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City,
Urban Bikes and Cruisers
Keep
it Simple
Classic
City Bikes
The
traditional city bike or 'utility bike' is typically used as part of
your everyday life, so the emphasis is on convenience, durability and
reliability. They tend to come fully equipped with hub gears, which
have an enclosed gear mechanism.
Enclosed
Hub Gears
Enclosing
the gears protects the machinery from the weather, hence they involve
much lower maintenance than the derailleur systems found on most bikes.
In the past hub gears were only available with 3 speeds, which tended
to limit their range. Nowadays 7, 8 and 14 speed systems are available,
making them more versatile. Other advantages of internal gears is that
they are very simple on the outside, usually come with a chainguard
or full chaincase, and thus much cleaner, allowing you to ride in your
everyday clothing rather than having to wear specialist cycle gear.
Upright
comfort
Traditionally, city bikes are designed to give an upright and relaxed
riding posture. This gives a high vantage point from which to view the
traffic, as well as making it easy to look behind you and drink in all
the sights and sounds of the city like that 19th century Parisian -
the flâneur. If you want comfort, practicality and your
riding style is more of the chilled out variety then go for this.
Fully
equipped
Ideally, city bikes are also fully equipped, which means that they generally
come with items such as mudguards, lights, a propstand, bell, lock and
a rack as standard equipment. Such bikes can be easily and seamlessly
integrate into your everyday routine, whether you use it for commuting,
shopping, or simply getting around on. For the ultimate fully equipped
machine follow the link below to Gazelle Dutch Roadsters. For something
lighter and more modern look at the Cannondales below. Cannondale also
do versions with derailleur gears, which we feature under Trekking Hybrids.
Not
so good for:
The
things that make city bikes so convenient for everyday use tend to count
against them for higher performance or longer distance riding. A hub
geared a city bike will be hard work in hilly terrain compared with
a derailleur equipped bike with 21 or more speeds. Hub gears are also
heavier and a little less mechanically efficient than derailleur systems,
and the fully upright "sit up and beg" posture is less aerodynamically
efficient than a more forward posture. This does not disqualify them
entirely from longer rides - they will simply get you there slower!
Ideal
for:
If
your cycling style is basically fairly leisurely, limited to frequent
short distances, punctuated by the odd longer ride out into the country,
and you live in a fairly flat area, then the classic city bike will
suit you. If however, you prefer a light, lively and fast ride over
short distances then consider the sports city bike.

Ridgeback
Metro
£249.99
Simple, economical three speed. With an aluminium frame,
this bike is surprisingly light for its class. Sadly, currently only
available in a ladies frame. This is an old picture - it now comes with
rear rack as standard.

Cannondale
Street 5 2008 £599.99
Lightweight
aluminium frame with 8 speed Shimano Nexus hub gears; hub roller brakes
and hub dynamo. Fully equipped, including chainguard. Jaws Blue available
in men's or women's frame.

Cannondale Street 4 '07 £749.99
£649.99
While
stocks last... Classic Cannondale frame with rigid fatty fork. 8 speed
Shimano Premium Nexus hub gears; hub roller brakes and hub dynamo. Fully
equipped, including Hebie Chainglider chaninguard. Gloss Crimson red.
Available in men's or women's frame. Feminine standard version illustrated.
Cannondale
Street 4 Nexus 08
£699.99
Lightweight
alumium frame with front suspension with lockout. 8 speed Shimano Nexus
hub gears; hub roller brakes and hub dynamo. Fully equipped, including
full chaincase. Mercury grey. Available in men's or women's frame. Feminine
standard version illustrated.

Cannondale Street 2 £799.99
Classic
Cannondale frame with rigid fatty fork. 8 speed Shimano Premium Nexus
hub gears; hub roller brakes and hub dynamo. Fully
equipped, including Hebie Chainglider chaninguard.
Sterling Silver. Available in men's or women's frame. Women's version
illustrated.
Cannondale
Street 2 Ultra £949.99
Classic
Cannondale frame with Headshok and rigid fatty fork. 8 speed Shimano
Premium Nexus hub gears; hub roller brakes and hub dynamo. Fully
equipped, including Hebie Chainglider chaninguard.
Titanium Grey. Available in men's or women's frame.

Cannondale
Vintage 8 £1,049.99
Gorgeous
retake on retro styling. Classic lightweight Cannondale frame, 8 speed
Shimano Alfine hub gear and wheel set; Shimano hydraulic disc brakes.
Brooks leather saddle and grips. Hub dynamo with Busch and Muller D
Lumotec Senso lights. Fully equipped, including Hebie Chainglider chainguard.
Jay Black.
Available
in men's or women's frame.
Cannondale
Vintage 8 Ultra £1,249.99
Gorgeous
retake on retro styling. Classic lightweight Cannondale frame with Headshock
front suspension, 8 speed Shimano Alfine hub gear and wheel set; Shimano
hydraulic disc brakes.
Brooks leather saddle and grips.
Hub dynamo with Busch and Muller D Lumotec Senso lights. Fully equipped,
including Hebie Chainglider chainguard. Jay Black.
Available
in men's or women's frame.
Contempoary
and Classic Dutch Roadsters from Gazelle
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Few British
bikes are designed to stand up to the rigours of the winter. If you
need seriously dependable transport then you have to go Dutch. In Holland,
cycle culture was always focused on the utilitarian potential of the
cycle, rather than on cycle sport. As a result the bikes there are built
to last. As the cycle comes into its own as a form of transport in Britain,
the virtues of this style of bike are once more apparent.If
you want to find out more about Gazelle cycles..
Sports City Bikes
With Derailleur Gears
Recently,
new designs of urban bike have emerged, influenced by cycle messengers
and aimed at more sporty riders. These feature a more forward riding
position and are designed to be very lightweight, fast and maneuverable.
They are very minimalist in design - looking like mountain bikes or
sports hybrids with slick tyres and simple straight bladed forks. They
generally come with few, or no accessories, but we can fit whatever
you wish. Generally they are equipped with 26" (mountain bike)
sized wheels for strength. Some Cannondales listed below are available
with larger diameter 700c wheels which are much faster, as they have
a lower rolling resistance. These bikes will also suit those who have
to store their bike indoors or upstairs, as their low weight makes them
easy to lug up those stairs, (but also consider a sporty folder).
Great
for: Urban
adreneline junkies. For
short, fast journeys at traffic speeds and cheeky shortcuts.
Not
so good for:
Easy going, relaxed riding. Also their stiff frames
and lively steering are likely to be somewhat wearing on a long ride,
so although they can double as a fitness bike, they're not ideal for
off road or for distances.

