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

seats

Seats
Tim here to talk a little about seats . Having the right seat is very important . A lot of the time people may think that bigger is better but this is not always the case . Sometimes if the seat is too big it can get in the way of the riders legs causing ineffective motion and possibly chaffing . The important thing to look at when choosing a seat is what the measurement is of your pelvic bone . Most of the seats we use in life are very comfy ,such as chairs couches car seats etc. In most cases we find plenty of room on these seats. We are also not moving dynamically while sitting in them . When thinking about a bike seat , think about the ability to move in it . The more distance or performance you want , the smaller the seat . It may seem that we are "hanging off" the seat at times , however if it is large enough to contact the pelvic bone on both sides without too much rubbing on the legs ,
it is often better on a long ride than a larger seat would be. If you are not going far and just want to cruise and take in the sights,
then a larger seat might suit better . Another thing to consider is the length of the set front to back . If the rider has large thighs , then a shorter seat would be better for them . Here at Supersizedcyles we have a nice selection of seats to help you enjoy your biking in comfort . Please feel free to check out our web site and asks us what the best seat for you might be .
Happy cycling
Tim

Pedals

Pedals. Many times as we try out or ride bikes , we do not pay attention to the pedals that our feet are on . Most pedals for normal shoes and riding are very comfortable . As such, as we ride the bike, we just do not think about the pedals under our feet
What many people might not know is that most bikes under 1000 dollars retail have pedals with less then impressive bearing races. What this means is that after as little as 1 year of normal riding , the pedals do not run smooth and are starting to have end play which results in noisy and poor performance for the rider . The good news is that the bike industry does make a number of pedals that far exceed lower quality ones . Here at supersized cycles , we understand the value of having not only a larger pedal that will fit our client's feet ,but also having a bearing structure in the pedal that will give the lasting support that our customers have come to expect from us .
Happy pedaling
Tim

Your gear

HI Tim here with a reminder that if you have not been out riding yet, maybe it's time !! Take some time to sort through your gear and make sure that everything is ready to go . Check your helmet that so that it is adjusted right . Find the shoes you like to wear . Clean out your water bottles . Look at your bike again and make sure that there is air in the tires . Wipe it down if it is dusty. Just make sure that everything is ready to go so that when you have a chance to go for a ride, you can just hop on and go instead of using half the time you have looking for things ! It sure does bring a smile to my face as I am feeling the breeze from the ride again . See you out there!!
Tim

Spring with a 29er

Hi Tim here .I just went out for a ride on the 29er since the snow was gone. Wow! what a great bike we have built for you our customers ! The gears work like butter and the wheels role over things without a care . Give yourself a treat this spring with a new 29er from supersize cycles . I am 6'2" and I feel like I am riding an adult bike when I am on the 29er . It just rolls so smooth and even though it is fairly light it can easily hold 375 lbs ! I am very excited about the fact that spring is here and more riding can happen. Pump up those tires and hit the road , See you out there
Tim

reasons for our bikes

Hi Tim here with some thoughts on our bikes . Some people come to me and say that they were told that any bike could hold their weight and they know people who ride just plain bikes. While a normal bike can hold a lot of weight it can not do so for very long . One of the main differences with our bikes is that not only can it hold the weight mentioned it can do it ride after ride giving our customers confidence to ride whenever they want to and not have to worry about their bike being OK -We all have enough going on on our lives we just want to get on our bikes and ride -its nice to know that Zize design supports our needs .Have a great day and a nice ride
Tim

29er zize

Hi Tim here I just completed the Zize 29er conversion !! THis bike Is great it rides really well and offers our customer a larger bike to ride .Are you 6'5" and want a bike to get you around where you want to go ? This bike has an 8 speed hub upgrade along with a new crank set. The handle bars were changed for comfort and the seat post and seat post collar were changed for strength. This is a solid and unique bike for our customers -Be first in line for this spring !!!