Electra Cruiser 1 Bike
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Head out for a 2-wheeled adventure knowing you'll look cool and feel comfortable. Great for cruising the boardwalk or a trip into town, the Cruiser 1 has everything you need for a great ride.
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- Frame geometry places pedals fore of the seatpost, which creates a low center of gravity and puts the rider in an upright, balanced position
- Simple single-speed drivetrain
- Rear coaster brake is easy to use—just pedal in reverse to brake
- 26 in. wheels are stable through turns at slow speeds
- Platform pedals work with just about any pair of shoes or sandals
- 1 size fits most
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- 20% off shop services
- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Recreational Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | Steel |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Steel |
| Crankset | Steel one-piece |
| Bottom Bracket | 9-piece loose ball |
| Shifters | None |
| Front Derailleur | None |
| Rear Derailleur | None |
| Rear Cogs | 22T |
| Number of Gears | 1 |
| Brake Type | Coaster |
| Brakes | Coaster |
| Brake Levers | Not applicable |
| Rims | Alloy |
| Front Hub | Steel 36h |
| Rear Hub | Coaster 36h |
| Wheel Size | 26 inches |
| Tires | Classic Knobby |
| Tire Width | 2.125 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Moustache Bar |
| Handlebar | Electra Bulhorn |
| Stem | Alloy Classic |
| Seat Post | Classic Steel Pillar |
| Saddle | Electra Comfort with elastomers |
| Pedals | Deluxe Block |
| Headset | 1" steel threaded |
| Chain | KMC 410 |
| Weight | 36 pounds |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| One Size | |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 5'2" - 6'1" |
| Reach | 38.7 |
| Stack | 54.9 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 44.4 |
| Standover Height | 55.1 |
| Head Tube Length | 15.1 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 67.0 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 67.0 |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.
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5.2" Woman and picked the men's black model!!!
Best bike ever! Can't wait to outfit with pack in front for dog and baskets in the back for trips to Trader Joe's and Whole Foods!
Beautiful cruiser lines
I’ve had my Cruiser 1 since 2012. I have customized mine with Continental cruiser tires, heavy gauge 26” black wheels, a rear stubby fender and apehangers. The saddle is the most comfortable I’ve ever owned and this bike has served as my joyriding machine and commuter bike. The steel frame is extremely sturdy and the pedal forward seating position is optimal. I plan to run this beauty to the ground but I expect that will be 20+ years from now...
If I could marry this bike, I would.
I have this bike and love it. It should go without saying that anyone looking for something fast and super-lightweight should look elsewhere. This bike isn't made for staging the Tour de France. It's built like a tank, yet gorgeous in both its simplicity and attention to detail (as an example, the hardware on the black bike is ALL black), and it's ridiculously fun to ride.
Great basic bike
Have owned one for 3 years. If gears are not needed, this is a great bike - pedal forward design, widespread handlebars, sand-resistant with appropriate care.
A Pure Joy
The Cruiser 1 is a beautiful, sturdily built bike. The ride is very comfortable due to a large, well cushioned seat. Pedaling is easier than expected on all but steep hills, and the brake is exceptionally strong for a coaster. I have owned a number of bikes over many years but this is my favorite. Its simplicity is irresistible and the ride is truly pleasant.
Perfect lake cruiser
I live in the Tahoe basin, my neighbor has this bike. I borrowed his bike often. I loved this cruiser so much I bought my own. I'm a girl, I'm about 5'9 and the men's bike fit me perfect and looks cooler than the women's. This beach cruiser is so nice, super easy to ride and really comfortable. I bought the white Electra basket too. I'm decking the whole bike out for Burning Man. Super smooth bike for the price.Ill add some pics after I pimp it out.
Great cruiser bike
Love this cruiser bike. Comfy and easy to ride even with only 1 speed. Highly recommend!
Very fun to ride!
This bike is so comfortable and very fun to ride. We have a nice long paved trail that runs along a river and is connected by a series of parks just a few blocks away. This is exactly the bike I have been looking for to take advantage of them. Maiden voyage was yesterday. Very relaxing. So much fun!
Great Value
Good quality bikes for the lower price point. Had looked at several other options in this category, but this bike really stood out as being better built.
Brilliant all purpose bike packing bike
Just got my Electra Cruiser 1 bike from Holmes Bicycle shop in Camp Hilly, PA after having an Electra Super Deluxe 3i. Loved my Electra 3i but was bicycling so much using it to pull a trailer w/ coffee grounds, cardboard and leaves that I'm collecting to bioremediate/rehab a delapidated warehouse in HBG, PA plus making lots of fun bike packing trips since I got it in ~June, 2016: from HBG to Williamsport, PA and back, HBG to Lewes DE and down the coast to Chincoteague, VA and back to HBG via Baltimore in late summer, early Fall, 2016 , then fun bike packing trips June, 2018 from HBG to DC and back, then to Baltimore and back, then NYC and back to check out Pride Parades happening in those places. Too funny, think all my bicycling cause the right side of the rear fork to shear but wonderful that Electra covered it and gave me a new bike. I chose the Electra Cruiser 1 Bike since it's beefy and am thinking I'll be able to handle most/all of any maintenance that it'll need.