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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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I'm helping my little girl out by buying a magazine from her girl scout troop so I figured I'd buy a bike mag. These are my only choices, no others:

Hot Bike
Rider
American Rider

Of these three only has anyone read any of these? Only these three and no others.

Are these any good? I'm leaning toward American Rider as it seems to be Harley related. Rider appears to be sport bike related, but I could be wrong.

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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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Out of the three...American Rider seems to be the best choice. Depends what your interested in. I subscribe to AR and enjoy reading the articles.
 
Old Oct 20, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Greenfed
Out of the three...American Rider seems to be the best choice. Depends what your interested in. I subscribe to AR and enjoy reading the articles.
Sure you only buy it for the articles! I bet you never look at the centerfold either.

SOLD! Thanks for your input.
 
Old Oct 20, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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I think AR is done by the same folks that do American Iron, but AR covers all brands of cruisers. Rider is definitely a sport bike mag. Hot Bike, I think, is more of a custom bike mag.
 
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+1 on American Rider.
 
Old Oct 20, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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AR going on 3 years now. Bought a lot of others at news stands, nothing compares
 
Old Oct 20, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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AR is a decent read. Usually have a few HD articles. Hot Bike is good as well.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by OsoFat
Rider is definitely a sport bike mag.
I'm kind of surprised to hear someone say that. I've subscribed for many years, off and on, and I like the magazine. They cover all brands and styles, including a fair amount of HD reviews, comparisons, etc. I would call it more of a "generalized" motorcyclist magazine. Very mainstream, but well done.

I like all three of the mags mentioned. If I had to choose one, I think it would be Hot Bike. Some very nice custom machines featured, with lots of ideas etc.
 
Old Oct 20, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Rider, American Rider, and Thunder Press are all published by the same company.
And Hot Bike is a Harley mag.
I like American Rider, but their sub price is too high.
 



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