| A beach bicycle is as sleek as it is comfortable, as | | | | them and transport them. However, the lightweight |
| useful as it is individualistic. For people who love to | | | | design has made it difficult to catch a ride at the back |
| relax and look good, there is no better vehicle to cruise | | | | of the bike. |
| the beach than a beach bicycle. | | | | So, which bike should you buy? |
| Beach bicycles first appeared in the 1960s. Sounds | | | | Many folks skimp and save money by buying cheap |
| ancient? No way. These bikes have been modified in | | | | beach bicycles. But most cheap bicycles are mass |
| bits and pieces to improve both their looks as well as | | | | produced and have a tendency to show their true |
| usefulness. Today, these bikes look good and feel | | | | worth after a while. Cheap parts cannot last long, |
| great. Their wide tires make it easy to navigate | | | | naturally. Soon, ball bearings wear away, wheels |
| concrete roads or gravely beaches. The shock | | | | become misaligned and other pesky little problems rear |
| absorbers, extended handlebars, baskets and wider | | | | their ugly heads. If you attempt repairs, you might end |
| seats ensure rider comfort. Fenders at the rear are | | | | up paying more than the money you saved by |
| fortified with supporting wheels so that the basket can | | | | scrimping in the first place. |
| even carry a small child. Added to that is the fact that | | | | Also, there is an increase in exertion levels when riding |
| you can customize the beach bicycle to a great | | | | these bikes as they do not ride as smoothly and easily |
| extent. Fit them with bells, horns and other accessories | | | | as high quality beach bicycles. |
| to have the time of your life. Little wonder that people | | | | You would notice the difference in ride quality |
| love these nifty machines. | | | | between lower end models and high quality bikes |
| Beach bicycles are not really meant for speed. The | | | | when you upgrade your beach bicycle. High quality |
| machine is best suited for a laid back cruise. Even so, | | | | bicycles offer a smooth, comfortable ride. They are |
| in the last ten years, beach bicycles are being made | | | | built in such a way that components that undergo |
| meaner and faster than before. They have utilities like | | | | wear and tear may be replaced without the |
| Springer Forks, spokes and Duck tail fenders. The | | | | replacement affecting the whole. Also, high end models |
| bicycles even have hanging baskets that may be | | | | require very little maintenance. Thus, in the long run, |
| detached from the bike. Meant to remind you of | | | | they prove to offer you better value for money. |
| motorbikes! | | | | So, buy from a reputed dealer, spend a reasonable |
| These days, beach bicycles are made of lightweight | | | | amount of money and become an expert on |
| material. That makes it easy to ride them, maneuver | | | | accessories. That's the best way to buy a dream bike! |