Richard's Purple Cruiser Commutocruiser

This is what it looked like for most of its 15-year life:

And then something happened - an arm on the rear rack failed, and my favorite bike was dragged behind the truck at 65 MPH. For some distance.

We could rebuild it. We had the retro-technology. We had more than enough parts scavenged from swap meets - and a few rolls of electrical tape. We could make it better, stronger, faster... OK, maybe not faster. ;)

• 1994 Ross 'Mt. Cruiser' Cruiser (owned since 1995)
• This is my primary commuting bike - now optimized for the task
• Cantilever-framed cruiser type bicycle
  • Used to have a purple and black swirl paint job
  • Now sporting a very colorful protective coating, courtesy of 3M Super 88 & 35 tape
• Ultra-comfortable without sacrificing efficiency - double-sprung saddle, IRC Metro 1.5" 100 psi tires
• Classic 6-speed Suntour drivetrain - V-Luxe short-cage shifting a close-ratio Winner freewheel
• VistaLite 500 series 6V 5W headlight
• Full-coverage fenders with yellow Diamond Grade VIP reflective sheeting stripes on the rear
• Big fabric basket in the front (better than a handlebar bag)
• Still equipped with Burger-Bell
• 41 pounds empty - but you'd never know it from the ride

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