Cruiser bikes are similar to hybrid bikes in that they are similarly designed for everyday riding, feature a very comfortable, upright riding position, and have a large, comfortable seat. Cruisers typically have wide “balloon” tires and handlebars that are even more upright, or in some cases set back, compared to hybrid bikes. Most cruiser models are single-speed or three-speed and have an old-fashioned foot brake. Some cruiser bike manufacturers provide a wide range of colorful models that satisfy the fashion tastes of any bike lover making it one of the most popular types of bikes found in cities today.

Buy a Cruiser bike if: your main trips are riding short distances to work or running errands in the neighborhood, as long as the route is fairly flat.

Do not buy a hybrid/ commuter bike if: you need a bike to fully indulge in high-speed riding on paved roads or to ride mountain bike trails as efficiently as possible.

Trek is a manufacturer and distributor of bikes and dedicated bicycle products under brands such as Trek, Electra, Bontrager and Diamant Bikes. Previously, Trek also manufactured bikes under the Gary Fisher, LeMond, Klein and Villiger Bikes brands. Trek is based in Waterloo, Wisconsin. Their bikes are sold through 1,700 independent bike stores in North America, subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, and South Africa, and distributors in 90 countries around the world. The majority of Trek bicycles are now manufactured outside the United States, in countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, Taiwan and China.