Hi,

I would like to buy a beach cruiser style bicycle that is light enough to carry up and down the
stairs easily. I would also like to spend less than $300 if possible, since the bike would only be
used for riding around town (and the beach, of course) and not on any demanding trails.

At least 3 speeds would be nice too, but not completely necessary.

So far, cruiser bikes I've researched online have been over 40 lbs, even with aluminum components.
Are light-weight cruiser bikes available in my price range? Does anyone know how heavy the Trek
Calypso is?

I would appreciate any recommendations you have.

Thank you,

Johann

Here are some possibilities:

http://www.bianchiusa.com/rollo.html

http://www.dahon.com/boardwalks1.htm

It is not entirely clear from your post what you are looking for. Are you interested primarily in a
simple bike for casual riding, without a derailleur, or do you want the cruiser image?

If you just want simplicity and practicality, you could look for a decent used road bike or hybrid
to fix up as a fixed gear. If you are handy enough, you could also put in a hub gear, but I'll be
honest, this is not something I've ever tried myself.

If you want the image, not sure what to suggest.

On 7 Dec 2003 20:28:53 -0800, johannzimbal@yahoo.com (Johann Zimbal) wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I would like to buy a beach cruiser style bicycle that is light enough to carry up and down the
>stairs easily. I would also like to spend less than $300 if possible, since the bike would only be
>used for riding around town (and the beach, of course) and not on any demanding trails.
>
>At least 3 speeds would be nice too, but not completely necessary.
>
>So far, cruiser bikes I've researched online have been over 40 lbs, even with aluminum components.
>Are light-weight cruiser bikes available in my price range? Does anyone know how heavy the Trek
>Calypso is?
>
>I would appreciate any recommendations you have.
>
>Thank you,
>
>Johann

Not real sure what you are looking for but Kona has a few bike that should work for you. I think
that for just cursing around town the first one is great

http://www.konaworld.com/kw_index.cfm

http://www.konaworld.com/kw_index.cfm

Rod Raisanen Chillicothe, Oh

To Reply remove garbage "Johann Zimbal" <johannzimbal@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I would like to buy a beach cruiser style bicycle that is light enough to carry up and down the
> stairs easily. I would also like to spend less than $300 if possible, since the bike would only be
> used for riding around town (and the beach, of course) and not on any demanding trails.
>
> At least 3 speeds would be nice too, but not completely necessary.
>
> So far, cruiser bikes I've researched online have been over 40 lbs, even with aluminum components.
> Are light-weight cruiser bikes available in my price range? Does anyone know how heavy the Trek
> Calypso is?
>
> I would appreciate any recommendations you have.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Johann

Sorry not sure how to point the browser to the right frame set. Just go to 2004 bikes and check out
"Smoke" and "Lana'I".

Rod Raisanen

"Rod Raisanen" <hotrod@horizonview.netgarbage> wrote in message
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> Not real sure what you are looking for but Kona has a few bike that should work for you. I think
> that for just cursing around town the first one is great
>
> http://www.konaworld.com/kw_index.cfm
>
> http://www.konaworld.com/kw_index.cfm
>
> Rod Raisanen Chillicothe, Oh
>
> To Reply remove garbage "Johann Zimbal" <johannzimbal@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:a3bc7b40.0312072028.4560ec7b@posting.google.com...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I would like to buy a beach cruiser style bicycle that is light enough to carry up and down the
> > stairs easily. I would also like to spend less than $300 if possible, since the bike would only
> > be used for riding around town (and the beach, of course) and not on any demanding trails.
> >
> > At least 3 speeds would be nice too, but not completely necessary.
> >
> > So far, cruiser bikes I've researched online have been over 40 lbs, even with aluminum
> > components. Are light-weight cruiser bikes available in my price range? Does anyone know how
> > heavy the Trek Calypso is?
> >
> > I would appreciate any recommendations you have.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Johann

Rod Raisanen <hotrod@horizonview.netgarbage> wrote:
> Not real sure what you are looking for but Kona has a few bike that should work for you. I think
> that for just *cursing* around town the first one is great
>

Yeah, you could be that crazy guy riding around town on his bike insulting people randomly. I always
wanted to be that guy. ;-)

--Josh

Thanks everyone,

Yeah, I'm going for the cruiser bike look, but want something light. From everything I've tested first-
hand, the Electra cruiser bikes seem to be the lightest by far (in the US$200-300 price range at
least), but then again, I haven't seen everything out on the market.

How did you know I like to ride around town cursing as I go? :-)

Johann

Johann Zimbal <johannzimbal@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Thanks everyone,
>
> Yeah, I'm going for the cruiser bike look, but want something light. From everything I've tested
> first-hand, the Electra cruiser bikes seem to be the lightest by far (in the US$200-300 price
> range at least), but then again, I haven't seen everything out on the market.
>

I've seen a few of those Electras around. They are very stylish in a retro-cool sort of way. I've
never actually lifted one, though, and couldn't tell you anything about the quality. From
electrabike.com, they seem to have several 3-speed models for just over $300.

--Josh

Here's another cool looking single speed, there is also a 7 speed hub gear version of this. Don't
know if it's the look that you're going for, but I'd be surpised if you can find a bike with that
authentic cruiser appearance that is still fairly light. The single speed and 7 speed versions are
$400 and $500, so may be more than you want to pay.

MP

http://vandesselsports.com/b_straightUp.shtml

On 11 Dec 2003 09:33:39 -0800, johannzimbal@yahoo.com (Johann Zimbal) wrote:

>Thanks everyone,
>
>Yeah, I'm going for the cruiser bike look, but want something light. From everything I've tested
>first-hand, the Electra cruiser bikes seem to be the lightest by far (in the US$200-300 price range
>at least), but then again, I haven't seen everything out on the market.
>
>How did you know I like to ride around town cursing as I go? :-)
>
>Johann

johannzimbal@yahoo.com (Johann Zimbal) wrote:

> Yeah, I'm going for the cruiser bike look, but want something light. From everything I've tested
> first-hand, the Electra cruiser bikes seem to be the lightest by far (in the US$200-300 price
> range at least), but then again, I haven't seen everything out on the market.

Check out Phat Cycles. They have a cruiser called the "21", which was its weight in pounds at the
time it was introduced (I don't know if that has changed in the succeeding years). It now has a 7-
speed counterpart called the "24-7", which if it's true to it's name, would be worth your attention.
http://www.phatcycles.com

Chalo Colina

http://www.breezerbikes.com/ Has 3 and 7 internal gears and tradition gears. Built in lights and
generator and racks. Retro look. From the guy who started the mountain bikes.