According to the editors of Bicycling Magazine, the 2010 Tour de France is sure to be an instant classic. A fitter, Lance Armstrong is in the mix again, leading his own team and looking to reclaim cycling glory. The bitter rivalry between Armstrong and former teammate Alberto Contador continues. New, epic stages have been added to the route. And several dark-horse riders will threaten for the lead. On top of all this, recent doping accusations have added to the drama.
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Greenlight Bikes, LLC, announced that Kalkhoff bicycles and e-bikes are now available for purchase at www.kalkhoffusa.com. Kalkhoff is mentioned as the Europe’s largest and most recognized bicycle brands, and offers a broad range of conventional and high-performance electric models ideal for urban transportation, touring and everyday recreation.
Featuring VertiLink system (vertical six-bar linkage), the Jango Flik enables users to fold it up in just two seconds. This bike is suitable for a wide range of uses, you can even bring it outside your country, it’s very portable. Available in four different models, the Jango Flik features a 50-tooth front chain ring and 11-28 rear cassettes.
The DK Reaction 2009 Complete BMX Bike (20 Inch/Sky Blue) is currently the best selling BMX bike on Amazon. Priced at about $190, the bike features Kenda street design tires, DK Tsuka grips, Tektro Alloy U-Brake, 8-Splined Chromoly spindle, and weighs 27.5 pounds.
Design by Dominic Hargreaves, the Contortionist Folding Bike features an aluminum frame, chunky mountain bike tires, and a unique design. Unlike other folding bike, the Contortionist uses full-size 26 inch wheels that offers comfortable ride. If the bike go on sale, it could be priced at $675.
Available in six colors (Traffic Yellow, Bone White, Jet Black, St Peter Blue, Navy Gray, and Apple Green) and three sizes (Small, Medium, and Large), the Alta Bikes is intended for city use instead of montain biker. This bike is developed by three Norway-based designers (Norway Says, Frost Produkt, and Bleed) which aim to produce a light, timeless, fast and durable bicycle.
I want to mention this folding bike as just another folding bike, it’s Strida from Ming Cycle. It’s got low rating from some reviewers, for example the bikers will slide off the seat and right into a pole whenever they try to stop. See the video below for your own opinion.
Designed for modern urban life, the iF Mode folding bike offers a new image for people who previously thought bikes were for enthusiasts only. Users can utilize the bike in addition to their car or even public transport. You can assume it as a portable MP3 player which you can bring and drive wherever you go.
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