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Daneli Returns
Daneli Returns
NSW
160 posts
NSW, 160 posts
17 Dec 2016 9:21pm
Hi,

Not really surfing related but I have owned a lot of pushbikes but never a cruiser. Thinking of picking up a cheapie just because they look cool.

Do any ölder" folk here have one? Are they worth it it just a gimmick and maybe I stick to my old MTB.

Do you miss gearing if you go for the base model with no gears.

Thanks
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
17 Dec 2016 8:27pm
CTS67 said..
Hi,

Not really surfing related but I have owned a lot of pushbikes but never a cruiser. Thinking of picking up a cheapie just because they look cool.

Do any ölder" folk here have one? Are they worth it it just a gimmick and maybe I stick to my old MTB.

Do you miss gearing if you go for the base model with no gears.

Thanks


Mate we have 3 Electra cruisers in the house all with 3 speed on the grip. By far the best way to get around,wide rubber and a kick arse seat.
vanders1
vanders1
QLD
3809 posts
QLD, 3809 posts
17 Dec 2016 8:28pm
I have a Electra too, Mac put me onto them. 3 speed and exactly what the name suggests, "cruiser". I love mine for the flat stuff, very comfy, not so much if there's hills involved.




chrispy
chrispy
WA
9675 posts
WA, 9675 posts
18 Dec 2016 6:17am
If you are only on flats get one. Otherwise if you really are that sorta bike inclined, I would go more of a hybrid. Those fats tyres on the electras are a bit hard when you are riding a lot.

Twimby
Twimby
WA
483 posts
WA, 483 posts
18 Dec 2016 8:13am
Consider a fat bike, so versatile. Every time you ride, you can't help but smile.




Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
18 Dec 2016 10:33am
Here's my lot






tezza08
tezza08
QLD
31 posts
QLD, 31 posts
18 Dec 2016 10:50am
Twimby said..
Consider a fat bike, so versatile. Every time you ride, you can't help but smile.





So do they really go that good on the sand?
obct
obct
NSW
3487 posts
NSW, 3487 posts
18 Dec 2016 12:25pm
Macaha said..
Here's my lot







Mac, have you tried the green one or the red one yet


Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
18 Dec 2016 11:31am
vanders1 said..
I have a Electra too, Mac put me onto them. 3 speed and exactly what the name suggests, "cruiser". I love mine for the flat stuff, very comfy, not so much if there's hills involved.






Vanders did you respray your bike?what happened to the flames?
vanders1
vanders1
QLD
3809 posts
QLD, 3809 posts
18 Dec 2016 3:20pm
Yeah mate, flames were a bit too flamboyant.
I'm more of a flat black kind of guy. Rims will get it next.
vanders1
vanders1
QLD
3809 posts
QLD, 3809 posts
18 Dec 2016 3:23pm
chrispy said...
If you are only on flats get one. Otherwise if you really are that sorta bike inclined, I would go more of a hybrid. Those fats tyres on the electras are a bit hard when you are riding a lot.




Just started looking for a hybrid myself.

Twimby
Twimby
WA
483 posts
WA, 483 posts
18 Dec 2016 8:35pm
tezza08 said..


said..
Consider a fat bike, so versatile. Every time you ride, you can't help but smile.





So do they really go that good on the sand?



Hi Tezza
Yes amazing in the sand. You need to get the bikes that can run the 4.5-5" big tyres, so 190/197mm rear spacing.
Set up tubeless I often go down to 2-3 psi. In that photo, a 12 km stretch of sand, so 24km round trip. Sand conditions do change, so can't always get all the way. In winter we ride some big dunes, when the sand is holding some moisture
towball
towball
4634 posts
4634 posts
19 Dec 2016 2:34am


Non of this gay sh!t for me but you need a battery when your over 60
chrispy
chrispy
WA
9675 posts
WA, 9675 posts
19 Dec 2016 2:59am
towball said..


Non of this gay sh!t for me but you need a battery when your over 60


I'm trying to work put the gay **** bit...

your bike seat on the other hand ..does look like a seat that a gay man would enjoy towball......my neighbour wants to go for a ride with you
towball
towball
4634 posts
4634 posts
19 Dec 2016 3:46am
Nice Chrispy
I suppose you drop in on your neighbour too
NewScotty
NewScotty
2350 posts
2350 posts
19 Dec 2016 4:52am
I think I'm missing something.
Are those pics of girls bikes ?
Daneli Returns
Daneli Returns
NSW
160 posts
NSW, 160 posts
19 Dec 2016 7:57am
Thanks guys, I can see a whole nother worl here.

The Electra ones look good but I think I will just pick up a cheapy of Gumtree to see if I like it. Also a bit worried it will get pinched while I am in the water.

