Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - COSTCO Schwinn Cruiser - was $170 - now $130

I know that cruisers are not necessarily the focus of this group, but many of them are single speed nonetheless :). Now COSTCO during the winter months has been trying to offer a Schwinn 26" SS Cruiser with fenders and some front wheel suspension for $167.99 - I guess they did not sell, and so now - in time for beach season :) they reduced them to $129.99. I know they are very cheaply made, and may need some adjustments and component improvements, but I am curious if someone here bought one, and what their experience is.

---slaps wildbird with a large trout

At least it would be a cheap start to a SS Klunker build.

i have three.

-one i converted to a 3spd with a vintage SA hub.
-one i converted to a fixie with my old deep-v wheelset. (eggplant rear/red front)
-one i turned in to lawn art. doggies pee on it when they get walked down my street.

i like the third one the best.

i swear you guys have NO imagination.


think about it:


http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2004/b/power.jpg

hey!! that's my lawn art!!




why'd you take it?

My wife has been looking for a cheap cruiser. Got a link / picture of the Costco one?

i swear you guys have NO imagination.


think about it:


http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2004/b/power.jpg

i think this looks sweet atcually.

i think this looks sweet atcually.

Me too. Deep V's or some Aerospokes would make it look sweeter.

i swear you guys have NO imagination.


think about it:


http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2004/b/power.jpg

It need wheels like the rear on this bike i think
http://www.leggerabikes.com/new/news/news_pics/leggera_tri.jpg

slaps wildbird with a large trout

you guys freaking kill me

If I lived on a beach, it'd be the only bike I'd own.

Think of it as 'Mao's Socialism Tool' and be happy.