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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!

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

Firmstrong Comfort = Comfort Value Fun & Exercise.

All that for $210? Yep, the Firmstrong Comfort is all of these things. With it's cushy fork and seat post, it's 21 hill-taming gears, adjustable handle bar stem, and low step over height and a price tag of just $209.99* including shipping we don't think you'll find a better hybrid bicycle value anywhere. Factor in the LightenUpBikes "Free Ride 365" extended warranty and it's pretty much a no-brainer.

Order your Firmstrong Comfort today!

Quicker Wicker

A tisket a tasket your bicycle needs a basket. The QR Wick'r basket from Axiom has style, functionality and durability. What more could you want? Here's a wicker clicker.

Kia 20 Inch

A customer sent us this photo of thier Red 20 inch Kia sting ray style bicycle. We sold them the white lowrider parts and the lowrider tires too!

Are You a Cycle-path?

Insanely wary of biking to work? We're here to talk you down, because it's easy, cheap, and good for the planet - not to mention your butt. Worried about sweat and helmet hair? We've got tricks. Kinda nervous? We'll show you how to prep so it's supersafe. From how to check your tire pressure to what to wear - here's some counseling.

Ideal Bite | Bike to Work Guide.

Are Those Fat Franks Or Is Your Bike Happy to See Me?

Everyone knows that Beach Cruisers are slow and sluggish on those soft heavy balloon tires, right? Not entirely true. The Fat Frank by Schwalbe is the best of both worlds. It's a big fat cushy 26x2.35" tire that rolls and steers more like a tire half the width. Now, take that tire and make it in cream and brown and you have one really cool set of meats for your ride. Fenders are so over rated.

Learn more about Fat Frank at LightenUpBikes.com

We're Torkerfied!

We're proud to say that we now carry Torker Bicycles! Seattle based Torker bicycles makes sturdy, family targeted bicycles "designed with you in mind". We chose Torker because they strike a perfect balance of quality and affordability. No matter where you live, what size you are, or what level of fitness you’re at, Torker has a bike just for you. From kids bikes with training wheels, to bikes with 1, 2 or 3 wheels - Torker makes it. And they build their bikes with quality parts and offer them at an affordable price. Torker bikes will fit the needs of everyone in your family.

Case in point, the Throttle 16 and the Throttle 20. The Torker Throttle is a kid-centric bicycle with a low step over height, kid friendly geometry, and a full set of pads.

Or, the Alpental 24 inch mountain bike. The Alpental is an ideal entry level mountain bike that is just as well suited for cuising the 'burbs. It features 21 gears, easy reach brake levers, and years of freedom! We'll be adding more models soon but don't hesitate to give us a shout if you don't see what you're looking for!