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The Big Bear Choppers Merc Rigid is definitely one of the top choices for those in search of a truly radical bike: if classic extreme chopper attitude is the main ingredient on your list, then the Merc should fit the bill just right.
One of the most extreme BBC machines, the Merc Rigid boasts a daring 48-degree rake and a long, forward-reaching springer front end which will turn heads and drop jaws. As huge as the wheelbase of the Merc Rigid may be, BBC reports the bike turns quite well and the springer fork provides a very compliant shock damping.
Riders who don't mind a rigid frame design sit only 23.5" (59.7 cm) above the road level: easily reaching the ground when stopped and providing an overall confidence boost at low speed.
The Big Bear Choppers Merc Rigid is powered by a beastly low-vibration S&S Cycles V111 mated to a 5-speed tranny and BDL open belt drive. A 6-speed gearbox is optional, just like the billet wheels or the red hubs for the spoked rims.
Rich chrome accents for the dash and exhaust are standard, and so are the exquisite 60-spoke rims. The Merc Rigid is offered only as a carbureted bike, with prices starting at $41,900 (€30,879), while the complete unassembled kit retails for $26,995 (€19,895).
Riders who don't mind a rigid frame design sit only 23.5" (59.7 cm) above the road level: easily reaching the ground when stopped and providing an overall confidence boost at low speed.
The Big Bear Choppers Merc Rigid is powered by a beastly low-vibration S&S Cycles V111 mated to a 5-speed tranny and BDL open belt drive. A 6-speed gearbox is optional, just like the billet wheels or the red hubs for the spoked rims.
Rich chrome accents for the dash and exhaust are standard, and so are the exquisite 60-spoke rims. The Merc Rigid is offered only as a carbureted bike, with prices starting at $41,900 (€30,879), while the complete unassembled kit retails for $26,995 (€19,895).
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