If you’re looking for a comfort bike that’s light, fast and fun, check out the Electra Ticino.
I love the comfort of a beach cruiser with wide handle bars, cushy seat and comfy 26″ fat tires. But I also like speed!
Furthermore, my shoulder isn’t what it used to be and I have to lift my bike up a set of stairs each day.
Enter the Electra Ticino,
An upright bike that rides like a dream
Ticino 8D Wisteria
The Ticino is Modelled after the vintage touring bikes of the 40’s and 50’s, and named after a region of the Swiss Italian border that’s hilly.
This bike is super-light, 21 lbs compared to my 35 lb cruiser.
I can pick it up with one hand!
The light-weight frame and 700C wheels (taller and narrower than a beach cruiser) allow me to ride fast.
Equipped with:
Mixed-used treaded tires,
you can ride on streets as well as roll over hard pack trail such as the bike path at Jerricho Beach.
I never thought I would enjoy riding up hills so much!
With the tourist handlebars that come back towards you,
Riding up hills on this super-light weight bike is a breeze.
I�m able to stand up and pedal in a vertical position with my body weight doing more of the work. I like to alternate between sitting down in a low gear while leaning on the handlebars, and standing up in a high gear.�� I find this allows my working muscle groups to alternate, making hill riding much easier than on a flat-bar commuter bike.
On the Ticino, I’m doing the stair-master up the hill, and I’m loving it! But don�t get me wrong…. it�s still a work-out!
The bike is stiffer when you hit bumps than a beach cruiser, and you�ll not want to ride over wet grass and really bumpy terrain, but this is a trade off I�m willing to make for all the other features it has.
Finally, there�s the benefit of riding upright. My wrists, back and neck don�t hurt, and I’m enjoying the view of the city on my beautiful and stylish �cruisee� bike.
Love my Ticino.
Check out our Selection online, and please come in and try one� for yourself!
