Comments on: Cheap, Cute Bikes

By: Kris

Kris — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:06:56 +0000

I have to agree with Erin. Go to a bike shop and get fitted. I own a bike shop (and worked at Wal-Mart for 10 years.) You might also want to know that “Wal-Mart” bike owners are our best customers. They often break the first week because they are poorly constructed at the factory and put together by untrained employees. Did you buy your favorite shoes at Wal-Mart? Not likely. They are an “everything” store. Go to a bike shop, you’ll be happy you did.

By: Adriane /// The A & B Stories

Adriane /// The A & B Stories — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:33:58 +0000

LOVE THIS! I’m going to list this in my weekly loves, hope that’s ok!

By: Liz Stanley

Liz Stanley — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:45:15 +0000

Hey Monica! Well, after talking to a bike shop owner today who kind of shattered my dreams of finding a cute vintage bike in the city, i’ve been told to look in the suburbs so i might be headed out your direction!

By: inspiring links 5.17.12

inspiring links 5.17.12 — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:39:32 +0000

[...] i’ll be turning the big 3-0 this july (yikes!), and i’m asking my family for a road bike. but i might change my mind because of these cute cruisers. [...]

By: Monica B.

Monica B. — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:49:15 +0000

I’ve read your blog countless times and never noticed you live in SF.
We live in Hayward. I’m wondering where you’re planning on looking for bikes? I’ve been wanting a cute cruiser and have checked out Target and WalMart, but just haven’t found the right one.
Thanks!

By: Liz Stanley

Liz Stanley — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:41:11 +0000

Oh, I know. So tempting, right?

By: Liz Stanley

Liz Stanley — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:40:52 +0000

Good point! Yes, I’m definitely looking for more of a city bike than a cruiser but these really caught my eye!

By: Liz Stanley

Liz Stanley — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:40:25 +0000

Your bike sounds dreamy! Yes, definitely getting something with gears. I’m looking for a European style city bike. Wish me luck!

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:03:14 +0000

I have an old red Schwinn cruiser with a basket in front that I bought for $35 when I was still in college. It very well may be my favorite purchase ever!

Since you live in San Francisco, I would highly recommend getting something with gears! I would also go to a bike shop and get yourself fitted to you know what frame size to opt for.

Can’t wait to see what you choose!

By: kalanicut

kalanicut — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:13:55 +0000

I am still having a love affair with my cruiser after several years. She’s big, she’s black with wide handles & a beautiful big, handled wicker basket I got in Latvia on the front.

One bit of advice I might offer on cruisers. They are a little tough for riding in busy, crowded cities when the handles bars are wide. It makes it very difficult to sneak between people, share a sidewalk and get through narrow passageways. When I ride with The Man, he can slip through many spots on his “city” bike with narrow handlebars that I either have to stop & walk through or I end up way behind him because I have to wait for room to pass. For a couple of years now I have wanted another bike that is more city friendly with a more narrow frame.

Good luck. Can’t wait to see what you find. I’m sure it will be fabulous!