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Huffy Alpine Men’s 26-Inch Mountain Bike

June 9th, 2009

Huffy Alpine Men's 26-Inch Mountain Bike

Enjoy an invigorating trail ride without breaking the bank with the Huffy Alpine men’s 26-inch all-terrain mountain bike. Built around an ATB steel frame and a front suspension fork, the bike is ultra-versatile, letting you cruise smoothly through the forest or on the pavement. The twist shifters, meanwhile, make it easy to change between the 18 gears, with steel linear pull brakes providing reliable braking power. Other details include a padded saddle that encourages longer rides, a quick-release seat post, steel rims, and bar ends. Huffy bikes carry a lifetime warranty on the frame and a six-month warranty on all components. Assembly of the Bike: This bike comes mostly assembled. Minor assembly is required before the bike can be used. Amazon.com Bicycle Buying GuideFinding the Right Bike To really enjoy cycling, it’s important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you’re in the market for a new bike: The Right Ride In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:Road and Racing Bikes–As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) wheels, and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat terrain. Mountain Bikes–With their larger tires, hill-friendly gearing, and upright position, mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding, both on pavement and off. Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for rugged trail use typically feature a suspension fork. Some may have rear suspension, as well. A quick change of the tires on any mountain bike–even one that you use regularly on trails–adds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine. Comfort/Cruiser Bikes–For tooling around on bike paths, light trails, or for cruising a quiet beach-side lane, comfort/cruiser bikes are th (more…)

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Huffy Alpine Women’s 26-Inch Mountain Bike

June 2nd, 2009

Huffy Alpine Women's 26-Inch Mountain Bike

Enjoy an invigorating trail ride without breaking the bank with the Huffy Alpine women’s 26-inch all-terrain mountain bike. Built around an ATB steel frame and a front suspension fork, the bike is ultra-versatile, letting you cruise smoothly through the forest or on the pavement. The twist shifters, meanwhile, make it easy to change between the 18 gears, with steel linear pull brakes providing reliable braking power. Other details include a padded saddle that encourages longer rides, a quick-release seat post, steel rims, and bar ends. Huffy bikes carry a lifetime warranty on the frame and a six-month warranty on all components. Assembly of the Bike: This bike comes mostly assembled. Minor assembly is required before the bike can be used. Amazon.com Bicycle Buying GuideFinding the Right Bike To really enjoy cycling, it’s important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you’re in the market for a new bike: The Right Ride In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:Road and Racing Bikes–As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) wheels, and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat terrain. Mountain Bikes–With their larger tires, hill-friendly gearing, and upright position, mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding, both on pavement and off. Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for rugged trail use typically feature a suspension fork. Some may have rear suspension, as well. A quick change of the tires on any mountain bike–even one that you use regularly on trails–adds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine. Comfort/Cruiser Bikes–For tooling around on bike paths, light trails, or for cruising a quiet beach-side lane, comfort/cruiser bikes are (more…)

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