1980’s Schwinn beach cruiser
07-13-20, 11:13 AM
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1980’s Schwinn beach cruiser
Hello All,
I’m new to this forum and could really use some help. I’m trying to find a classic 80’s beach cruiser with no gears for my father in law. Any ideas on where to look?
I’m new to this forum and could really use some help. I’m trying to find a classic 80’s beach cruiser with no gears for my father in law. Any ideas on where to look?
07-13-20, 12:25 PM
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Do you want a used 80’s Beach Cruiser ?
Or just the Classic beach cruiser single speed design .
If you’re wanting a classic beach cruiser design , I recommend an Electra , Cruiser 1 .
I love both of my Electra C1’s .
I have an old 1969 Schwinn Heavy Duty beach cruiser .
is this the style you’re looking for?
I’ll post a picture of my Electra C1 as it came if I can find a picture. I’ve changed a lot of things on them .
Or just the Classic beach cruiser single speed design .
If you’re wanting a classic beach cruiser design , I recommend an Electra , Cruiser 1 .
I love both of my Electra C1’s .
I have an old 1969 Schwinn Heavy Duty beach cruiser .
is this the style you’re looking for?
I’ll post a picture of my Electra C1 as it came if I can find a picture. I’ve changed a lot of things on them .
07-13-20, 12:28 PM
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This is my first C1 , a matt black one . At this time it has a different seat , a couple of bags and a bike computer I’ve added .
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And this is how it looks today .
Next week it will have green anodized aluminum wheels .
you can see the frames are similar, cantilever styled frames .
Next week it will have green anodized aluminum wheels .
you can see the frames are similar, cantilever styled frames .
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I see the originals on EBAY but will cost as much or more than a used one. This is my Huffy one made from a $50 frame and about $150 worth of parts and a few hours of time. Aluminum rims with a BMX front sealed bearing hub and a Bendix red band 2 speed rear hub. Brooks saddle and a bunch of parts I had laying around. Roger
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I just sold one last week for $350
In 1980 they were called Cruisers. Heres two "TOTL" from 1980....
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/80...deluxe.194918/
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/80...ruiser.187183/
In 1980 they were called Cruisers. Heres two "TOTL" from 1980....
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/80...deluxe.194918/
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/80...ruiser.187183/
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