BICYCLES
A
ftermuch in-depth research, I’ve found that it’s
impossible to ride a beach cruiser and frown at the
same time. Cruiser-stylebikes aremaking a huge
comeback— for adults of all ages— and several
companies offer over-the-topdesign and
customoptions that let you showoff your personalitywhile
feeling like a kid again.
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ELECTRA BICYCLE COMPANY
recently launched a colorful newpalette
ofmen’s and ladies’ cruisers, with names likeHula, Butterfly,
Mulholland, andZarape (pictured top left). Electra is known for
its Flat Foot Technology, which allows riders to sit uprightwith
good leg extension— and still have an easy reach to theground.
electrabike.com
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Check out thebeachy Sunliner
(pictured just above) forwomen
or themen’s Felt Tip, with intricate artwork that strikes somewhere
between tattoo andgraffiti, bothby
FELT BICYCLES
. Options like
high-rise handlebars andballoon tiresmake for a stylishly cushy
ride. feltbicycles.com
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For the ultimate in custom cruisers,
VILLY CUSTOMS
(pictured top
right) is at your service, literally.With a background in fashion
design, owner FleetwoodHicksworkswith customers todesign
their owndream cruisers, with features aswild as speakers,
Swarovski crystals, glow-in-the-dark powder coating, and custom
pinstripes. Play aroundwith the choices on the interactivewebsite,
and if someone chooses your designdown the road, you’ll evenpull
in a commission. villycustoms.com
COOL
Cruising
Ride the newwave of
bikes this summer.
— JANETTHOMAS
SUMMER 2011
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