Internal hub or derailleur for beach bike?

[rebeccaC]

I like the coral……they have some interesting accessories.... bubble valve caps and one of wicker baskets ftw!!!! show those floridians how it's done

[Pax]

It's so funny, my honey and I are used to serious bikes, with these we're pouring over accessory catalogs are trying to pick out baskets and bells and other toys... it's like being a kid again (with a bigger allowance).

[emily_in_nc]

I'm sorry I missed this thread before. I would have advised a one-speed for a cruiser bike; just keeps things much simpler, especially with salt air, sand, etc, but obviously only works if the roads are flat. Not all beaches are. I loved my single-speed beach cruiser in Belize and would have had no need for gears, which just add weight and complexity. If I had needed gears for hills, I would probably have gone with a hub just because of the sand. But we were riding on the beach, and that makes for a real mess. Not to mention riding through deep puddles on the road during rainy season. The fewer parts to get glommed up, the better!

I want to see photos!

[Pax]

Hey Emily! Here's a pic from the beach a few blocks from our place:

[emily_in_nc]

Hey Emily! Here's a pic from the beach a few blocks from our place:

Purty! Where? You're moving to Florida? Sorry, totally out of the loop, but that's cool!

I was actually talking about bike photos, but I never mind a nice beach photo.