05-12-2008, 12:55 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
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New rider and future china bike rider
Hello all. I am a college student from Mississippi and I am a new rider to china bikes. I have owned a dirt bike and really enjoyed it. I am trying to find some input on a new bike due to rising gas prices. I drive a four door truck that i only get about 12 mpg around my college town. I have recently started researching and looking into an enduro such as the Hibird and the Komoto. I will be using the bike that i purchase for short commuter trips, to and from school and the occasional ride at my deer camp. Any input on ANY type of bikes and recommended dealers would be greatly appreciated and im excited about becoming a member of china riders!
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05-12-2008, 03:27 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: N.E. Saskatchewan, Canada
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Good-Day.
You mentioned 2 good bikes and could choose your favorite between them.
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05-12-2008, 03:38 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: panama city, florida
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welcome....
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05-12-2008, 05:54 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Memphis, TN
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Welcome!
What part of Mississippi? And I'm pretty much doing to same thing as you. I really would like one of these Chinese bikes in order to make it from place to place locally without losing an arm and leg just to purchase gas. Good luck with your decision.
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05-12-2008, 08:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
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i go to mississippi state so a commuter bike would be wonderful
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05-13-2008, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Welcome! Either bike is good--they're the same bike, but the Komoto is a little more $ because it has a rear disc brake, and upside-down forks, while the Hibird has the standard fork and rear drum. There have been, and are, arguments both pro and con for either, but I know from experience that the disc, if let sitting for a long period of time, has the possibility not to work anymore. Either bike is good, though.
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05-21-2008, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: GreenRiver, Utah, ( 4x4 capitol of Utah )
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Welcome!!! Both bikes are good for the purposes your wanting the HI-BIRD is a bit cheaper and has some of the older technology as far as forks and a rear drum brake but beyond that they are quality built and very durable little bikes....however i must mention i am biased since my wife and i both own the BIRDS :?
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05-21-2008, 05:26 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: perkinston,ms
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Is it going to be used strickly for street use or mixed use.If just for street,you might want to consider the sport style or a cruiser style.
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05-21-2008, 05:35 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Mystery Spot
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Welcome!
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