whats a cruiser bike? (i don't no crap about bikes)?

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aquamarine1421

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i saw a "cruiser" in a picture online and i thought it looked really cool and stuff idk why maybe cause it didnt have any of the brake cords and crap going on it looked simple. i dont no anything about bikes but i ride my bike all the time its just a typical mountain bike u get at like walmart or something. i was wondering if cruiser bikes are meant for just riding around your town or neighborhood and what the difference between mountain bikes and cruisers were, and how do you brake on cruisers...and also are they harder to pedal on since they don't appear to have gears or anything. please if anybody could answer all of these questions id be really happy because im going off to college next year and my bike is worn out and the gear system is messed up and the one brake doesn't work and i plan on getting a new bike and i want to no about cruisers first.
 
A cruiser bike is a bike that is made purely for comfort and joy riding. They normally put the rider in a straight upright position. Most cruisers will either be single speed or have a three speed internally geared rear hub (no derailleur but you still get three gears). Brakes are either a single rear rim brake or the type where you pedal backwards to stop (I forget what they are called). Also cruisers generally have big wide tires to absorb more bumps and such. Cruiser bikes are made for those people who just want to slowly roam around the neighborhood. I would not recommend one for college. Mountain bikes generally have at least 21 speeds, put you a litter lower on the bike, flat bars, better braking, etc. You can get suspension if you like. However, since I am a college student and know how much college bikes get beat up. You might just want to spend a little money to get your current bike fixed up. That way, when your bike gets beat up from being at college to long, which it will, it won't bother you as much. And as a final note, go to your local bike shop, bring your bike with, talk with them about getting a new bike versus fixing your old one. They will be more than happy to help.
 
Generally old-style single speed bikes used for around the town 'cruising'. If you're going off to college spend $350 and get a decent hard-tail. That is a front-suspension only MTN bike.
 
its like a chopper motorcycle byt with pedlas its rlly g-a=y and expensive
 
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