Info needed on picking out bicycle

**beachgirl66** · 10-21-2010, 03:51 PM

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** · 10-21-2010, 04:14 PM

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** · 10-21-2010, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by 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!

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

**cabythesea** · 10-21-2010, 04:23 PM

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

**salidaco** · 10-21-2010, 05:04 PM

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

**SWGB** · 10-21-2010, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by LuciferSam

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.

**LuciferSam** · 10-22-2010, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by SWGB

That explains the $400.00 price tag.

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** · 10-22-2010, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by LuciferSam

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** · 10-23-2010, 01:34 PM

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

**SWGB** · 10-23-2010, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by 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

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

**beachgirl66** · 10-23-2010, 08:25 PM

I have found online at Target that is a 7 or 9 speed with coaster brakes. It is only 150 to 160 dollars. I haven't been able to find it at the Target here, so I will check when I go back in November. I will either get that one I think or just get one with no gears at all. If I lived it Florida, I wouldn't mind spending a little more on one. I did see a really neat one at Target that had a wagon on the back.....My husband says, look you can put your beach chairs in here and your ready to go!lol Thanks for the help everyone. Hopefully soon I will be able to purchase one.