It’s a great time to be a cyclist

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The market used to be all about the lastest and greatest for cyclists seeking the most performance. Not that many years ago, Shimano give us the 9 speed for our mountain bikes, and now you can get a 10 speed cassette from Shimano or Campagnolo for your road bike. Carbon fibre and titanium are no … Read more

This girl will kick your ass (on a BMX)

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When I raced BMX, I was always impressed by the girls that got out there on the track and really tore it up. They were every bit as competitive, and skilled, as the guys. So this news from Redline doesn’t surprise me at all. UK‘s SHANAZE READE JOINS TEAM REDLINE The fastest BMX Pro to … Read more

Nuvinci hub wheels are now available

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Man, I must have been asleep when this was announced. This would have to be the ultimate excuse for building a commuter project bike. Seattle Bike Supply has 26 x 1.75” NuVinci™rear wheels built and ready to go. The NuVinci™hub uses continuously variable planetary (CVP) technology, an innovative new continuously variable transmission (CVT). NuVinci™technology provides … Read more

This can only be good for cycling

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When companies like Trek, Giant, and Electra started offering cruisers with a single speed or a 3 speed Shimano Nexus hub, we started to see more people of all ages out on the bike paths. Something about the simplicity of the shifting (or complete lack thereof), along with a coaster brake and comfortable seat/position really … Read more

Batavus bicycles are coming to the United States

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Seattle Bike Supply (SBS) will now be the distributor of Batavus bicycles in the USA. SBS will start with four models this season including the traditional Old Dutch 3 speed and three other “fully loaded” trekking/commuting bicycles. Batavus bicycles were founded by Andries Gaastra on or about 1907, in the Netherlands. The history of Batavus … Read more