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Brooklyn Bicycle Co. · Buying guide Step-through vs. diamond frame: which city bike is right for you? Two frame shapes. Different riding experiences. Here's how to tell which one fits your life — not just your inseam. Brooklyn Bicycle Co....

Finding the right bike when you're on the shorter side shouldn't feel like a compromise. Yet for millions of riders — particularly women under 5'6" — the standard bike-buying experience involves bikes that are simply too big, too long, or too tall to ride comfortably or safely.

Best Commuter Bike for City Riding A Real-World Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Daily Ride What Exactly Is a "Commuter Bike"? It's not about fancy specs or labels – it's the bike you'll ride every day. A true commuter bike...

Brooklyn Bicycle Co. · Buying guide Rim brakes vs. disc brakes: what actually matters for city riding Disc brakes are one of the most oversold features in cycling. Here's an honest breakdown of what each brake type does well, when...

Most bikes you buy online arrive the same way: large cardboard box, Allen wrench taped inside, folded instruction sheet. You spend two hours on YouTube wondering why the handlebars won't sit straight. Brooklyn Bicycle Co. does it differently — and deliberately. Every Brooklyn Bicycle Co. bike ships directly to a local bike shop near you, where a professional mechanic assembles it completely before you ever touch it.

Top Five Things to Consider When Choosing a Hybrid Bike     The word “hybrid” is one of the most overused terms in the bike industry, but what exactly does it mean? Hybrid bikes are typically mixes of road bikes...

Follow along with us for expert bike buying advice including must-know tips prior to buying your next bike.

Top Five Things to Consider When Choosing a Step-Through Bike   Widely considered “the easiest bicycles to mount,” step-through bikes boast a downward sloping geometry (known as a downtube), meaning there’s no top tube or cross bar to throw your leg over...

Considering one of our Franklins or  Willow step through bikes, but not quite sure how the models compare? No worries– we get this question a lot, so we’ve put together a quick rundown on what sets these step through models apart!...