1970 Huffy Beach Cruiser

As she continued to save, her father told her that she would have full creative freedom to build the bike of her liking. The bikes, noted for their durability and heavy weight, were the most popular bicycle in the United States from the early 1930s through the 1950s, and have enjoyed renewed popularity since the late 1990s. Our team consists of life-long riders who enjoy researching and writing about bikes. The Electra Townie 7D, however, does not have a basket for additional storage, lights, or fenders to keep dry. Although the Huffy Nel Lusso Cruiser bikes are top-quality, you can check out some similar bikes listed below before making your final choice. The padded spring saddle also adds to the comfort and is easily adjustable according to your height.

huffy beach cruiser

You can also have a custom-built surfboard rack attached at an extra cost. “Flower detailing across the bike’s frame, chain guard, and cup holder feel straight out of a 1950s movie.” If this bike is not a fit, your body measurements will be saved in our system, so you can browse to other product pages and they will automatically tell you if they fit. The Good Vibration does huffy beach cruiser not currently come with the assembly option that Amazon offers for many other bikes, so you may want to save a little money on the side so you can take it to a bike shop for proper assembly. The fact that you get just about every possible extra feature with this bike isn’t to be overlooked. The rack, the basket, the cupholder, the fenders, the kickstand — it’s all there.

They’ll spot the upright pedaling position, the sporty saddle, the black balloon tires, and have to think about what they’ve just seen as you ride on by. Wherever you go with a beach cruiser you are going to turn heads! They look cool, they feel amazing to ride, and they’re cheaper than an equivalent road or mountain bike. Finally, manufacturers have also introduced the “comfort bike” category, to combine the soft ride and upright posture of cruisers with a more conventionally styled bike. Comfort bikes have such features as fenders, suspension seatposts and forks, and large padded saddles with giant springs.

In 1934, Schwinn successfully re-styled the B-10E, renaming it the Aero Cycle. While the Aero Cycle featured no technical improvements over the original B-10E, its streamlined frame, faux gas tank, and battery-powered headlight came to define the cruiser ‘look’. Modern cruiser bicycles retain these design elements, (except sometimes for the tank and/or light accessories). This single-speed bike also features an easy-to-use coaster brake to pedal back to a stop when needed quickly.

The embroidered Huffy brand at the seat’s back completes the lavish glance. Twin springs add further comfort with the broader tire footprint (24″ x 2.25″) to waft over mild bumps and dips. Twin-density Krayton grips and pedals feel cushy to touch and keep relaxed on longer rides; their two-tone pattern matches the luscious huffy beach cruiser cream-colored tires to finish the elegant glance. Freelance writer Ashley M. Biggers rode her trusty cruiser bike to campus during her graduate studies at Arizona State University. Since then, she’s been back in the cruiser saddle on bike tours in her hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and around the globe.

Plus, this model is a breeze to set up since it’s shipped mostly pre-assembled. You will feel awesome when riding the Nel Lusso men’s cruiser bike for long distances. The fit frame design has the seat further back for a comfortable upright riding position when on the bike. You would always feel comfortable with your bike thanks to the upright position and the adjustable handlebars, I mean comfort is fully guaranteed here. The bike is constructed with a very attractive steel frame, it also gives a fine premium look.