As part of my "heart attacks suck, don't want to do that again" plan, I want to start riding a bike regularly. I actually have a nice Trek hybrid (ETA 730) but it is not as comfortable as I would like and I am wanting something with a more upright riding position.
Couple models I am looking at include Raleigh's Special or Retroglide or Electra's Cruiser or Townie models. All are one speed bikes and three of the four are aluminum frames with the Electra Cruiser being steel and the cheapest at $250. The rest are $280-$330 for the Raleighs and $420 for the Electra Townie.
This is going to be strictly a huff and puff bike for riding around the neighborhood with cooler weather commuting to work. That is only a 2.5 mile ride so a one speed cruiser is fine for that. The Electra models have a very upright position with the pedals/crank moved forward. They call it "flat footed positioning" or some such. One down side to that is it is almost impossible to stand and pedal so hills are a challenge.
I guess I am mainly looking for any opinions on lower priced cruiser bikes like the above.
Couple models I am looking at include Raleigh's Special or Retroglide or Electra's Cruiser or Townie models. All are one speed bikes and three of the four are aluminum frames with the Electra Cruiser being steel and the cheapest at $250. The rest are $280-$330 for the Raleighs and $420 for the Electra Townie.
This is going to be strictly a huff and puff bike for riding around the neighborhood with cooler weather commuting to work. That is only a 2.5 mile ride so a one speed cruiser is fine for that. The Electra models have a very upright position with the pedals/crank moved forward. They call it "flat footed positioning" or some such. One down side to that is it is almost impossible to stand and pedal so hills are a challenge.
I guess I am mainly looking for any opinions on lower priced cruiser bikes like the above.
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