Cruisers are popular at our bike shop Downey with recreational riders of all ages because of
their affordability, simplicity and comfort. Times have changed since their
birth in the Great Depression, but cruisers remain among the lowest priced
bicycles for everyday people. If you want to get the great benefits of cycling
for fitness, running errands, or the enjoyment of lazy beach rides, the cruiser
offers a relaxed ride at an affordable price. Depending on your needs and price range, you may want to get a multispeed cruiser, add a cushy seat, or check out some of the special lights and baskets available for beach cruisers. The cruisers of today are not just for kids, and come in all varieties.
Consumer Reports recommends purchasing
your bike from a local bicycle retailer rather than a big box store. Budget
general purpose stores cut corners by selling bicycles that do not hold up to
regular riding conditions. Even a low-priced cruiser at a quality local
specialty shop will be made with good components that will last you through the
years.
Our bike shop Santa Fe Springs knows the
cruiser is a favorite of designers and tinkerers. Its simple design makes it easy to modify. The cruiser base has served
as the platform for many innovations in bicycles including the earliest
mountain bike models, BMX bikes, commuter bikes, lowriders, and chopper style
bicycles.
While the cruisers baby boomers remember riding as kids were single speed,
today’s beach cruisers are developed with more than seaside pedaling in mind.
We have cruisers with multi-speed drivetrains, suspension seatposts and
forks, fenders, and super cushy seats.
People who own cruisers love comfort and flair, and no cruiser is really
complete until accessorized with special baskets, seats, bells, and covers.
Customization is wildly popular in cruisers, including all colors, special
paint details, modifications, and custom lights for maximum beach or street
style.
At our
bike shop Downey, we sell all kinds of bikes. The Beach Cruiser is one style with lasting popularity.
The beach cruiser bicycle was designed for recreational beach riding in the
1930’s. The cruiser is an upright bicycle with basic steel frame, single speed
drive train, and balloon tires to resist sinking into soft terrain like Cali beach sand. Cruisers enjoyed popularity from their introduction in the 30's through the 1960's.
The 1970’s-1990’s saw a decline in cruiser sales as the two-car family became
the norm, and fewer people were riding for leisure or running errands around
town. Since the mid-1990’s, they have become the bicycling comeback kid, with
the contemporary interpretation keeping the classy retro styling. Today they
are one of the hottest bicycles on the market, appreciated by a broad range of
riders for casual or short rides. If comfort, affordability, mechanical simplicity, and plenty of style are your
priorities in a bicycle, look no further than the beach cruiser.
