Hello all.

Frankie · 06-04-2020, 03:14 PM

New to this whole thing. Am seeking advice on a China bike. I am an experienced rider but currently sans bike. I have short legs and am overweight. A lot overweight! I am looking for a reliable, simple bike to do 90% city and 10% local highway riding.

Megadan · 06-04-2020, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

New to this whole thing. Am seeking advice on a China bike. I am an experienced rider but currently sans bike. I have short legs and am overweight. A lot overweight! I am looking for a reliable, simple bike to do 90% city and 10% local highway riding.

Hello Frankie. As a large man myself, though not short by any means, at 270lbs, I can tell you that with the right work any of these bikes can support you no problem. Might have to go with a heavier shock and do some preload adjusting, but that comes with being a big guy.

Is there a particular style of bike you were looking at?

Frankie · 06-05-2020, 11:14 AM

I was initially drawn to the San Gabriel but I like the options of the dual purpose bikes. However I am concerned about there seat comfort. I don't mind a bike that needs a few things done to it to make it better, they all do.:thanks

Ina Ditch · 06-05-2020, 01:18 PM

welcome from another vertically challenged guy.
for the type of riding you listed I don't think a dual sport would be my first choice, I would be looking at the cafe's and cruisers.

Emerikol · 06-05-2020, 10:00 PM

Welcome to the forum. X2 on the San Gabriel. I'm thinking about picking one of those up myself. For the amount of highway riding you plan to do, I think it'll be a perfect fit.

Megadan · 06-05-2020, 10:41 PM

I also think the SG250 would be a great bike for you. The seat is actually pretty low, so for those of reduced altitude it actually fits pretty well.

Frankie · 06-06-2020, 02:17 PM

That's kinda what I thought too. But some of the features on the dual sport bikes caught my eye. But it's not a deal breaker. I just want a inexpensive, reliable, fun bike.

culcune · 06-06-2020, 08:03 PM

Welcome! Another bike to consider similar to the CSC San Gabriel is the Dongfang 250 RTG. There is a thread started by member Barnone, and a few other members have taken the plunge and are also posting their experiences on the same thread.

http://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=22499

06-04-2020, 03:14 PM	#1
Frankie Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Where the roads are flat and straight. Posts: 12	Hello all. New to this whole thing. Am seeking advice on a China bike. I am an experienced rider but currently sans bike. I have short legs and am overweight. A lot overweight! I am looking for a reliable, simple bike to do 90% city and 10% local highway riding.
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06-05-2020, 11:14 AM	#3
Frankie Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Where the roads are flat and straight. Posts: 12	Bikes I was initially drawn to the San Gabriel but I like the options of the dual purpose bikes. However I am concerned about there seat comfort. I don't mind a bike that needs a few things done to it to make it better, they all do.:thanks
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06-05-2020, 10:00 PM	#5
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	Welcome to the forum. X2 on the San Gabriel. I'm thinking about picking one of those up myself. For the amount of highway riding you plan to do, I think it'll be a perfect fit. __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 7,986	I also think the SG250 would be a great bike for you. The seat is actually pretty low, so for those of reduced altitude it actually fits pretty well. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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06-06-2020, 02:17 PM	#7
Frankie Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Where the roads are flat and straight. Posts: 12	Thanks for info. That's kinda what I thought too. But some of the features on the dual sport bikes caught my eye. But it's not a deal breaker. I just want a inexpensive, reliable, fun bike.
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06-05-2020, 01:18 PM	#4
Ina Ditch Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NW-Fl Posts: 305	welcome from another vertically challenged guy. for the type of riding you listed I don't think a dual sport would be my first choice, I would be looking at the cafe's and cruisers.
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06-06-2020, 08:03 PM	#8
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Welcome! Another bike to consider similar to the CSC San Gabriel is the Dongfang 250 RTG. There is a thread started by member Barnone, and a few other members have taken the plunge and are also posting their experiences on the same thread. http://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=22499 __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard Last edited by culcune; 06-06-2020 at 08:05 PM. Reason: Add link to post
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