Need help picking.
04-02-14, 11:47 AM
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Need help picking.
I am definitely going to buy a cruiser next week but I can't make up my mind which one of these to buy. Because of my weight I would really like to get the best frame. The ones I am looking at are all Schwinn but I can't make up my mind which one
Sanctuary
Lakeshore
Clairmont
Delmar
Point Beach Cruiser
It is been a short while since I have been into the biking, my last bike was a Western Auto single speed cruiser, around about 1948. I need to get started for exercise and I would appreciate any help I can get on pointing out the differences in these bikes.
Thank you in advance
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Sanctuary
Lakeshore
Clairmont
Delmar
Point Beach Cruiser
It is been a short while since I have been into the biking, my last bike was a Western Auto single speed cruiser, around about 1948. I need to get started for exercise and I would appreciate any help I can get on pointing out the differences in these bikes.
Thank you in advance
ancient
04-04-14, 02:04 PM
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Although I do regret not getting any replies whatsoever to my post, I felt obligated to at least state how it turned out.
My son-in-law had a friend that had a mountain bike for sale. I went by and looked at it, then crawled on it and tried to ride it but I could not get my leg up far enough to get the high-end of the stroke. So I guess I will go back to my recumbent exercise bike until I can build my legs up or take my stomach down a little.
My son-in-law had a friend that had a mountain bike for sale. I went by and looked at it, then crawled on it and tried to ride it but I could not get my leg up far enough to get the high-end of the stroke. So I guess I will go back to my recumbent exercise bike until I can build my legs up or take my stomach down a little.
04-04-14, 06:42 PM
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I was going to respond, but I did not have anything positive to say about new Schwinns, and did not want to be a thread crapper.
Good luck on your fitness program and post again when you start looking for a bike again.
Good luck on your fitness program and post again when you start looking for a bike again.
04-04-14, 06:56 PM
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Not familiar with any of the bikes you listed. I have a couple of Schwinn Signature models and have been happy with them. As far as getting your leg over the bar, consider a step through bike for ease of mounting to get you started. I routinely ride one for my grocery getting. Some unknowlegable folks refer to them as "girls bikes" but WTH do they know. 
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Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
04-04-14, 11:23 PM
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I am afraid it did not turn out too well, he refused to give up and went back then had a heart attack. Tonight he is in the Hospital and I am finishing up his uncompleted loose ends.
04-05-14, 12:35 PM
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