Schwinn Del Mar
Still a single-speed. Still a coaster brake. However, this one's a little nicer - it's a Schwinn, the same brand I had throughout my childhood (and have three ancient ten-speeds in my basement...). It's even got a rack!
The Huffy I got lasted exactly two rides. The second time I took it out, I noticed an uneven ride which I localized to the front tire after about a ¼ mile. The tire - not the tube, mind you, the actual tire itself - had split and deformed. Brought it back to the shop, paid the difference between the Huffy and the Schwinn, and got the exact bike I wanted.
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