Bicycle shopping is fun in Denver. With a bicycle shop in every quadrant of the city and each one exhibiting what they deem to be the best that money can buy our urbanistically styled store front stands out from the pack. I often ask "shall we retrofit your old steel framed bicycle?" The 1980's era 10-speed is at times the best city bike out there except that; it may need it's hubs overhauled, the tires might be dry rotted, the spokes are seized in the rims, or maybe it's missing a pedal because the crank is stripped... all problems that we address in our shop every day. So then comes the inevitable question is it worth it?
Usually yes sometimes no. I ask will a new bicycle suit your 2011 needs better? Indeed it seems we are reaching the golden age of city bicycles now. There are high performance bicycles, there are stylish numbers, there are light and there are not so light available and yet sometimes custom is the best option. Our custom bicycles could feature Chromoly steel frames:
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mixte frame offers a practical frame choice for everyday riding
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| stylish, comfortable, light you can not beat a NITTO bar |
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| cinelli cork tape offers comfort for long days in the saddle |
and whatever you the customer desires.
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Soma gumwall tires are classy and thorn resistant
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| unlike her old bike this new number is light and responsive |
After interviews and fittings our custom mixte build is ready to roll. Our last report is that she is serving her mistress well.
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