Info needed on picking out bicycle

[beachgirl66]

Hello Everyone!

I am looking at purchasing a beach cruiser bike , but I am a little confused about all of the different brands and prices. After some research, I have decided I would like one with 3 speeds or so, and coaster brakes. I have seen prices from 150.00 to as much as 400.00. Is there really a big difference in the 150.00 bike versus the 400.00 ones? I will be using it about 3 or 4 weeks a year, so I am not sure about spending 400.00 for one. I do want one I will like and that I will be comfortable with, and not have to replace after only a year. Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[TreeFrog]

Regardless of what bike you choose, if you don't want to replace it, you absolutely must keep it indoors. Not on the porch, not in the backyard shed, indoors. The salt air here is deadly on bikes.

The sweetest deal on beach cruisers is at one of the many bike rentals on 30A, as they sell off this year's inventory. Get yourself a year-old bike at half price.

 

[LuciferSam]

Hello Everyone!

I am looking at purchasing a beach cruiser bike , but I am a little confused about all of the different brands and prices. After some research, I have decided I would like one with 3 speeds or so, and coaster brakes. I have seen prices from 150.00 to as much as 400.00. Is there really a big difference in the 150.00 bike versus the 400.00 ones? I will be using it about 3 or 4 weeks a year, so I am not sure about spending 400.00 for one. I do want one I will like and that I will be comfortable with, and not have to replace after only a year. Any suggestions? Thanks!

I didn't know that any bikes with gears came with coaster brakes. If they do, I'd like to know.

 

[cabythesea]

Big Daddy's Blue Mountain

Buy a Towne! 3 speeds with coaster brakes. New is $400; Used is $200. Approximately...

 

[salidaco]

Just bought a used townie at Big Daddy's. I love it!!!

 

[Matt J]

I didn't know that any bikes with gears came with coaster brakes. If they do, I'd like to know.

That explains the $400.00 price tag. :shock:

 

[LuciferSam]

That explains the $400.00 price tag. :shock:

I'm perfectly happy with my $80.00 Wal-mart special beach cruiser. Lightweight aluminum frame. Very durable. I've even wiped out on it and it's still doing fine. The only reason I lock it up is so that the lock doesn't get stolen.

 

[scooterbug44]

I'm perfectly happy with my $80.00 Wal-mart special beach cruiser. Lightweight aluminum frame. Very durable. I've even wiped out on it and it's still doing fine. The only reason I lock it up is so that the lock doesn't get stolen.

I think its decor helps keep it from rusting. ;-)

 

[skippertoo]

Has anyone ever seen one of these chain less bikes?? It has 3 speeds, coaster brakes and v-brakes. Sonoma Chainless Bicycles - Experience the Chainless Evolution. Shaft Drive Bicycle

 

[Matt J]

Has anyone ever seen one of these chain less bikes?? It has 3 speeds, coaster brakes and v-brakes. Sonoma Chainless Bicycles - Experience the Chainless Evolution. Shaft Drive Bicycle

Sounds great until you strip a gear. I'll stick with my chain.