04-30-2008, 10:18 PM | #1 |
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Whats the difference between these bikes
Both sold by vbikes.us
The first is a 250cc ENDURO http://www.vbike.us/index.php?page=s...s=&pz=&scid=41 The second is a 250cc GY http://www.vbike.us/index.php?page=s...s=&pz=&scid=68 Need to learn the difference between these two bikes. Looking for a new bike to ride as a commuter, and really like the look of the Zongshen Sierra 200 or the Shineray XY200GY but cant find a dealer for either of them, and think the 250cc would be better for me. Any ideas would really help me, want to make a purchase within the next two weeks. Thanks guys |
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04-30-2008, 10:39 PM | #2 |
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Well some things that jumped out at me were the rear brakes, the front forks, the gauges.
Of course I didnt go thru every picture or compare every spec. Most of it comes down to price and your personal preferences. |
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04-30-2008, 10:51 PM | #3 |
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I would go with the Komoto...specs on both bikes look similar!
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04-30-2008, 11:14 PM | #4 |
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We have one of each, kind of, 1 Hi-Bird and 1 Hi-Bird/Ricardo. Ricardo appears to be same as Komoto. As mentioned, rear brakes, forks, guages and also tires. The Ricardo sits about an inch taller and has a more quiet exhaust. Ricardo came with a 50t sprocket and Hi-bird a 46t. Other than that pretty much the same...
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04-30-2008, 11:16 PM | #5 |
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A buddy and I just got two of the komoto's. Nice bikes for the money. I had to work a couple of electrical bugs out of mine. When they pushed one of the plugs together, they shoved one of the pins out the back of plug, so it didn't make contact. It was the one for the headlight and tail light. The problem I am having now is with the MVA, trying to get them on the road :evil: . Ordered mine from Anamcycles.
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05-01-2008, 09:06 AM | #9 |
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The hibird has some simpler features.
Standard forks, drum rear brake, etc. The USD forks are pretty for looks and the rear disc brakes have a tendency to need attention due to sticking. For a commuter I would save the $150 in price and get the hibird. Use that money for some gear. Allen
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05-01-2008, 01:25 PM | #10 |
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I swear there was a thread just lke this one a couple weeks ago....Wierd
I'd go with the GY..The plastics look better and the parts look like newer ones while the other bike seems to have the older parts that a lot of the China bikes used to share.....That could be an upside when looking for replacements though.
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05-01-2008, 02:37 PM | #12 |
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Actually, looking at the gallery, the Hi-Bird seems to have the better instrumentation than the pricier Komoto. :?
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