Experienced guys need your OPINION!

[brad007]

I'm planing to buy a cruiser next week, but I can't decide which one to choose.
Well the first one that i was thinking to buy is Electra Cruiser 1. We all know how it looks like:

(On a side note. Are there Electra paintings on the bike or are these stickers that can be removed? )


And another bike that is a little cheaper is Trek Classic Cruiser. The only picture that i found was here on this forum:

What would you guys go for ??

 

[gowjobs]

I like to use my bikes to ride trails, jump curbs, etc. as well as cruising, so I like the more traditional Trek-style cantilever frame. If you want to cruise, and you're a bigger guy, the Electra is really a more comfortable ride. I would ride both, and then try to make a choice, if it were me.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Just get a frame you feel comfortable on, for me my Huffy Santa Fe 2 built "Bootlegger" build was really comfortable, and I rode it to Peru and back once, 15+ miles each way, Loved every minute of it.....felt it the next morning but loved it. :mrgreen: :wink:

 

[axsepul]

Just get a frame you feel comfortable on, for me my Huffy Santa Fe 2 built "Bootlegger" build was really comfortable, and I rode it to Peru and back once, 15+ miles each way, Loved every minute of it.....felt it the next morning but loved it. :mrgreen: :wink:

WHAT!!!! :shock: PERU

if i had the money to buy something new i will get this felt destination

you can ride this all the way down to Argentina :mrgreen:

 

[xddorox]

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you can ride this all the way down to Argentina :mrgreen:

Anybody noticed the stuck link on that chain? Anyways, I would go for the Electra. The pedal forward design is very comfortable but it is no good for jumping sidewalks.

 

[loudboys]

What is this "buy" a cruiser you speak of? "Build" is the word you seek, grasshopper. :lol:

 

[CCR]

On my Electra Townie the decals are under the clear, which is a bummer if you planned on making mild changes. i like the foot forward cranks myself so i would go with the Electra cruiser but thats me.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Just get a frame you feel comfortable on, for me my Huffy Santa Fe 2 built "Bootlegger" build was really comfortable, and I rode it to Peru and back once, 15+ miles each way, Loved every minute of it.....felt it the next morning but loved it. :mrgreen: :wink:

WHAT!!!! :shock: PERU

if i had the money to buy something new i will get this felt destination

you can ride this all the way down to Argentina :mrgreen:

Yep towing the trailer full of bike parts both ways, met a fellow member, swapped bike parts and stories. It was a cool ride.

 

[DonQui]

i have no experience on the trek bike but my electra is really comfortable, but mines a 3 spd...and the decals are under a coat of clear.

 

[cruisehard]

Go with Electra. You "can" bunnyhop the Cruiser 1 if need be. Plus Electra makes some very comfortable and durable bikes! I've owned the Electra Rat Rod(which is a single speed) for about a year now and it's held up fine to my 250 lbs. of table muscle. (no, I don't work for them) haha

The decals are under the clear btw...bummer,I know.

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

The electra has the foot forward thing going for it..Dunno how it rides, but I hear its comfy.

 

[cruisehard]

The electra has the foot forward thing going for it..Dunno how it rides, but I hear its comfy.

VERY, VERY, comfy. Can ride for hours on one with no complaints. You should try one out man.

 

[siberian]

Electra only

 

[druggedonions]

Definitely Electra (but I've not riden either the Trek or a Felt). I own a Coaster 3 and it's like pedalling an armchair.

 

[Bigcam59]

I've been very happy with my Electra. At 6'1" it's difficult to find a cruiser that fits, but the Electra does. It's also very comfortable and well built. The steel version was pretty affordable as well.

 

[blackdiamond]

the electra has more attitude :x
and you can always spray-bomb it! :lol:

 

[Tychevelle]

I vote Electra I have that exact cruiser in black and a ratfink the cruiser is super comfy ive'd swapped out the wheels and tires gave it a hotrod look but id def say electra