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Written by Paul Raymore
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Monday, 24 July 2006 |
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 Don’t have time to pimp out that old Schwinn single-speed cruiser you’ve had sitting in the back our your garage all these years in time for the Tour de Fat this Saturday? Or, worse yet, your mom or spouse convinced you to sell it at a garage sale for $5 this spring?
Well, no need to panic just yet, as area bike shops have some smokin’ new cruisers for sale, pre-pimped and ready to roll.
Cyclepaths bike shop in Truckee
11073 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
530-582-1890
The Cyclepaths Bike Shop in Truckee has been selling a lot of retro-style cruisers this summer according to Molly Steinhoff, who works at the shop. And right now, you can stop by and check out the custom New Belgium cruiser that some lucky winner at the Tour de Fat (July 29 at the Truckee River Regional Park) will win.
The New Belgium cruiser is a powder blue single-speed cruiser complete with a plush leather seat, front and rear fenders and racks, and other custom options built by Felt Bicycles.
Cyclepaths also has in stock a couple of other Felt cruisers including a couple with three-speed rear hubs (to help get you and your 40-50 lb. bike up those hills), and a kid’s size cruiser as well.
Prices range anywhere from $250-$500+ for single-speeds to $350-$500+ for the three-speeds. And of course, all are customizable, with special seats, frilly baskets, different handlebars, streamers and more available to order right in the store or online at www.feltracing.com.
 Women's choice: Felt FB Alloy
Your favorite handbag, in disguise?
If it looks familiar, it's no surprise.
Emblazoned with logos; showing its sign
A hint of class, and a touch refined.
With leather-like grips and luxurious seating
A timeless style that's all but fleeting.
Features:
• Cruiselite Rust-Free Aluminum Hydroform Tank Frame
• Unicrown Tapered Fork w/Semi-Integrated Headset
• Aluminum Adjustable Quill Stem
• Super-Wide Felt 50mm Aluminum Rims
• Springer Saddle with Embossing & Piping
• 3-Speed Shimano Nexus Coaster Brake Hub
• Oversized Polished Aluminum Drum Brake Front Hub
• Front & Rear Full-Coverage Fenders
• 26 x 2.125 Quick Brick Whitewall Tires Front & Rear
• M.S.R.P.: $539
Olympic Bike Shop in Tahoe City
620 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
530-581-2500
Tahoe City, with its beach-town feel and lack of huge hills may be the perfect spot to ride a cruiser around, and the folks at the Olympic Bike Shop carry a number of Electra cruisers to meet the demand.
“A lot of locals come in asking for just a three-speed cruiser,” said Andy Coughlin, “Something to ride into town on.”
Last week the shop had four models of Electra cruisers to choose from: The Deluxe Relic which featured a three-speed rear hub and retro styling and paint job; the Coaster 3 and Hawaii Custom women’s models; and the Hellbilly with chopper-influenced styling and a bad attitude.
Prices range from $320 to $550, and like any good brand of cruiser bikes, Electra offers a huge range of accessories to trick out your ride however you see fit including lights, dice, surfboard racks, mud flaps and much more. Ask to take a look at the Electra catalogue in the store or check it out online at www.electrabike.com.
 Men’s choice: Electra Hellbilly
Perfect for cruising from your crib in Tahoe City or Kings Beach down to the water, the Hellbilly is built to turn heads and take names.
Features:
• 7005 Aluminum frame with Hydroformed top tub
• Shimano three-speed rear coaster hub
• 14G stainless spokes with alloy rims
• Custom grips
• Custom spring saddle
• Red paint with gold flame accents
• M.S.R.P.: $570 ($549.99 at Olympic Bike Shop)
Photos by Paul Raymore/Tahoe World
Top to bottom: Molly Steinhoff rides the custom New Belgium cruiser that will be given away at the Tour de Fat in the Truckee River Regional Park on Saturday, July 29. Steinhoff also pedals by riding a Felt FB Alloy cruiser. Andy Coughlin poses on a Electra Hellbilly cruiser outside the Olympic Bike Shop in Tahoe City.
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