Beach cruiser bicycles are a crossover bike phenomenon. Due to the classic nature of these bikes, they can appeal to fans of lowrider bikes, fixed gear bikes, and all-around traditionalists. Depending on the specs, they can appear old-fashioned, modern, or completely tricked-out. They can have multiple gears or (more typically) just one. What beach cruiser bicycles do tend to share in common are the balloon-style tires and a beautiful sweep to the frame design.
Beach cruisers, which some people simply know as cruiser bikes, were the standard American bikes for decades. Anytime you see a bike in an old movie from the 30s, 40s, or 50s, you’re probably looking at one of these classic beach cruiser bicycles. Schwinn created the cruiser back in the 30s, as a sturdier alternative to existing bikes; the construction was actually based on motorcycles of the day. Add a pair of fat tires for stability, and you’ve got the recipe for a wave of popular biking.
By the 50s, cruisers were everywhere, often loaded with chrome and accessories. But soon, imported European racing bikes began to chip away at the health and fitness-oriented part of the bike market, while our beloved lowrider bikes overtook the cruisers in the customization sweepstakes. Soon, cruisers were considered old-fashioned, and many ended up rusting in garages all over suburbia.
1956 Schwinn Black Phantom
However, the story has a happy ending. In 1995, the Schwinn Company marked their 100th anniversary with a reissue of their Black Phantom cruiser. Its success inspired other vintage manufacturers to release their own classic reissues, and newer companies to create their own beach cruiser bicycles. As all things retro regained popularity, cruisers became a regular sight on the streets…and things came full circle.
Today, beach cruiser bicycles are a huge part of the bike market – just take a look at the bike department in any major retailer and you’ll see cruisers and cruiser-influenced bikes throughout. With their smooth ride, comfortable seating, low center of gravity, and classic styling, beach cruiser bicycles are popular with lowrider fans, kids, hipsters, families, and just ordinary folks. And this time, they seem here to stay. Cheers, cruiser fans!
The latest beach cruiser stuff for sale (click here for more):
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German Black Motorcycle Half Helmet Bike Cruiser DOT~XL US $19.60 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:04:22 PDT | Watch this Item |
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26" BEACH CRUISER 7 SPEED BICYCLE SHIMANO RS35 BIKE NEW US $139.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:13:04 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Vintage Murray Monterey bike Mid 70's? Beach Cruiser US $29.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:24:44 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Triumph Cruiser Bike Cover US $79.95 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:46:44 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Beach Cruiser bike 24"x1.75 Rear & Front Wheels Rims US $59.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:53:03 PDT | Watch this Item |
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MICARGI 26” MENS BIKE BEACH CRUISER BICYCLE ROVER GTS US $189.95 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 15:15:06 PDT | Watch this Item |
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MICARGI 26” MENS BIKE BEACH CRUISER BICYCLE ROVER VANIL US $164.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 15:45:01 PDT | Watch this Item |
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RAZOR KICK CRUISER ALUMINUM FOLDING SCOOTER~BIKE US $9.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 15:48:12 PDT | Watch this Item |
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HUFFY GOOD VIBRATIONS BICYCLE CRUISER BIKE 6 SPEEDS US $70.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 15:52:26 PDT | Watch this Item |
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New Beach Cruiser Bike Bicycle Style Handle Bar 27"x6" US $24.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 16:05:44 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Chrome Flat Twist Pedals Bicycle Lowrider Cruiser Bike US $33.38 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 16:30:10 PDT | Watch this Item |
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BEACH CRUISER Saddle Seat Cruiser,Chopper,Bicyle,Bike US $39.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 16:31:28 PDT | Watch this Item |
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26" GOLD LOWRIDER FENDERS CRUISER,CHOPPER BICYCLE BIKE US $22.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 16:33:29 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Tahiti NX3 Men's 26" Beach Bike Cruiser US $193.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 16:50:42 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Schwinn world sport women's cruiser bike NICE!!! US $79.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 16:51:15 PDT | Watch this Item |
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BICYCLE T Shirt MD Blk bike bmx cruiser pop art cool US $9.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 17:00:31 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Yamaha 2006 V-Max Muscle Bike Cruiser Custom Wall Clock US $9.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 17:00:38 PDT | Watch this Item |
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MICARGI 26" 7SP MENS BIKE BEACH CRUISER BICYCLE TAHITI US $199.95 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 17:14:33 PDT | Watch this Item |
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1956 SCHWINN AMERICAN 2-SPEED MENS CRUISER BIKE/BICYCLE US $147.50 (15 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 17:45:02 PDT | Watch this Item |
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VINTAGE MURRAY WESTPORT MENS BEACH CRUISER BIKE/BICYCLE US $86.00 (7 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 17:53:02 PDT | Watch this Item |
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NEW 26" BEACH CRUISER BIKE BICYCLE Micargi Cheetah US $179.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 17:55:42 PDT | Watch this Item |
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NEW Schwinn Windwood Women's Cruiser Bike 26" Wheels US $159.95 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 17:58:03 PDT | Watch this Item |
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GT 1999 24" Cruiser Aluminum Custom BMX Bike Titanium US $1,300.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 18:00:58 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Schwinn 26 Women's Windwood Cruiser Bike Bicycle-Pink US $136.95 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 18:02:04 PDT | Watch this Item |
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ALLOY CRUISER Comfort BIKE HANDLEBAR 25MM 60CM NEW US $7.97 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 18:08:34 PDT | Watch this Item |
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New 26" 7 SPEED beach cruiser bicycle bike Urban-7spd US $179.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 18:21:04 PDT | Watch this Item |
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VINTAGE HIAWATHA FLEETWOOD MENS CRUISER BIKE/BICYCLE! US $49.95 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 18:23:03 PDT | Watch this Item |
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ALLOY CRUISER BICYCLE BIKE HANDLEBAR BAR 25.4 60CM NEW US $9.97 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 18:26:35 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Turn signal Cruiser Bike HARLEY DAVIDSON US $9.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 18:28:25 PDT | Watch this Item |
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CRUISER MTN 26" BIKE Alloy Front WHEEL + TIRE Q/R NEW US $19.97 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-05-2010 18:38:36 PDT | Watch this Item |
