at the Orion 250. The bike looks great, but it is too small for someone my size (6', 200 pounds). The owner was very nice and gave me some pointers on what bike to look at. I was really excited about finally getting a bike and wish that it would have worked out. If anyone is looking for a great bike for someone 14-15 or so (or smaller than me), this would be it.
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07-22-2007, 12:51 AM	#2
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	The Chinese really need to get over the whole Pit bike thing and move on to bigger bikes. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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07-22-2007, 08:51 PM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I looked at it too last week. It would be fine for a shorter person or a beginner. If larger wheels would fit the frame it would be okay. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-23-2007, 02:45 PM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Where did you find one with 21/18 wheels? The bike I looked at had 19/16 and the quality was OK. I didn't ride it and I agree that the suspension is best for trails. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-23-2007, 11:44 AM	#4
fishman Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 11	I got the orion/viva 250 with the 21'' front and the 18'' rear ,and it is big enough ,I'm 5'-10" and can barely touch.BUt beware these look like motocross bikes ,but the suspension is poor and better suited for light trail riding.Also the air cleaner set-up on mine is the poorest I've ever seen ,and I must come up with something different.
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