The latest rage is not a mountain bike with a new set of gears, or a road bike made of lighter material, but rather lowrider bikes – low seats, high handlebars, and lots and lots of chrome.
As the world around us continues to become more and more complicated, even our toys become more complicated – for example our mountain bikes are more complicated than ever with dozens of gears and choices between hard tails and soft tails and having to decide between disc brakes or v-brakes.
In such an atmosphere, it’s not surprising that the “retro-look” is back. Well, actually the retro-look never goes out of style, it just lies dormant for a decade or so before coming back. There really is nothing new under the sun.
Today, lowriders and chopper bicycles are resurging in popularity. They are certainly not for riding cross-country or downhill, but for riding on pavement or across soft beach sand, they are wonderful.
It’s more than just the high handlebars, generous seats, and fat tires that provide a comfortable ride, it’s the ability to express one’s individual tastes by decorating their bikes. These bikes have...