Shimano Cruiser Bike

Peugeot one of cycling's oldest and most legendary marques is back with a limited edition range of bikes for 2010 celebrating the company's 200th anniversary – yep Peugeot is older than the bicycle as we know it.

For its bicentenary, Peugeot for whom Eddy Merckx, Bernard Thevenet, Robert Millar, Sean Yates, Stephen Roche and of course Tom Simpson all rode, has produced a limited edition of five “legend” models which, according to the accompanying blurb, are “inspired by this illustrious history and exceptional know-how, driven by innovation, technology and respect for the environment.'” The 'legends' themselves are a road bike, mountain bike, his and hers trekking bikes, and a town bike. This isn't one of those high end limited edition ranges but it is an interesting one.

It was only yesterday that I was just a pedestrian walking and catching bus and rail rides around Chicago. My trusty iPhone guided me along the city grid and always directed me to the next stop. It all changed yesterday when we went to Kevin Thornton’s garage. Bicycles, tubes, gears, stands and numerous other parts stood on the floor and hung from the ceiling. There were Schwinns and other great manufacturers represented in this milieu. I had a budget of $50 to $100 to spend on a bike that could get me around the city. I’ve never tried so many bikes that were perfect for my height. Kevin showed me a Schwinn in the $100 range, a shaky Quinton for $50 and a heavy old vintage cruiser for $35. I asked for something between the Schwinn and the Quinton and his assistant, Karen, pulled out the Sears and Roebuck .

I answered an add on Craigslist for a cruiser 5 speed Shimano. I wonder if the Shimano bicycle are good. I think they are, and considering the price, I could go.

Posted by on 25.07

Shimano has no bikes. They make bicycle parts such as levers, gears, etc.

Shimano has leased the name for the bike some are good, but some are very very low end, which is the bike? and the price ?......

I just bought my first car in the speed range Micargi Rover 7-and it has this lever on Shimano rods. Question what the hell is the 7.1 used? I've never owned a bike with Shimano shifters.

Posted by Bob A on 02.09

You can change your speed when you pedal. You want the train that is easy to pedal at 70-90 rpm.s with pressure on the pedals lite.

You can change your speed when you pedal. You want the train that is easy to pedal at 70-90 rpm.s with pressure on the pedals lite.

Each of the seven-speed shows a cog in the rear wheel.