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Question: perfect women's cruiser?

twowheels

Jul 21, 08 7:19

Post #1 of 5 (212 views)

Question: perfect women's cruiser?	Can't Post

My wife would like an "around the town/commuter" bike. I'm hoping for suggestions based upon these requirements:

must have a fully enclosed chainguard
the top tube must swoop down so that she doesn't have to swing her leg over and can wear skirts/dresses
would hopefully have a rear wheel shroud to keep out said dress
should be multi-speed
Needs to not be exceptionally heavy

Any suggestions?

RockyMtnChic

Jul 21, 08 8:02

Post #2 of 5 (207 views)

Re: Question: perfect women's cruiser? [twowheels] [In reply to]	Can't Post

http://www.nirve.com/

If she is looking for a true "townie" or beach cruiser, these are great. I think they come in a single speed and 3 speed. Great designs too. Very cute bikes.
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LovePugs

Jul 21, 08 10:12

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Re: Question: perfect women's cruiser? [RockyMtnChic] [In reply to]	Can't Post

In Reply To

http://www.nirve.com/

If she is looking for a true "townie" or beach cruiser, these are great. I think they come in a single speed and 3 speed. Great designs too. Very cute bikes.

OMG those bikes are sooo cute! Wish I needed a cruiser...

squesen

Jul 21, 08 10:56

Post #4 of 5 (168 views)

Re: Question: perfect women's cruiser? [twowheels] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Electra Pink Fink. 3 speed. Fails the "not too heavy" qualification but makes up for it with style.

There is one at my LBS and I long for it. I took it for a test drive and it is SO much fun to ride.

RockyMtnChic

Jul 21, 08 11:20

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Re: Question: perfect women's cruiser? [squesen] [In reply to]	Can't Post

http://www.electrabike.com/home/

Yeah, the electra's are cool too. My hometown is like Townieville... tons of fabulous cruisers around, some clunkers too though. I've been dying to buy a new one, but I have a work townie that I use and can't really justify another one out of my own pocket... so I drool.
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Harry: "I expected the Rocky Mountains to be a little rockier than this."
Loyd: "I was thinking the same thing. That John Denver's full of shit, man."