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What Bikes would be what cars.

Old 04-18-18, 11:39 PM
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What Bikes would be what cars.

I was thinking, what bikes would be what cars and this is what I came up with.

Road bikes = sedans
Cross bikes = rally cars
Mountain bikes= off road vehicles
Touring bikes= semi trucks
Tri-bikes = F1 vehicles
Vintage bikes= old classics
Fat bikes= monster trucks
Folding bikes= smart car
Hybrids bikes= SUVs

Just good for thought.
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Old 04-19-18, 03:13 AM
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Very creative, I like it.
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Old 04-19-18, 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by alexaschwanden
I was thinking, what bikes would be what cars and this is what I came up with.

Road bikes = sedans
Cross bikes = rally cars
Mountain bikes= off road vehicles
Touring bikes= semi trucks
Tri-bikes = F1 vehicles
Vintage bikes= old classics
Fat bikes= monster trucks
Folding bikes= smart car
Hybrids bikes= SUVs

Just good for thought.
Originally Posted by blakcloud
Very creative, I like it.
I have previously posted my autocentric concept on a few threads:
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...I'm very happy with my Specialized S-Works for dry weather riding, but my Cannondale Mountain bike was pretty heavy and cumbersomeas a Wet/Winter beater. So I recently bought a Specialized Diverge Elite aluminum bike as a wet weather beater, and it rides nearly as nicely as the S-Works, so I'm very happy with the Diverge.

Now, the Cannondale is reserved completely for miserable studded-tire riding,and now I'm happy about that, and my riding needs are completely met. I liken my three bikes to a Lamborghini, a Lexus, and a Humvee. [see photos below]
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Old 04-19-18, 06:57 AM
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I don't even like to compare the two. Cars are a necessary evil. A tool. Bikes are much more than that. But maybe that's just me.
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Old 04-19-18, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by hillyman
I don't even like to compare the two. Cars are a necessary evil. A tool. Bikes are much more than that. But maybe that's just me.
not just you. cars are meh
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Old 04-19-18, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by hillyman
I don't even like to compare the two. Cars are a necessary evil. A tool. Bikes are much more than that. But maybe that's just me.
cars are just another tool in life, Pick the best one for the job.
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Old 04-19-18, 07:39 AM
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Yeah. I am rarely impressed by cars. The only ones that resonate with me are some from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Things like muscle cars. A few years ago I saw a restored Roadrunner Superbird, complete with spoiler, during a ride. Pretty cool.


This is what one looks like, if you have never seen one:


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Old 04-19-18, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Yeah. I am rarely impressed by cars. The only ones that resonate with me are some from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Things like muscle cars. A few years ago I saw a restored Roadrunner Superbird, complete with spoiler, during a ride. Pretty cool.


This is what one looks like, if you have never seen one:


Equals:
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Old 04-19-18, 07:58 AM
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I would say road bikes are the equivalent to sport cars, not 4 door sedans.
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Old 04-19-18, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by alexaschwanden
I was thinking, what bikes would be what cars and this is what I came up with.

...
Touring bikes= semi trucks
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I'm thinking camper van. Cargo bikes would be more like semi trucks.
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Old 04-19-18, 08:55 AM
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I would think the engine( rider) would dictate what kind of car could be compared to the bike. In most cars, there are different levels of horsepower making the same model sedate or sporty. Bike could be described the same way.

You can have a high dollar carbon bike with a little 4 cylinder ( old slow rider) and it would not be considered a Ferrarri .
Just my random thoughts on the matter. ( my mind wanders alot)
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Old 04-19-18, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by one4smoke
I would say road bikes are the equivalent to sport cars, not 4 door sedans.


Maybe the racier road bikes are sports cars with the endurance more sedan like.
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Old 04-19-18, 09:10 AM
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I cant think of any Folding Cars..
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Old 04-19-18, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by fietsbob
I cant think of any Folding Cars..

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Old 04-19-18, 09:26 AM
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wont fit under your desk will it?
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Old 04-19-18, 09:44 AM
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I can build a bigger desk.
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Old 04-19-18, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by one4smoke
I would say road bikes are the equivalent to sport cars, not 4 door sedans.
There's also relaxed upright hybrids (sedans), fitness hybrids (sports sedans), and flatbar roadbike hybrids (hot hatch)
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Old 04-19-18, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by SkyDog75
Pretty complicated to save 6 inches of car length.
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Old 04-19-18, 11:14 AM
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One that may not be totally accurate

Folding bikes = POS ..... in my experience ...... absolutely horrible thing to ride.

In fact I think that's just inspired another thread.
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I'd call road bikes more in the sports car, or "sportier" car, and touring bikes covering from big 4 door sedans to small-ish RV's.
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Old 04-19-18, 01:19 PM
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Low end Road bike = Sedan
Higher end Road bike = Sports car
Aero bike = Nascar

Cruiser = YOur mom's car
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Old 04-19-18, 03:36 PM
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Mostly agree with the list -- pretty creative, BTW. Would change these;

Adventure/gravel bike = SUV
Hybrid = Crossover

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Originally Posted by hillyman
I don't even like to compare the two. Cars are a necessary evil. A tool. Bikes are much more than that. But maybe that's just me.
Too literal an interpretation. You missed the point.
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Old 04-19-18, 04:35 PM
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