Bike not comfortable? Here’s one big reason. Most bikes that are sold these days come with saddles that are really not all that comfortable. They might be fine for casual riding, but for riding regularly, a comfortable saddle can make a huge difference! I recently ditched my so-so saddle for a new one that looks very promising. But besides just the saddle itself, getting it adjusted correctly is KEY for a good fit! A poorly adjusted saddle can lead to

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What can you gain by living without your car? Sure, you can live without a car, but did you know you can also live WELL and easily without a car? Check out this great new resource I found for just how to do this (And save thousands of $$ a year in the meantime…) What do you think? Comment below and start a conversation! -Elise Go By Bike is a daily video series that talks about how to be

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What’s in a Name? We name people and pets because it bestows them individuality. What about in-animate objects like bikes? Taking a cue from one of the blogs I like, lets go ride a bike , I contemplated this issue recently… Have you ever named a bike? Do you have name suggestions for the Madsen? Give them to me below! -Elise Go By Bike is a daily video series that talks about how to be green by riding more

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At Cycle 9, we love Surly’s no-nonsense approach to bicycles.  These bikes are not flashy or trendy, but are elegant and refined in their functionality.  Made from CroMoly steel, Surlys are built to last and ride beautifully. Take the Surly Cross Check, for example. Surly Cross Check The versatile Cross Check handles all terrains with ease.  It’s a great commuter bike, offering a fabulously comfortable ride.  After work, go ahead and hit the trails.  You’ll love how

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Sometimes it’s little things that make the difference between a good and a great bike In today’s episode of Go By Bike, I talk about 3 relatively little things that I love about my commuter bike. Having a practical, sturdy and stylish bike is important, but with a few added touches, I find the experience to be considerably better. What are your favorite things about your commuter bike? -Elise Go By Bike is a daily video series that talks

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Bikes for everyone, even those with disabilities – Go By Bike Episode 9 In today’s episode of Go By Bike, I review last weekend’s Bike Ability event, which we attended. Cycle 9 was there to get people pedaling for smoothies, which were enjoyed by many, but the purpose of the event was to show off some of the really cool trikes that are out there for people (especially kids) with developmental disabilities. I find that kids and people with disabilities

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Since we love beautiful bikes here, and especially beautiful bikes that aren’t outrageously expensive, we brought in some bikes from the Masi Soulville line. Masi is an original Italian company known for the tradition of road cycling Remember the Italians in the movie Breaking Away? They weren’t no nice, but they give the idea of italians being big on biking. The Soulville line is designed in a classic and classy style that is perfect for cruising around town on a

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Are you a fan of retro steel mountain bikes? Then have a look at this…. share: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend

To many local folks, we are known as the electric bike shop. We are one of the very few shops in our area that carries electric bikes. But that’s not the only thing we do. We promote biking in all of its forms, whether electrified or not. We carry regular bikes by Surly, Marin and Breezer, Day 6, and more, that are great for getting around on by leg power. The owners and employees of Cycle 9

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It’s been a while since I posted to the Cycle 9 blog. The hiatus was in part due to a lot of grant writing that I had to do for my day job. There’s this thing called the “stimulus” that congress passed, and they are trying to stimulate scientific research. And so government agencies like the National Institutes of Health are accepting grant proposals to spend the stimulus money. Well, since I work at a

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