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Cube Editor

by IBD Staff on May 7, 2013 in BIKES, Urban/Hybrid with

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Elegant, lean and clean. Meet the Cube Editor.

A super lightweight urban bike – elegant and with a lean and clean look. The Cobalt 2 stem/handlebar combo made by Crankbrothers draws attention with its distinctive color. Disc brakes make the riding safe whether in the city or on leisure rides. Thanks to the particularly stiff 3D dropouts the triple butted Aluminum Superlite frame is very rigid. Internal Cable Routing preserves the clean appearance and keeps maintenance low. The 11 speed Shimano Alfine internal gear hub comes with a broad gear range.

For more information head over to Cube.

Martone Gramercy

by IBD Staff on April 16, 2013 in Bicycles, Cruisers, Urban/Hybrid with

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Martone Gramercy, a bicycle born with an eye for fashion.

Martone Cycling Company is a fashion- and design-driven bike company. Their bikes are a bold statement of personal style: city bikes, created with passion—with a red chain on every bike they make. Martone believes that, if you’re like them, you’re always carrying something: a tote, a gym bag, groceries, a dog…who knows? That’s why all of their bikes have a basket built into the handlebars, to make your life easier, in style.

A bike that looks as good as it rides? There’s more then meets the eye, here: each MCC bike is powered by SRAM’s innovative duomatic gear system, which automatically adjusts and changes gears based on the speed you’re riding. Its an entirely unique riding experience – and one you’ll find only on their bikes.

Check out MartoneCycling.com for more information.

Taga Bike

by IBD Staff on April 2, 2013 in BIKES, Cruisers, Urban/Hybrid with

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The Taga Bike moves you in ways you’d never expect.

Every day is an adventure with your child. Every moment is a memory in the making. Relish the ride with Taga, the most inspiring mode of transportation since the hot air balloon. Taga combines the fun of a bicycle with the functionality of a premium stroller. In all, it’s a beautiful way for you and your baby to experience your world together. Every ride is a joy you share. Unlike in a bike trailer or regular child bike seat, your little one rides right between your arms. Be in the moment on the bike path or in the park, Taga’s 3-wheel carrier bike design lets you ride with confidence. When you get to where you’re going, toggle effortlessly to stroller mode to go shopping or pop in for a latte. Then when it’s time to go, toggle back to a bike. You’ll pedal with the satisfaction of knowing Taga’s good exercise – and good for the environment, too. The world is waiting. Be moved by Taga.

For more information, please visit TagaBikes.com

Gladiator Phat Ass Chopper

by IBD Staff on February 12, 2013 in BIKES, Urban/Hybrid with

Build your own Gladiator Phat Ass Chopper with a DIY kit from Atomic Zombie.

The Gladiator phat ass chopper trike is a laid back and cool cruiser that takes things to the extreme with extended springer forks and a set of massive rear wheels. The Atomic Zombie DIY chopper trike plan shows you how to carve out a wild chopper frame using just about any type of metal tubing and then shows you how to add bicycle spokes to an ordinary set of steel car rims in order to create a radical bicycle chopper trike. The entire Gladiator chopper can be made using basic materials on a tight budget, but the end result is a chopper that will rival any of those department store wannabees.

Grab your angle grinder and carve out a radical chopper trike by following the Atomic Zombie DIY chopper plan! You can build the Gladiator chopper trike in a few days using some salvaged bicycle components and scrap metal tubing, and you will not have to spend a fortune to create your own DIY chopper. The Gladiator chopper trike is a real attention getter. Nothing beats that look on someone’s face when you tell them that you built it completely from scratch.

For more information on the Gladiator or any other Atomic Zombie DIY kits, visit AtomicZombie.com

Boda Boda

by IBD Staff on January 16, 2013 in BIKES, Cruisers, Urban/Hybrid with

Yuba’s Boda Boda Cargo Cruiser elevates utility cycling to a new level of elegance and comfort. The integrated rear rack and love handles make it easy to pick up a friend, a flat of strawberries, or power tools. Green accents, such as cork grips, bamboo back decks and optional running boards insure that this bike will turn heads as you spin around town.

Apartment dwellers will appreciate that the Boda Boda weighs a mere 35 pounds, and features a hand hold for carrying the bike up stairs. Shorter cargo bike riders will appreciate that the bike is available in step-thru and step-over versions to make it easier to get on under load. Its stable handling and easy-shifting, eight speed urban derailleur system will get you there and back, even in hilly San Francisco.

Accessories make it easy to configure the bike to exactly match your lifestyle.