Cannondale Bad Boy Only£449.99
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Bora |
£229.99
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Ridgeback
Cyclone
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£279.99
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| Scott
Sub 30 |
£339.99
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| Ridgeback
Tempest |
£349.99
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Cannondale
Bad Boy (26")
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£449.99
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Scott
Sub 20
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£469.99
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Ridgeback
Storm
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£499.99
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Cannondale
Bad Boy 650 (26")
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£549.99
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Scott
Sub 10
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£649.99
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Cannondale
Bad Boy SS (Singlespeed 700c)
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£669.99
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Cannondale
Bad Boy 700 (700c)
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£669.99
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Cannondale
Bad Boy Ultra (700c)
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£1,149.99
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Sports
City Bikes
With Hub Gears
Sporty
city bikes with hub gears offer the opportunity of a lighter and more
sporty ride as well as the reliablility of hub gears. unless you live
somewhere particularly hilly, these bikes really do offer a low maintenance,
no fuss option.

Ridgeback
Switch Nemesis £499.99
Slick city flyer. Shimano Nexus 8spd hub gears mated to a 42 tooth drive
ring with alloy chainguard, 26x1.5 Maxxis Xenith slick tyres. Straight
blade forks. Integrated Shimano IM70 roller brakes for all weather stopping
power.
Cannondale
Bad Boy 8 £849.99
Equisite
Cannondale alloy frame, CAD Fatty straight blade fork; Shimano 8 speed
Alfine hub gears; Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes; Truvative
Stylo 1.1 GXP 38T chainset; Maxxis
Detonator 700x28c
tyres. Matt
black finish
with reflective logos.

Cannondale
Bad Boy 8 Ultra £1149.99
CAD
alloy frame, CAD Fatty straight blade fork; Cannondale Headshok; Shimano
Alfine eight speed gears with Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes; Truvative
FireX 1.1 GXP 38T chainset; Maxxis Detonator 700x28c tyres.
Matt
black finish
with reflective logos.
Cannondale
Bad Boy Rohloff £2199.99
The
absolute no compromise street machine. Cannondale alloy frame, CAD Fatty
Ultra 80 straight blade fork; Cannondale Headshok; Rohloff 14 speed
hub gears with Avid Juicy 7 hydraulic disc brakes; Maxxis Detonator
700x28c
tyres;
carbon handlebar. Matt
black finish
with reflective logos.
Cruisers
Because you can...
Cruisers
give you the ultimate laid back ride.
They originated in the US in the mid twentieth century. Their natural
habitat are places to be seen - beach front promenades, avenues in the
park, slow moving traffic on the Strip. Super comfy, super relaxed -
showy, flamboyant and pretty frivolous -
the bike for the uber flâneur.
Our brand is Electra. They are quite simply the most beautiful bikes
that we sell: the finish is gorgeous - always with rims, saddles, bells
and grips to match! All models come with back pedal brakes, and for
the Uk with front rim or hub brakes.The choice is enormous so here is
just a selection. For the full range check out their website below.
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Electra
Cruiser 1speed £179.99
Black Men's
As
simple as it comes. Single speed, steel frame. Also available in women's
in Pearl White or Pearl Blue.
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Electra
Coaster 1speed £269.99
Women's Pearl White / Baby Blue
Just
as simple, but lighter and with billiard cue graphic. Single speed,
aluminium frame. Also available in men's satin black.
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Electra
Pajama Party £469.99
Blue Superstars
Vivacious
women's model. 3 speed with aluminium frame. Front hub brake on this
model. UK models. Note the matching painted rims and saddle! Also available
in Green Polka Dots or Pink Sweetheart (love hearts!).
More
cruisers to come...
For
the full selection... see
http://www.electrabike.com
To
arrange a test ride email us on
info@cycle-heaven.co.uk
or phone 01904 636578.
For
full specification on these models visit the manufacturers' websites...
Cannondale
- www.cannondale.com
Ridgeback
- www.ridgeback.co.uk
Scott - www.scottusa.com
Electra
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http://www.electrabike.com
If you want something more upright, but with derailleur gears:
If you want to get your head down and ride much longer distances:
If you want something more performance oriented than a classic city
bike, but more suitable for longer distances than than a sports city
bike:
If you want something more suitable for off road riding:
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