Questions tagged [cruiser]
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For a bike with "Forged alloy crank with 44T compact disc chainring", can the chainring be removed?
I have a Jamis TAXI cruiser bike. See https://www.jamisbikes.com/bikes/recreation/cruisers/taxi/.
Note the description "Forged alloy crank with 44T compact disc chainring".
If I needed to ...
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What type of handlebar is this? what's it called?
What type of handlebar is this?
Here are pictures:
I know it's commonly known as "Japanese bike handlebar" or "cruiser handlebar" but I was wondering if what is the real term for ...
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What's the model of this Create Bikes Co. Bike
I find this bike by Create Bikes Co. really cool and interesting and would like to know the exact model of this bike. It uses a coaster brake for the rear. And I really love the dual seat stay tubes.
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Where in the world can I find a replacement schwinn cup-holder as used on many cruiser bikes for decades? [closed]
As recently as 2018, schwinn catalogs had a “cup-holder series” of cruisers, with a plastic and foam cup holder fitted at the front between the twin top tubes. It degrades under UV, sunlight. I think ...
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How to find out about my 1970's JC Penny 3 speed bicycle?
I recently got a 1970s jcpenney Lightweight 3 Speed bicycle but it doesn't have a brake on it whatsoever. I cannot find the specs or any information about this bike. Does anyone know where I could ...
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Is it OK to change an ebike 27.5” front tire/wheel to a 26” on an ebike cruiser?
I am interested in switching, for the winter, a 26” studded front tire/wheel on a 2019 Rad city cruiser to a new avinton level2 with 27.5” wheels without studs. Will this work? I routinely ride 20-30 ...
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Cruiser handlebar rotating because clamp not strong enough
My new cruiser handlebars rotate no matter how much I tighten the clamp on my electric bike.
The bike is a Lectric XPremium: https://lectricebikes.com/products/xpremium-black
Here is the handlebar: ...
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Is this bike fork misaligned?
Just received the delivery of a new Ken 26" Bayside bike, and the first thing to do was put up the front wheel but it seems like the forks are misaligned (although there is no apparent damage in ...
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Removing a 1970s Schwinn Bottom Bracket
I am restoring a 1970 Schwinn Suburban and I am at a loss when it comes to removing this bottom bracket. The crank arms do not come off normally (no way to use a crank puller) and they won’t unscrew. ...
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What are my options for adding rim or disc brakes to the rear wheel of an old (circa 2012) Electra Townie 3i?
I recently purchased a used Electra Townie 3i for my first bike. I don't know the exact age, but I'm guessing it was manufactured sometime between 2012 and 2017. I was looking at Electra's current ...
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Type of brakes that will work with beach cruiser with no brake hole in wheel
My daughter has a 24" beach cruiser and doesn't like pedalling backwards to stop. She really wants hand brakes. There is a hole in the frame above the tire (where a rear light might be installed) ...
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How do I make my ATLAS BEACH X TYPE BIKE Electric and built for winter driving?
Front Wheel: 26" x 1.75 x 36H x 12G Alloy-Cruiser, Bolt-On
Rear Wheel: 26" x 1.75 x 36H x 12G Alloy-Cruiser, W/Shimano Coaster Brake
Front Hub: Alloy Bolt-On, Sealed, 36H x 12G x 3/8" ...
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Need help to identify a brand of a japanese cruiser women bike
I've just purchased this bike from someone who could not tell me the brand. She told me it was Japanese (information provided by the previous owner). This bike has many atypical features, at least to ...
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convert 7 speed cruiser bike to single speed, keeping hand brakes
The derailment broke on my cruiser. I had to remove it and the cable was cut too. It has 7 speeds with a hand brakes and shift control. I have this bright idea to shorten the chain, make it a ...
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Nut on back axle
I have a motor kit for my beach cruiser, but I can't take the brake lever off to install the sprocket on the left side of the axle. The wheel is off the bike, but I can't budge the nut holding the ...
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Huffy Savannah Cruise bike
I have a beautiful old Huffy Savannah bike and would like to know how old it is. The serial number starts with a 4 but that doesnt help me. Is it 1984, 1994, 2004, etc?? I cannot seem to find ...
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Why is one cruiser easier to pedal than the other?
We have two cruisers. Cruise One was purchased about 5 years ago, mostly kept inside, not rusted or anything, just hasn't been ridden much.
Cruiser Two is older; someone gave it to us. It is MUCH ...
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Help Identifying Sun Cruiser Tandem Bike
I was gifted this tandem bike and would love help identifying the brand, model, and year on this! Can anyone help?
Thanks so much!
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Where does the third bearing go in my Dyno moto 7 cruiser headset?
I have a "Dyno Moto7" cruiser made in 1997. I removed the forks to paint the frame and there were 3 bearings that came out when the forks were removed. No one can figure out how the third ...
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Huffy cranbrook popping
I have the huffy cranbrook bike I just bought for my daughter she loves the bike but it makes that popping sound. How can I fix it??
I have tried tightening the chain.
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Help identify vintage kids bike
I found this bike under our house we recently purchased. Wasn't able to find anything online and was wondering if anyone knows this type of bike? and if its worth fixing up for my son.
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Did I pick the wrong bike?
