The Right Summer Bike for You

Jun 23rd 2017

Summer is the best time for cyclists. It's not just the temperature that makes it ideal, the bright sun is fantastic for visibility, the dry roads are also a lot safer. 

Bianchi Oltre XR.2 Super Record

Road Bike: If you're a runner, you'll like the road bike. Road bikes are built for speed on paved roads. They're lightweight, built for performance. There's a range of specialized types within the Road Bike category- Triathlon, cyclocross, road race bikes to name a few. Depending on your pace and intensity, a road bike is great for fitness and sport. 

BMC: Sportelite APS Deore - 2017

Mountain Bikes: Want something more durable than a road bike? Mountain bikes are generally all-terrain, meaning they'll ride almost any type of road you want under you. Mountain bikes come with a range of tire sizes as well as suspensions for you to choose from. Plus size (fat) tires are fantastic traction for loose, rocky and/or wet terrain. Full suspension mountain bikes makes an awesome ride even better by smoothing out unwanted movements. 

Nirve: Beach 1 Ladies Coaster Brake - 2017

Beach Cruisers: Often found in retro designs and styles, are a lifestyle bike. They're comfortable, smooth and easy to ride. When you want a leisurely ride and relish being on a bike, Beach Cruisers are the perfect summer ride. Most Beach Cruisers come in a step-through version that make it easy for riders wearing regular clothing to hop on. 

Stromer Electric - ST1 S - 2017

Electric Bikes: The bicycles of the future. You can convert any regular bike into an electric bike with an e-bike conversion kit. You can also get an e-bike that comes outfitted with all the fantastic tech you could ever want. E-bikes are fantastic for long commutes, they offer the health benefits of a regular bike as well as the ease of cruising when you need a breather. Electric bikes are unique within the biking community in that they've got a fantastic community of e-bike enthusiasts who share an incredible passion for a truly unique ride.