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Amsterdam Comes to LightenUpBikes!

 Were proud to welcome Hollandia bicycles to the LightenUpBikes brand family.  Across over ten countries, underneath thousands the world's brightest consumer cyclists, in over a thousand retail outlets, and throughout the streets of the world's most populous nations, you'll find bicycles designed and built by Hollandia®, 'The European bicycle brand'.

Our first model is the classicly styled Amsterdam. The Dutch are typically a statuesque bunch and the Amsterdam reflects that with it's big inertia packing 28 inch wheels and tall frame. It's a beatiful bike that comes ride ready with fenders, racks, and even a light!

Get yourself an Amsterdam and get out there! Oh and, yes, there is a double crossbar model too.

Osaka: Classicly Styled Affordably Priced City Ride

The Micargi Osaka is a steel frame 700c single speed city bike with classic euro styling at a price that won't cost you your vacation funds to get on board. It's presently available as a Men's model in the copper color shown above and gloss black. Ladies colors are black and vanilla.

Take a closer look at the Osaka on our web site.

Bike Lanes From Around The World (PHOTOS) - Huffington Post

"Sometimes when space is tight, cyclists and motorists don't like the share the road. Some cities around the world have come up with creative and unique ways of trying to make biking a safer, more pleasant experience."

See the whole story on The Huffington Post.

Cha-Ching! Winter Clearance! Save money throughout the store on all in-stock bicycles, parts, and accessories!

Today marks the beginning of our Winter clearance event! We've discounted just about everything in our store. Great prices on bikes from Micargi and Firmstrong as well as discounts on many of our parts and accessories!

Visit LightenUpBikes.com for great prices on bicycle products!

CarryMe DS for 2010

We thought you might like to see the new green for the CarryMe DS. Heeeeeere she is! Sort of an electric lime with a splash of shazam. We've got more shots on our site.

Tahiti LX Aluminum Cruiser

Just in time for the Holidays! Micargi unveils it's latest model, the Tahiti LX. This beauty comes in men's and women's models and features a weight saving rust-proof aluminum frame, colored wheels, and 3 piece cranks at a very attractive price. So, even if a cruise to Tahiti isn't in the budget this year, his 'n her's Tahiti cruisers can be!

Visit LightenUpBikes for more information on the Tahiti LX.

Nutcase Helmets listed in Bicycling magazine's "The Best Gifts for Cyclists 2009".

 

Nothing says "I love your brain" like a Nutcase helmet. We've known it all along but now Bicycling magazine makes it official. Nutcase is number ten on their The Best Gifts for Cyclists 2009 list saying, "Flames, flags, stripes, flowers, solids and fades: Nutcase has enough designs to please nearly any kid. ".

Nutcase helmets are stylish, and fun, and if they like their helmet they are probably more likely to wear it.

Order a Nutcase helmet from LightenUpBikes.com

Brighten Up Your Bike

We've just received a new shipment of Eastern's hot new translucent grips and pedals. The Grips are soft and squishy and thin enough for a good grab of the bars. Best of all, they're covered in scary skulls! The pedals are extremely lightweight and they too come in bright colors. They aren't squishy but the dual concave design really sticks to your soles.

Check out the selection of Translucent Pedals and Grips at LightenUpBikes.com

Pantera GTS Back in Stock

Micargi has just received a shipment of the Pantera GTS in Black, Matte Black, and Blue. The Pantera GTS features body color fenders and an old school Springer fork. These bikes are so new that there are no pictures of them yet but here's a red one for your perusal. It's a small shipment so order your Pantera GTS right away!

REACH Your Potential

Reach Folding Bikes blend function, technology and clean design to create a folder that provides the feel and ride of a full size bike.  The unique folding structure of the bike does not compromise the frame, allowing for greater efficiencies when pedaling.  Your power goes right to your forward motion and is not absorbed in the frame. The Reach SL (super Light) is an ideal choice for training or competing while "on the road". Especially with the huge fees airlines are charging for bicycles these days!

Take a closer look at the REACH SL.