Jul
24
Biking with convenience and confidence
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Winner of Buyer’s Choice Award, London for customer service and customer loyalty, National Cycles offers different kinds of bikes for their customers all over UK. The bikes offered by the company include mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, road bikes, specialist bikes, BMX bikes and also bikes for children. The company also offers different types of bike parts and accessories including cycle carriers, roof boxes and roof bars.
National Cycles is a UK based company that deals in bikes of almost every kind. The company has an excellent collection of cycles ranging from women bikes and children bikes to mountain bikes, folding bikes, jump bikes and even hybrid and electric bikes. The company has been operational in UK for a number of years and because of its satisfied customers and great service, it has also achieved the Buyer’s Choice Award, London.
The customers can purchase their favorite bike from this company and will not need to go anywhere else as this company will also provide them all the necessary accessories and parts. These accessories include tubes, horns, tires, bells, seats, carriers, saddles, bicycle attire and helmet. A bicycle computer will help you in keeping track of how much you have run so far and the speed at which you are cycling. You can check them online at www.nationalcycles.co.uk
Their exchange and return policy is also one of the reasons for the company winning the Buyers’ Choice Award, London. First of all, all the products purchased from this company cover full warranty from the manufacturer. The company operates as per the EU Distance Selling Directives and according to it, the customers have a one week period of cooling off during which they have the right of canceling their order. In that case, the company promises you to give you a full refund without asking you any questions. As far as the returns of the goods are concerned, the company accepts returned goods within 7 days of delivery. However they ask the customers to send the product in its original packaging and it should be unused.
Another reason for National Cycles winning the Buyer’s Choice Award is the quality of bikes that it delivers. Available in different designs and colors, they are not only eye-appealing but are also the best in terms of quality. The customer service that they give to their customers also contributes to their reputation in the market and generates immense good will among its customers. So, the next time you think biking, think National Cycles.
Apr
20
2010 Ducati Streetfighter – The First Ride on the Street Bike
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First impression counts and if you get to ride on the 2010 Ducati Streetfighter, do not miss the opportunity to try it out. If you think it is just another street bike, you are wrong as you will realize when you try it out. Try it out on the race tracks, on the busy roads, on all kind of terrains. You will get to know that the bike suits most of the conditions. The only limiting factor is the base height, else it would have been an all terrain bike.
At the heart of the Streetfighter is Ducati’s 1099cc L-Twin engine that is liquid-cooled. This is the same that was used in the 2008 Ducati 1098 Superbike. The Streetfighter has a new vacuum die-cast that was first introduced on the 2008 Ducati 848. The die cast allows for a lighter crankcase without compensating on its strength.
The cylinders are the same as the ones in the 1098: 104 x 64.7mm bore/stroke. The 2010 Ducati street fighter cylinder head employs four 42mm intake valves. It also includes four 34mm exhaust valves controlled by Ducati’s patented Desmodromic valve actuation system.
Apr
12
The Wolf is the second generation of the research that gave rise to the 2008 PitBull. If you can recall, the Pitbull was voted 2008 V Twin Bike of the Year by Paisano Publications, the parent company of the Easyriders.
As the design is an alteration of the Pitbull, there are some similarities in both the models. The one easily recognizable is the tank design and the flow of the bike. Unlike the Pitbull that is broken by its seat, the Wolf has a continuation as the 4.5 gallon tank, seat pan and the rear fender run along the full length of the bike!
One of the best attributes of the Wolf is the seven inch stretch to the backbone that is claimed to be overbuilt to resist torsional twisting. The seat is adjustable at an even position with the front wheel that is 23 inches. The rear wheel is not that big and is slightly lower to offer less resistance as well as full comfort to the cruiser.
Apr
7
2010 Harley-Davidson XR1200 – The Street Version of XR750
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The Harley Davidson XR1200 is based on the XR 750 from the same company. The concept of a street bike based on the version was conceptualized due to the fact that the XR750 won nine of the 26 number one Race Plates. This led to the design of the 2010 Harley-Davidson XR1200. This means that you can expect most of the features you experienced or wanted to experience on the XR750.
There are not much changes in the engine 1200cc Evolution V-Twin. Major changes that one can see on the bike are at the brake disk, exhaust and of course the tires. The tires have been replaced with ones carrying 1.5 split rake fork offset. The front brakes are now twin four pistons with discs of 292 mm that do not take much time to bring the massive machine to a full halt. The exhausts are now twin exhausts on the bike’s right side. They have an upward inclination so that the smoke particles do not irritate anyone. In small, the XR750 has been modified to provide a homely (streetly) version that take care of co-passengers too.
Apr
2
The bike is the first attempt of Honda to capture the custom chopper bike’s market. As it is still the beginning, the company is facing a tough competition. Looking at its history, chances are that Honda will be able to capture the custom chopper bikes’ market too. It seems that Honda never rests till it achieves what it wants. Their marketing strategy is not disclosed until the last moment and often is the best and compulsive.
