Cruiser Bicycle

Punx Clever · October 29, 2011, 09:07:54 PM

So, instead of being totally irresponsible and spending money on powder-coating a frame and some engine side cases, I'm looking for a beach-cruiser type bicycle for my wife.

Anyone have any recommendations?

kopfjÃ¤ger · October 29, 2011, 09:19:16 PM

There are many, look at Felt.

Stella · October 29, 2011, 09:21:21 PM

^ ^ ^

what he said.

Punx Clever · October 29, 2011, 09:31:09 PM

Good call... looks like I'm headed to the local bike shop tomorrow to check things out.

muskrat · October 29, 2011, 10:12:58 PM

Quote from: Punx Clever on October 29, 2011, 09:07:54 PM
So, instead of being totally irresponsible and spending money on powder-coating a frame and some engine side cases

$:-\$ I call that devotion. Do both and make both of the women in your life happy.

Randimus Maximus · October 30, 2011, 07:35:01 AM

+1 on Felt: http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA.aspx

Like this one:

Oh wait, you were shopping for your wife...

Also, Electra: http://www.electrabike.com/Bikes/cruiser-bikes-electra

or Nirve: http://www.nirve.com/

Grappa · October 30, 2011, 10:54:00 AM

The Felts look really cool. You could also check out Trek. Some of their cruisers have aluminum frames, saving a lot of weight. Also some of them have geometry permitting the rider to have both feet on the ground while seated. They don't look as cool as the Felt bikes, but with a couple mods and some cool paint, you would be styling. Check out Trek Pure.

Punx Clever · October 30, 2011, 12:17:12 PM

After going down to the local bike shop, I settled on a Manhattan Ladies Flyer in baby blue.

http://www.manhattancruisers.com/10_flyer_l_blue.htm

I looked at the Trek's online, wasn't really turned on by em. This bike isn't about performance... it's about lazily pedaling down the bike path. So, coaster brakes, cool retro paint, and steel is the order of the day.

Thanks for the help guys!

Stella · October 30, 2011, 03:16:20 PM

Forgot about the Manhattans (a few friends have and they love them).

Nice bike!!

Punx Clever · October 30, 2011, 03:45:34 PM

Thanks, I don't have much use for a cruiser... but Rachel will like it. Just gotta find a big bow to tie on it when it gets here...

Buckethead · October 30, 2011, 04:27:43 PM

You should find a refrigerator box to hide it in. Upright.

lethe · October 30, 2011, 04:32:54 PM

Quote from: Buckethead on October 30, 2011, 04:27:43 PM
You should find a refrigerator box to hide it in. Upright.

and make sure it's a box for a cheap and cheesy refrigerator to set the sights low initially

Punx Clever · October 30, 2011, 05:46:34 PM

Interesting ideas... except the gov't owned house I live in now doesn't even allow for painting the walls... let alone replacing the fridge.

pennyrobber · October 30, 2011, 06:20:08 PM

I vote for Nirve. There's mine below. They have some nice lady's bikes and are slightly less expensive than the Felts.
http://www.nirve.com/women-beach-cruiser-bikes.asp?cat=cruiser

kopfjÃ¤ger · October 30, 2011, 06:25:21 PM

Quote from: Punx Clever on October 30, 2011, 12:17:12 PM
After going down to the local bike shop, I settled on a Manhattan Ladies Flyer in baby blue.

http://www.manhattancruisers.com/10_flyer_l_blue.htm

I looked at the Trek's online, wasn't really turned on by em. This bike isn't about performance... it's about lazily pedaling down the bike path. So, coaster brakes, cool retro paint, and steel is the order of the day.

Thanks for the help guys!

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