Most useful addons/upgrades?
05-02-18 | 11:09 AM
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Most useful addons/upgrades?
We initially purchased our Cruisers to use while camping but would like to use them more often. I'm already considering a rack for the back of mine (hauling firewood, etc as needed) but was curious what other add-ons you felt were the most useful?
thanks in advance.
thanks in advance.
05-02-18 | 07:44 PM
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From: South Florida
Bikes: '79 Schwinn LeTour IV, '11 Giant Roam1, '17 Specialized Pitch Comp, '18 Marin Hawk Hill 1, '15 Giant Defy1, '17 Jamis Earth Cruiser1 (x2)
Cup holder...
I have a pair of Cruisers that I ride on the Beach in Daytona and New Smyrna Beach. The beverage holder is the most useful accessory for me. A rack or basket would be a close second.
I have a pair of Cruisers that I ride on the Beach in Daytona and New Smyrna Beach. The beverage holder is the most useful accessory for me. A rack or basket would be a close second.
05-03-18 | 08:33 AM
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a bottle holder, which i usually put a gatorade in. they make one shaped like a bike water bottle the dollar place sells for a buck each. i get a clamp on one for my handlebar, or make something for the backrest i usually have on most of my bikes.
a bike lock that has the clip like thing that lets you keep it with the bike
lately a motorcycle type swing arm bag. not sure how much abuse they'd take on a motorcycle (vinyl), but amazon (and ebay) sell a pretty nice one that i get for bikes.
https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Motor...ingarm+bag+red
both places sell this same bag (and a slightly smaller version also). same company, they're out of black and brown at the time, but they sell those colors too.
a rear view mirror. i don't ride at night much so i get lights if i find something i like, but i always try to find a mirror.
a bike lock that has the clip like thing that lets you keep it with the bike
lately a motorcycle type swing arm bag. not sure how much abuse they'd take on a motorcycle (vinyl), but amazon (and ebay) sell a pretty nice one that i get for bikes.
https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Motor...ingarm+bag+red
both places sell this same bag (and a slightly smaller version also). same company, they're out of black and brown at the time, but they sell those colors too.
a rear view mirror. i don't ride at night much so i get lights if i find something i like, but i always try to find a mirror.
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05-03-18 | 10:50 AM
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had to remove the url as I dont have 10 posts yet. I will be sure to send this on to a few friends who will definitely be interested in this! thank you!
a bottle holder, which i usually put a gatorade in. they make one shaped like a bike water bottle the dollar place sells for a buck each. i get a clamp on one for my handlebar, or make something for the backrest i usually have on most of my bikes.
a bike lock that has the clip like thing that lets you keep it with the bike
lately a motorcycle type swing arm bag. not sure how much abuse they'd take on a motorcycle (vinyl), but amazon (and ebay) sell a pretty nice one that i get for bikes.
both places sell this same bag (and a slightly smaller version also). same company, they're out of black and brown at the time, but they sell those colors too.
a rear view mirror. i don't ride at night much so i get lights if i find something i like, but i always try to find a mirror.
a bike lock that has the clip like thing that lets you keep it with the bike
lately a motorcycle type swing arm bag. not sure how much abuse they'd take on a motorcycle (vinyl), but amazon (and ebay) sell a pretty nice one that i get for bikes.
both places sell this same bag (and a slightly smaller version also). same company, they're out of black and brown at the time, but they sell those colors too.
a rear view mirror. i don't ride at night much so i get lights if i find something i like, but i always try to find a mirror.
thanks for the replies all..keep them coming!
05-03-18 | 03:53 PM
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From: Louisville KY
Bikes: Rideable; 83 Schwinn High Sierra. Two cruiser, bmx bike, one other mtb, three road frames, one citybike.
Good lights, don't cheap out, especially riding in the woods. At least a one watt light with a good battery, incase you need use it for more than a hearlight. Also tires; some sort of offroad tire, possibly even on a seperate wheelset, incase you use the bikes for more than camping.
05-05-18 | 06:32 PM
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Bikes: Schwinn Varsity 1975, Mongoose Threshold 1995
Lists of musts that I added to my Cruiser.
rear rack
rear light
front light
tool bag / spare tube / multi-tool to remove wheels
bell
water bottle holder
lock
front brake
Different list for useful upgrades.
rear rack
rear light
front light
tool bag / spare tube / multi-tool to remove wheels
bell
water bottle holder
lock
front brake
Different list for useful upgrades.
05-06-18 | 07:42 PM
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Good lights, don't cheap out, especially riding in the woods. At least a one watt light with a good battery, incase you need use it for more than a hearlight. Also tires; some sort of offroad tire, possibly even on a seperate wheelset, incase you use the bikes for more than camping.
05-08-18 | 08:42 AM
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couldn't find one on ebay, but zefal makes a bar end with a flashing light on the back (facing forward). i don't think they make them any more, but they pop up on ebay sometimes. if you need the light to see it won't work for that, but as a combined accessory to not have too many things on the bike they're nice.
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