Best Frame to build a beach cruiser?

[Porkchop & Applesauce]

Well I guess that perfect is a personal perspective! Mine are far from show room perfect but in my mind have perfect heart and soul! Lmao

 

[Guest2]

Thanks, that make since. It shows how new I am at this.
I'm reading and learning everyday......

No sweat! We all start at the beginning!
Have fun with your project beach cruiser

 

[Rivnut]

3 speed with coaster brakes? What rear hub would that be?

 

[phantom]

3 speed with coaster brakes? What rear hub would that be?

On a build probably a Shimano Nexus or Sturmey-Archer

 

[Greg Kozak]

SHIMANO NEXUS Internal Geared Hub Coaster Brake 3-speed | SHIMANO BIKE-EU

With a reliable, internal 3-speed mechanism, the SHIMANO NEXUS SG-3C41 hub has an integral coaster brake.

bike.shimano.com

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

3 speed with coaster brakes? What rear hub would that be?

I had a 3 speed coaster brake Stingray with a stick shift many moons ago though I have never heard of a 26" wheel with one. have no idea what the hub was but as I recall everything was Schwinn Approved.

 

[J-wagon]

The Nexus 3 speed coaster comes with grip shifter. Here it is on my 26er Silverking 1936 klunker.

 

[Xlobsterman]

I want to build a cool beach cruiser. I was thinking S-2 wheels, block tires, 3-speed w/coaster brakes, stingray bars and a comfy seat. For cruising San Diego boardwalks. What are the best frames to start with? I have seen them built with Typhoons, Corvettes, Racers, Etc. I really don't know the differences in all the models. I like bikes with some personality to them as compared to a standard store bought bike. And I think it would be a fun project to build it.

I just bought a '62 Fleet but I am starting to like it kind of as it is. It is nothing special but I get comments on it every time I ride it.

Thanks!

I have a 1979 black Spitfire frame if that may be something you may be interested in?

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

I had a 3 speed coaster brake Stingray with a stick shift many moons ago though I have never heard of a 26" wheel with one. have no idea what the hub was but as I recall everything was Schwinn Approved.

It would have been a Sturmey Archer 3 speed coaster, same hub used on the 26 inch, the shifter would also work just need longer cable.

 

[PD Monkey]

I ordered some parts for my Fleet and while at it, I picked up a 2 speed kickback hub and 3 speed SA hub. Next I will have to learn to build wheels so I can put the 3-speed hub on it. Well, not really "next" as I don't have a frame or starting point for my build yet. But I am collecting parts and the 3 speed is the plan. I will probably put the kickback on my Fleet. I do like riding it but the single tall gear is tough in boardwalk traffic.