Lightweight Cruisers?
#51
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From: still above ground
Bikes: 2016 Specialized crosstrail comp disc
I agree. Very cool looking, only it doesn't qualify as a cruiser IMHO. No fenders. No sprung saddle. The handle bars are only slightly swept back, and they are lower than the seatpost. Rider will not be in the classic cruiser straight up posture. Per Sheldon Brown,
"Cruisers are built for ride comfort, not efficiency." This looks very efficient.
"Cruisers are built for ride comfort, not efficiency." This looks very efficient.
#52
Thanks, the KHS is a rare bike. It was built for the Japanese market. I bought this one in Canada when I worked in the industry. The distributor brought 8 of them into the country. They were never inported into the US. Oddly enough the chainstay protector says KHS USA. Only came in one size, good thing I'm the size of an average Japanese man, haha.
This one is a keeper. Latest build.

No Fat Cruiser by SaddleUpBike, on Flickr
This one is a keeper. Latest build.

No Fat Cruiser by SaddleUpBike, on Flickr
#53
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so i'm gonna play poor mans weight weenie and replace some stuff with home stash pieces and whatever i can get cheap from the local co-op. i'll post some weights along the way once i start.
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Last edited by Cyclcist11023131; 11-12-15 at 06:12 PM. Reason: Re-weigh with shocks and new seat
#55
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From: Middletown NY
Bikes: Cannondale SuperSix EVO w Hi-Mod frame, Raleigh Tamland 1 and Giant Anthem X
I have a Genesis GX7 aluminum framed 29" cruiser. Light for what it is, affordable but low end quality. I use to for rides when I want an extra workout or when I ride with slower riders.
7 speeds, bottle holder, comfy seat and high riding position make this a fun bike. I have taken it on 30 mile rides and felt great afterwards due to it's comfortable ride and seating. I think I got it for $130 on sale at the Walmart website with a discount for getting their credit card (that I cancelled the following statement).
7 speeds, bottle holder, comfy seat and high riding position make this a fun bike. I have taken it on 30 mile rides and felt great afterwards due to it's comfortable ride and seating. I think I got it for $130 on sale at the Walmart website with a discount for getting their credit card (that I cancelled the following statement).
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