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How Should I Choose A Bike When Big Name Bike Brands Aren’t Always Better?

Posted by blogbike on Mar 20th 2013

When buying a bike, are you paying for quality or brand name?Oftentimes it can be really hard to tell if what you're paying for is legit and bike buyers have a lot of questions regarding this very point.Are all bikes made in China? Are bikes made in the USA really of a better quality? What should I look for in a bike manufacturer and in the listed price? With so many bike brands on the market, how do you know what bike prices are legitimate, where a bike is manufactured, and what that means about the quality of the bike?These are all common questions for bike buyers in today’s consumer market. …
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Surly Fat Bikes: The ATV of Mountain Bikes

Posted by blogbike on Feb 27th 2013

Show Some Love For The Fatties: Surly Fat BikesSurly--the original "go anywhere and over anything" mountain bike.Originally designed for the snow, "Fat Bikes", thanks to their big fat sticky hold on the earth, have increased in popularity for trail riders as well. They may not be the fastest if you're into the racing scene, but they've got grip--and that makes downhill a whole lot of fun on any terrain. Most people associate Surly with "fat bikes", though there are lots of other fat bikes out there these days. Surly remains popular with its new offerings because their bikes work exceedingly we …
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