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Better BIcycles

Hi Tim here to talk about better bicycles. While there are many bicycles out there that are nice , how do you know if it a bike is nice for you . Before you go shopping for a bike, ask your self what you want the bike for . Where are you going to ride ? How far are you going to ride ? What type of terrain do you want to cover ? What do you expect from the bike ? While some of these questions may seem on the basic side , they can help you narrow the field and save you time . So many of the bikes that are offered below 600 are providing only just enough to do the job .While many of these bikes are nice , they often do not meet the picture of what the consumer had in mind . Just spending more money will not meet that picture either as then the consumer is looking at bikes that are more geared toward the enthusiast . Here at Supersizedcycles, we have amazing bikes for sale . Basic and fun to ride yet quality that makes sense to the normal rider . Check out the Zize models and choose which one is right for you . Happy cycling , see you out there .
Tim

Inter Bike East

Hi everyone Tim here , I am getting ready to go to Interbike East to ride the cool new bikes at the outdoor demo in Providence RI and I was wondering if I would find any bikes that ride as nice as ours or that can do what ours can . I had a friend on our New Leaf yesterday and he said it was so much fun . Well that seems to sum up what so many people say after they get back from a test ride . Lucky is the person who knows that we have a sale on this bike right now and we have them n stock -very exciting , just go to the website and order one this month to get the great sale price -how many days can you get the best bike of your life and save a couple hundred bucks ? We still have some great days here in New England to ride and I know that the hloidays are right around the corner . Having the bike in your garage is the best way to be ready to go for a nice ride !
Have a great day and happy riding
Tim

Health Care Reform

Hi , Tim here with my latest on health care reform . One of the greatest things we can do to improve our health is reduce the amount of stress in our lives. A great way to do this is to slow things down in our lives . How about riding all the way or part way to work ? I can not say enough about how good I feel when I ride my bike to work ! I am about to go do that and just the thought of riding to where I need to be excites me . While it is only a few miles, I feel as though I have done something for myself before I get to work , so I feel the day is already more complete . It makes me think of the needs for the day and I tend to there fore be more organized when I ride. As I ride in this morning I will think of different things then I would of if I was driving. I look forward to sharing more thoughts on the ride in -happy riding
Tim

Wonderful, inspiring story

It's Joan here. Hard to believe it’s September already, isn’t it? It’s been a great summer, and I hope you all got a lot of riding in. A great story was sent to me recently. I absolutely love it, and want to share it with you.

Recently, in a large French city, a poster featuring a young, thin and tanned woman appeared in the window of a gym.

It said: "THIS SUMMER DO YOU WANT TO BE A MERMAID OR A WHALE?"

A middle aged woman, whose physical characteristics did not match those of the woman on the poster, responded publicly to the question posed by the gym.

To Whom It May Concern:

Whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, sea lions, curious humans). They have an active sex life, they get pregnant and have adorable baby whales. They have a wonderful time with dolphins, stuffing themselves with shrimp. They play and swim in the seas, seeing wonderful places like Patagonia, the Barren Sea and the coral reefs of Polynesia. Whales are wonderful singers and have even recorded CDs. They are incredible creatures and virtually have no predators other than humans. They are loved, protected and admired by almost everyone in the world..

Mermaids don't exist. If they did exist, they would be lining up outside the offices of Argentinean psychoanalysts due to identity crisis. Fish or human? They don't have a sex life because they kill men who get close to them, not to mention how could they have sex? Therefore they don't have kids either. Not to mention who wants to get close to a girl who smells like a fish store?

The choice is perfectly clear to me; I want to be a whale.

P.S. We are in an age when media puts into our heads the idea that only skinny people are beautiful, but I prefer to enjoy an ice cream with my kids, a good dinner with a man who makes me shiver and a coffee with my friends. With time we gain weight because we accumulate so much information and wisdom in our heads that when there is no more room it distributes out to the rest of our bodies. So we aren't heavy, we are enormously cultured, educated and happy. Beginning today, when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think, "Good gosh, look how smart I am!"

Have a great ride TODAY!

