Ride In Style with Beach Cruiser Bikes!

If you live near a park or the beach like I do, you might have noticed a lot of people riding around in some really cool, colourful, customized bicycles. These new fangled bikes are not your run of the mill mountain bikes, they’re called cruisers or beach cruiser bikes and they’re pretty fabulous!  These vintage style or old school bicycles come in a rainbow of shades (pink! yellow! green!), patterns and accessories.  These bikes would make wonderful gifts for just about anyone no matter what their age.

(Image: Felt Bicycles USA)

Felt Bicycles Collage 3-Speed Cruiser Bike ($559)

Specs include:
Cantilever Steel Tank Frame, Unicrown Tapered Fork
Aluminum Adjustable Quill Stem, Springer Saddle with Embossing & Piping
Custom Stitched Vinyl Covered Grips, Shimano 3-Sp Nexus Coaster Brake Hub
Extra-Wide 32mm W/Custom Painted Aluminum Rims, 26 x 2.125 Quick Brick Whitewall Tires
Custom Wood-like Fender Treatment

(Image: Nirve)

Nirve Sunflower Cruiser ($359)

Specs include:
1-speed, coaster brake, size: 16” frame, 26” wheels
fender set, Nirve Flower embossed comfort saddle and quick-adjust seat clamp
Aluminum wheels, Forged steel crank
Nirve ComfortSoft Grips, Nirve Pinwheel Flower tread 26” tires
Welded cartridge kickstand, with a front hand brake

Aren’t they adorable?! And the fun doesn’t stop with the paint job. There are optional accessories like baskets (metal and even wicker!), bells, different seat styles/patterns as well as those colourful handle bar streamers!  This would be a great gift you can personalize according to the recipient’s tastes.

With the gas prices and economy the way it is, bikes are taking off.  Prices range from $200 and up and can be found through a number of local dealers and even Amazon. Beach cruisers are a fantastic way to ride in style, save money on transportation and get in a little extra exercise!