Despite all the innovation and advancements in bicycle technology, nothing beats sitting behind the broad, sweeping handlebars of a nice beach cruiser. Enter the Drifter 2 men’s beach cruiser bike, which is ideal for a casual ride down the boardwalk or a relaxed trip to the coffee shop. Like the top-of-the-line Drifter 3, the Drifter 2 offers a selection of gears from which to choose (four more, in fact), but the Drifter 2 uses a traditional seven-cog freewheel with a derailleur rather than the Drifter 3’s SRAM iMotion internal transmission….
Buy Diamondback Drifter 2 Men’s Beach Cruiser Bike (26-Inch Wheels)
With the exception of the sleek hidden gear system, however, the bikes offer many of the same features, including a heat-treated aluminum frame, rustproof aluminum rims with stainless-steel spokes, and a Diamondback springer cruiser saddle. Upgrades from the Drifter 1 include the seven-speed Shimano MegaRange drive train and the linear pull hand brakes.
Specifications:
- Size: Men’s 18-inch
- Frame: DB 6061-T6 heat-treated OS aluminum cruiser
- Fork: DB cruiser curve
- Cranks: 1-piece, 44t
- Bottom bracket: Looseball
- Rear derailleur: Shimano TX-51
- Shifter: Shimano Revo 7-speed twist
- Brake levers: Tektro alloy with reach adjustment
- Brakes: Tektro linear
- Gear: Shimano 7-speed MegaRange freewheel (14-34t)
- Rims: 36H Alex X303 alloy
- Tires: Kenda cruiser whitewall , men’s 26 x 2.125
- Pedals: Cruiser platform
- Handlebar: Diamondback cruiser
- Stem: Alloy cruiser hi-rise quill
- Seatpost: Alloy pillar 27.2mm
- Seat: Drifter double spring
- Headset: 1-1/8-inch threaded
- Colors: Satin charcoal/gloss black
- Chain: 1-1/8-inch threaded
- Hubset: 36H alloy nutted (front and rear)
- Coaster spokes: 14g stainless steel
- Grips: Avenir fish
- Extras: Custom fenders, chainstay protectors, clear coat
