Best complete cruiser bikes according to redditors

We found 27 Reddit comments discussing the best complete cruiser bikes. We ranked the 19 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Top Reddit comments about Complete Cruiser Bikes:

u/okayatsquats · 3 pointsr/Weakpots

okay well I ordered this bike because I think Amazon had a pallet of old ones or something and they were selling them for $130-$200 depending on color. I looked up the company and stuff and they seem to be essentially in the same sort of market as like Electra or Linus maybe - I assume the frames are made by Kinesis and they appear to have mostly Real Parts - tektro, FSA, stuff like that. Anyway, the kicker is of course that it's got a non-rollerbrake Nexus 7 rear hub, and that hub is worth nearly as much as I paid for the whole bike. Plus, and I'm not sure if I believe it, the bike I ordered was pictured with a Brooks saddle and Schwalbe tires. So obviously if it comes with those I could part it out and make money. I think it's probably gonna come with a vinyl saddle and Kendas which is also fine.

I've never ridden a city bike or anything nearly as upright as that, and it seemed like such a hilariously good deal that I couldn't pass it up. Even if I hate it I'm absolutely certain I can sell it for $200.

If I do like it I'm gonna zip-tie a milk crate to the back and cruise about on it. And it will be an experiment for a proper cargo bike which will be similar weights and uprightness. It's like a starter model!

I'm a little worried because I don't actually own a spoke wrench and I'm sure there's a good chance that I'll have to true the wheels when they arrive in the big box.

I also don't have room for it on my bike-clothes-hanger and it'll be really heavy, but my current thought is "fuck it, it's got an IGH, it can sleep outside"

u/Statuethisisme · 3 pointsr/bicycling

The recumbent trikes tend to be more expensive, if you get a standard type, they can be had for quite cheaply. I can't recommend anything in particular, but have a Google and I'm sure you will find something.

Good luck and happy hunting.

u/tuctrohs · 3 pointsr/whichbike

There's a frenzy right now over at r/citybike about a crazy good deal on Amazon: a nice $800 city bike for $108. The small size in the step-through variant is the only one that's likely to fit you, but that's one of the ones that's deeply discounted, if you select the dark blue color.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P273FRQ/

https://www.reddit.com/r/citybike/comments/7csim5/if_anyone_in_the_us_wants_a_ridiiiiculously_good

u/YearOfYoshi · 2 pointsr/HelpMeFind

Not sure how tall of a tricycle you were looking for but maybe an adult tricycle like this? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R7G9CDK/

u/jxj24 · 2 pointsr/bicycling

What is your budget?

For $1050.

Also, have you asked in your local bike shop?

EDIT: inadvertent Amazon affiliate link removed.

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/Weakpots

there's still a few of the step through models but they might be a little big for you.

u/ruphuselderbeer · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Schwinn Meridian Adult 26-Inch 3-Wheel Bike (Black Cherry) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AYKISE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7Y81AbSF515Q0

u/SkyRocket456 · 1 pointr/cycling

Ah ok I got it. Then what's your opinion on this? And this?

u/myownpersonalreddit · 1 pointr/bikecommuting

I tested a step-through version and I liked it. They're still assembling the regular one I bought so I don't have much of a conclusion yet. It was pretty easy to ride, considering I'm new to biking (with a lot of mass...) But the 7 gears kinda threw me off. My Raleigh tourist only has 3 internal gears and I can switch through gears super fast so I'll have to get used to pedalling while switching.


To directly answer your question, I like it so far but I don't really "love" it y'know. But I'm basing that more on the aesthetics. Like compare this Raleigh Tourist (which I got on a discount btw) with the Specialized Alibi.

u/PM_ME_YOUR_UNIFORMS · 1 pointr/whichbike

Oh my that's a lot of info. Those look great! I really just started riding so gears confuse me a lot. I'll take a look at those and ones from other reputable manufacturers, but I do like those a lot and as long as it's not over $500 it seems doable. What I was originally looking at was this

Schwinn Perla Women's Cruiser 26" Wheel, Coral, 16"/One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFR6ZS9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-Su6ybTY6RJ2C

But it seems like I should go with one of the brands you recommended. Funnily enough, a Reddit user named 802 bike guy helped me in my last thread....


The back little platform thing looked helpful on that model

u/natermer · 1 pointr/ebikes

What do you want to do with it?

It's a cheap heavy single speed cruiser bike, which is fine by me.

The only bad thing about it is that it doesn't have the proper mounts on the front fork for V-brakes or disk brakes. Do they have a front brake option that doesn't suck?