Check out your bike

Hi Tim here with some tips on checking out your bike before you go for a ride . The first thing I do is to grab both brake levers while standing next to the bike and see if I can feel both brakes working . If you hold the front brake lever and try to rock the bike back and forth , you can feel if the headset(the parts holding the fork in the frame) is loose or not . After those checks, grab the tire and see if it feels soft and needs air . While doing this ,wiggle the wheel side to side to make sure it is not loose on the bike . Spin the wheels -are they straight ? At this point I get on the bike and take it for a little ride to see if the gears are working ok . Now I have a general sense of how the bike is and if it will take me to where I want to go .
The three things I encourage people to do , are,1) wipe your bike down , keep it clean 2) keep the tire inflated to recommended pressure( written on side of tire) 3)keep some oil on the chain .
Always do this after you go for a ride so your bike is ready to go on your next ride .
enjoy the summer out there -see you on the road
Tim

A New Leaf

Hi Tim here again . Have you ever wanted to turn over a new leaf ? Wouldn't it be great to find a way to get outside and start taking back some of the joy that may have been lost somewhere along the way? Well here at Supersized cycles we offer one way to do just that in the form of our New Leaf bicycle ! Just as the name implies , the New Leaf is built with joy and ease in mind . For starter , it comes with a eight speed internal transmission that is maintenance free ,as well as disc and roller brakes that also require little maintenance . Extra big and strong tires offer carefree riding at its best . Rolling down the road or path on a New Leaf is really a joy ,since there is nothing to worry about due to the quality through out . I invite you to please take a look at this amazing bike and get your order in now , as we have a new batch almost ready to go . Happy cycling , see you on the road !
Tim

Zize New Leaf

Hello bike riders! Tim here with the good news that the Zize New Leaf bike is being made in greater numbers than ever! This means that more people can get on a bike that can do so much . How about just going for a ride or riding on varied terrain ? Not a problem for the New Leaf . We have included mountain bike components ,like the handlebars and headset ,as well as BMX pedals and crank set, then topping it off with urban tires from the mountain bike jumping world . Searching out the best combination of parts is all in a days work here at Supersizedcycles where we strive to make your ride as enjoyable and trouble free as possible . By using brakes like the steel roller drum on the rear and a mountain disc up front , there is no worry that you will always have excellent braking with little maintenance required . Check out the New Leaf on our web site and get your order in today to be on the list for the new arrivals . Happy cycling !
Tim

The Time Of Your Life

Hi Tim here with some reminders of why our 'Time of Your Life' bike is such a nice cruiser . On most bikes , the crank set is right below your feet . On the Time of Your Life (TOYL) the crank set is moved forward to allow your leg to move out in front of you for leg extension .This lets you stand with your feet more flatly on the ground ,thus more stable when mounting and dismounting .
Another nice feature of TOYL is that the wheel base is very long allowing for a more comfortable and stable ride than most bikes you might have been on . With its 8 speed internal hub , this bike can really go if you want it to and also go on dirt paths ,bike paths ,unpaved roads and of course on the street . Enjoy the best of quality and comfort on The Time Of Your Life .
Tim

Handlebars

Hi , Tim here with some thoughts on handlebars. It often surprises me that many people do not know that handlebars can be changed with out a great expense . Having the correct position while riding is very important for over all comfort . The first thing to measure is the width of your shoulders , or what is the distance between your hands when they are straight out in front of you . This measurement should be the same as the handlebar , so your arms do not go away from your chest or start to cross your chest. There are handlebars that come in different widths and you can cut down a handlebar if it is too wide .
The other important thing for comfort is the height of the handlebar in relation to the seat on the bike . Most riders that are riding over 25 miles a week will want to have the handlebars even with the seat height for comfort. Most riders who are riding less than 25 miles per week will want the handlebars to be a good 4" above the seat . Only if you are riding at a technical or performance level would you want the handlebars to be lower than your seat . Because of all the different bikes and body types , there are quite a few different types of bars .Here at Supersizecycles, we use standard bars with a few different rise options to meet the needs of most of our riders. We are always open to feedback around how the bike is fitting , so our riders can enjoy the ride to the fullest . So if you have neck or hand fatigue, get a handle on your bar situation . Let us help if we can. Happy cycling
Tim