| The lowrider bicycle is all about making a fashion | | | | that's part of its appeal. |
| statement. A statement of personality. | | | | Aztlan, located in Chino Hills, California, is the |
| The lowrider bike is also known as a "Chopper" or | | | | number one lowrider bike manufacturer in the |
| "Muscle Bike." It's just about the most distinctive | | | | world, and if you check out their website you'll |
| bike out there - no so much because of the | | | | see the full range of lowriders available - before |
| design, although that's eye-catching enough, but | | | | you get them home and start working on them |
| also because of what the owners do to their | | | | so that they reflect your personality. |
| bikes once they get them. | | | | The Aztlan Lowrider Cruiser retails for $120, and |
| What does a lowrider look like? Picture a Harley | | | | consists of the lowrider frame, and wheels, a bent |
| Davidson motorcycle, then take away the motor. | | | | spring fork, bent sissy bar, and the banana seat. |
| The handgrips of the lowrider are the highest part | | | | You can add a bullet light to that so you can ride |
| of the bike, and the seat of the bike is down at | | | | it at night. |
| wheel level. Sometimes the pedals are higher than | | | | Then there's the Aztlan Gold Continental Lowrider, |
| the seats! | | | | that comes with a gold flat twisted continental kit |
| Lowriding first became popular among the Chicano | | | | with chrome classic wheel, two gold mirrors, a |
| American community, but now their popularity has | | | | gold bumper, and a gold bullet light. This retails for |
| spilled over into most urban areas. Dozens of | | | | $260. |
| lowriding clubs have been formed. Lowriders also | | | | Among other styles Aztlan offers is the Birdcage |
| refer to cars (which also started out in the | | | | custom - consists of the lowrider frmae, straight |
| Chicano American community) and there are lots | | | | spoke wheels, a bent spring fork and sissy bar, |
| of contents between car enthusiasts to see who | | | | banana seat, and a birdcage handlebar, seat post, |
| has created the best ride. Competitions for | | | | birdcage pedals and nut covers, and a duck tail |
| lowrider bikers will surely not be far behind. | | | | fender! This retails for $339.95! |
| Once you've got a lowrider you've got to give it a | | | | Another company is the Mega Lowrider, located in |
| custom paint job - from handpainted murals to all | | | | San Diego. In addition to the bikes they offer all |
| kinds of color schemes. Whitewall tires, custom | | | | kinds of accessories, such as a heart-shaped |
| upholstery, chrome rims...the whole range of | | | | steering wheel, upholstery such as velour grip and |
| exotic accessories lies before the new lowrider | | | | pedal covers, and bolt-on items like dice, skulls, or |
| owner. Each lowrider is a unique piece of art - | | | | 8-balls! |