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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!

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.

At Last! A Folding Bike for the Masses!

Imagine a world where you could bu a bicycle for less than $200 and owning it could actually leave money in your pocket than you had before? Welcome to Greenline's world.

Fact: bicycles cost as much as $175.00 each way to fly on an airplane. Fact: Cab fare can easliy cost $50/day when traveling. Fact: The Greenline FB-1601 fits in a suitcase, dorm room, car trunk (no bike rack to buy!) closet shelf, office cubicle, etc.. Fact the FB-1601 sells for $169.00 and that incudes shipping!

Check out the Greenline FB-1601 Folding bike 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.

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.

Bringing Home the Thumderbird

Hot bike on bike action! Well, that and a nice way to get the Thunderbird home for the weekend.

Opted for the convertable today.

It was a nice, sunny, morning. Just perfect for taking the convertable to the shop.

Good.is: Bike Commuting and Living to Tell About It

Plenty of people—including us—will gladly tell you to get out of your car, and get on a bike: You’ll winnow your carbon footprint to a baby step; you’ll get outside and get a workout in the bargain. So let’s say you do. What now? A street full of whizzing cars isn’t the cul de sac where you first rode without training wheels. You can’t ride with the same carefree attitude.

Read the full story on GOOD.is