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Custom Cruiser Bikes: Why Not Look Cool and Exercise at the Same Time?
With the increasing popularity bicycling is gaining worldwide both as a sport and as a recreational activity custom cruiser bikes are in high demand with every casual as well as serious rider. Of course, they are much costlier than the mass produced one yet they have several advantages over the regular ones. These bikes are designed to fit the particular individual's style of riding and afford comfort to the rider. They are also sturdier and give the rider optimal space for performance. Another added advantage they have over mass produced bikes is that they are suited even for the not so well-built.
The individual style of riding and body types are important information to the custom bike manufacturer so they can come of with one that is just perfect for you. But before you get a bike made determine the nature of your usage as this will be a big influencing factor on the design of the bike. A bike intended for recreation purposes would be different from one intended for racing and training even if it is for the same individual. The length and frequency of the rides and the terrain you intend to take should be taken into consideration before you get one built. These pieces of information will help the manufacturer create the perfect bike for you.
Custom cruiser bikes are capable of making visual statement if the rider so intends. Bikes that are specifically built for racing and mountain performances can be created with colors and parts of your choice. If you want to make a visual statement with your bike, bikes like the chopper and low riders will do the trick. Custom cruiser bikes generally comes in non-traditional frames that are compacted, elongated and well decorated with a wide range of accessories selected according to the rider's individual taste.
The best investment you can make in your custom cruiser bike is a seat that gives you optimum comfort. Moreover they also improve the bikes lines'. There is nothing like a custom made seat. There are a number of manufacturers in the market bringing out the best possible seats that offers the maximum comfort. But if you want a real custom made seat visit a local upholstery and ask for a manufacturer who can make you one.
With the ever increasing popularity of bicycling it is not hard to get a manufacturer of custom bikes. All it takes for you is to inquire from your local upholstery for one and you can have a bike to die for.
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