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Litespeed: Taking Leading-Edge Technology on the Road

Posted by blogbike on Jul 9th 2013

With today’s technology it’s hard to imagine a bike that can reduce the effort of the rider, allowing the rider to expend less energy and go further faster. It’s even harder to imagine that a bicycle manufacturer can accomplish this simply by reinventing the concept of the bicycle frame. But, imagine a company so dedicated to this commitment that they continually test their product in an A2 wind tunnel, just to collect the micro data that will enable them to improve their product. Maybe that’s why a company this dedicated and this advanced is appropriately named Litespeed.It's no secret that L …
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Top Scenic Bike Trails in Southern California

Posted by blogbike on May 30th 2013

Southern California is one of the best places, if not THE best place in the continental United States for bicycle enthusiasts. The options available are seemingly endless when it comes to locations, scenery and difficulty. Regardless of experience level, there is a trail for every rider and, in most case, quite a few. So, if you're looking for a place to ride in SoCal, check out this list of trails for all different riding styles and don't forget to comment and let us know what your favorite SoCal trails are!Beach TrailsIf anything has great bike trails beat in California, it's great beaches, …
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Full Suspension Mountain Bikes, Three of the Best for $2,000 or Less

Posted by Kitty on May 21st 2013

Full Suspension Mountain Bikes are for those daring bikers who wish to take the road less travelled. They’re designed to help make the ride comfortable even when navigating difficult terrain. But compared to the Hardtail bikes they can seriously put a hurting on your wallet. It is easy to spend up to 7,000.00 dollars on a Full Suspension Mountain Bike. If you are serious about mountain biking and want a good ride that isn’t taxing to your body you’ll need to shell out at least $2,000 for one.  This ensures you getting a good bike with decent components that last.It is better to spend $2,0 …
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Our Top 5 Mountain Bikes For Under $1,000

Posted by blogbike on Apr 13th 2013

So you're in the market for a mountain bike but don't have a ton of cash to spend? Here's a list of our top five mountain bikes for under $1,000 based on build and performance.While it's true this price range is usually characterized as entry-level for mountain bikes, that doesn't mean the bike has to be of poor quality. We've selected 5 bikes that perform above entry-level riding expectations and can be purchased at a great value.1. GT Avalanche 3.0 Hydro - 2013 - $599 You're not going to find all the features of a performance mountain bike packed into this price, but the GT Avalanche rolls …
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Electric Bikes — A Wonderful Alternative Transportation for Urban Commuting

Posted by blogbike on Apr 9th 2013

Bikes aren't just for exercise, they are quickly becoming the urban commuter's choice of transportation in cities such as Los Angeles, New York and Portland.There are many who still view electric bikes as the “red-headed stepchild” of traditional bikes, but there should be no stigma attached to this two-wheeled mode of transport. Electric bicycles are simply a great way to travel in urban areas, especially for those seeking a "greener" way to commute.There are plenty of reasons that people would want to buy an electric bike, but for most it's for commuting. People from California to New York a …
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