Comments on: Jumping on the bike wagon

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:33:48 +0000

I love my bike, but it isn’t exactly noob friendly. Second time riding it I knocked the chain off during a downshift and the seat takes some getting use too. I’m finding myself riding it almost like a single speed in the middle gears, not too many hills in Downey that require those low gears.

I plan on getting a hitch rack to help transport bikes down to the beach.

By: Angelo Alberico

Angelo Alberico — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:32:53 +0000

*SIGH* you sold me Paul… where do I sign up!

By: paul

paul — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:16:43 +0000

The name- “Beach Cruiser” It’s perfect.

-Leisurely rides to TK Burger along the boardwalk

-Big flat pedals made for flip-flops

-Slow (reduced likelihood of brain injury)and what’s the hurry anyway – you’re on a beach cruiser

-You never see people wearing Lycra/Spandex blends on a Beach Cruiser.

-Simple – 6 or so moving parts

-Inexpensive

-You gotta love the bouncy seat

Maybe I’ll name our first kid “Beach Cruiser” – Beach C. Wallace – I like it.

By: Denise

Denise — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:08:56 +0000

Hey Andrew, like the bikes. Looking forward to riding my *inconceivably uncomfortable* beach cruiser with you and Sarah.

By: Angelo Alberico

Angelo Alberico — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:06:49 +0000

Nice Hybrid bike.

Regarding the beach cruiser fad that seems to be taking a stranglehold of southern california, I just don’t get it!

IIRC they were heavy and hard to ride on anything but a VERY flat surface… but the balloon tires made for a bouncy ride.

Happy riding to yous.