My post about geometry weight and tires was t in reference to that bike vs a street bike. I don't expect you to even look the direction of a street bike.
However.
You should think of the differences of the bikes you are looking at and why it's important.
Most new riders have a tendency to think the brake is their friend in oh shit moments and that's extremely important, especially if the rides are going to maintain being within the confines of 470.
Here's why
When the weight is in the rear of the bike, it makes the front end easier to wash out in a curve, fast evasive maneuver, or awkward front braking scenario to avoid a collision. The rake of the front play a huge role in this. While two degree don't seem like much they can make the difference between keeping the nose under you and in control vs in front of you and loosie goosie. An experience rider will tell you that a long front end is harder to ride, harder to control and generally a bigger pain in the dick around town vs in the open highway.
Also. The bar sweep and spread is important. Bars with a rear rake tend to require a full shoulder shift to turn vs keeping you square and just an arm movement. While beach cruiser bars are ridiculously comfy, they tend not to allow for the safest of abilities especially in town where you foresee a lot of your riding being done.
Keeping the bars above the triples and a bit narrower may not be the most comfortable on the open road, however when Suzy asshole almost sideswipes you and you have to dip out of the way, they are a lot more likely to keep you in control.
So while it may seem I'm saying I hate cruisers, I don't. I just know that when shit goes down in town, the guys with bikes set for riding and not XC riding tend to avoid the accident without dumping it them self.
Find a cruiser. But be smart about how it's set up.
However.
You should think of the differences of the bikes you are looking at and why it's important.
Most new riders have a tendency to think the brake is their friend in oh shit moments and that's extremely important, especially if the rides are going to maintain being within the confines of 470.
Here's why
When the weight is in the rear of the bike, it makes the front end easier to wash out in a curve, fast evasive maneuver, or awkward front braking scenario to avoid a collision. The rake of the front play a huge role in this. While two degree don't seem like much they can make the difference between keeping the nose under you and in control vs in front of you and loosie goosie. An experience rider will tell you that a long front end is harder to ride, harder to control and generally a bigger pain in the dick around town vs in the open highway.
Also. The bar sweep and spread is important. Bars with a rear rake tend to require a full shoulder shift to turn vs keeping you square and just an arm movement. While beach cruiser bars are ridiculously comfy, they tend not to allow for the safest of abilities especially in town where you foresee a lot of your riding being done.
Keeping the bars above the triples and a bit narrower may not be the most comfortable on the open road, however when Suzy asshole almost sideswipes you and you have to dip out of the way, they are a lot more likely to keep you in control.
So while it may seem I'm saying I hate cruisers, I don't. I just know that when shit goes down in town, the guys with bikes set for riding and not XC riding tend to avoid the accident without dumping it them self.
Find a cruiser. But be smart about how it's set up.
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