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If you will only ever be riding flat terrain, a single speed certainly has its benefits. But for most riders, adding the ability to change gears based on elevation and your desired speed is a huge benefit. All of the bikes on our list are highly adjustable to make a comfortable fit for almost any… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

A classic cruiser with classic lines, the Rover 9 has a light 6061 aluminum frame and steel fork, hydraulic disc brakes, and a 1×9-speed drivetrain controlled by a Microshift trigger shifter. Moderately grippy, 45mm-wide Kenda Koast tires (with coffee-colored sidewalls) on 27.5-inch alloy rims roll fast and eat potholes in your path. The open, alloy… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

Finally, manufacturers have schwinn ebike also introduced the “comfort bike” category, to combine the soft ride and upright posture of cruisers with a more conventionally styled bike. Comfort bikes have such features as fenders, suspension seatposts and forks, and large padded saddles with giant springs. All of these features are copied from cruisers, but redesigned… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

Check our picks for the best bike lights, saddle bags, and bike jerseys. Cruisers are great for around the neighborhood or at the beach. No surprises, just great bikes that you can pay off with as low as 0% APR financing from Affirm on select bikes. Jeff enjoys participating in various road and gravel cycling… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

“With this partnership, we’re taking those good vibes on the road.” Take in the scene at the beach, ride country roads or spin around town on a classic. Rediscover what a ride can be with a cruiser electric bike by Schwinn. Ronald Reagan is seen riding one in the 1947 Schwinn catalog. Cruisers are popular… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

Their younger siblings have begun building their own custom “lowrider bikes”. Lowrider bicycles are usually built on old Schwinn Sting-Ray or other “muscle bike” frames, but the entire lowrider look of “old school” accessories such as springer forks and bullet headlights is in the cruiser tradition. Several manufacturers offer “chopper” style bikes in their cruiser… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

Obviously, not in the interest of safety, but for the classic look I desired. I know it might sound kind of weird, but I wanted to do more than just bolt it together. Four months went by before I attacked the build. I fully waxed each schwinn cruiser piece inside and out (including the underside… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

The Largo features a classic Schwinn cruiser frame and fork with a vintage look that’s perfect for casual around the neighborhood. The single-speed drivetrain is simple to use, while the rear coaster brake provides intuitive stops. Plus, the Largo’s upright riding position and Schwinn quality cruiser spring saddle make this one of the most comfortable… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

My custom frame obsession veered into the world of Klunkers which in turn brought on a history lesson of the birth of mountain biking. When people first started riding off-road, there were no official bikes designed to do so. They then took to the hills of Marin county where they bombed fire roads and all… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2009, Jeff uses his bike to fight inflamatory bowel disease. Fast forward to today, I think these early experiences on my grandparent’s bike were incredibly transformative. Even back then, I enjoyed the freedom and adventure of traveling on streets and roads untraveled. No doubt, my grandparent’s bike continues to influence… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike