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Old 07-19-21, 01:35 PM
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SoSmellyAir
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Originally Posted by VegasTriker
Just for jollies I would ask the seller how much they had ridden the bikes. Most answered not much. I'm not surprised give the weight and lack of gears on most beach cruisers.
Even the ones that have multiple gears seem to be geared too high. My wife's Electra Loft 7D came with a 44T chain ring and a Shimano 7s "extended range" (14-16-18-20-22-24-34) freewheel. I greatly improved its useability by installing a 40T chain ring. The non-step-through version of this bike comes with a 46T chain ring (for big descents)!?
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