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I don't understand why anyone would buy a one gear bike.
To you know…? cruise !
I picked up this bike like a month ago at this price, and it's not bad at all, seats Comfortable, I use it mainly by the Neighbourhood beach. Definitely recommend it for that price.
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Honestly Beach cruisers are the only bike I feel comfortable getting from walmart as they are pretty simple. I got a $30 one (pre pandemic that was pretty normal) and I still ride it today, though I have had to adjust the coaster brakes and the hub and I actually swapped the chainring for a different size as it was weirdly hard to pedal. Not sure everyone would be willing to do that so hopefully this one is better.
I got a chuckle out of imagining the manufacturer saving a few cents on each bike by equipping it with an ever so slightly undersized chainring and shorter chain. I do miss those days of $30 clearance deals, but though you can often find some cruisers on Craigslist back down those prices again they often come with some baggage (like needing new tubes) that isn't always of interest to a buyer shopping retail.
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People bring up bike sizes and I think thats important for road bikes if you are into riding a lot (heck I even paid for a professional bike fitting at one point) this is a beach cruiser, it barely matters. I ride around on a women's beach cruiser and I am 6'3" and its fine.
My default was to look at the women's model because I prefer step-through cruisers and I'm shorter anyway. I was also surprised to see this topic blow up for this kind of bike deal. At the same time, the market really has come a long way these days where even bikes for kids come in all manner of sizes and geometries. To your point, for this kind of bike size isn't your biggest factor by far but I'd certainly recommend anyone shopping for their next bike really look into it!
Check the Brickseek links before going - I just picked up 2 (1 silver, 1 blue) for $48/ea! Both links took me to the silver, but if you change the SKU to 901976281, it will show the blue.
Link to the blue - https://brickseek.com/walmart-inv...=901976281
I don't understand why anyone would buy a one gear bike.
I thought two of the use cases in this thread were perfect:
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In for two step throughs for our rental beach house! Cheap enough if stolen or broken won't cry.
A loaner bike is arguably greater than no bike for the visitor!
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Great for neighborhood riding, flat paved trails, and when you aren't in a rush to get anywhere. I wouldn't choose it if I had to go up any hills or deal with any traffic, it's not a very nimble bike. It's a cruiser and won't be a good fit for anything else.
If you've got a load of destinations in a 1-3 block radius with nearly flat riding this kind of bike is just fine.
Honestly, the bigger concern I might have when looking at a bike like this is the dependency on the coaster brake (there's no hand brake). But of course, that might assume you are ever going faster than a slow jog.
Would I want a single speed bike for my short commutes? No, but I've also got a couple of hills between me and the grocery store. Could I use a single speed bike in contexts like those above? Sure. I've definitely been that weirdo who borrows the heavy steel loaner from the hotel for getting a quick lay of the land.
Check the Brickseek links before going - I just picked up 2 (1 silver, 1 blue) for $48/ea! Both links took me to the silver, but if you change the SKU to 901976281, it will show the blue.
Link to the blue - https://brickseek.com/walmart-inv...=901976281[brickseek.com]
Thanks, I updated the link so it hopefully works correctly now.
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Look at the height charts and get the sized bike appropriate for your height. It makes all the difference in the world, including how much joy it is to ride, how much control you have, and how efficient your efforts result.
I can get to most places within a 5 mile radius using 95% residential streets. I achieved this by studying google maps.
Riding a bike is extremely dangerous. You are 4th priority to drivers since hitting you will not a fatality to a car driver.
Dispite crosswalks, intersections are the most dangerous place to be. about 1/3 of all bike accidents happen at intersections even though 95%ish riding is done away from intersections. Just because the 'walk' sign comes up doesn't mean the guy in the right lane isn't going to turn right in to you. Walk doesnt mean start walking instantly. Thats the exact timing you will get hit.
Here's how you cheat at intersections. Never be in a hurry, be in an anti-hurry (all the time in the world state of mind). Alwasy use the cross walk button, only go when 'walk'. Look many places before you start walking and learn to use hand signals like SWAT agents do to communicate with cars. Like point at the display showing it says walk and wait till they heed. But at same time thinking you have no plans to take your right of way unless satisfied.
A few tips.
Get this: I'm a serious rider, but ride a hybred bike, not a $$$$ roadbike. I'm also not in the street person with a bike class. Since I have 6 low cost bikes I can ride and park most places using a somewhat-chunky long U-Lock. Somehow I've never got my bike stolen yet. It's mostly because my bikes look completely 'common' grade, and a medium-large u-lock makes it not worth it. I have a long u-lock (15" I think) that lets me lock in almost every place.
My 'two-cents' I'll say, but all the info I said is really goood.
