At the DENMAN BIKE SHOP, we specialize in comfort, fashion and fun! Beach Cruisers, Sexy City Bikes, Dutch Style, Comfort Townies and more...
How do you know which one is right for you? The best way to choose a bike is to test ride! Not all models are available in Canada, so have look at our in-house:
Or for more detailed information visit the websites for the
1. Riding “UP-RIGHT” and Comfortable OR “BENT-OVER” and Aggressive?
Up right = handlebars come back to you (eyes facing straight ahead).
Bent over = you lean forward to reach handlebars (eyes looking down).


2. CLASSIC frame style or STEP-THRU?
Classic frame high top tube (men’s) - many women also prefer this style.
Step-Thru low top tube (women’s) - bad knees / back? Easy on & off !

3. STEEL FRAME or ALUMINUM?
Steel frames are heavy and have some flex. (Traditional)
Aluminum frames are lightweight and stiffer. (Modern)
4. HOW MANY SPEEDS OR GEARS DO I NEED?
It depends on your preferences, level of physical fitness, how heavy your bike is, how far you’ll be riding, how steep the hills are, etc…)
5. HAND BRAKES OR FOOT BRAKE?
Most cruiser bikes have a pedal/foot brake - where you pedal backwards to stop.
Hand brakes can give you a better sense of control and range fromV-brake to Disc.
6. DO I EVEN KNOW WHAT I WANT?
Come in and Test Drive the bicycles to see what feels right.
“Experience is knowledge, the rest is just information.”
~ Albert Einstein
A Good place to start is our