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Step 1: Select Brake Type

CRUISER BIKE BRAKES

Rim, Caliper or Cantilever Brakes are the most common type of bicycle brake. A cantilever brake has two separate arms, one on each side of the rim. Each arm has pivots and the two arms are usually coordinated and linked by a cable that runs above the top of the tire.

Coaster Brakes are operated by pedaling backward to slow the bike. These brakes were common in the first generation of bicycles.

Disc Brakes are similar to a motorcycle, a braking system that has a dedicated disc for the braking surface. Disc brakes are becoming increasingly common, partly because they work well in wet conditions.

BRAKE TYPES
Disc
Rim/Caliper
Coaster

		Disc (7 bikes)
		Pedal / Coaster (100 bikes)
		Rim / Caliper (12 bikes)

Review and Compare Cruiser Bikes

The cruiser bicycle style is recognized by their balloon-tires and heavy duty frames and were America's favorite bikes in the 1930s through the 1950s. Their wide tires and simple mechanics (commonly single speed with coaster brakes) are ideally suited to riding on flat surfaces and sandy beaches. The popularity of riding on the sand with these "Beach Cruisers" allowed the bicycle style to remain popular through the 1970s when road bikes were gaining in popularity.

In the late 70s/early 80s, the durable cruiser frames formed the basis of the newly-developing mountain bike. Today there are a wide variety of cruiser bikes ranging from classically styled bikes that harken back to the early 1900s to stylish bikes that have merged with modern motorcycle designs. The cruiser bikes comfort, style, and affordability (compared to mountain and racing bikes) have led to renewed popularity in recent years.