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Retrospec Bicycles brings you the industry-leading fixie: the Mantra. This model of the fixed-gear bicycle incorporates simplicity and ingenuity into its design. Los Angeles-based company Retrospec Bicycles designs, manufactures, and distributes these babies with an array of upgrades, most impressively of which are the sealed cartridge bearing hubs. These hubs are a vital element for city street cyclists. Not only do they improve the smoothness of your two-wheeled excursion, but they also ultimately increase the durability and lifespan of your wheels. The hand-built tig-welded “urban comfort” design high-tensile strength steel frame and fork have bar spin clearance, horizontal drop outs, and no toe overlap. Other notable upgrades include platform pedals with included FGFS straps (removable), Kenda Kwest Commuter tires, integrated seat post, bike tools included, and awesome double-wall super deep-v Stars rims. We only include brand name components from the highest end suppliers on all of our bikes, so you don’t have to worry about switching bits and pieces out. Our Mantra also features a flip-flop hub on the rear wheel. This means you can ride fixed-gear or single-speed. We like having choices and we know you do, too. By simply flipping the rear wheel around, you can choose to transform you bicycle from a fixie to a single-speed with a freewheel and back again. Rather than riding fixed-gear, during which your motion and exerted energy correlate to the distance travelled, you can ride a freewheeling bicycle, like every other bicycle you’ve ever had the pleasure of riding. It’s up to you. What are you waiting for? Get riding.

Designed for enthusiasts while maintaining value combined with performance, the Giordano Libero 2.0 Road Bike delivers a heck of punch. Built around a lightweight hand crafted 6061 aluminum frame and carbon fork the Libero 2.0 Road Bike features Shimano Sora 18 Speed STI shifters, cranks and derailleurs for miles and miles of reliability. Rotational weight is kept in check with light aluminum 700c wheels. Ranging from 23.8-25.6lbs (yes, we weighed it with a kickstand and reflectors) the Giordano Libero 2.0 Road Bike is ready for when you decide to get serious. Available in Men’s Small, Medium and Large.

If we have learned one thing over the years, it is that people love the Imola.  Given the incredible component set, value, and lifetime warranty it is easy to see why, but we thought we could make it even better.  So, for 2016 we decided to upgrade the Tommaso Imola yet again, making it undoubtedly the best value for any entry level road bike on the planet.  We upgraded the handlebars, cassette, and brakes to a level that no other bike manufacturer can touch for $499.  That’s right, the 2016 Imola has a full Shimano Claris Groupset!  This full Shimano groupset goes onto the lightweight and ultra-durable 6061 SLA Aluminum compact frame with premium Tommaso Corsa TC20 wheels, making for the best Imola in our history.  Unlike other brands, at Tommaso we don’t try to save a few bucks by using non-Shimano cranks as we believe your contact point with the bike is of unparalleled importance.

The Imola offers 24 speeds of pure power and performance wherever the road takes you.  Thanks to the full Shimano Claris drivetrain, the components work together in perfect harmony, for maximum performance.  This means the Imola can climb like a dream, while offering the speed you demand on the flats.  Unlike other manufacturers who cut cost with no name brakesets, we upgraded the 2016 Imola to Shimano Claris brakes.  We did this, because we think stopping on a dime is just as important as going fast.

The Imola frame was engineered by our design team using the latest advances in shaped tubing and frame design to produce a lightweight, but powerful frame.   Tommaso Corsa TC20 wheelset was designed to be both light and durable, while providing maximum speed and control.  The Imola comes equipped with our exclusive UltraCompact handlebar which allows every rider to ride more comfortably in the drops, which reduces your wind resistance and allows you to ride longer and faster.

