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Daneli Returns > 9 months ago, 17 Dec 2016

Daneli Returns

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

QLD

21981 posts

17 Dec 2016 8:27pm

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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

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

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

483 posts

18 Dec 2016 8:13am

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

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

18 Dec 2016 10:33am

Here's my lot

tezza08

QLD

31 posts

18 Dec 2016 10:50am

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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

NSW

3487 posts

18 Dec 2016 12:25pm

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Macaha said..
Here's my lot

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

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

18 Dec 2016 11:31am

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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

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

QLD

3809 posts

18 Dec 2016 3:23pm

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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

483 posts

18 Dec 2016 8:35pm

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tezza08 said..

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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

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

9675 posts

19 Dec 2016 2:59am

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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

4634 posts

19 Dec 2016 3:46am

Nice Chrispy
I suppose you drop in on your neighbour too

NewScotty

2350 posts

19 Dec 2016 4:52am

I think I'm missing something.
Are those pics of girls bikes ?

Daneli Returns

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

NSW

160 posts

19 Dec 2016 7:58am

chrispy

9675 posts

20 Dec 2016 12:34pm

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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

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

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

4103 posts

21 Dec 2016 10:53am

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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

4634 posts

21 Dec 2016 11:22am

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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.

I see you called on your roof rack making skills

Did you steal the mirror when you were at the Dentist

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

21 Dec 2016 1:25pm

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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

4103 posts

21 Dec 2016 11:37am

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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.

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

4103 posts

21 Dec 2016 11:41am

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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.

I see you called on your roof rack making skills

Did you steal the mirror when you were at the Dentist

Macaha said..

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

4103 posts

21 Dec 2016 11:46am

Have got a video for nearly every occasion lol

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