Beer, groceries, a rashly adopted puppy: No matter what you need to haul across town, there’s a bike basket for the job. Forget the stereotype that bike baskets are for pink beach cruisers and picnic lunches today’s baskets offer more functionality than ever before.
We like to think of Eric Marcotte as “The People’s Champ”. For most cycling fans, his claim to fame is winning BOTH the US Pro National Road Race and the US Pro National Criterium while maintaining is full-time chiropractic practice – seeing dozens of clients each week. In Episode 9, we travel to Safford, AZ, home of the Arizona State Hill Climb Championship on Mount Graham that twists up more than 6,000 ft of elevation gain on what appears to be the wet dream of a civil engineer. Eric chats with State Bicycle Co. team newcomer, Chris Tolley, on unorthodox training methods, music, and nutrition.
Unless you have a legit reason to bring a car with you to school, chances are good the only vehicle you need on your college campus this year is a bicycle. The average college campus is all-inclusive or close to downtown, meaning everything you need access to is within walking—and riding—distance. After all, having a car on campus means finding parking, paying for gas, and maybe even using it late night when it might not be the best idea. Plus, many colleges don’t allow first-year students to keep a car on campus, anyway. So there’s that. We rounded up 10 affordable and reliable bikes to help you cut travel time between classes, run errands faster, and maybe even meet new friends—all while keeping that freshman 15 at bay. Check out quick hits below of five of our top choices or scroll deeper for more in-depth reviews of these and other options, plus buying advice.
About 20 years ago I went for my first “proper” bike ride. I borrowed a knackered old frame from a friend and rather randomly set my sights on Tunbridge Wells, mostly because it was about 40 miles from where I lived and there was a direct train back home.
t’s time to get outside and enjoy some music. If you’re in the Denver area, be sure to check out Levitt Pavilion and the plethora of free concerts offered there all summer. Plus, it’s conveniently located right next to the Platte River Trail.State Bicycles 4130 Road | $549Beat festival traffic with State’s 4130 Road. The 4130 features a chromoly steel frame, sealed hubs, double-butted tubing and an 8-speed drivetrain to make your commute comfortable and easy. State’s eye-catching colorways and modern design ensures you’ll arrive in style.
Whenever we’re on the look out for a new two-wheeled steed here at Coolector HQ, State Bicycle Co is always one of our first ports of call and it’s because they so consistently release awesome new rides like this Candy Apple Red Bike. Whether you’re pounding the pavement or hitting the adventure trails, this cracking ride definitely won’t let you down and it’s easy to see why it’s already beginning to turn heads aplenty in cycling circles.
While the “World’s Greatest Dad” coffee cup makes for a great pragmatic Father’s Day gift. Why not change it up this year and grab your Dad, Husband, Grandfather, or Father-in-law something that will fit into his active lifestyle? Here are ten dynamic products in which you are sure to find something that’ll please Pops on Father’s Day.
State Bicycle Co. is breaking new ground beyond the single speed, offering their first geared road bike. Simply called the 4130, the new bike features a steel frame (duh), along with a vintage look and downtube shifters. Using a 1×8 drivetrain, State is aiming to offer maximum value at the lowest possible price, for the times when a single speed just won’t cut it.
Ever since the Earth formed four and a half billion years ago, life on this planet has been a constant cycle of tearing down and rebuilding. Whether it’s an asteroid taking out the dinosaurs, the Visigoths sacking Rome, or the punks stripping 1970s rock of its excesses and indulgences, an agent of change, a counterculture, always comes around to topple the great and powerful. It’s just the natural order of things.
At $300, the State Core-Line embodies many of the best aspects of the fixed-gear ethos. It’s cheap, yet it comes from a real bike company, not a retail behemoth, and you can easily order one online if you’re 100 miles from a bike shop.
Arizona based State Bicycles Co has been making great looking singlespeed roadies since 2009, and now the brand has added seven extra gears to its latest release. The 4130 Road bike is its first geared bike, and it brings classic styling and a few modern touches too.
Promising review: "This is a nice affordable single speed bike! I bought this bike mainly for short commutes and leisurely rides. I have had many steel framed single speeds and fixed gear bikes over the years, and out of the box this is my favorite so far. On every other reasonably priced/mid range single speed I've had, I ended up having to replace the stock tubes and tires among other things, to make it actually ride-able. This was not the case here. Also, the 4130 line is MUCH lighter than comparably priced single speeds I've had from various manufacturers."
