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 Just as a car needs regular maintenance, so does your bike. Proper maintenance is the key to a long-lasting relationship with your bike, and keeping your bike in tip-top shape ensures a smooth and safe ride all year round. This easy-to-follow checklist...

Top Things to Consider When Choosing a Diamond Frame Bike Before we dive into the details, let's first define what a diamond frame bike is. A diamond frame bike, also known as a traditional or "double diamond" frame, is the classic...

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 Buying a City Bike From a quick jaunt to the market to a ride across town, if you’re making your way around a city via bike, we’ve got you. City bikes are sought after...

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...

Safe commuting starts with informed commuting. Here are five ways to be a prepared commuter. Accessorize your commute with the essentials. You’re likely to be inundated with plenty of ways to customize your bicycle, but if you’re commuting daily, chances...

Comfort Bike Buying Guide Comfort bikes are all about the ride. After all, nothing beats a leisurely spin on one - and trust us when we say that you won't be able to stop at just a mile or two!...

Commuter Bike Buying Guide Commuter bikes are sought after for their versatility as well as their ability to get you and your cargo where you need to go. Whether you are riding to work, running errands, or pedaling to the...

Cruiser Bike Buying Guide Let’s face it, when looking for a cruiser bike, it’s much more about the ride itself than the eventual destination. It could even be argued that, on the right cruiser bike, the longer the ride, the...

Combining road bike efficiency with the utility of a commuter bike, hybrid bikes offer the best of both worlds: comfortable riding, an upright posture, durable tires, and just the right number of gears to get you from here to there....

Considering one of our Franklins or our Willow, 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!  Here's a Quick...

The Ultimate Guide to Safe City Cycling: 5 Essential Tips for Every Rider Whether you're preparing for your first-ever ride or you're a seasoned cyclist gearing up for your next adventure, knowing the rules of the road and staying safe...

Visibility is a big issue for bikers even during the day, so learning how to bike at night is extra important. Here are the best ways we've found to be seen and stay safe on our city bikes! RELATED: Safe Riding Guide Outfit Your Bicycle...