| Beach cruiser bicycles come in 1 speed and 3 speeds, | | | | has not changed over the decades. Schwinn brought |
| have excellent seating posture with balloon tires and a | | | | these bikes back for their 100 year celebration and |
| steel frame. The styles of the bikes differ greatly from | | | | began remaking beach cruisers like crazy. |
| maker to maker. These bikes originally came about | | | | Roadmaster and Harley Davidson soon followed and |
| during the depression in America. Schwinn wanted to | | | | started making their own version of this bike. In a way |
| sell more adult bikes and decided to make a lower | | | | the popular bike that looks like a motorcycle or |
| cost bike that was sturdy. The first beach cruiser | | | | chopper bike is a cousin of cruisers. The cruisers have |
| made by Schwinn was called the Aero Cycle. The | | | | became so popular that many towns have started |
| bicycle was an instant success. | | | | having "beach cruiser day" where everyone shows up |
| After World War II, the country fell in love with | | | | on their own beach cruiser bicycle. |
| Schwinn. The huge success of Schwinn caused other | | | | Cruisers have became popular due to the baby |
| bicycle manufacturers to add things to their bikes too. | | | | boomers and because they offer a much more |
| The adaptations to the cruiser ranged from fringed | | | | comfortable ride. Beach cruisers have made such a |
| saddlebags to chrome plating all over the bike. They | | | | splash that there is even an exercise bike built to give |
| remained popular into the 1950s | | | | you the feel of a cruiser. |
| Then 1960 rolled around and the sale of cruisers | | | | Now there is a very competitive market for cruisers |
| dropped. Suddenly America had more important things | | | | for men, women and children in different styles and |
| on their mind. This decline continued through the 1970s. | | | | colors, including pink, turquoise and yellow. People have |
| Then in the 1980s the cruisers began to inch their way | | | | began to exercise more and instead of costly gym |
| back to success. It started small and many people | | | | memberships, are leaning towards bicycles, and more |
| laughed at people who bought these bikes and thought | | | | specifically, cruiser bicycles for a more comfortable |
| they were a joke. Then in the 1990s the beach cruiser | | | | and easy ride. This fact alone is helping the cruiser |
| craze exploded. The joke was over. Everyone loved | | | | climb back to center stage. Cruisers are a common |
| these bikes. | | | | sight in many cities across the country showing that |
| Today, beach cruisers are coming back in a big way. | | | | many Americans have taken to cruisers. Beach |
| These bikes are exactly like the original but lighter then | | | | cruiser bicycles are back with a vengeance and here |
| the mountain bikes and more affordable for the most | | | | to stay. |
| part. The style and comfort offered by these bikes | | | | |