Author Topic: Best 24 retro cruiser for riding and keeping fit? (Read 3939 times)

threaders · « **on:** February 22, 2015, 03:23 PM »

Hi chaps.
I am looking into getting a cruiser but really want something either old school or retro looking. I need something that's good to ride Regularly as I want to loose some fat but still look cool

I had a 26 quadangle cruiser but I didn't like the way it rode. It seemed that it was too easy to pedal and it didn't move very far if that makes sense

i have seen a few 24 cruisers and would really like a quadangle again but have only seen three up for sale. One is a 2009 quadangle and the other two are the dc quadangle and there is the 2015 freestyle quad but they seem to be sold out of those. I am hoping that this time I might be able to modify the one I get to make it harder to pedal and move the fastest

sorry for being a newbie and not knowing too much and thanks for any advice and help. Some pics would be great too

Gashead · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2015, 03:43 PM »

Floval or big rippers are cool !

Or maybe an OM flyer !

johnjo74 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2015, 03:45 PM »

I have the 2011 24" Quadangle and find it quite comfortable to ride . Pretty sure that you should be able to change the gearing without too much fuss , but haven't bothered looking into it myself ......

workshyfop · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2015, 03:49 PM »

quite simple to make the gearing "higher" i.e. harder to pedal/higher top speed....either fit a larger chain ring up front, or a smaller freewheel / cog on rear. the rear option would depend whether the bike you buy has a old school style screw on freewheel or a cassette hub. if it has a screw on style freewheel you may be limited to the size options available to fit that particular hub. if you go the larger chainring up front you may have to fit a few extra links to the chain as it will require the chain to be longer, the opposite applies if you change your freewheel, may need to remove a link, or may just need to move the wheel further back in the droputs to take up the slack.
when you do buy a bike, start a new thread and you can get more appropriate advice then....hope this helps, regards, Neil.

BADDH · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2015, 04:29 PM »

We have a 2014 Floval Flier 24" it's really good to ride mate, even has a bottle opener built into the seat. 🍺🚲😄👍

threaders · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2015, 04:37 PM »

Thanks for the advice on gearing, that is all good stuff to know. I am really liking the quadangle so far. Cheers

Mat · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2015, 05:22 PM »

Got a floval going spare f that's any good mate.

Mat · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2015, 06:00 PM »

Said Quad, found it on Photofuket

Been my eldests scoot about for a couple o yeas do has a few war wounds now.

pickle · « **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2015, 06:02 PM »

That's nice matt

pickle · « **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2015, 06:09 PM »

Can't beat a nice floral

BMX1973 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2015, 07:28 PM »

What size wheels are they on the Floval? $:-\$

Quote from: Mat on February 22, 2015, 06:00 PM

Said Quad, found it on Photofuket
Been my eldests scoot about for a couple o yeas do has a few war wounds now.

Quote from: pickle on February 22, 2015, 06:09 PM

Can't beat a nice floral

pickle · « **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2015, 09:24 PM »

All flovals are 24" OM flyers are 26" as are big rippers

Funkyworm · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2015, 09:38 PM »

Its all about gearing, I built myself a cruiser last year & set it up with a 42 /16 gear ratio & its lovely .
Theres a lovely rare Wilson frame in the for sale section, it's sweet.

Here's my 24" Akisu or (RICKMAN FAUX)... I rode it all last summer & cant wait to get on it again in Spring, easy gearing on the flat & you can get a decent head of speed if you want.

Taipan · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2015, 10:00 PM »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Old-school-bmx-/251851110981?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aa37efa45

rodriguez · « **Reply #14 on:** February 22, 2015, 10:23 PM »

Pretty easy to change the gearing to make it harder to pedal, replace the chainwheel with one with more teeth.

NORTY40 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2015, 11:11 PM »

Tony (Torkerdude180) had a quad 24 and hated it , i rode it and wasn't that impressed at all tbh when i compared it to my retro Skyway 24 . I do like the Flovals but have never ridden one . I'd try as many as you can before parting with your cash to see which one you like best

Hmoon27 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 22, 2015, 11:16 PM »

I've a TA 24" for sale if you decide on that route

SH101 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2015, 08:58 AM »

You could do worse than a mid 2000ish GT . They are cheap ( I think I paid Â£28 for my frame ) and you can build it how you want .

stidds · « **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2015, 09:16 AM »

Quote from: Hmoon27 on February 22, 2015, 11:16 PM

I've a TA 24" for sale if you decide on that route

I may be interested in that TA 24, I am thinking about building one.

OldGooseGuy · « **Reply #19 on:** February 23, 2015, 09:38 AM »

The SE So Cal Flyer looks pretty tasty, and the price is amazing at $389
Not sure if it's available in the UK though...

http://www.sebikes.com/bikes/cat/mid-level-bmx/so-cal-flyer-24

Jon The Bassist · « **Reply #20 on:** February 23, 2015, 10:14 AM »

Most of these bikes come/came with a pretty standard BMX gearing, I would be wary of making the gearing too much higher unless you're very sure your knees etc are up to it. You can go pretty quick on the standard gearings as long as you have fairly good pedalling form. Also unless you're small, you will probably need a very long seatpost to ride properly sat down. I commute most days on 26" BMXs.

threaders · « **Reply #21 on:** February 23, 2015, 10:34 AM »

Thanks for all the help and advice and pics. The choice at the moment stands between these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SE-Racing-24-Quadangle-/121571576560?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c4e3b0af0
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Se-Racing-Quadangle-Black-24-/231477783099?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35e526aa3b
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Se-Racing-Quadangle-Black-24-/231477783099?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35e526aa3b
I know the black and gold one is serious cash, but was thinking of selling most of the parts on it and changing them for rider parts a bit cheaper

how about the new haro 24 twin top tube ? That said they are £750 so not that much cheaper

pickle · « **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2015, 10:47 AM »

26" wheels
http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/bmx-bikes-c3/retro-bmx-c28/se-om-flyer-26-bmx-bike-2015-p9796

http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/bmx-bikes-c3/retro-bmx-c28/se-pk-ripper-looptail-26-bmx-bike-2015-p9800

http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/bmx-bikes-c3/retro-bmx-c28/se-big-ripper-29-bmx-bike-2015-p9795

24" Floval

http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/bmx-bikes-c3/race-bmx-c27/se-floval-flyer-24-bmx-bike-2015-p9799

all miles better than those well over priced ebay offers in my opinion

webbie · « **Reply #23 on:** February 23, 2015, 10:48 AM »

how about a subrosa dtt twofour modern cruiser with twin top tube and real nice to ride

pickle · « **Reply #24 on:** February 23, 2015, 10:53 AM »

they're just frame and forks though aren't they?

Author Topic: Best 24 retro cruiser for riding and keeping fit? (Read 3939 times)

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