Canal Cruiser Recomendation

[ecduzitgood]

I prefer a multi speed trike. They can't tip over and provide a large seat for comfort even at rest (put your feet up and relax), cargo basket etc. The only drawback is they aren't quite as fast as a two wheeled bike. Make sure it's 3 speed or more so hills are easier to peddle.

[Raven]

so, what's the best brand was my question
Schwin?


3 speed it is....

[Mike P]

Schwinn makes a very nice women's "comfort cruiser" which Target sells for about $225. LL Bean sells the exact same bike, under their own name, for $375.

You want a woman's bike (now in the PC-world, they're called "step-thrus"). It's hard to get your leg over the bar of a men's bike, and if you have baskets with rod holders on the back, it's hard to get your leg over the back of the seat, unless you attach your rod holders so that the rods are angled to the rear of the bike.

Double kickstands help keep a bike from tipping over in the wind. A tennis ball on the foot of the kickstand also helps.

Trikes are nice if you have a truck or van, but they can be hard to transport on a standard strap-on bike rack.

[Raven]

Originally Posted by Mike P

Schwinn makes a very nice women's "comfort cruiser" which Target sells for about $225.
I just checked Target listing now for $259.00 but it's a one speed.

You want a woman's bike (now in the PC-world, they're called "step-thrus"). It's hard to get your leg over the bar of a men's bike, and if you have baskets with rod holders on the back, it's hard to get your leg over the back of the seat, unless you attach your rod holders so that the rods are angled to the rear of the bike.

Double kickstands help keep a bike from tipping over in the wind. A tennis ball on the foot of the kickstand also helps.

Trikes are nice if you have a truck or van, but they can be hard to transport on a standard strap-on bike rack.

Have Van but i'm not sure of the Height of the bike yet.

Walmart listed the 3 wheeler (Trike) for $259 also

[ecduzitgood]

Originally Posted by Raven

Have Van but I'm not sure of the Height of the bike yet.

Walmart listed the 3 wheeler (Trike) for $259 also

The three wheeler at Walmart for $259 is only a single speed. You could get a kit to make it multiple speed but I don't think the additional cost and effort to convert a single speed is worth it IMHO. Plus a single speed can be tough on the hills, even gradual inclines so go multi speed if you go trike.

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