I could get hurt on one of these...

**glwilson** · 03-31-2014, 07:24 PM

Here's a link to Cyril Huze's blog about a custom bike that holds my interest. The only problem is, I could see myself getting hurt on one of these.

They look more like tanks instead of agile dirt bikes; and give the appearance they would merely dig through any obstacle rather than ride or jump over it. Looks like a blast to me... but I know at this age, these things would cause some pain for me.

I know a bunch of you guys are going to whine and whimper, and show your testosterone filled veins by making comments about how ugly these bikes are; or how they are Harleys and you wouldn't be caught dead riding one.

If that is YOU, then DO NOT make a comment.

If on the other hand, if you are more well-balanced in your life and do not give a crap about what brand any bike is, and have your senses to realize it is all about riding and the riding experiences of different bikes -- then you are welcome to comment.

Of course, I have no control on whatever you say here...

http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2014/03/31/...trailbreakers/

**markclark57** · 03-31-2014, 07:55 PM

Needs a bigger fuel tank and a bug slapper (windshield) to get my vote. I might give it a roll as a rental.

Bud2rat · 03-31-2014, 08:17 PM

Looks like something from "Mad Max". I like it.

Sin City Stan · 03-31-2014, 08:23 PM

HAs a military look to it. Oh, and Greg, I don't care if you ride a Schwinn as long as you're riding.

**Top Cat** · 03-31-2014, 08:25 PM

I really like the look but they need to be both wheel drive to be effective.

Silent Sam · 04-01-2014, 03:02 AM

Speaking from Experience !..that back tire will fill your back full of every kind of cactus there is, and that front tire will encase your leading edges with every kind of cactus there is..along with massive sand in the face..down the neck etc

But I admit those bikes look COCK !

Loafer · 04-01-2014, 06:50 AM

Those look like a ton of fun!!!

**glwilson** · 04-01-2014, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Sin City Stan

HAs a military look to it. Oh, and Greg, I don't care if you ride a Schwinn as long as you're riding.

I should have figured.

**glwilson** · 04-01-2014, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

I really like the look but they need to be both wheel drive to be effective.

That would be the trick now... wouldn't it? Not sure how you could do that and still turn the bars; but two-wheel drive could apply here.

**cnc** · 04-01-2014, 07:53 AM

They look neat. I am attracted to that sort of thing, I always have a look at the Urals when I got to the bike show.

**glwilson** · 04-01-2014, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnc

They look neat. I am attracted to that sort of thing, I always have a look at the Urals when I got to the bike show.

Me too...

**ringadingh** · 04-01-2014, 05:18 PM

They do look a lot like a giant Rokon, pretty neat but nothing I'd be buying for myself.

**glwilson** · 04-01-2014, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

They do look a lot like a giant Rokon, pretty neat but nothing I'd be buying for myself.

Heck no, me either; but it would be fun to give one of them a try...

**Jared** · 04-01-2014, 07:18 PM

Looks like fun!

cactusjack · 04-01-2014, 07:26 PM

You could get hurt on a bar stool, Greg.

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