Biking To A Different Beat
A new biker gang is roaming the streets of Richmond Hill, Queens. This crew of mostly teenagers can be seen riding along 103rd Avenue just west of the Van Wyck Expressway. The bikes roar, but the booming sound has nothing to do with engines — because there are no engines. They are ordinary bicycles, not motorcycles, although these contraptions look and sound more like rolling D.J. booths. They are outfitted with elaborate stereo systems installed by the youths.
“This one puts out 5,000 watts and cost about $4,000,” said Nick Ragbir, 18, tinkering with his two-wheeled sound system, with its powerful amplifier, two 15-inch bass woofers and four midrange speakers. It plays music from his iPod and is powered by car batteries mounted on a sturdy motocross bike.
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Wow, I wonder how this guy manages to get down the street without falling down. You can imagine that if he did, his equipment would be in for some hurting. I would imagine those two 15s could shake his driving up a bit too – well, that is assuming that nobody tried to steal the stereo out of it! I mean, wow… paying $4,000 for a stereo system to put on a bike.
What a trip this guy is! And I thought we only got people like that here in California!
wow nice look. this is funny. thanks for sharing this.