I do like the sound of a battery though

Cheers
Daneli Returns
Daneli Returns
NSW
160 posts
NSW, 160 posts
19 Dec 2016 7:58am
Thanks guys, I can see a whole nother worl here.

The Electra ones look good but I think I will just pick up a cheapy of Gumtree to see if I like it. Also a bit worried it will get pinched while I am in the water.

I do like the sound of a battery though

Cheers
chrispy
chrispy
WA
9675 posts
WA, 9675 posts
20 Dec 2016 12:34pm
towball said...
Nice Chrispy
I suppose you drop in on your neighbour too




No I don't drop in on him...he is not a carnt
GizzieNZ
GizzieNZ
4103 posts
4103 posts
20 Dec 2016 1:17pm
got this "gentleman's leisure bike" from someone who had brought it back from Brazil.........stylee frame and guards and springer front end.......the rust and basket and dog are aftermarket add ons though




Daneli Returns
Daneli Returns
NSW
160 posts
NSW, 160 posts
20 Dec 2016 6:26pm
^^^^

Looks like a highly engineered basket carrier and rear view mirror mount.

I pick my new bike up tomorrow.

Unfortunately no new board for Christmas this year.
GizzieNZ
GizzieNZ
4103 posts
4103 posts
21 Dec 2016 10:53am
CTS67 said..
^^^^

Looks like a highly engineered basket carrier and rear view mirror mount.

I pick my new bike up tomorrow.

Unfortunately no new board for Christmas this year.


good spotting......I hadn't even mentioned the rear view mirror. Makes riding in traffic a much happier occasion. Was originally the green electrical wiring holding up the front of the basket. Now has wood braces running from bottom rear of basket to the top front of basket on each side.....can't see as inside basket
towball
towball
4634 posts
4634 posts
21 Dec 2016 11:22am
GizzieNZ said..

CTS67 said..
^^^^

Looks like a highly engineered basket carrier and rear view mirror mount.

I pick my new bike up tomorrow.

Unfortunately no new board for Christmas this year.



good spotting......I hadn't even mentioned the rear view mirror. Makes riding in traffic a much happier occasion. Was originally the green electrical wiring holding up the front of the basket. Now has wood braces running from bottom rear of basket to the top front of basket on each side.....can't see as inside basket


I see you called on your roof rack making skills Did you steal the mirror when you were at the Dentist
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
21 Dec 2016 1:25pm
GizzieNZ said..
got this "gentleman's leisure bike" from someone who had brought it back from Brazil.........stylee frame and guards and springer front end.......the rust and basket and dog are aftermarket add ons though





Thats a classic mate I'd be locking that one up.
GizzieNZ
GizzieNZ
4103 posts
4103 posts
21 Dec 2016 11:37am
towball said..

GizzieNZ said..


CTS67 said..
^^^^

Looks like a highly engineered basket carrier and rear view mirror mount.

I pick my new bike up tomorrow.

Unfortunately no new board for Christmas this year.




good spotting......I hadn't even mentioned the rear view mirror. Makes riding in traffic a much happier occasion. Was originally the green electrical wiring holding up the front of the basket. Now has wood braces running from bottom rear of basket to the top front of basket on each side.....can't see as inside basket



I see you called on your roof rack making skills Did you steal the mirror when you were at the Dentist


looks that way.......some people wear them on their bike helmets. Did have it on my river paddle so I could see what waka was going to run me over from behind when I had headphones on......but was too small for that
GizzieNZ
GizzieNZ
4103 posts
4103 posts
21 Dec 2016 11:41am
GizzieNZ said..

towball said..


GizzieNZ said..



CTS67 said..
^^^^

Looks like a highly engineered basket carrier and rear view mirror mount.

I pick my new bike up tomorrow.

Unfortunately no new board for Christmas this year.





good spotting......I hadn't even mentioned the rear view mirror. Makes riding in traffic a much happier occasion. Was originally the green electrical wiring holding up the front of the basket. Now has wood braces running from bottom rear of basket to the top front of basket on each side.....can't see as inside basket




I see you called on your roof rack making skills Did you steal the mirror when you were at the Dentist



looks that way.......some people wear them on their bike helmets. Did have it on my river paddle so I could see what waka was going to run me over from behind when I had headphones on......but was too small for tha
Macaha said..

GizzieNZ said..
got this "gentleman's leisure bike" from someone who had brought it back from Brazil.........stylee frame and guards and springer front end.......the rust and basket and dog are aftermarket add ons though





Thats a classic mate I'd be locking that one up.


Thought about putting electric motor on it.......but back fork spacing just a little narrow
GizzieNZ
GizzieNZ
4103 posts
4103 posts
21 Dec 2016 11:46am
Have got a video for nearly every occasion lol


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