Looking for a chopper bike for my next build MPIII

[GM Canada]

Hello all,

I am shopping for a chopper for my next build. I have found this one.

A Nirve Canibal. It looks real good and is the stlye I am looking for but it would have to be a front wheel drive unless I want a single speed rear end.



I also found this one. A Electra Towne 21D. It is close to the style I am looking for and can be a rear conversion keeping the 21 speeds



To me the first one is more chopper style but I am not sure I want a front wheel drive. Anyone have any other suggestions?

Gary

[GM Canada]

I was bike shopping yesterday and found this. It is a startlingly attractive bike. The picture looks good but the bike even looks better. It has an 8 speed rear end and I am going to attempt to keep it that way. I put a deposit down yesterday as I could not pick it up as I was on my bike at the time.

Some may call it a "girls bike", some call it a "kilt mens bike". I call it a "Easy on and off bike for people with hugh beer belly and difficulty throwing the leg over the seat without kicking the whole thing over Bike".



Now all I need is an MPIII, I think someone said "two weeks" a while back

I still have none "on the water" yet and no shipping date

But I'm letting you all in on a little secret, I do have two kits being flown to me so I can see the product and do a review before the release so people can have more information before deciding to purchase. At least thats what I told the wife.

"Honey I need to fly in a few MPIII and buy a new bike so I can test the product for my customers. I have to do it, really I have no choice". "And of course I will need to add a new Cycle Analyst for stats, how can I do a good review without stats?"

 

Gary

[Andrew]

When you said chopper I   I mmediately thought of this, and then thought coool! one large and one small pie would look ultra swish on a 1970's chopper!
 

[GM Canada]

lol

Damn! I already bought a bike! oh well maybe the next one!

Gary

[GM Canada]

Picked up the bike today

Suprizingly very light!

Gary

[MonkeyMagic]

Noice !

What size are the wheels 24"?

Looks comfy !

[GM Canada]

26x2.35 fat frank balloon tires. Extremly comfortable ride. I went for a qwick ride around the neighbourhood last night. Easy to pedal and easy to ride. All it needs is a motor Something I didnt even realize until I got it home was the cables are run inside the frame to give it a real clean look. Heres the statistics...

FEATURES:

Frame: 6061 Alloy Flat Foot Technology
Fork: Hi-ten steel, Uni-crown straight/tapered leg
Headset: 1 1/8" Steel threaded integrated
Crankset: Forged Alloy 170mm with Steel 44T
Bottom Bracket: Sealed Cartridge 112.5mm/68mm
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: N/A
Shifter: Shimano Nexus 8-Speed Twist with Optical Gear Display
Cassette/Cog: SShimano 20T
Chain: KMC 1/2"x1/8" Rustproof
Front Hub: Shimano Nexus HB-IM40 with Roller Brake alloy 36h
Rear Hub: Shimano Nexus 8-Speed internal w/Roller brake alloy 36h
Spokes: 14G Stainless Brass Nipples
Rims: Painted Alloy 26"x36h
Tires: Schwalbe Fat Frank 26"x2.35" Balloon with Puncture Resistant Kevlar Guard Casing, 67 TPI
Brake Levers: Shimano Nexus Alloy 4-finger, Reach Adjustable
Pedals: Alloy Platform with Non-Slip Rubber Tread
Handlebars: Alloy custom bend
Grips: Ergo-Shaped Hand-Stitched Leatherette
Stem: Forged Alloy 25.4mm Quill, 80mm Extension
Seat Post: Butted Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2mm
Saddle: Ergonomic with soft lycra insert and shock-absorbing elastomers
Extras: Internal cable


I can't wait to get started!
Gary

[GM Canada]

Review to follow... To busy riding! WooHoo!!!!!

Gary

[MonkeyMagic]

Corrrrrrrr !!!!!!

Gary thats sensational !!!!!

I really like the lake you take your photos at, it really suits the look of the bikes!!!! Makes them look very cruisy

I'm a massive fan of the Brown of this bike, and the white/cream tires really set it apart from other bikes. I like things different, seems you do too Gary!



Noice !!!!!

[GM Canada]

The build was easy, this unit is only a sample test unit and not all the functions work yet. There are still production delays and the word is now the release will be in 2012! I feel honoured to have two MP3's this is a test of the rear MP3. I have a front as well. The power is definatly back, the motor is more efficient and quieter. Check the video to see the torque and hear the motor.

Gary

http://www.youtube.com/embed/S5RtYeUmW1U

[MonkeyMagic]

Curse you Gary and your dealer privileges!!!!!

Let me know if you need a second opinion hehe

[Andrew]

that's cool!  Good to see the GM controller finally giving out what it's meant to.