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Track/Fixed-Gear Bicyclesor fixies are designed to be ridden on a velodrome, which is a banked oval track specifically for bicycle racing. Some commuters prefer track bikes, however, due to their simple design, which makes them easy to maintain. They have a single gear that does not provide the ability to coast, so if the bike… Continue reading Bicycle Retailer & Industry News

A bicycle wheel remains chained in a bike rack after the rest of the bicycle has been stolen at east campus of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Many newer or smaller companies only design and market their products; the actual production is done by Asian companies. For example, some 60% of the world’s bicycles… Continue reading Bicycle Retailer & Industry News

BOULDER, Colo. — PeopleForBikes started a campaign to fight climate change that includes three individual challenges on its ride-tracking app to encourage bike commuting. Our Brand Director Aaron Abrams gives us first hand insight into the supply chain challenges faced by the cycle industry and explains why your new bike might be taking a little… Continue reading Bicycle Retailer & Industry News

They can be used for short-distance commuting and errands, as long as your route is fairly flat. Some cruiser bike manufacturers make a wide array of colorful models available, to suit the fashion tastes of any bike afficionado. Disc brakes are more common for mountain bikes, tandems and recumbent than on other types of bicycles,… Continue reading Bicycle Retailer & Industry News