The 4130 Road model from State Bicycle Co. is perfect for the casual rider, and it comes at a magical price that almost anyone can afford. Still, you’re getting a bike that’s more efficient, stylish, and sleek than a hybrid, and you’ll be road-ready with a simple 8-speed drivetrain and tire clearance up to 32 mm. The unique colorways and double-butted 4130 Chromoly steel frames make this an everyman’s classic.
Making the switch from your standard Gumtree-bought mountain bike to the much quicker, practical and, lets face it, stylish road bike, can often be a confusing and costly experience.State Bicycle has created the perfect, cut-price two-wheeler in the 4130 Road, which looks to minimise both of these factors, giving the first time buyer the perfect amount of sleekness, vintage style, ride-ability and most importantly value.
State Bicycle Co. (United States) - State Bicycle Co introduces their first geared road bike, the 4130 Road. Paying homage to the look of classic road bikes with the clean lines and colorways State is known for the 4130 Road adds in massive versatility for all kinds of drop-bar riders with a simple-yet-effective 8-speed drivetrain and clearance for 25-32mm wide tires.
State Bicycle Co has introduced its first geared road bike, the 4130 Road.“Paying homage to the look of classic road bikes with the clean lines and colourways State is known for, the 4130 Road adds in massive versatility for all kinds of drop-bar riders with a simple-yet-effective eight-speed drivetrain and clearance for 25-32mm wide tyres,” said a statement.
This stateside bicycle manufacturer has caught our eye of late. With timeless designs enhanced by modern engineering and detailing, none of their models are better than the 4130 Road. It’s built on the brand’s signature double-butted 4130 Chromoly frame, boasts a highly-responsive classic 8-speed down tube shifting — and comes in a classic red, white and blue design.
State Bicycle Co has launched its first geared bicycle called the 4130 Road, paying homage to the classic road bike with clean lines and distinctive colorways the American brand has become known for.“The 4130 Road adds in massive versatility for all kinds of drop-bar riders with a simple-yet-effective 8-speed drivetrain and clearance for 25-32mm wide tires,” says State Bicycle Co.
State Bicycle Company has classically shifted focus with its latest creation. The 4130 Road is the fixed-gear company's first geared road bike, featuring a 1x8 drivetrain controlled with a classic downtube shifter. With a 44-tooth chainring combined with a 11-28t cassette, the bike's purpose is commuting and light recreational use. "We wanted to offer a product for those who love the brand and look but need something with gears for their commute, and we think we definitely achieved that," said State Bicycle co-founder Mehdi Farsi.
State Bicycles just released its first geared bike, the 4130 Road, perfect for your commute to work. If you were thinking about buying a new bike to start commuting, this bike is it. At $550, it’s affordable, and at just under 23 pounds, it’s light enough to lug into elevators and up staircases. The vintage-inspired accent paint in black, white and red is flashy enough to stand out amongst a sea of more staid rides, but low key enough that you can slip through the city.
Finding an affordable bike that manages to meet your performance expectations is something that is often easier said than done but we might just have found the ideal candidate for this in the shape of the great looking State Bicycle Co 4130 Road Bike. This eye-catching contraption is effortlessly cool from an aesthetic point of view, doesn’t cost the earth and will deliver the sort of performance you demand out on the asphalt.
Why let the day go up in smoke without bringing a little cycling fun to an otherwise potentially completely wasted day? Here’s a few 4.20 appropriate bits from bike brands and supporters. Some are new, some we’ve posted before, but all are sure to keep you riding high on the saddle…
Mount Baldy, or Mount San Antonio, reaches 10,069′ and is the highest point in Los Angeles County. That’s almost twice as high as the highest point in the City of Los Angeles. You can ride up to the ski lifts at Baldy via Mount Baldy Road or via Glendora Ridge Road – which is usually closed to cars. In the latest Riding Fixed Up Mountains With Pros we get to ride with Justin Williams.
The best graduation gifts for guys—or anyone for that matter—are three things: well-made or special in some sentimental sort of way, useful to him in whatever phase comes next, and a little bit outside of his budget while still being reasonably within yours. Whether your grad is college-bound, finally entering the professional world, or maybe even wrapping up a later-in-life degree, he deserves the good stuff: an heirloom-worthy watch, a swanky new ride, the rockstar boots. Here are fifteen stylish ways to celebrate this hard-working student without going so far as to pay off his student loans. Of course, he’d probably appreciate that, too.
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