We’re a full-service bicycle shop offering bike sales and rentals, along with critical repair and tune-up services. Although bicycle facilities are developing rapidly all over the US, in many places they aren’t as good as in the Netherlands yet. That is why we’ve chosen to offer high quality, hand made Dutch bicycles in the US.
There’s plenty of room to run up to 2.8-inch tires on plus rims. Santa Cruz offers build kit options for “regular” 27.5 and Plus using 2.6 tires. It feels like sorta-big is the sweet spot between the Velcro-like traction of plus tires and the traditional feel of a supportive casing on standard-width tires.
Young ones are delighted to hop on, thanks to friendly geometry, low stand-over height, and stability that reinforce a positive learning environment. Safe Liv’s purpose driven design gives her a comfortable frame geometry with low stand-over height for easy maneuvering and reliable hand brakes that safely slow and stop. Empowering A 50mm front suspension fork on select models and off-road tires create traction and smooth out bumps on a confidence-inspiring ride. Comfort and Control A comfortable, lightweight ALUXX-Grade aluminum frame design with an upright riding position and twist shifters inspire girls to learn to mountain bike. From family rides to school commutes, Alight 24 turns everyday rides into big adventures. Safe and Secure An upright position and flat handlebar lets her find balance and stability, while hand brakes provide reliable slowing and stopping power.
Tires vary enormously depending on their intended purpose. Road use tires 18 to 25 millimeters wide, most often completely smooth, or slick, and inflated to high pressure to roll fast on smooth surfaces. Off-road tires are usually between 38 and 64 mm (1.5 and 2.5 in) wide, and have treads for gripping in muddy conditions or metal studs for ice. A recumbent bicycle has a reclined chair-like seat that some riders find more comfortable than a saddle, especially riders who suffer from certain types of seat, back, neck, shoulder, or wrist pain. Recumbent bicycles may have either under-seat or over-seat steering.
From buffed out singletrack, to rugged EWS racecourses, it can hold its own on a huck. – The SB130 has progressive trail-inspired geometry. We took what we learned from mongoose bicycles the SB5 and our Factory team riders and incorporated it here. – A patent-pending wishbone shock extender was developed to change the leverage ratio and shock clearance.
With its durable alloy construction, the Trail 20-inch will withstand plenty of tough use as kids improve their skills. Lightweight alloy bars and kid’s comfort grips ensure they’ll ride comfortably, while the single-speed drivetrain and rear coaster brake are easy to operate. Track do not have brakes, because all riders ride in the same direction around a track which does not necessitate sharp deceleration. Track riders are still able to slow down because all track bicycles are fixed-gear, meaning that there is no freewheel. Without a freewheel, coasting is impossible, so when the rear wheel is moving, the cranks are moving. To slow down, the rider applies resistance to the pedals, acting as a braking system which can be as effective as a conventional rear wheel brake, but not as effective as a front wheel brake.
Further innovations increased comfort and ushered in a second bicycle craze, the 1890s Golden Age of Bicycles. In 1888, Scotsman John Boyd Dunlop introduced the first practical pneumatic tire, which soon became universal. Willie Hume demonstrated the supremacy of Dunlop’s tyres in 1889, winning the tyre’s first-ever races in Ireland and then England.
An alternative to chaindrive is to use a synchronous belt. These are toothed and work much the same as a chain—popular with commuters and long distance cyclists they require little maintenance. They can’t be shifted across a cassette of sprockets, and are used either as single speed or with a hub gear. Step-throughs were popular partly for practical reasons and partly for social mores of the day. For most of the history of bicycles’ popularity women have worn long skirts, and the lower frame accommodated these better than the top-tube.