Beach Cruisers

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In our comprehensive beach cruiser buyer guide, we break beach cruisers down to their core and show you have to navigate through all the options out there. From finding the right style to making sure it's comfortable and safe to ride, we'll teach you how to find a high quality cruiser that won't break your budget. But in order to understand what to look for , it's important to understand what you're looking at . So let's start this journey out with the basics. Beach Cruisers 101 So the first aspect of beach cruisers we'll look at is the definition: what is a beach cruiser? A beach cruiser is a bicycle known for its single speed drivetrain, coaster brakes (aka pedal brakes) , oversized frames, wide tires, and an upright seating position . They're the most simple bikes to use, but that's just one reason riders choose cruiser bikes over other styles: They're Comfortable: The comfort on a beach cruiser comes from three aspects: the saddle position, its handlebars, and the tires. The saddle and handlebars keep you sitting straight up in a relaxed position, compared to other bikes that force you to hunch over while riding. Moreover, cruiser tires are so large they can absorb bumps and cracks on the road, compared to skinny tires where a rider feels every bump in the road. They're Easy to Ride & Maintain: Beach cruisers are stripped down to the essentials. And while you may not like a lack of shifting or hand brakes, you don't need to do any maintenance on cables, extra sprockets, or complicated bike components. They're Inexpensive: Because of their simple construction, manufacturers don't have to outfit beach cruisers like other bikes. Thankfully those savings are passed down to us. Cruisers run at least $200-300 less than other styles of bikes, like mountain and road bikes. They're fully customizable: With most other bikes, your upgrade options are limited to wheels and accessories like grips and handlebars. But with beach cruisers you have a blank canvas to build wi