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Black bike recovered – potentially stolen – is it yours?

By Sean, on July 6th, 2011%

We have recovered what may be a stolen bike. It has been carefully painted matte black with no brand stickers and has been modified from its original configuration. We suspect that the original owner made these changes before they lost the bike. If you have lost your black bike recently, please email us a . . . → Read More: Black bike recovered – potentially stolen – is it yours?

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Caprice Classic! Old cruiser gets a new life

By Sean, on June 30th, 2011%

This sweet caprice has ben given a new lease on life with over $160 in new parts – new fork, chain, rear cogs, derailer, cables, alloy dual pivot brakes, white seat and of course cables.

This would suit a taller rider who craves speed – even with only 6 gears this bike wants to . . . → Read More: Caprice Classic! Old cruiser gets a new life

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Carrera MTB Cruiser

By Sean, on June 28th, 2011%

This little department store bike has almost never been used, but we gave it a work-over anyways. New urban tires and new tubes will ensure comfortable and fast city riding. A full tne up including new stainless steel cables will keep your gears and brakes running through all weather. All at an unbeatable price!

. . . → Read More: Carrera MTB Cruiser

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Experiencing the city at the speed of bike

By Sean, on May 23rd, 2011%

Here’s a nice little article suggesting that the only way to truly experience (and interact with) the ups and downs of your urban environment is to do so at cycling speed. Walking is too slow and driving is too fast (and too separated). I couldn’t agree more!

The Real Reason Why Bicycles are the . . . → Read More: Experiencing the city at the speed of bike

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Cyclone Cro-Mo MTB cruiser

By Sean, on May 20th, 2011%

This Cyclone comes from the golden age of non-suspended mountain bikes. With cro-mo frame, indexed shifting and cantilever brakes, it offers all of the necessary basics for efficient city riding.

The original bike has been upgraded with new tires and tubes, new alloy handlebars and seat post, new chain and new cables. The bike . . . → Read More: Cyclone Cro-Mo MTB cruiser

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Linus Review at Citify

By Sean, on May 2nd, 2011%

Kyle at Citify has posted a fantastic Linus review with some great photos. Despite stormy skies, Linus made quite an appearance around town.

Thanks Kyle and enjoy the ride!

http://citify.blogspot.com/

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May Hours

By Sean, on May 1st, 2011%

Starting this week we will be opening earlier (finally!):

Tues-Fri 11a-6p Saturday 11a-5p

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Bike design by Red Green

By Sean, on April 21st, 2011%

I assume “steering” is an upgrade option:

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Announcements: Linus Bike Sale. Gift Cards are here.

By Sean, on April 19th, 2011%

To help lift the bad weather blues, we are trying to shine some light on this week of winter-in-spring that is being thrown at us.

This week only: Every Linus bike purchaser will receive a $50 DBH gift card to use for yourself or give to a friend. Still saving up for one? Bring . . . → Read More: Announcements: Linus Bike Sale. Gift Cards are here.

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Guide to the laws and by-laws governing jaywalking for pedestrians in Hamilton

By Sean, on April 12th, 2011%

Most activities on our roadways are governed by the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. This includes not only motor vehicle usage, but pedestrian and cyclist usage as well. In the HTA, “hghway” means any road (it does not mean only controlled access 400-series-style highways).

Local bylaws are allowed to place further restrictions on traffic, but . . . → Read More: Guide to the laws and by-laws governing jaywalking for pedestrians in Hamilton