Banana seat bicycles (also sometimes referred to as chopper bikes) are a classic style of bicycle that is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity. With their padded, extremely long seats, banana seat bicycles are a great option if you want to take a friend along with you a cycling ride. Learn more about these fun bicycles that are becoming popular again.
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Banana seat bicycles were a fad of the 1960s and especially the 1970s that faded away after those decades ended. With the bicycle's high handlebars, extra long seats and cushioning, these bicycles were a must-have of the time. They also came in a lot of funky 1970s designs, from Flower Power styles to psychedelic swirls.
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The biggest benefit of riding a banana seat bicycle is the fact that you can take someone along for a ride with you on it, since they fit two individuals. You can be ecologically-sound (save money on gasoline), get some extra exercise and have a blast riding around with your friend if you use a banana seat bicycle. The chrome fenders are also very stylish. Plus, generally banana seat bicycles have a very light weight feel, which makes them particularly fun to ride.
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Some of the brands that have made banana seat bicycles in the past include Roadmaster, Schwinn, Huffy, Troxel, Free Spirit, Western Flyer, Micargi, Iversion, Hero and Sears. The most common types of banana seat bikes were the Beach Cruisers and the Lowriders.
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You can find vintage banana seat bicycles at vintage shops, flea markets, yard sales, and even online auction sites such as eBay. A good vintage quality banana seat bicycle is probably going to cost you about $120. If you do buy a vintage version however, be sure to take it in to a bicycle repair shop, just to get it working properly and to make sure it's safe to ride.
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There are many options for purchasing banana seat bicycles these days. Some of the best places to choose from wide varieties of banana seat bicycles are Just Bicycles, Aztlan Bicycle, Menotomy Vintage Bicycles and online auction shops such as eBay and Auction Fire.
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