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Styles of Bikes and Riding

Types of bikes and riding styles

Touring

Designed for: Long distance riding on road.
Frame: Aluminum
Gears: 24-30 speed
Brakes: Handbrake Disc or Rim

-Lightweight and strong to carry rider and luggage over a long period of time and long distance.

-Slacker angle and more ergonomic for better rider comfort

Comfort

Designed for: Comfortable easy recreational road or off road riding.
Frame: Aluminum
Gears: 21-27 speed
Brake: Handbrake Disc or Rim

-Ergonomic geometry for riders looking for a comfortable simple riding experience.

Cruiser

Designed for: Comfortable and stylish recreational and extremely fun short distance riding.
Frame: Aluminum, Steel
Gears: Single Speed, 3spd, 7spd, 21spd
Brake: Handbrake or back pedal

-Stylish and comfort oriented

Road

Designed for:  Performance and competitive road riding and racing.
Frame: Aluminum, Carbon Fiber, Steel, Titanium
Gears: 18-30spd
Brake: Rim Handbrake

-Steeper angles designed for ultimate performance in speed and handling.

BMX

Designed for: Dirt jumping, track riding, urban assault and BMX racing
Frame: Steel, Cro-moly
Gears: Single Speed
Brake: Rim Handbrake

Race bikes are lighter with thinner wheels for better speed

Cross Country

Designed for:  Long distance trail riding.
Frame: Aluminum, Carbon Fiber
Gears: 21-27 speed
Brake: Handbrake Rim or Disc

-Available in Hard tail and full suspension.

-Steeper angles to help improve climbing and long distance riding ability.

-Lower bottom bracket heights and usually available with travel adjustment in the suspension.


Downhill / Freeride

Frame: Aluminum, Steel
Designed for:  Aggressive trail riding, urban assault, downhill trail riding.
Gears: 8-27spd
Brake: Handbrake Disc or Rim

Available in Hard tail or full suspension.

Slacker angles to keep center of gravity to the back of the bike for improved descending ability.

Built strong and durable to handle large jumps and high speed.


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