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Comments on FAQ are working again

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-08-08T17:58:14-04:00

So, if you’ve had a compatibility experience with one of the eZee, Forsen, Crystalyte, etc hub motors, please drop in and make a comment.

Why we are so far out

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-08-02T10:06:38-04:00

So we looked for a location that had a relatively low rent, but was still close enough to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the NC Triangle that people who want to visit can visit us.

Surly Big Dummy: We interrupt this programming!

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-07-26T09:28:16-04:00

But, we do have one 18” Surly Big Dummy frame on the way(in the shop now), that is not yet spoken for.

Peak Oil Ponderings, Part I

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-07-15T18:59:10-04:00

This is not making a political judgement, just saying that getting these kinds of projects approved will not be easy or quick, unless we are in an emergency situation, and then it is already very late in the game.

The Soma Juice 29er, sweet!

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-07-05T10:25:13-04:00

Last year Morgan hand built the wheels for her Fat Chance, but she no longer has the time, so these will have to do for now.

We have lots of bikes, and electric kits too

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-06-27T21:46:23-04:00

And the Belvidere and Corte Madera are very nice 700C wheel commuter bikes, purpose built with fenders, racks, and all the fittings, at very affordable prices, $635 MSRP for the Corte Madera, and $530 MSRP for the Belvidere (our in store prices are often a bit lower for items in stock).

Taking the train

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-06-09T09:39:31-04:00

Since the train travels a total of about 2,000 miles on its journey, this represents approximately 1 gallon per mile (or mile per gallon for those who like it like that!).

Hub motors, ebikes, and Xtracycles

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-06-05T00:58:43-04:00

We do have waiting lists for all these items (except Yuba, since it is not sold out yet), so just drop us a line if you want to get on the list.

Recent articles about Cycle 9 electric bicycles in the news

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-05-31T21:18:11-04:00

If any reader notices another article about us that we haven't mentioned on this blog, the first person to email us about it will receive a $25 gift certificate.

New blog pages focused on sustainable transportation in High Point

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-05-31T10:55:25-04:00

The idea behind crank forward is to have a more relaxed riding position that is closer to the ground, so that when you stop, both feet can be placed firmly on the ground.

Surly Big Dummy

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-05-28T21:06:24-04:00

So, if you want one, drop us a line, we can put you on the waiting list, and the top names on that list will be the first ones called when the frames arrive.

The Xtracycle is my inspiration

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-05-28T20:21:38-04:00

So, I ride home (7 miles), drop that stuff off, and then because it is late already, I get in the car and drive back to pick it up (there is no way that a big bag of groceries and the whole farm share would fit in my backpack or pannier, or even a big basket).

Bikes by Breezer and Marin

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-05-27T21:52:36-04:00

We have a range of bikes from Marin on their way, and if we don't have the bike in stock that you are looking for, we are happy to order one for you (same is true for Breezers).

Downtubes for travel

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-04-27T09:56:00-04:00

They pack into a standard size suitcase, so there is no "bike surcharge" of $70 or more charged by the airline.

Grand Opening Celebration

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-05-26T23:53:07-04:00

We're going to have a modest little grand opening celebration at the store on Saturday, May 31, 2008, from 11AM-5PM (or whenever people are sick of us).

Why do we exist?

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-05-17T22:27:34-04:00

We don't need to promote cycling for more Lance wannabes - we need to promote more people to get out of their cars and ride their bikes, walk, ride public transit, or whatever it takes to make our cities more peaceful, quiet, and clean, while reducing our dependency on foreign oil.

Store Hours

cycle9@cycle9.com — 2008-05-10T07:29:04-04:00

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