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"So my question is: what is the benefit of riding a cruiser bike?"
I guess it would be the balloon tires and the springed seats make the ride "Cadillac" smooth. The tires run between 35-45 psi. The seat is like an easy chair. It's not made for racing, unless you grew up in the sixties and liked running down the firetrails with one foot dragging. They really are made for flat areas, but if you don't mind getting off your tush and pumping up the hill...