i've always been a fan of beach cruisers. sure, they don't have those extra gears to get you over that thar hill, but DANG they are so stylish and fabulously retro. and i am a bonafide sucker for retro. not to mention comfortable. i mean, can any woman (or man, for that matter) really say one of those tiny 10-speed seats is a pleasure to sit on? those things literally disappear, right? there simply just isn't enough cushin' on those seats for pushin' up the hills.
hubs and i were in wally world the other day getting a few airstreamin' supplies and lo and behold i spotted a cruiser/5 speed combo called a hybrid. this might not be news to you folks, but to me, that's like chocolate and peanut butter – a match made in bicycle heaven. the functionality of a bike with gears and the fashion of a cruiser. MUST HAVE:
we're planning on taking bikes with us on the road to meander around the campgrounds and encourage ourselves to fit in some exercise, too. i've found one model in particular that looks pretty promising. it's made by huffy (i know...huffy...makes you think of your pink bike with pom poms from 6th grade, right?) but it's stinking adorable and classic. and the price is awesome – under $125. of course, i'll have to transfer my bell (ting ting) and basket from my old bike to complete the ensemble.
hooray for cruisers. hooray for putting things in your basket. and hooray for the little silver bell.
11 comments:
I love that bike! Holy crap! It is way too cute and functional no-less. Get it!!!
What fun! We always take our bikes on vacation, but I'd love to have one of those 'hybrids' and with a cute basket to boot :D
thanks for backing me up, ladies! i think i am going to have to get it. it's just too cute.
Hi! You are living my dream! So happy to have found you. I am adding you to my Reader so that I can follow along! Candace
hi candace! thanks so much for stopping by. will enjoy having you along for the ride...
Jen!
I love it!
Josh just actually got us these for my birthday as a surprise - they're so fun! Have the best time!!!! xo! Amber
Jen, You know how much I love bikes, even the ones with little butt-buster seats. I think retro bikes are equally as awesome and way more stylish. Check out the ones from my favorite company...
http://www.electrabike.com/
chell-bell,
OH LORD I LOVE THOSE ELECTRAS! there is an orange townie bike with cream wheels that i just flipped over. no prices on the site. wonder how much?
you have to use the "find a dealer" link and then add the location with the best price to your adventure!
I just found this though:
http://clevercycles.com/p/?prod-code=2009+Electra+Townie+3i%2C+tangerine#2009-Electra-Townie-3i--tangerine
chell-belle, you are a bike rockstar. thank you so much for the electra link. i love my new townieeeeee!!!!!
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