The Honda fury is a single seat bike with a longer handle that is adjustable. The main aim behind the inception of the model is to offer affordable Hondas in the customizable market too. You can get the bare Fury as much customized as you want. It is too soon to dismiss the Fury as a way to capture the market of chopper bikes. Maybe not good for racing, but the Fury is the best for long distance cruising. You will never feel the tiredness.
Feb
19
2009 Victory Hammer – Power, Torque and Excitement
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Once you look at the 2009 Victory Hammer, you will never want it to go out of your sight. The brilliantly designed motorbike has left many big brands far behind in the design of the 2009 Victory Hammer. The adjustable seats and handles make it even more desirable as people with any shape and size can ride it easily. Once you are on it, it is sure that you will be breaking all the traffic laws.
The bare naked bike is powered by the Freedom 106 CI V-TWIN Engine. The engine is calibrated for these cruisers. This in turn offers compels the muscle cruisers to offer a sporty performance for its riders. The engine torque and other things are controlled by the onboard computer.
Once you are on the cruiser, you will definitely forget that roads and road rules exist. You will be tempted to flaunt all the rules. Though you may not achieve this in the city, the cruiser can give you the experience on country roads. Hence, it is recommended that you always wear all your safety gear as we never know when you will listen to your heart and twist your right wrist.
Feb
9
2009 Star VMAX Cruiser – Beginning of a Legend
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“We did not improve on a legend. We created a new one,” says the press release when the 2009 Star VMAX Cruiser was introduced. There is some truth to the statement released by the people at Star. The bike was first released a decade ago in 1997 and was rejected by the market owing to its weight and fuel consumption. Since then, there has been a constant research going on the bike to make the best bike in the world.
Finally, the engineers at the Star Motors achieved the model they wanted. Of course, the model was modified time and again based on the bikers’ advice. Thus, in effect, the 2009 Star VMAX Cruiser has a considerable effort from the bike lovers as well.
Currently the 2009 Star VMAX Cruiser is being sold under the banner of the Yamaha Group. The target clientele is the youth who believe in aggressiveness and showing his or her powers off to everyone. The STAR is a hit because of the total restructuring of the engine, which is now a big element that roars while flying on the roads.
Jan
18
Most of the riders pay attention to the exterior of any bike before peeking inside the bike. Budget apart, the main factors that influence affect the youngsters opting for a bike is its look at the first place. Then the engine speed, mileage, pickup, and other things. If they do find the other things but they can’t find the look they want, they have the option to get the bike customized at the workshop itself. They can also view what the bike will look like after the customization, on a computer.
There is no such problem with the 2009 BMW K1300GT StreetBike. The bike has an excellent exterior that beats the best bikes in Europe. The K series is based on the S series, which is available in the European countries. The engine is just a modification of the S series. The modification is aimed at more easy riding of the bike. The seats and handle bars are adjustable. The entire interior of the bike is controlled by an onboard computer. This includes the braking system, clutches, engine torque and much more.
Jan
1
2009 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 – First Ride
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Aprilia has already bagged four World SuperMoto awards since 2003 and is all set to bag more awards in different fields of biking. The Dursoduro is based on the SL 750 Shiver. The Dorsoduro is Aprilia’s first 750cc bike to be releases on to the streets of the US. The bike has been already nicknamed Supermoto.
Unlike other Supermotos that look stylish but offer a low fuel range and loose handling of the front end, the Dorsoduro offers much better performance. Coming to the design, it is superb in the Dorsoduro. Every inch of the bike says it is a supermoto. The seat is 34.3 high and you get an upright riding position. The street bike is designed keeping in mind, the traffic on busy roads.
But when you are on the country roads, you can flaunt all the rules and drive the vehicle as you want. The pickup is slightly lower but the speed is highly seductive. The center of gravity offers a good control on the bike. However, make sure the terrain is good enough so that the bikes’ lower portion is not damaged.
Dec
15
BMW K1300GT Streetbike – The Touring Motorbike
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The S models of the BMW are primarily meant for the European market where speed is a major concern. But the features of the bikes contribute to orders from around the world so it is not a surprise if you find the BMW S series in the US. The K series have the same parts in the bike, the same engine, the same chassis and everything similar to the S series.
The BMW K1300GT has an engine that has been tuned for more ride ability that makes it slightly less on the power as compared to the S models. Sleek and splendid, the GT has all the looks that a biker needs. The GT is also customizable as per your needs but keep in mind, the laws while getting the bike customized.
The ergonomics of the bile available through the range of choice in seats and adjustable seats as well as the handle bars make the bike ideal for people of different shapes and sizes. You can also opt for a premium package that has Xenon headlights, thermal seats and grips, onboard computer, TPM sensors, and an ASC.