Looking for a Lowrider?

With the growing popularity of beach cruisers in the last few years, every other rider on the road seems to be biking on a cruiser. Granted, beach cruisers are comfortable, stylish bicycles, but there are some people out there who are looking for a bike that speaks to their individuality. If that's the case for you, then the Lowrider might just be what your looking for.

A Lowrider bike, also known as a chopper bicycle, is a highly customized bike. It is a very popular bike and its styling is inspired by both low rider cars and chopper motorcycles (that’s where the name was derived from). Chopper bicycles have a long, curved banana seat with a sissy bar and long upward-swept handlebars known as apehangers. The size is usually 22" or less and the frame style allows for an outstretched, reclined posture.

Lowriders are not just bikes; they represent an urban culture of those people who want to be a part of it. These bikes are preferred for the fact that the people who ride them want to relax and enjoy their ride, while looking good doing it. As a result, you will see a large number of such bikes over the weekends or public holidays, when a lot of people take them out for enjoyment and refreshment. Bikers take pride in the fact that they are riding a low rider bike.

It’s not just the boys who like to ride low riders; ladies also love them as well. Girls are often attracted towards these beautiful low riders and form a substantial percentage of total riders riding chopper bikes.

The chopper bike is fairly unique, as it can be personalized in numerous ways. For example, the frames can be twisted, wheels changed out, spokes chromed or custom plated, peddlers can be painted, etc. If the chopper has suspension, it can be fitted with either air or hydraulic suspension, which allows the rider to alter the ride hide at will. The most interesting aspect of the Lowrider is its capability to accommodate an incredible variety of custom add-ons. I have seen chopper bikes with sound systems, boom boxes, I-Pod and cell phone holders, as well as neon lights and hub caps.

The best selling bikes, and the models that are most often duplicated by other bike companies, are: the Schwinn Stingray (American) and the Raleigh Chopper (British). The basic duplicates that are usually made are the 20-inch Original Lowrider Bike w/Bent Fork and 20-inch Classic Lowrider Bike.