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Title: Are they asking too much for this bicycle?
Source: retro cruiser bicycles
URL Source: http://www.retrocruiserbicycles.com ... ipts/prodView.asp?idproduct=59
Published: Sep 12, 2011
Author: Dakmar
Post Date: 2011-09-12 21:09:02 by Dakmar
Keywords: None
Views: 5258
Comments: 53

Several years ago, I bought a bicycle, hoping to ride it for a little exercise. It was a standard, upright bicycle, with six gears and handbrakes. I can't get comfortable on the thing, my legs are too long to sit back, and the handlebars are too far away to sit upright. I basically feel like I'm taking my life into my own hands every time I get on this bike.

I used to spend hours riding around my home town on a Schwinn Manta Ray (24") I borrowed from my neighbor, the bike i question looks like it would be just as comfortable, with the added bonus of having a coaster brake. I'd like to get this bike, does anyone know of a similar package, maybe even with a higher sissy bar with a padded headrest, a springer front end, and a rack I can use to transport small quantities of snacks/liquor back to my abode?

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#1. To: Dakmar (#0)

If you need a padded headrest, call a cab.

Lod  posted on  2011-09-12   21:16:52 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: Lod (#1)

If you need a padded headrest, call a cab.

LOL, good idea, but don't you remember the old 70's Schwinns?

The high end ones had a padded headrest at the top of the sissy bar:


And don't you dare call me a sissy, Lod! :)

Dakmar  posted on  2011-09-12   21:25:33 ET  (1 image) Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#7. To: Dakmar (#2) (Edited)

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The Schwinn Krates are by far my favorite Schwinn. Models include the Grey Ghost, Apple Krate, Lemon Krate, Orange Peeler, and Coal.

Many had 5 speeds with the mean shifter on the top tube. They were styled after a dragster with the small front tire and gear shifter, and drag slik on the back. Features also include caliper brakes, some had an Atom hub which was a drum brake, front springer suspension, and suspended rear seat.

Ferret  posted on  2011-09-12   22:12:11 ET  (2 images) Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#10. To: Ferret (#7)

The Schwinn Krates are by far my favorite Schwinn.

You beat me to the punch by like four minutes. I've not received an answer about getting a retro cruiser with a factory 24" front wheel. :)

Dakmar  posted on  2011-09-12   22:20:57 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#13. To: Dakmar (#10) (Edited)

These were plink around the pea patch machines not meant for serious off road abuse. They are more a toy than a transportation machine.

I have a nice boy's green Sting Ray with ape hangers and a banana seat. When I'm on it at Saturday Market in Eugene people ask to ride it. If they are pretty and female they might have a chance at that.

Boys definately need to buy their own. However even I never let anyone try it unless I have access to a machine to chase with. This is still 2011 and Eugene, Oregon is incredibly bad for bike theft.

Ferret  posted on  2011-09-12   22:33:12 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#18. To: Ferret (#13)

These were plink around the pea patch machines not meant for serious off road abuse. They are more a toy than a transportation machine.

The Krate's were drag bikes, no kid in their right mind would have confused them with BMX bikes. Those weren't mass marketed until about '75, best I can recall.

Dakmar  posted on  2011-09-12   22:43:56 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#21. To: Dakmar (#18)

Rivendell Bicycles are made by the Schwinn founding family that sold their Schwinn name. They are incredibly tasteful, functional pieces of working art.

I wamt one. But then again, if I had all the bicycles I wanted, I would have to own a storage building too.

renaissancebicycles.com

Ferret  posted on  2011-09-12   22:51:13 ET  (1 image) Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


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#23. To: Ferret (#21)

Rivendell Bicycles are made by the Schwinn founding family that sold their Schwinn name. They are incredibly tasteful, functional pieces of working art.

Screw that, it doesn't have a headrest. :)

Dakmar  posted on  2011-09-12 22:55:54 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#26. To: Ferret (#21)

I used to ride my neighbor's Manta Ray like a unicycle (balanced on the rear wheel) all the way across town. I ride my upright bike around the block and get muscle spasms in my neck and shoulders.

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