Reviews

We'll review bikes, products, and other bike related subjects in the near future. The reviews will be according to our perspectives, experiences and customer inputs. If you'd like to comment please email us at info@thebicycleplace.com.

First to get started-

GO BY BIKE!!!

Some little gems from www.1world2wheels.org...
For 2 miles or less...for your Health...for the World...for the Future!

FACTS:

The avg. person loses 13 lbs. their first year of commuting by bike.

The US could save 462 million gals. of gasoline a year by increasing cycling from 1% to 1.5% of all trips.

In 1964, 50% of kids rode to school and the obesity rate was 12 %...in 2004, 3% rode to school and the obesity rate was at 45%.



Reviews being written-

Save money now, buy a bike!
Campy or Shimano? SRAM?
Carbon, carbon everywhere!
Titanium rules only if it's a SEVEN!
Good stuff- the Madone by TREK
Products...the good, better, best analysis.
Why you need a heartrate monitor and why you don't!
Tri-bikes are changing and getting faster in the hills.
Great bike fit starts at the shop.

So far...

Save money now, ride a bike!
It's that simple.
Let's face facts, you'll begin to save money quickly by riding a bicycle. You won't be filling up your car's gas tank with gas prices exceeding $4 per gallon. You'll begin to get exercise which your doctor told you to do several years ago. You'll become stronger and more energetic. Your significant other will begin to notice you, again. You'll begin to burn off those extra calories and buy some quality food. You'll begin to fit in the clothes you had 'put away'. You'll see the neighborhood and your community in a different, more positive way.
Are you a-
Fiscal Conservative? Think of all the money you'll be saving.
Social conservative? Your Earth's steward, protecting the environment for the future.
Progressive liberal? Just think you're sticking it to Big Oil.
Revolutionary? Okay, okay, you're fighting the SUV.
Whatever you want to think, you've become a...cyclist! All cyclists are always COOL and Hip. Just remember to always wear a helmet for the people who think you are cool and hip. -mb

Campy Or Shimano, and now SRAM...
The Old school guys will tell you-"Shimano wears out, Campy wears in". The New school guys will tell you-"Have you ridden the new Dura-Ace 10spd? It's the best!!!" No matter what's told to you, you should ride it before you buy it. Come by the shop and we'll show how each system works and let you decide. Most of us have experience with all the systems and appreciate each systems' solutions to a better overall cycling experience. -mb


Ti, only a Seven knows...
We enjoy riding bikes. Application of materials, modulus of elasticity, wall thicknesses, fatigue strength, elongation are terms left to engineers and the latest wizbang bike guru doublespeakers. We can talk about what defines the latest geewiz frame, but, honestly, it comes down to the ride of the bike. You are an integral part of the machine. You should have some input into the building of your bike's overall ride and feel. The people at Seven Cycles are true artisans. They listen, suggest and explain the many factors involved in bicycle frame building. We've always questioned people who have never ridden a particular bicycle but have formed an opinion about the bicycle's ride characteristics. A number of people will make inaccurate statements about the ride of a particular bike just because its made from a certain material. Every bike has a different ride. It's about the bike. Ride and you will see the difference. A Seven Custom is something to be experienced in one's lifetime. Check your biases at the front door and keep an open mind- The people at Seven Cycles are the best when it comes to creating a work of art- One bike, yours. -mb

Good, Better, Best...
Life is tough with so many choices from so many manufacturers. Every year at the shop, there's always something new and it's always seems the stuff is better than last year. We've decided to stock items by three categories- good, better, and best in class. Take for example just one of our clothing manufacturer's line of long sleeve jerseys. There are three long sleeve jerseys to choose. The first jersey has a good price with some nice technical features-three pockets, full zipper, temperature range from 45-60 degrees. The next one has the same features only it's half the weight or bulk with the price a little higher. The best in class will reflect state of the art materials and features with a price to boot. Will the "good" jersey work like the "best in class" jersey? The answer is yes to a certain degree. It's about the performance level of the garment. A cyclist who demands the best out of equipment will opt for the best in class. The 'good' jersey will perform well but may not excel in certain categories. Bulk and price are just some of the many important factors in choosing a long sleeve jersey. So, we try to keep the three choices in products in the store all the time. We enjoy showing the finer points of all of our products. Come on by the store and see for yourself. -mb