“The evolution of the classic road bike spans well over a hundred years. Cycle Mercier believes the classic road bike design is the optimal balance of characteristics needed by road cyclists.” The Mercier Galaxy AL SC1 brings the uncompromised quality of Mercier to an aluminum frame offering a comfortable ride due to the TaperBlade Chromoly Fork up front and an Ergo Saddle for the other end. This Galaxy SC1 model has convenient stem-mounted shifters and a double chainring crank for simpler shifting and maintenance. The SC Series 6061 Aluminum Frame offers a Semi-Compact geometry and Advanced ComfortRadius SeatStays for a more upright, rider friendly position and comfortable ride quality. If you are a newer rider or simply desire a more casual riding position, this is a bike for you. We know it’s difficult to find a nice road bike at an entry level price. It seems everyone is telling you that you have to spend the ‘Big Bucks’ for anything… well, we don’t buy into that! We want to get you out there, enjoying your riding. If you love this bike, we know you will be back if you ever need more. General Sizing Guide: XS 42c 4’11” to 5’2″ SM 46c 5’3″ to 5’6″ MD 50c 5’7″ to 5’9″ LG 54c 5’9″ to 6’0″ XL 58c 6’0″ to 6’3″ Specifications: Main Frame: 6061 Aluminum w/ ComfortCurve Seatstays Fork: TaperBlade Chromoly Crank Set: Shimano Double Ring w/ Alloy Arms 39/52 Bottom Bracket: Cartridge Square Taper Pedals: Alloy Platform (may vary slightly from picture) Front Derailleurs: Shimano FD-50 Rear Derailleurs: Shimano RD-50 Shifters: Shimano SL-SY20A Stem Shifters Free Wheel / Casssette: Shimano 14/28 7sp Chain: KMZ Z51 7sp Spokes: 14 Guage Stainless Steel Rims: DA14 DoubleWall Alloy Tires: Kenda Road K-152 700×25 Brake Set: CS Forged Aluminum Calipers Brake Levers: Aloy w/ Black Hoods Handlebars: Alloy Ergo 26.0 Tape / Grip: Cork Stem: Alloy

Some call it a gravel grinder, we call it alternative road. The Haanjo is a bike that defies definitions-part road bike, part mountain bike, it is designed to let you choose how and where you want to ride whether that be commuting or off-road. The endurance geometry is a little slacker than traditional road bikes to give you a more comfortable position and easy going handling. The 6061-t6 aluminum alloy is a hallmark of durability, and the fully butted and formed tube construction makes sure that it is lightweight without sacrificing strength. A Shimano Sora 9spd drivetrain provide ample gearing for the most variable terrain. The road disc alloy fork delivers steering precision up front, while the avid disc brakes and fatter tires give you the confidence to keep going even when things get a little rough.

SPORTS 700C WOMEN’S HYBRID BIKE NEW / MSRP $299.99 / SHIPS IN 24HRS Frame: Aluminum – 16″ frame Fork: Zoom 130 suspension Crankset: Protek Alloy triple Shifters: Shimano 3 x 7 Revoshifters Brake Levers: Alloy V-brake Handlebar: Steel riser Stem: Steel Quill Headset: Threaded 1″ Grips: Rubber Saddle: Vinyl foam Seatpost: Steel Tires: Kenda Kourier 700 x 38 Rims: Weinmann 520 36h Hubs: Men Join QR front, nutte

We’ve designed the century Sport to remove as many barriers as possible for those on the fence about buying a road bike: from fit to ride quality to accessibility. If you’re thinking about joining the ranks of road riders, this bike will make your decision easy. Our 7005 aluminum alloy frame set has formed tubes for durability and great power transfer, making it able to perform when called upon. The overall ride benefits from our enhanced performance geometry, which utilizes a taller head tube to put you in a slightly more upright position than a race bike. Imperceptible to most, the advantages of epg make themselves apparent towards the end of a ride, when your neck and back experience much less fatigue. The century Sport has a 2×8 drivetrain and a great mix of FSA and Shimano components to keep you on the road, ensuring that your decision has some staying power.

Your ticket to ride is here. The Airen Sport makes the world of road biking more accessible than ever. Sharing geometry and much of the Tech of our high end bikes, the Airen Sport benefits from years of research and development. The frame is lightweight 7005 aluminum alloy, a tried and true material that’s light and responsive. It features our enhanced performance geometry, which puts the rider in a more upright, relaxed position, holding off fatigue much longer than other road bikes. Equipped with a mix of quality FSA and Shimano components, the Airen Sport is a whole lot of bike for the price.

Getting around town with style and ease is the calling card of the Haanjo metro plus. Based on a relaxed endurance geometry with a sweptback handlebar, this murdered out matte black machine has glow in the dark highlights for visibility and will deliver a comfortable ride whether you’re cruising to class or working downtown with a messenger bag on your back. The 6061-t6 aluminum alloy is the standard for day to day durability, and the fully butted construction cuts down on the weight. The urban disc fork gives you the feel of real steel up front, and the reliable performance of the disc brakes and fatter tires lets you concentrate on more important things, like traffic along the way to your favorite coffee spot.

The GMC Denali 700C 21-Speed Road Bike is built around a lightweight aluminum road bike frame. You’ll stop on a dime with the alloy calipers and brake levers and the high-profile alloy Vitesse racing rims look as good as they perform. Shimano Revo shifters allow you to shift with out taking your hands off the handle bars providing safety and confidence. A Shimano derailleur completes the drive train for quick and smooth gear changes. Lastly, this road bike will help you stay hydrated with the included alloy water bottle cage.