Originally Posted by
kirby999
Updated picture of my Matte Bark Electra Cruiser 1 . I changed out the rear cog to a 24 tooth . I spin out around 11.5-12mph . Awesome for spinning up the small hills in my neighborhood.
Love the Matte Bark (didn't know the name until you mentioned it). I bought my wife a pre Trek Coaster 3 recently. It's fun to ride, and light for what it is. I might add a front brake to this as well. I'm worried that a rim brake will scuff up the anodizing on the rim, so I'm considering trying cork pads. Definitely going to add a front basket. I wanted to use the same Topeak MTX rack I have on my daily, so we could share my DXP bag, the MTX mesh basket, and baby seat. But I've been thinking that might be a mistake, since it's the mens frame, and it's easier to swing a leg over the rear wheel, than over that tall top tube. The front basket will probably look better anyway.
THIS ONE looks pretty good, and price is icing on the cake.
