Originally Posted by
1fluffhead
If you are looking for a beach bike, get just that. Something like a beach cruiser. At the beach you want a bike that is going to blend in, not a bike that looks way different than everything else you see. This will help keep theft down and you can roll with less worry about having a lot of money in a bike. You want something that you can ride in sandals/flip flops because if you spend any time at the beach you will be in those or whatever your beach shoe of choice is. Changing shoes/socks is a PIA at the beach.
Usually there will be a beach bike rental place that will be selling off old stock at the end of the season, (or at the beginning )when they are getting new bikes. These can be had for very cheap.
to clarify what i want this bike for: not beach cruising. i need a bike to keep at the shore area to ride, like really ride, there are some beautiful rides that can be had at the shore 50 miles+. sure, i may take the bike to the beach, but i wouldnt be leaving it there.