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Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-04-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 536,381
Posted By NYLowLife

Thanks, will do, I’m on errands atm.

Thanks, will do, I’m on errands atm.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-04-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 536,381
Posted By NYLowLife

tds101 Is that in NY? I'm in NY and like to ride...

tds101 Is that in NY? I'm in NY and like to ride in dead-end places myself....
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-01-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 815
Posted By NYLowLife

I ride down there 2-3 times per summer, always on...

I ride down there 2-3 times per summer, always on Sundays. I see even more people riding beach cruisers on the cross-streets, like Beach 126th to about Beach 109th, residential area. Going to or from...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-01-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 815
Posted By NYLowLife

Velo Mule Yeah it is a great ride, very smooth...

Velo Mule Yeah it is a great ride, very smooth new boards. A couple of other things I noticed. Long Beach's boardwalk is about half a mile from Rockaway's boardwalk, I rode both that day, up and...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-01-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 815
Posted By NYLowLife

Long Beach, NY - lots of of everyday beach cruisers

This last Sunday I took a ride along the boardwalks of Rockaway Beach and Long Beach. These areas are long skinny barrier islands along the south shore of Long Island, New York. At Long Beach there...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-24-23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 883
Posted By NYLowLife

Thanks streetsurfer and Schweinhund ! I'll...

Thanks streetsurfer and Schweinhund ! I'll give it a try!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-23-23, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 883
Posted By NYLowLife

Oxymoron?: cool-looking rear-view mirror mounted on the bike?

I have ape-hanger bars, and would like a pair of mirrors to mount there. A lot of the lowrider guys use these - they look pretty good, but I don’t know if they jiggle on the road.

What do you...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-23-23, 02:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,650
Posted By NYLowLife

I've had knee pain for years, meniscus tears and...

I've had knee pain for years, meniscus tears and tendonitis. Besides one meniscus surgery, I treat the knees with physical therapy, and 45 minutes of warm-ups and stretches before riding. Here are...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-23-23, 12:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,266
Posted By NYLowLife

Whatever the bike, your low-speed handling can be...

Whatever the bike, your low-speed handling can be improved with practice. I do this a lot, especially with a bike with a new (to me) geometry. I ride in NYC, and handling drills help with mounting...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-23-23, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 536,381
Posted By NYLowLife

Just bought this from a friend. 1970's Schwinn...

Just bought this from a friend. 1970's Schwinn with a mix of parts - skinny tank fitted from a Columbia, seat from a 1990's big box bike, riser bars from a 1969 Stingray, 36T chainring for a...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-18-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,483
Posted By NYLowLife

We have Worksman Cycles here in NYC. Here are...

We have Worksman Cycles here in NYC. Here are two versions I like.


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Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-11-23, 12:48 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 536,381
Posted By NYLowLife

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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2023 Sun 3-sp cruiser with aftermarket saddle and ape-hangers
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-11-23, 12:45 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

I was having aches and pains from the Sun...

I was having aches and pains from the Sun cruiser's original setup. Amazing that a cruiser-style setup could ever be uncomfortable, but that's these old bones. Just had my 70th birthday this week....
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-03-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

I couldn't find the "spider adapter" - when I...

I couldn't find the "spider adapter" - when I googled it I was sent to the same page with the adapter ring. Of course I don't really even know what these things are so I might have missed it.
...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-03-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

My preferred setup is 155mm cranks + oval...

My preferred setup is 155mm cranks + oval chainring. But if I had to choose between them, I'd go for the 155mm cranks. I really prefer having the oval ring, but ultimately the short crank is more...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-03-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

These look good, 155 available ….. ...

These look good, 155 available …..


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Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-03-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

GeezyRider, thanks for this, very clear. I don’t...

GeezyRider, thanks for this, very clear. I don’t have the tools or the space to do this, so I’ll show my LBS mechanic.

@AtNjineer, I think get your point about the BMX type bottom brackets. My...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-03-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

This one? ”B. Gold–.938″ to 19mm–For older...

This one?

”B. Gold–.938″ to 19mm–For older “one piece” chainwheels”
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Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-03-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

I don’t know either. Can you send me links?

