Shift into Summer Fun with 5 Bicycle Deals

There's nothing quite like the wind in your hair as you pedal through a park, or cruise your way to work on your bike. We found a variety of deals on bikes — cruisers, mountain bikes, a 2-bike trunk-mount rack, and more — that'll kickstart your bike love. Don't forget to check out our daily bicycle deals for more styles.

1. Kulana Lua 26" Tandem Bike
   Vendor: Walmart
   Price: $219 with 97-cent s&h
   Lowest By: $66

   Is It Worth It?: For this low price, we're talking pennies shy of $110 per seat. The sporty Kulana Lua 26" Tandem Bike comes in Yellow and features extra large spring saddles, easy reach handlebars, and a rear coaster brake. And while bike riding is fun for all ages, this tandem bicycle is recommended for riders 15 and up.

2. Huffy Men's Nel Lusso 26" Cruiser Bike
   Vendor: Walmart
   Price: $129 with 97-cent s&h or free Site-to-Store pickup
   Lowest By: $62

   Is It Worth It?: See all those accessories in the picture? This retro-style bike comes with them all, including the front basket, beverage holder, and rear steel rack. This Huffy also features a large spring saddle, dual-density pedals and grips, weather-resistant alloy rims, and more.

3. Airwalk Women's 26" Clipper Cruiser Bike
   Vendor: Walmart
   Price: $130 with 97-cent s&h or free Site-to-Store pickup
   Lowest By: $158

   Is It Worth It?: Here's a women's bike with style to match its bargain price. Available in Blue, this cruiser features a steel frame, coaster brakes, steel rims, comfort seat, and more. It's best suited for leisure riding, quick commutes, and errands on dedicated bike paths.

4. Havoc 26" Men's Full Suspension Mountain Bike
   Vendor: Walmart
   Price: $119 with 97-cent s&h or free Site-to-Store pickup
   Lowest By: $59

   Is It Worth It?: Why wreak havoc when you can own a Havoc, and master the toughest terrain with this 21-speed bike? This mountain bike comes in Black and features a 3-piece high performance crank, padded seat, 26" rims, high-quality Shimano brakes, and more.

5. Allen Deluxe 2-Bike Carrier
   Vendor: Walmart
   Price: $34.96 with $1.97 s&h or free Site-to-Store pickup
   Lowest By: $9

   Is It Worth It?: Transporting bikes for a summer getaway can be a project, but this 2-bike carrier mounts easily to the rear of any car. It features 12" carry arms, a padded lower frame, and a tie-down cradle system.

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Lou Carlozo is a dealnews contributing writer. He covers personal finance for Reuters Wealth, and was most recently the managing editor of WalletPop.com, and before that a veteran columnist at theChicago Tribune.

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