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You really need to have a good front brake. Shimano-style direct-pull 'V' rim brakes are really what you want to have, at a minimum. Hydraulic disks front and rim rear is perfectly fine. (Mechanical disks are not worth it anymore, now that you can get Shimano Deore for cheap)

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If you want BMX-style geometry you can find some disk brake bikes from http://www.sebikes.com/bikes/cat/retro-series

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Otherwise something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Fito-Modena-Aluminum-7-Speed-Cruiser/dp/B016MKYGQA

That bike probably would do 'OK', although the front hub bearings and the disk brake is probably not very good quality and will wear out soon. But that is something that can be upgraded to better quality MTB parts for pretty cheap.

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Otherwise what motor you want depends on what you want to do with it (how fast, how far, etc) and what your budget is.

u/NoobPwnr · 1 pointr/BurningMan

Mongoose Malus fat tire just finished its second year for me. It is in much better shape than the Walmart cruisers I’ve experienced on the playa.

I hit it with White Lightning grease and a wire brush after returning.

u/Capes_for_Apes · 1 pointr/cycling

I picked up a Schwinn Tricycle about a year and a half ago and enjoy it. It ran something like $288 on amazon and I had to assemble it. The quality is OK, I was warned pretty strongly on forums (and at the bike shop) to not pop curbs with the back wheels because the axle can break. It's pretty heavy which has been great for exercise and weight loss. I'd says its a good entry level tricycle.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AYKISE/

Although you can lean into turns a small amount on a trike, it's 90% turning the handle bars. this was very foreign to my cyclist friends. the right wheel is the driver so i do find myself leaning slightly right sometimes. on a left turn i don't lean much at all. As for the balance issues, I've definitely had a few occasions coming down winding hills where I lost control and had to resort to a "Flintstones stop" (i.e. using my feet to slow down the trike instead of letting it roll over left or right). After doing that once or twice, I know my limits. Also it's super nice to just pedal and not have to worry too much about balance. I hope this helps!

u/gh5046 · 1 pointr/trikes

I have that trike. It's a bit of a pain to assemble, and the wheel guards are kind of flimsy, but it's a really good trike for the price.

I got it from Amazon for $250 in September, 2015, so you may want to shop around on pricing. You can use camelcamelcamel to track the pricing and have it alert you when it comes down.

When it comes to assembling it you may want to watch a video on youtube first to know what you're getting into.

If I had some cash to burn I'd probably get this tricycle:

http://www.worksmancycles.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/mvfc-3cb.html

u/banjomik · 1 pointr/bicycling

go with something like this kent. At that price point you want a beach cruiser. There is a whole lot less to go wrong. No derailleurs to crap out. A coaster brake will not come out of adjustment. if the wheels go a bit out of true (wobble) its still perfectly ride-able.

u/bobsbigboi · 1 pointr/bicycling

That's a really nice bike for an amazing price. Factoring the cost of aftermarket fenders and racks, it's practically free.

However you should be aware that those are 700c tires. 700c is larger than 26", so the spokes are longer. When both are standard 14 gauge spokes, the shorter 26" tire is the stronger of the two. Also, 26" will open up [inexpensive 12g wheel options] (
http://jbbicyclewheels.com/wheelsets?product_id=178&limit=100) when it comes time to replace your tires.

Either way you might research fixing spokes, since it's my understanding that it's the largest wear item for heftier riders.

[Here's a 26" tire bike] (https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Sanctuary-7-Speed-Cruiser-Bicycle/dp/B00AWNHVQ6/) that's similar to the one in your link.

u/findingnewglory · 1 pointr/bicycling

The pedals right? That's how it works?


Seriously though I'm not a huge bike rider. I just want something to ride on the paved trail and get some exercise. The mountain bike I have is a loaner women's bike that my mother in law let's me ride when we take my son out. I liked the cruiser because it was smooth. The frame seemed to fit me well too, I'm 6'1.

Edit: this is what I found that I liked: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWNHVQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_IyUqtb12TF01M

u/Matt5sean3 · 1 pointr/rva

By definition, if it has three wheels it would be a tricycle or "trike" and not a bicycle or "bike."

Pedantry aside, adult tricycles seem to be pretty uncommon. I'm seeing new ones on Amazon, but they seem to be in the $300 range at the low end.

Getting a regular bike and adding adult sized training wheels might be cheaper at $60 for a kit, but I can imagine there'd be some sort of stigma attached to that which could make it a non-starter.

Also, I wonder whether we know the same person or if fear of learning to ride a bike is a more common problem than I thought. I too have a friend with that fear.