The Crusader “Cruiser” model was the high-end men/boy’s bicycle, and included additional features, such as front headlight, rear rack, and most importantly, the motorbike tank. Many coastal cruisers on the market don’t actually handle well on beaches—the water, salt, and sand are often too much, and seaside corrosion deteriorates the vehicle. The ultralight frame is rustproof, making this bike extra durable. You can also have a custom-built surfboard rack attached at an extra cost. The 3 and 7-speed models have internally geared hubs that change the gears instead of a traditional derailleur. Housed inside the rear hub, the gearing mechanism is protected from damage and will rarely (if ever) need maintenance like a derailleur will.
The Retrospec Chatham Cruisers boasts impressive quality for a bang-for-your-buck price. If you’re looking for a basic beach cruiser and don’t want to spend a lot of money, the Chatham is easily your best bet. Several years ago, California cyclists adapted the word “cruiser” to their world of sandy beaches, and enjoyed riding oldballoon-tired bikes along the ocean’s edge. The Feather is an all-purpose single-speed commuter or urban utility bike that might just be the most fun bike you’ve ever ridden. A flip-flop hub puts a fixed gear cog on one side and a freewheel on the other so you can choose your riding style.
Single-speed cruisers make up most of the market, so it’s easy to find good choices in this competitive category. Single-speed bikes are matches for casual riders who plan on cruising flat roads and paths. The Sixthreezero Around The Block Women’s Single-Speed balances design and performance in a laid-back ride that won’t leave you fussing with gears and cables. This bike delivers smooth riding with a springy saddle, foam grips on the handlebars, and waffle-tread tires.
Not one to compromise on comfort, Huffy also delivers its Perfect Fit frame, allowing upright riding and full leg extensions typical of cruisers. The lightweight aluminum frame perfectly matches the salty beachside conditions in your favorite beach town. A dual-spring padded seat and soft cork handlebar grips complete the comfort features.
The e-Coast is the electric version of Priority’s popular Coast beach cruiser, also offering the same low-maintenance and rust-resistant benefits. If you plan to go farther distances, or simply want a truly effortless ride you should absolutely consider an electric beach cruiser. And as icing on the cake to that comfort, the Crusier’s wide, padded saddle was easily the most comfy of all the cruiser bikes we tested.
Before I was big enough to ride the bike, my grandmother would walk me down to the playground so I could swing on the swing a bit. With the bike, I could just ride down there, swing a bit, and ride back. Cycling perspectives for the bike geek and average Joe cyclist. The graceful yet striking cantilever frame with Schwinn’s deep, rich finish is the standard for which the rest of the industrystrives. Join our mailing list for the latest and best offers from Krazy Bins. The release of the 1985 film Pee-wee’s Big Adventure[15] highlighted the main character’s cross-country search for his lost custom-built heavily-accessorized horn-tank bicycle.
However, if you’re sure a cruiser is right for you, Josh Arnold of Routes Bicycles Tours recommends selecting a bike with at least three speeds. Although riding a cruiser bike is all about cruising, some bikes now come with electronic assistance to ease the pedaling difficulty and increase speed. Most e-cruisers top out at around 20 miles per hour; however, a few go faster. The core components of the Sohoo electric cruiser bike easily help riders reach 25 miles per hour. The tall schwinn dealers stem of a beach cruiser is usually quite compatible with mounting a front child bike seat.
A leisurely cruise downtown to grab lunch can be as pleasant as an early-morning roll on a boardwalk. Most modern-day models take it to the next level or beyond (with more gears, bigger wheels, cleaner belt drives, internal gearing, mounts for racks, or even motors). Knowing how and where you want to use your new cruiser bike will help you determine what else, if anything, you want from it. Best suited for flat, easy-going rides around the neighborhood or at the beach.
The Spitfire was reintroduced as a heavyweight for 1977 and was sold through 1979 with reissue S2s that were made in Hungary. In 1980, Schwinn introduced the Cruiser Series which has survived multiple iterations and has been offered more or less continuously through present. The most desirable Cruisers are the Cruiser, Deluxe Cruiser and Cruiser 5. The 4, 7 and Alloy as well as the other models were made as part of the Signature Series by Schwinn’s current parent, in China. Usually just little trips to a nearby store for candy and a soda or just roam around the neighborhood a bit. The freedom and fun of exploring parts of the neighborhood, streets I hadn’t been on before, was liberating.