2018年3月29日星期四

The Recreation King: Beach Cruiser

As you know, a bicycle is the most enjoyable and pro-health vehicle out there. You get to travel AND work out AND have a fun - all in one! A bicycle is undoubtedly the emperor of good times for many of us. And to that it could be rightly said, a beach cruiser fits the bill - perfectly!

A beach cruiser is as relaxing and congenial to its surroundings, just like its very own name. An ideal choice, if one chooses for an easy going and laid back ride, just to free yourself from stress and ride around town. for recreational riding. And for this it has adapted its structure and frame to cater to the needs.

A beach cruiser, also known as a cruiser bicycle, basically is a bicycle which combines balloon tires - which is a type of wide, low-pressure tire, has an upright seating posture, are single speed which means it is a single gear ratio and a straightforward steel construction with a unique styling to sport. No wonder, Cruisers are popular amongst casual bicyclists and also by the ones who are vacations, simply because they are very stable and easy to ride. But because of the built being hefty and teaming with balloon tires tend to make them rather slow. They come from the family of larger category of hybrid bicycles, since they take on s little features from a mountain bike and a lot from the average road bike.

A beach cruiser came into existence when the popular bicycle manufacturing company, Schwinn developed the cruiser at a time when U.S. bicycle sales had witnessed a downward trend, tremendously due to the Great Depression. It was noted that adults purchased few bicycles, which were considered as luxury products supposed to be largely used for sport or recreation. So in response, Schwinn conceived a stronger and much affordable bicycle, which was designed for the more resilient youth market who was their target. Since then, there was no turning back for the beach cruiser. Everyone had mostly switched over to these beauties, thus giving them the push and deserved acceptance & adulation.

These bikes, which stand out for their durability and heavy weight, used to be the most popular bicycle in the United States from the early 1930s and all through the 1950s, and have enjoyed renewed popularity since the late 1990s. It was in the late 1970s and early 1980s, that the cruiser frames formed the basis of the newly developed mountain bike. Cruisers' comfort, style, and affordability (compared to mountain and racing bikes) have led to renewed popularity in recent years.

Thus, it is the simplicity the low-tech, high fun aspect of cycling. teamed with comfort that leisure rides require, make a beach cruiser a perfect fit for the rides around town! You can cherish your neighborhood and probably spot something new in your locality by just biking around on this. Pleasant, indeed, And as once Mr. John F. Kennedy had said, "Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride". How true you are, even today, Sir.
Happy riding, everyone!


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