{"product_id":"chatham-7-step-through-beach-cruiser-bike","title":"Retrospec Chatham Beach Cruiser Bike - Step Through 7 Speed - 5174","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"odd-grid grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"specs-blocks\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow-font\"\u003eRetrospec Chatham Beach Cruiser Bike - Step Through 7 Speed - 5174\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-blocks\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow-font\"\u003eFRAMESET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame \u003c\/strong\u003eChatham Classic Step-thru, hand-built high-tensile steel, 16\" center-to-top, with steel chainguard, double rear dropout eyelets, and rear rack braze-ons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eFork \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eUnicrown, steel, 1\" threaded, 2x eyelets\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-blocks\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow-font\"\u003eWHEELSET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eRims \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eRetrospec aluminum double-wall 36H, precision machined brake tracks with wear indicator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eHubs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eSteel, ball-bearing, 36H, bolt-on, F\/100-R\/135mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpokes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003e14G UCP\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eTires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eRetrospec Cruiser Classic 26 x 2.125, S\/V valves\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-blocks\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow-font\"\u003eEXTRAS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eKickstand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eCenter-mount, steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"even-grid grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-blocks\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow-font\"\u003eDRIVETRAIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear Derailleur\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimano Tourney 7S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eShifters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eShimano Revoshift (twist) 7S, RS35\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eCrank \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eSteel 1-piece 165mm x 44T\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eChain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eKMC Z-series 1\/2 x 3\/32\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eBB \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eLoose-ball retainer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eFreewheel\/Cog \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eShimano Tourney 500, 7S 14-28T\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-blocks\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow-font\"\u003eCOMPONENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eHeadset \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003e1 1\/8\" (28.6mm) steel, Threaded\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eBrakes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eAluminum alloy linear side-pull calipers \u0026amp; brake alloy\/nylon levers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eHandlebars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eChatham Swingback steel 700mm width\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eGrips \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eChatham foam 125mm length\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eStem \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eQuill-type aluminum 80mm extension\/30⁰ degree rise\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eSaddle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eCoastal Comfort Plus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eSeatpost \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eSteel 25.4 x 350mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeatpost Clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eAluminum alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003ePedals \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003eHigh Impact, Reinforced Nylon Resin Platform, 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-blocks\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow-font\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-part\"\u003eRecommended Weight Limit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-info\"\u003e250 LBS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"short-content full\"\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-through frame design makes getting on and off the bike effortless, enhancing comfort and accessibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7-speed drivetrain provides the versatility needed for beach paths, neighborhood rides, and gentle hills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpright riding position reduces strain on the back and shoulders for a relaxed cruising experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWide, comfortable saddle and ergonomic grips help maximize comfort on longer rides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable handling inspires confidence for casual riders and daily recreational use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic beach cruiser styling delivers a timeless look that stands out wherever you ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal balance of comfort, convenience, and versatility for everyday leisure cycling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"short-content full\"\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eQ\u0026amp;A    \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What type of riding is the Retrospec Chatham Beach Cruiser Bike 7-Speed best for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: The Chatham is perfect for beach cruises, neighborhood rides, boardwalks, bike paths, and comfortable daily commuting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Does the Chatham have gears for hills and longer rides?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Yes. The Shimano 7-speed drivetrain provides smooth shifting and extra versatility for varying terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Is the step-through frame easy to ride?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Yes. The step-through frame design allows for easy mounting and dismounting, making it ideal for riders of all experience levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Is the bike comfortable for long, relaxed rides?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Absolutely. Its upright riding position, cushioned saddle, and swept-back handlebars help reduce strain on the back and shoulders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What frame material does the bike use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: The Chatham features a durable high-tensile steel frame designed for a smooth and stable ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Does the bike include fenders?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Yes. Full-coverage fenders help protect riders from water, dirt, and road spray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What wheel size does the Chatham use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: The bike is equipped with 26-inch wheels and wide cruiser tires for enhanced comfort and stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Why choose the Retrospec Chatham Beach Cruiser Bike 7-Speed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: It combines classic beach cruiser style, easy step-through access, comfortable ergonomics, and versatile 7-speed performance for everyday leisure riding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"short-content full\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance Tips    \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck tire pressure weekly for a smoother, more comfortable ride and improved efficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean and lubricate the chain every 100–150 miles or after riding in wet or sandy conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspect and adjust the 7-speed drivetrain regularly to ensure smooth shifting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest brakes before rides and replace worn brake pads when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTighten handlebars, seat post, pedals, and wheel hardware monthly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse off sand, salt, and dirt after beach rides to help prevent corrosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWipe down the step-through steel frame and keep it dry to maintain its finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck tires for wear, cracks, or embedded debris to reduce the risk of flats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchedule a professional tune-up annually for optimal comfort, safety, and performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Retrospec","offers":[{"title":"Matcha \/ 26\"","offer_id":45772346884287,"sku":"5174","price":254.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seafoam \/ 26\"","offer_id":45772346917055,"sku":"5176","price":254.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggshell \/ 26\"","offer_id":45772346949823,"sku":"5173","price":254.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Crystal Blue \/ 26\"","offer_id":45772346982591,"sku":"5172","price":254.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blush \/ 26\"","offer_id":45772347015359,"sku":"5171","price":254.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/5703\/0079\/files\/Chatham7ST3pcCrankMatcha5172_1_2_1.jpg?v=1782385655","url":"https:\/\/www.mybackyardzone.com\/products\/chatham-7-step-through-beach-cruiser-bike","provider":"Your Outdoor Setup Starts Here","version":"1.0","type":"link"}