![]() ![]() I'd also suggest getting a three speed model as that will help minimize wear and tear. Ed was constantly inventing and innovating new cars, new trikes and new bikes. His Rat Fink grinning, fly-pestered image is an icon of the Southern California car scene and beatnik years. The steel frame jobs weigh 45 lbs on their own, so you're not going to set any records with them. Details Ed Big Daddy Roth was, to many, the consummate artist, free-spirited maverick of Southern California’s car culture of the 1950s through the ‘90s. The trick to riding these cruiser bikes is to take it easy and let them set the pace. Even when I was rail thin I weighed 200 lbs. Electra Ed Big Daddy Roth Rat Fink Bike Bicycle Saddle Seat Black Flames Hot Rod. A normal street bike or mountain bike is simply not built to take big riders. But then again in order to get a bike that was truly tough enough to cope without modifications I'd have to spend three or four grand. I am a little worried about the bearings, given the frequency I'm riding on them and my sheer magnitude as a rider and the extraordinary physics that come into play when by broad behind gets in that seat. Knock on wood but so far the post has been holding up fine. That lets me take the seat down a notch without hurting my knees. I've since figured out that you're supposed to pedal these cruiser style bikes flat footed, not with the balls of your toes. The only problem I've had with it so far was one bent seat post because I had it adjusted too high. I chose the Rat Rod because it has a very tough all-steel frame. I'm used to bike mechanics shaking their heads in wonderment. Even riding around town I can bend forks, bend seat posts, break headsets, and once I even "accordianed" the frame of a mountain bike. I'm a big guy with a troubled history when it comes to bikes. It makes you want to store it inside at all times due to the quality finish and appearance – this can be a hassle sometimes.Īll in all, if you’re looking for a bike to get you laid, this just may be the one if you have the cash.I just picked up a Rat Rod a month ago and I've been commuting 6 miles round trip with it this week. It doesn’t fit on most standard car bike racks due to it’s size and wheelbase – don’t plan on taking it anywhere unless you have a van. Enter bike’s serial number Find bike Need help Request support. It provides a record of your serial number in case your bike is ever lost or stolen, and will help us get in touch with you with important product information. The price – not cheap, but you pay for quality and your pimp image. Register Register a new bike Registration is a quick and easy way to protect your new-bike investment. Much better suited for flat ground than hills, but hey, it’s a cruiser. I have carried it up a flight of stairs, and it’s a chore. Electra Rat Fink Bicycle Seat Ratfink Cruiser Chopper Lowrider Bike Pre-Owned C 110.00 wanderingdovedancer (407) 100 Buy It Now +C 60.00 shipping Sponsored Electra Ed Big Daddy Roth Rat Fink Metal Bike Tricycle Bicycle Bell Rat Rod NOS Brand New C 90.03 tomcheese (557) 98. You won’t be a dildo riding around town on your mountain bike when everyone else is cruising in style. It’s got a three speed internal hub shifting mechanism so when you’re bringing that fat chick home from the bar on your pegs and you’ve got a hill to climb, you can down-shift and make it home before she pukes on the back of your neck. It’s unique – you don’t see every other slob at the beach with one, so you can feel that much cooler. The ride is comfy due to a sprung seat and big ass fat boy tires. The Good: This thing has some fuckin’ style that will get you a hummer at the end of the night. ![]() The build quality is great, as it should be considering the $600 price tag. It oozes the chopper style with ape hanger handlebars, a low slung seat, a double crown chrome fork, dice valve caps, a wheelbase nearly double that of a normal bike, and back flame accents. The bike is a tribute to the late godfather of custom hot rods, Ed Roth. The metallic green flake paint job tuns heads wherever you go. First of, this thing is a cruiser, and that’s what it does… Cruises in style. The Rat Fink is Electra’s biggest bike in their cruiser line, and that is what is up for review this time around. ![]() Electra makes 5 lines of bikes – Cruisers, Townies, Tandems, Amsterdam, and Kids. With Summer being right around the corner, everyone needs a sick bike to ride to Happy Hour. Tags: Add new tag, bike, chopper, cruiser, electra, nirve, rat fink Electra Bikes – Rat Fink Apat 3:39 pm | Posted in Consumer Products, Outdoor Equipment | 1 Comment ![]()
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