Cruisers

[Foggy_Goggles]

I'm looking to pick up a grocery getter. I live a couple block from the sto'. Driving is a waste and walking's just not my style. I've got to longboard for small trips but I need a city bike.

It's gotta be slightly stylish, able to fit a rack/basket (I think this is universal), and fun to ride. I'm not looking for a $99 POS. I'll have it forever of quality is good value. Any suggestions for websites either for completes or builds? Any Denver LBSs have a good selection?

[bagtagley]

Just weld a rack onto this sucker. Not really practical, but hell it's under $200 and you'll look cool.

http://www.schwinnstingray.com/bike-view.html

[Foggy_Goggles]

I found this which is pretty cool



A KHS for under $200

[basom]

no, no. this is cooler foggy.

[Foggy_Goggles]

I'm I the only one you isn't 5'0" and doesn't watch OCC? I thought the mexi lowriders were stupid. That shit is rediculous. Riding around with your knees in your chin = silly.

[bagtagley]

Do you mean silly like stupid?

Or, do you mean silly like thilly?

[Foggy_Goggles]

Silly like Fine Young Cannibals scooter video which is I guess both.

[crashnburn'd]

Originally posted by bagtagley
Just weld a rack onto this sucker. Not really practical, but hell it's under $200 and you'll look cool.

http://www.schwinnstingray.com/bike-view.html

pffft, the stingray is so passe... Kona is much better than Schwinn (and it's an adult size and a front disc)

[Foggy_Goggles]

Cool but $800.

[gravitylover]

Check out the Marin Drakes Beach. Aluminum and super lightweight. I bet that High Gear In Longmont can get you one, call Buzz and ask if he has one in stock.

[CougarHunter]

Buy an Electra or a Dyno. DO NOT BUY A NIRVE. My Nirve is a POS, although I do ride the bike everywhere. Just had to replace every bolt on the bike. My only knock on Electra is that their basic frame is a little small for me (6'2 215#). I highly recomend (and have ridden both)...

http://www.lovelylowrider.com/ (have a few friends who ride these and they are actually pretty nice)

http://www.electrabike.com/

[jayfrizzo]

If you haven't thought of this, and live somewhere with hills, look into getting an internal 3- or 5-speed hub. They r00l.

[Foggy_Goggles]

Those Electras look pretty sweet. I only need a single speed cause it's sooper flat in the city.

[Buster Highmen]

I've been thinking single speed as well.
Any of you hub heads care to add an opinion regarding the lightest, burliest, most curvaceous options out there?

[Plakespear]

Originally posted by Buster Highmen

Any of you hub heads care to add an opinion regarding the lightest, burliest, most curvaceous options out there?

[Foggy_Goggles]

I picked up one of these. It's sweet for cruising to the grocery or packy. It's already got me one date. I walked into the LBS and said, "hey I saw this bike for $200 on the internet. I;ll give you $225 for it." Done!

[Particle]

I saw this thing in the store the other day (Giant Stiletto), and it looks way better in person than in this stupid photo:

I was and am very tempted...

[Clack]

As a six year UCSB veteran I consider myself somewhat an authority on cruisers. (all 300+ day seasons) That said I'll put in my two cents as a cruiser purist.

A real cruiser has:

One speed

80's or earlier schwinn frame

backpedal brakes

dual spring seat

26 x 2.125 tires

standard cruiser handlebars needed to transport your date

May or may not have:

fenders

front basket

chain guard

whitewalls

(although all four on the same bike is pushing it)

Does not have:

front shock of any kind

headlights

Monkey bars , super wide, or over extended bars

low rider resemblance of any kind

disk brakes




Basically it should look something like this or this.

[Foggy_Goggles]

My date's ass can fit between the uprights of my ape hangers.

[Clack]

I guess it's a non issue with the basket anyway. Using a backpack will leave your options open.

[L7]

My bike is a Supercycle purchased for the reasonable price of $170Can. Not enough quality to last forever and heavy as shit but comes with curb pummeling front tires and a solid comfy ride. Basket holds lots too.