Riding a bike/ebike/electric scooter/etc. on surface streets is truly hair raising. I do not need gambling, rollercoasters, etc. because having a 3 ton truck pass within ~2 inches of your handlebar when you are all the way over is all the danger one needs for a long, long time. Some countries and some cities have much better infrastructure, but you still at risk of hitting idiot pedestrians or cyclists. Other cyclists, who are disproportionately drunks and/or drug addicts in any urban or near urban area, are extremely dangerous as well. And you're right about being extremely careful about not being annihilated by a motorist doing a right turn on a red, it's appalling how people will roll through a red when there are obviously pedestrians/cyclists who have the light and are attempting to cross.
Oh well.
The steel frame and cruiser frame make me wonder if this could be a good bottom barrel Ebike conversion. Stronger than aluminum and a big void in the middle for electronic bits and bobs.
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I've had a few of these Walmart beach cruisers over the years. They will not hold up in a true beach environment. Everything on it that can rust, will rust. The cranksets are garbage. I bought a Fuji beach cruiser used and I leave outside, uncovered at our beach house. After 7 years, it's still going strong.
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Is there a weight limit on the men's bike? Will hopefully lose some weight before it's warm enough outside to ride this, but would like to know regardless. Thank you in advance!
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If you're tall get the silver one. If you're shorter, or just don't want to swing your leg over the frame, get the blue step-through one.
Mens or womens, who cares? Go to the store and pick up the one that you're most comfortable with regardless of what chromosomes you happen to have.
Brickseek silver: https://brickseek.com/walmart-inv...=76025679
Brickseek blue: https://brickseek.com/walmart-inv...=90197628
Edited to fix link, thanks SplendidApple
It was $68 before pandemic
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I picked up this bike like a month ago at this price, and it's not bad at all, seats Comfortable, I use it mainly by the Neighbourhood beach. Definitely recommend it for that price.
Now? You'll need to rob a bank first. Beach real estate (at least in NC) went nuts after COVID hit.
Good luck!
Jon
If you're tall get the silver one. If you're shorter, or just don't want to swing your leg over the frame, get the blue step-through one.
Mens or womens, who cares? Go to the store and pick up the one that you're most comfortable with regardless of what chromosomes you happen to have.
Brickseek silver: https://brickseek.com/walmart-inv...=760256796 [brickseek.com]
Brickseek blue: https://brickseek.com/walmart-inventory-checker/?sku=901976281 [brickseek.com]
Link to the blue - https://brickseek.com/walmart-inv...=90197628
Honestly, the bigger concern I might have when looking at a bike like this is the dependency on the coaster brake (there's no hand brake). But of course, that might assume you are ever going faster than a slow jog.
Would I want a single speed bike for my short commutes? No, but I've also got a couple of hills between me and the grocery store. Could I use a single speed bike in contexts like those above? Sure. I've definitely been that weirdo who borrows the heavy steel loaner from the hotel for getting a quick lay of the land.
Good luck!
Jon
Link to the blue - https://brickseek.com/walmart-inv...=901976281 [brickseek.com]
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I can get to most places within a 5 mile radius using 95% residential streets. I achieved this by studying google maps.
Riding a bike is extremely dangerous. You are 4th priority to drivers since hitting you will not a fatality to a car driver.
Dispite crosswalks, intersections are the most dangerous place to be. about 1/3 of all bike accidents happen at intersections even though 95%ish riding is done away from intersections. Just because the 'walk' sign comes up doesn't mean the guy in the right lane isn't going to turn right in to you. Walk doesnt mean start walking instantly. Thats the exact timing you will get hit.
Here's how you cheat at intersections. Never be in a hurry, be in an anti-hurry (all the time in the world state of mind). Alwasy use the cross walk button, only go when 'walk'. Look many places before you start walking and learn to use hand signals like SWAT agents do to communicate with cars. Like point at the display showing it says walk and wait till they heed. But at same time thinking you have no plans to take your right of way unless satisfied.
A few tips.
Get this: I'm a serious rider, but ride a hybred bike, not a $$$$ roadbike. I'm also not in the street person with a bike class. Since I have 6 low cost bikes I can ride and park most places using a somewhat-chunky long U-Lock. Somehow I've never got my bike stolen yet. It's mostly because my bikes look completely 'common' grade, and a medium-large u-lock makes it not worth it. I have a long u-lock (15" I think) that lets me lock in almost every place.
My 'two-cents' I'll say, but all the info I said is really goood.
Oh well.
The steel frame and cruiser frame make me wonder if this could be a good bottom barrel Ebike conversion. Stronger than aluminum and a big void in the middle for electronic bits and bobs.
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