Just bought a "beach bike" for outdoor exercise. Haven't owned one for 40+ years.
However it pedals super hard and wears me out.
Suggestions?
However it pedals super hard and wears me out.
Suggestions?
HMMMmmm ... 40+ years ago, you were probably 50-to-100 pounds lighter ...orwellwasright said:Just bought a "beach bike" for outdoor exercise. Haven't owned one for 40+ years. However it pedals super hard and wears me out. Â Suggestions?
A bigger rear cog will lower your gear ratio and make it easier to pedal. Most single speed beach cruisers have a coaster brake rear hub which is super easy to change cogs on. Far easier than removing a crank to swap a sprocket. Depending on the wheels on the bike you may also consider some higher pressure tires. That can also make a bike roll better.veteranmaxi said:I suggest taking a look at getting a bigger front cog as that will make it easier to push the pedals. Also, keep the current sized one so if in the future you decide you want a harder pedal and a faster ride, you can simply swap it over. Good luck!
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