Category: Bike of the Now

  • Bike of the Now: Build for Comfort, Not for Speed

    Huffy Sea Pines, Burnt Orange, 19 inch step-through frame, 1 speed, new 26 inch wheels, coaster brake in back, side pull in front, fenders, chain guard, kickstand. $175 Do you have a friend, maybe a long time friend, who keeps her head when everyone else is freaking out? Someone who tells you the truth even Read more

  • Bike of the Now: Foldable Edition

    Land Rover, Coral Red foldable(!) frame, 1 speed, 20 inch wheels, side pull brake front, coaster brake in back, kickstand, chain guard, pinstriped fenders, spring rack, particularly beautiful chainring, $175. Foldable bikes are perfect for when you need your bike to be less long & more wide & you don’t need to ride it. It’s Read more

  • Bike of the Now: Cork & Daisy

    CVLN Ramble, Daisy Yellow 61 cm frame, 1 speed, 700c quick release AS23X Weinmann wheels,  side pull brakes, bottle mount,  half moon handlebars, kickstand, chain guard, cork grips. $500 Everyone was sighing over this bike today. Nice light frame, clean drive train, new wheels, good attitude. But what really sells is that shade of yellow (actually Read more

  • Antelope of the Now: Trek 800

    Trek Antelope 800, gold, 42 cm, 15 speed, 26″ wheels,  quick release seat & front wheel, new Kenda Kwest tires, center pull brakes, Shimano Alivio derailleur in back, SunTour α 3000 derailleur in front. $300 Trek has a reputation for being both sturdy & nimble; this mountain bike has the additional attraction of an eye-catching shade Read more