This sounds truly awesome.

Question for you: I'm still just getting into bike riding. I have a hybrid that is on permanent loan from the lovely concrete, and while I took it to Ace Wheelworks to get some modifications (softer seat, slightly higher handlebars), it's still not the best for me. I think what I'd really like is a cruiser, or at least a bike with nice high handlebars.

So:
-where do you get a cruiser that doesn't cost a thousand dollars and
-how do you set up your bike so it feels like an extension of your body??