[iowarider]

Other than style does one bike ride or work better than the other. I personally like the G5 simply because of the fork gators. Some reason that model, as they say, speaks to me. I am also pretty pragmatic about most decisions, Not enough money to make a bad one. From reading this forum and reviews, they seem like the same bike with a bit different sheet metal. Just want to make sure I'm not missing something. I do want to commute with it as well as weekend fun. I would be traveling about 40 miles each way. mostly 60 -65 MPH. Any thoughts.

Oh and after this I may start a topic on politics and the best church to go to. 

[Arizoni]

I think the frames are a bit different and the C handles a bit more nimbly than the G because of the steering geometry and the 18" rims vs the 19" rims on the G.
That makes the G5 more stable when riding at freeway speeds.

I haven't run my G5 at 65 mph yet but from everything I've read both the C and G are getting into some heavy vibrations at that speed.  (These bikes take about 1000 miles of break in before they should be ridden above 60 mph).

The C comes with a 18 tooth secondary drive (main chain to wheel) sprocket to spin the smaller 18 inch wheels a bit faster to make up for their smaller size while the G comes with a 17 tooth secondary drive sprocket to work with its 19" wheels.

I mention this because the 18 tooth sprocket is about at the max size for the housing on the engine.
That means you could change the G5's sprocket to a 18 tooth size to keep the engines speed down a bit at 60-65 mph.  This might help to reduce the vibrations of the G5 at those speeds.

The C5's use of a maximum diameter secondary sprocket means the only way to change the engine speed at 60-65 would be to change the rear wheel to one from a G5.

Of course all of the above is just my opinion and its worth every cent of what it cost.   

[REpozer]

If it was me, I say try a B.

[2bikebill]

You've already said it yourself  - "Some reason that model, as they say, speaks to me"
I regularly ride my G5 at 60-65mph, and there is no excessive vibration. Get it up to 75-80 and you'll start to notice it.....
An 18 t front sprocket will reduce rpm at sustained highway speeds, but for me spoils the bike for ordinary mixed riding.
You will notice a BIG difference in smoothness & performance once the bike is broken in. This improvement continues to at least 1000 miles.
If you go for the G5 (look at it - is there really a choice.... ) you'd be well advised to dump the Avon Skidmeisters and switch to RoadRiders for greatly improved handling & safety.
A less restrictive exhaust after the bike's broken in will make the bike noticeably perkier too.

As to politics and churches of any kind  -  avoid like the plague my son........

[Andy]

I'm happy with my C.  I'd probably be just as happy, perhaps even more but certainly not less, with a G or B.

And the only thing I know about politics is this:  Democracy is the subtle art of promising the poor you'll make changes and convincing the rich you won't. 

I haven't met God yet - no opinion.

[2bikebill]

"I haven't met God yet ...."

how do you know....? 

[olhogrider]

"I haven't met God yet ...."

how do you know....? 

I hear he checks this forum quite often.
C- sportier handling, solo seat
G- quicker acceleration, chrome hotdog holders
B- cheaper

[iowarider]

And the only thing I know about politics is this:  Democracy is the subtle art of promising the poor you'll make changes and convincing the rich you won't.

That my friend sums it up the best I have heard. I like that so much I think I will steal it. with permission of course.

[iowarider]

I hear he checks this forum quite often.
C- sportier handling, solo seat
G- quicker acceleration, chrome hotdog holders
B- cheaper

Chrome Hotdog Holders ?

[Andy]

Don't need my permission.  I stole it some damn place.   

[AgentX]

"I haven't met God yet ...."

how do you know....? 

Never met George Burns or Morgan Freeman.



Me, I'd get a B, then a G.  The aesthetics of the C just don't do it for me, and the B and G just seem like more of a blank slate to work with if you want to take the bike in a particular direction.

[greggers]

Chrome Hotdog Holders ?

The little chrome oval shaped things towards the rear of the frame on a G5. One is a toolbox, the other is just there to match.

On a side note, does anyone know if the main frame on all these bikes is the same? Clearly the sub frame on the back and the fork assembly up front are different, but to my eye the base frame is the same.

[Kevin Mahoney]

   Arizoni has summed it up quite nicely

[barenekd]

I think the G has 3 degrees more rake thereby making it a bit slower handling. But it's certainly no slug in the handling department, but it does tend to push the front end a bit.
On the other hand it is very stable on all types of road surfaces. It started as the Electra frame.
Bare

[iowarider]

The little chrome oval shaped things towards the rear of the frame on a G5. One is a toolbox, the other is just there to match.

On a side note, does anyone know if the main frame on all these bikes is the same? Clearly the sub frame on the back and the fork assembly up front are different, but to my eye the base frame is the same.

I finally figured that out late last night. Thought that was what you were talking about. No if we can figure a way to get some heat to em. Hot dogs to go.