We pick the bicycles appearing on this page each issue because they are pretty freakin’ cool. Some we’ve ridden, some we haven’t, some are brand spankin’ new. Let us know if you make Kickstand Magazine-worthy cruisers, and maybe we’ll feature your custom jobs. Maybe.

Proof the cruisers equal fun

Railer SS by Haro Bikes

Need further proof that cruiser bicycles are way more fun than any other bikes out there? Let us introduce you to the Railer SS, which comes standard with a bottle opener and a rear disc brake. You have to wonder what the story is behind putting these two features on a cruiser.

• Single speed
• 29 pounds
• Kenda K-Rad tires
• MSRP $480

This month’s cover bicycle

Ladies Surf 3i by Electra

White-walled Blossom Trail tires, a cute floral paint job, a platform for your picnic basket. Just add a beautiful girl, and we would call it art. This cruiser is featured on the cover.

• Custom comfort seat with double springs
• Three-speed
• Coaster brake
• MSRP $600

Works in progress

Customs by Adam Copeland

Cruiser bicycles are a personal accessory. Sacramento’s Adam Copeland will pepper you with questions (color, style, etc.) and build a hot-rod style bicycle based on your personality.

• Specializing in classic hot rod styles such as café racers
• Built from vintage frames
• New components
• $1,500-$5,000

This month’s fantasy bike (that you can buy)

Vintage Iron Bolt by Felt

Vintage Iron is a SoCal metalworks company that restores vintage motocross bikes. So when it teams up each year with Felt to build bicycles, this is what you get: a limited-edition badass, homage to motocross legend The Hurricane, Bob Hannah.

• CNC aluminum motocross chainwheel
• Three speeds
• Machined gas cap
• MSRP $749

You know—for kids

Retro 16 Cruiser by Raleigh

Let’s face it, you ride a cruiser in part because of some awesome memories of messing around on a similar bicycle as a kid. Don’t hold out on your children.

• Coaster brakes
• 16-inch Hi-Tenframe
• Alloy rims
• Also comes in a 20” size
• MSRP $220