Understandably, many customers are confused about the variety of bicycle types out there. If you're considering a beach cruiser, you may be wondering whether this is the type of bicycle that is right for you. One way to determine this is to understand a little more about the way that beach cruisers are designed.
The beach cruiser bike was first introduced in the 1930s, and quickly became one of the most dominant bicycle styles throughout the 1950s. Originally, beach cruiser bikes were designed to handle sand on the beach. In order to allow the bicycle to move over the sand, the tires on the bicycle were designed with a larger surface area. One additional benefit of this was that not only could beach cruiser bikes ride on hard packed sand, but they also were able to provide a much smoother and more comfortable ride than other types of bicycles.
Because of their name, many customers assume that beach cruisers are meant to be used mainly on the beach. This is not the case. While beach cruisers are excellent on hard packed sand, they are just as comfortable if not more comfortable on any sort of hard surface. In the city, or in the country, or anywhere where you live, if there is a road, your beach cruiser can likely handle it. Some of the newer beach cruiser models which have multiple gears and tires with extra treads can go with you when you are off-roading.
Beach cruiser bikes were also designed to be attractive. Today, they are still considered among the most stylish of bicycles. Many people buy them because of the statement that they make about their owners. Beach cruisers can even be personalizes with a wide range of accessories, including baskets, streamers, stickers, decals, and so forth. In fact, there are shops that will be personalize accessories just for your unique beach cruiser. Contact Chubby's One-Stop Cruiser Shop to find out about the latest accessories for your own cruiser.
Beach cruisers are designed for easy riding. You can certainly get up to good speeds on beach cruisers, but they are the ideal way to soak up the view and to get from place a to b in style. It is important to note that beach cruisers come in many designs and styles, so one type of bike might not work for everyone. If you live somewhere where there are not many hills and most of the surface area you will be riding on is flat, a classic one speed beach cruiser would probably suit you well. A beach cruiser with multiple speeds is ideal if you live in a hilly area or want the flexibility of additional gears. If you hope to take your beach cruiser camping or on the trails, multiples gears become important as well.