I don’t know either. Can you send me links?
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-03-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

When it comes to cranks I have a formula that has...

When it comes to cranks I have a formula that has worked well for my knees, slight range-of-motion issues. Have done it on uprights and recumbents. Short crank-length 155 or so, oval chainring(s)...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-03-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,190
Posted By NYLowLife

I have one arriving this week…

I have one arriving this week…
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-02-23, 11:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

I bought a Sun 3-speed yesterday. Today it was...

I bought a Sun 3-speed yesterday. Today it was just adjusting stuff. Short test-ride but got caught in the rain. Longer ride tomorrow, weather permitting. Here it is in its 99% retail state. ...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-02-23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

Great! I bought a Sun cruiser yesterday...

Great!

I bought a Sun cruiser yesterday (pics coming), with the Nexus 3-sp with coaster brake. I hadn't used a coaster brake in 50+ years, but it felt natural. It seems to have more nuance than...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-01-23, 11:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,918
Posted By NYLowLife

I test rode some Electras at a shop last Sunday. ...

I test rode some Electras at a shop last Sunday. They ride smooth, and the Nexus 3-sp offers a very sensible gear range.

BUT - with the crank-forward design, you get greater distance between the...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-30-23, 09:51 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

Lol, yes, can’t wait for mine to arrive. Could...

Lol, yes, can’t wait for mine to arrive. Could be tomorrow!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-30-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

I had a very good B17 for several years on a...

I had a very good B17 for several years on a Brompton I rode a lot. I bought the B17 used, already broken in. I was always fine for the first 3 hrs into a ride. Then it was sit-bone-hell.

The way...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-30-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

I’m looking at a Brooks B190, but I’ll keep...

I’m looking at a Brooks B190, but I’ll keep looking till I find something really comfortable. I ride a recumbent trike now, so I’m very spoiled. My bikes should arrive next week and I’ll do some...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-30-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

I put a few spoke cards in my track bikes over...

I put a few spoke cards in my track bikes over the years. Don’t remember seeing a fixie beach-cruiser! Lots of folks were using track frames, keirin bikes or old thin-tube 3-speed or roadie frames.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-30-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

I like this one! What kind of saddle do you use!

I like this one! What kind of saddle do you use!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-30-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

These sound very cool. Could you post pics or...

These sound very cool. Could you post pics or links?
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-29-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

I mean more bike companies and models to choose...

I mean more bike companies and models to choose from. There are more ss models out there. As for terrain, I rode a fixie around NYC for 20 years, and a recumbent for 12 years, so I know the area.
...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-28-23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

This is definitely something to think about. ...

This is definitely something to think about. It’s outsold any single Schwinn model, eh?
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-24-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

Iron Horse 58-60 is a good ratio. If I get a...

Iron Horse 58-60 is a good ratio. If I get a single speed, I’ll probably go for a larger cog too. My knees aren’t great and so I’ve become more a spinner than a masher….
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-24-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By NYLowLife

Does anyone use a single-speed as their main cruiser?

Still looking at options for my first cruiser, and have two test-rides lined up over the next few days.

Part of my pre-purchase OCD about this next bike is whether I really need gears. I do...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-23-23, 11:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 843
Posted By NYLowLife

I hear you on the support aspect!

I hear you on the support aspect!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-22-23, 10:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 843
Posted By NYLowLife

These look really good, thanks! Schweinhund ...

These look really good, thanks! Schweinhund Most out of stock. I like the Vintage line best....
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-22-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 843
Posted By NYLowLife

Too bad I can't ride bikes with this geometry...

Too bad I can't ride bikes with this geometry anymore. My wrists wont take it.....
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-22-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 843
Posted By NYLowLife

Thanks, 2old, I found a dealer with an Electra...

Thanks, 2old, I found a dealer with an Electra 3i that I will try out this weekend.

If my body likes the bike, then there is an infinite rabbit-hole of customizations I can do later......
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-21-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 843
Posted By NYLowLife

Question First cruiser pre-purchase question

Hello all, lifelong cyclist here. Right now my ride is a Greenspeed recumbent trike, which is fantastic. Used to ride fixies Bromptons. BUT - just this week the cruiser bug bit me!! I can't explain...
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