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Cruiser Bikes For 10 Miles A Day or More?
The year that I did the Davis Double there was a guy who did it on a
cruiser - that's a 200 mile ride in fairly hilly territory. He was an incredibly strong rider. I would say that for a ride of 10-20 miles there is no reason on earth it couldn't easily be done on a cruiser as that distance is not very challenging. However, if you want to ride 10-30 or so miles in extreme comfort and don't care about speed, any of the so-called "comfort" bikes in the $300 or so range would do just fine. I have several bikes, including a couple of fairly high end road bikes, but I love to ride around the city on one of those Giants with the front suspension and a cushy seat and upright handlebars. It's actually easier to ride and more comfortable than a cruiser and a lot lighter. I regularly take it on rides of 15-20 miles and find it a lot of fun. It's easier to deal with in the city than a regular road bike because sitting up you can see in the traffic, and the tires don't get flats so easily. It's sort of a city version of a mountain bike. I don't think a cruiser would be that much fun after a few rides unless you were going no more than 5-10 miles, mostly because the seating position isn't really that comfortable or maneuverable. "dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers" wrote in message ... Speaking from the European side of the pond.... what's a "cruiser bike"? Cheers, helen s --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove fame & fortune **$om $ --Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off-- |
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Cruiser Bikes For 10 Miles A Day or More?
dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers wrote: Cruisers are "retro" fat tire bikes like the old Schwinns, etc. "Large" look to them, often with single speed, rear coaster brake, huge handlebars... http://www.roadbikereview.com/2004,C...,DellaCruz/PRD _290872_5669crx.aspx Bernie Thanks Bernie. Now I've seen one, I know it's not something I have a need to rush out & buy :-) Cheers, helen s Same here Helen. I don't understand the attraction - but there it is. It is a hot fad here. "Each to his/her own taste". Rode into Vancouver's West End this afternoon, on my touring bike let me add ; along False Creek I encountered a group of cyclists, maybe 60 or 70 riders, mainly on cruisers. High wide bars, fattie tires, big fenders, old fashioned looking lights, many colours, *lots* of radios! Classic mup and sidewalk riders, all having a good time. I agree with whoever said "it's all about the smiles". Best, Bernie |
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