Even Tough Guys Are Getting Green!
06 April 2009 10:19 PM | By Prince Of Petworth in Bike, Neighborhoods - U Street 
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Much better than Harley Davidsons idling…
Taken outside the Lincoln Theater on U Street.
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06 April 2009 11:24 PM | eric in ledroit Said:
those bikes are amazing. perfect counterpoint to fixed gear hipster bikes. love it.
06 April 2009 11:31 PM | Parkwood Person Said:
I love the chrome!!
06 April 2009 11:42 PM | mark Said:
I saw those guys on 13th on Sunday. Those are some cool bikes.
07 April 2009 12:41 AM | IMGoph Said:
my parents have his-and-hers versions of the one on the right (w/o the big handlebars).
07 April 2009 7:35 AM | FourthandEye Said:
I saw those guys on Sunday when I stopped by Ben’s Chili Bowl.
07 April 2009 9:12 AM | anonymous Said:
Bikes are great. These are great.
07 April 2009 9:49 AM | Way cool Said:
Now there is an awesome new trend for DC to embrace. Great shot.
07 April 2009 10:16 AM | Solong Said:
How are these tough guys? I’m not sure what to make of that. btw, these bikes have been popular in the Southwest for years. I especially like the tricycle models with stereos attached.
07 April 2009 10:33 AM | Pennywise Said:
Any bike with ape hangers automatically makes the riders tough guys. Age and such does not matter!
07 April 2009 10:40 AM | Anonymous Said:
What is the purpose of the extremely high handlebars? Is it more comfortable to cruise that way, or is it a “my handlebars are bigger than your handlebars” thing?
07 April 2009 10:44 AM | Pennywise Said:
High handlebars (ape hangers) are a Harley thing, they are purely aesthetic. I am sure some weirdos find them more comfortable, but then again some people find sport bikes comfy.
07 April 2009 10:55 AM | Pennywise Said:
Oh, and they got popular after Easy Rider and the Cap’n America bike therein. Grooovy….
07 April 2009 11:33 AM | ontarioroader Said:
Random useless factoid about ‘ape hanger’ bars that may or may not be true: they were originally formed from dismantled sections of the bottoms of supermarket shopping carts.
07 April 2009 11:38 AM | 14stbulletz Said:
I wish I could find a used low rider bicycle…anyone know of any places to get one?