I live 7.2 miles from where I work and was rebuilding my life, so no car. I was walking to work everyday until my son took me to Wal-Mart and said I was getting a bike. I picked out a Kent 26 ...
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How to recognize a bad tire?
The most expensive "consumable" while operating a bicycle would probably be tires. Enthusiasts endlessly debate the relative merits of different sizes, profiles, tread patterns,inflation pressures ...
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Can hand brake levers be pulled hard enough on a comfort/cruiser handlebar?
My bike currently has a straight handlebar. Both the front and rear brake are operated by hand, with a brake lever on each side of the handlebar. This allows me to pull them very hard, which is good.
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Help decoding a J.C. Higgins frame number on a vintage cruiser
The serial is 502 46560 887408. The bike is complete, I may fix it up as a cruiser, or completely restore it depending on parts availability, but for now I'm trying to find out the basics. I can see a ...
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How old is my bike
I have a murray monterey green ladies beach cruiser with the following id: MOP0295856 can anyone tell me how old it is? Vintage?
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Can I install a handlebar brake handle without removing the grips?
I recently bought a cruiser bike with coaster brakes. I decided I wasn't happy with the stopping power, so I want to add a hand brake to the front wheel.
I ordered some parts online, but I have run ...
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bigger tires smaller bike [duplicate]
If my bike currently has 24 inch wheels, will 26 inch wheels fit?
I have a cruiser with 24 inch wheels an I want to put 26 inch wheels on it, I am not sure they will they fit.
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Coaster brakes vs. Handle brakes
i will be honest. I am nearly 50y/o and not in tip top shape either. I have not owned a bike since I was 12y/o. I want to buy a bike. I am looking at the cruiser bikes. Most come with coaster brakes....
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What defines a recumbent?
Is there a clear technical definition for a recumbent? Is it the position of the knee in relation to the crank? The presence or absence of a back rest?
There seems to be a fine line between, for ...
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What brand of bicycle is this?
Looking for the brand of this bike - like the style and color. Only have the photo
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Can I change a 26" to a 24" tire on a Huntington Schinn Women's tire?
I recently purchase a Huntington Cruiser by Schwinn. The standard tires are 26". I am new to cycling and am having a hard time finding information regarding tires and frames. I would like to change ...
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Hard to pedal even on flat street
I have a woman's cruiser bike with pedal brakes only. Everything has been working great but when I took a bike ride the other day I was on a flat street and it was extremely difficult to pedal...why ...
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Why do my pedals shake and pop?
I just purchased a cruiser bike online that I had to assemble.
When I rode it for the first time, I notice my pedals felt shaky, whether pedaling or coasting, and when I did pedal every few seconds ...
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Why Do the same size tires say they can hold different amounts of air (psi), and does that matter? [closed]
Sadly, my wonderful electra cruiser got stolen on tuesday. I am a college student with no other transportation, i need a new bike RIGHT away, the busses in my town are currently on strike and not ...
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Best way to sell cheap/damaged bike
I have an old cruiser bike that I paid $100 for. The tire popped and the other has a flat but other than that it's ridable. Any way I can sell it? And if so, best website/company to sell it to?
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Steel vs Aluminum Spokes and Rims
I'm looking at a couple of cruiser bikes on Craigslist. I want to take them to my beach house for guests. How can I tell if the rims and spokes are steel or aluminum? The steel spokes on an ...
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Just bought 30 huffys cranbrooks for a bike rental business. WHAT PROBLEMS SHOULD I BE PREPARING FOR [closed]
Be nice. I know these things are cheap. Just wanna be semi prepared.
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How can I tell if I can add a front brake to my cruiser?
I recently had to give up running and decided to start commuting to/from work (about 15 miles round trip) so I could maintain my cardio fitness. One problem is I like to ride my cruiser (a Masi ...
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what make and model is this bike please?
Please help me identify this bike, I have looked in a
multitude of places and come up with nothing.
It looks to be a beach cruiser.
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Can anyone help me identify this bike?
Frame number (bottom bracket) MC9008 1987
Cruiser style,26" rims
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What is considered a good "safe biking distance" to bike to work?
I'm curious about what is the maximum distance you can live from work so that it's a reasonable biking distance.
I am interested in biking about 30 minutes to work. It would be about 5 miles away. I ...
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How to choose the right Citi Bike?
It's 2013, and bike sharing has finally made it to New York City. Of course, the branded cruisers aren't the most speedy bikes on the road. They weigh a whopping 45 pounds, and their third gear - ...
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Can i use a thinner standard mtb chain (SRAM 971) or does the chain need to be specific (SRAM PC-1) for coaster brake single speed
Time for a replacement chain, and i have a sram 971 sitting around, don't want to spend the money on a new chain, if i can get away with using a mountain bike chain. Hopefully it won't pop off with ...
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What is the longest reasonable distance one may expect to ride on a comfort bike?
I ride a 2011 Trek Navigator 1 with 7-speed derailleur. Purchased in August of 2011, I've tried to ride as often as possible. My longest rides have been approximately 12 miles in length. I've ...
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Electra Shifter (Revoshift) is hard to turn
My wife has a hard time turning the Revoshift grip on her Electra Townie 7D due to arthritis issues in her hands. Is there a way to help with this issue?
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