By Old Dog at Citysearch April 13, 2012
I am a dedicated cyclist, having done RAIN, Hilly100 and many many century rides.\t\nThe folks at Bicycle Hospital have been very helpful and friendly to me over the years. Their shop may be small but I always enjoy the drop-in-on-a-friend-for-a-chat ambiance. The owner is very knowledgeable about bikes and the bikes and service both very reasonably priced. This shop is an alternative to chain bicycle shops where the staff is interested only in sales and once you have bought, pay an arm and a leg for any maintenance and repair.\t\nCycling doesn't have to be elitist and this outfit certainly is not.\t\n ...read more
By James August 30, 2011
IMPD report number DP11122590. DG Bicycles on the Monon (1407 E. 86th Street) was in possession of stolen goods and attempting to sell one of the stolen bicycles described in the IMPD report on Ebay. The bicycle was not located on the showroom floor in plain sight with other used goods, but was located in a back room. According to statements made in my presence, and which may or may not be recorded in the IMPD report, the firm did not collect any identity information on the alleged seller of the bicycle and made no obvious attempt to sell the bike locally, on Craigslist, in the classifieds, or on the showroom floor. This is very odd for attempting to sell goods obtained legitimately. The business practices of this firm are, at very best, highly unethical. I strongly suspect, although cannot prove (and to the best of my knowledge the police did not thoroughly search the premises), that stolen valuable accessories (which are also lis ...read more
By Denna M. at Judy'sBook July 11, 2009
Good: Personable service, knowledgable staff, quality goods, good selection, reasonable prices for hand built, non-mass-produced bicycles. ...read more
The SCOTT Aspect 950 is a mountain hardtail that is designed to be light, efficient and reasonably priced. Featuring a lockout mechanism for the fork, disc brakes and Syncros components, this is the perfect bike for the novice or budget conscious mountain biker. Available in 29" wheel size. Frame: SCOTT Aspect 29 Alloy 6061 Double Butted Fork: Suntour XCT-29-MLO Headset: Ritchey Logic OE integ Brakes: Shimano BR-M375L Handlebar: Aspect OS The Aspect range from Scott are designed to be lightweight, highly efficient and kind on the wallet. Scott have years upon years of manufacturing top quality mountain bikes and the Aspect series draws on this by pulling in technologies and build quality seen on their higher end models to create a stonking range of entry to mid level hardtail mountain bikes. The Aspect frame is constructed from 6061 aluminium and is available in all three wheel flavours, 26, 27.5 (650b) and 29 inch and with each wheel size comes a specific set of geometries which makes the Aspect fit 100% of users. Scott's use of a shorter top tube and higher headtube on the Aspect creates a relaxed and comfortable ride position that lends itself to the novice and enthusiast rider perfectly. All Aspect bikes are completed with a proven set of components for a reliable and enjoyable ride. It might be the entry level offering on Scott's Aspect 900 series but you have to admit that this is one great value bicycle for you to kindle your love for the sport on. The Aspect series doesn't disappoint. Frame: Aspect 900 series Alloy 6061 D.B. Performance geometry Travel: 100mm Fork Suntour XCT-HLO 29" Lockout: 100mm travel Headset Ritchey Logic OE integ. Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus RD-M370 24 Speed Front Derailleur: Shimano FD-M190 / 34.9mm Shifters Shimano SL-M310-8R R-fire plus Brake Levers: Tektro SCH-F15 Brakes: Tektro SCH-F15 Hydr. Disc 160F/160Rmm Rotor Crankset: Shimano FC-M171 42x34x24 w/CG BB-Set Chian-Haur CH-52 - B Handlebar: Syncros M3.0 FT 680mm, black, 31.8mm 9° BS H'stem Syncros M3.0 HL-D507A Pedals: Wellgo M-141SDU Seatpost: Syncros M3.0, 31.6mm Seat: Aspect VL1423 Hub (Front): Formula DC-19FQR disc Hub (Rear): Formula DC-25RQR disc Chain: KMC X8 Cassette: Shimano CS-HG31-8l 11-32 T Spokes: 14 G, stainless, black Rims: Syncros X-39 Disc 32H, black Tires: Kenda Slant 6 29 × 2.2 / 30TPI Circle City Bicycles and Fitness 5506 Madison Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317) 786-9244 ed@circlecitybicycles.com ...read more
By Circle City Bicycle and Fitness April 09, 2015
The prices of cycle computers vary, depending on the type of computer. No matter what style of cycle computer, they all attach to a bicycle in the same fashion. A cycle computer comes in handy since it measures all of the ride information. ...read more
Serious cyclists know that the right body gear and equipment is needed for different cycling terrains, and is just as important as riding the right bike. If you are one of the many aspiring cycling enthusiasts of the world, it is wise to know the differences between road shoes and mountain bike shoes. ...read more