Picked up an interesting one today!
01-31-17, 10:27 PM
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Picked up an interesting one today!
Beach cruisers are a little out of the ordinary for me. I usually stick to bmx and vintage road bikes, but I came across this '90s Schwinn cruiser deluxe for $75 and couldn't pass it up. It's rough, but I thought it would make for a fun project.
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i like it. wish i could come up with a tank bike for that price (couldn't hardly find the tank by it's self for that price). I buy those seats for my stretches, but does it seem to be much good on a bike where you have to lean more forward?
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As far as the seat goes I really don't think it works at all on this style of bike. I've already taken it off. I found it was terribly uncomfortable in the position needed to ride the bike.
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Tank bikes with springer forks go for a premium in my area as well. All that bike 'needs' is a good Brooks with extended seat post and low risers on it... great for relaxed 50 milers.
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I ended up going for an old school hotrod cruiser kinda feel with it lol. I just finished it up a couple of days ago. Rides pretty nice!
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