Features:
- Comfortable: The Boda Boda Cargo Cruiser rides like a European townie bike – upright and casual.
- Low top tube: The low top tube makes it easy for people of all heights to get on the bike
- Geared up: The SRAM X-3 drivetrain flattens hills and makes peddling easy.
- Lightweight: Despite its hauling capacity, this bike weighs about the same as other city bikes.
- Urban: Designed for urban living, this bike is comfortable picking up groceries and passengers
- Spandex-free: The casual frame and resin pedals mean that you can wear whatever you want

For more information, visit BodaBodaBike.com

Akwakat, MTB to Pontoon Boat

by IBD Staff on January 11, 2013 in BIKES, Urban/Hybrid with

Turn Your MTB Into A Pontoon Boat With Akwakat.

Try to imagine a small carry bag that contains the contents to convert a standard mountain bike into a compact water-going, pedal powered craft – Neil Vanner from New Zealand did and the result is extraordinary.

The Akwakat is a compact and lightweight conversion set that temporarily transforms virtually any hard tail and many full suspension mountain bikes into a twin inflatable hull water bike enabling the rider to take their adventure beyond the trails and roads.

Call it a water bike or a human powered boat – it’s your choice, just remember that because you use your bike then it’s your adventure!

If you would like more information on Akwakat, please visit Akwakat.co.nz

Pocket Llama

by IBD Staff on January 9, 2013 in BIKES, MTB, Urban/Hybrid with

The Pocket Llama was designed to expand your horizons.

Bike Friday has taken the classic frame design that made the New World Tourist Bike Friday’s king of touring, and built the prince of the mountain. The Llama has added bracing to beef up its sturdy frame, a raised bottom bracket to help you clear a rock, root or curb, and wide forks so you can slap on a pair of wide knobbies or cushy cruisers up to 2.25 inches.

Riding the off-road wave, we added front and rear Avid disc brakes to handle whatever elements you want to endure — the mud and sand of the trails, or oil and grit of the city.

Like all Bike Fridays, the Pocket Llama quick-folds in seconds for easy storage and transport, so you can throw it in the trunk and head for the hills or fly it out to the Divide in a TravelCase.

Check out BikeFriday.com for more information.

Defiant Executive Bicycle : Electrical Assist Motor

by IBD Staff on December 27, 2012 in BIKES, Urban/Hybrid with

The Defiant Executive Bicycle, Pedal or Electrical Assist

Job creator, say hello to your obstacle eliminator. From snow and sleet to the steepest hills, the urban hazards that once held you back will never again slow you down.

Defy Convention. Defy polluters. And dramatically, definitively defy the elements with a revolutionary electric bicycle that gets you where you need to go – reliably, effortlessly and with zero emissions. Come hell or high snowfall.

Combining off-road durability with an urbane sensibility, the Defiant flies over potholes and drain grates, and plows through snow and sand at speeds up to 20 mph. The motor uses no gasoline, emits no pollution, and costs just pennies to recharge. Continue reading →

Elan Vital

by IBD Staff on December 26, 2012 in BIKES, Road, Urban/Hybrid with

Elan Vital from Brodie, The Creme De La Creme of Touring Bicycles!

New for 2013 the Elan Vital from Brodie Bikes is the ultimate in touring bicycles. The Elan Vital features Shimano STI 105 10 speed, Vittoria Randonneur Pro tires, a Brooks b-17 saddle, and a set of Mavic A719 rims on sealed bearing Shimano hubs. The strong cromoly frame is built to carry any and everything you from front/rear panniers to handlebar bags, and the Shimano discs provide great stopping power. With the addition of an 11/32 cassette, climbing those epic hills will be easier on the legs too.

If you’re looking to ad touring to your bike portfolio, be sure to check out the Elan and Argus models too. Brodie Bikes have a touring bike to fit every riders budget.

Visit BrodieBikes.com for more information.

Donky Bike

by IBD Staff on December 14, 2012 in BIKES, Urban/Hybrid with

Donky Bike,The Ultimate Utility Bicycle

Introducing the Donky, the coolest and only real world load carrying bicycle. A durable steel frame, low maintenance components and an accessible price make the Donky the perfect choice for rides to the grocery store or to work. The Donky features Shimano Twist-Grip shifters, a comfortable and adjustable seat, removable racks both front & rear, and Shimano 3-speed hub gears. It has a powerful set or brakes, uses BMX wheels and and has an integrated lock so you can park it anywhere. So next time you leave for the store, jump on your Donky and leave the car at home.

For more information head over to DonkyBike.com

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