Urban Cyclery

Urban Cyclery is a rider owned and run independent bike shop based in Swansea, South Wales. As the name suggests our main focus is on riding in the city and we stock a large range of road, fixed gear, singlespeed and urban bikes; of course we also have a great selection of mountain and cyclocross bikes too. We carry Cinelli, Eddy Merckx, Focus, Genesis, Look, Pashley and Trek among others.

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The Trek Cyclocross Collective have pretty much had USA cross in the bag for the last couple of years, but last season saw Trek CXC take things up a notch when Katie Compton (AKA Katie F’n Compton) secured the 12/13 CX World Championships.

Plenty of bikes out there carry the strapline “Race Proven” yet so often bear only a passing resemblance to the bikes being ridden at Pro Level. In the Case of the Trek Crockett 2014, this is no empty claim:

“The choice of World Cup Champion Katie Compton of the Trek Cyclocross Collective, Crockett was developed through a year of elite cross racing under the best in the world. The geometry is 100% focused on getting to the finish line first. With a lower BB, slacker head tube, steeper seat tube and both internal and external cable routing options, the Crockett is ready to conquer any cross course. Its IsoSpeed fork and 3S chainkeeper keeps riders confident when the course gets hairy, and it’s available in disc and cantilever options.”

Compared the Ion CX model offered in previous years, Crockett makes for a more forward, race-oriented riding position.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82upqJNLBzM

A couple of the UC Team have been racing on Trek CX bikes for the last few seasons and racking up some pretty impressive results, we’ll keep you posted on how they (and the bikes) get on :)

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Urban Cyclery - Fixed Gear Bike Trends And Why They Are Becoming so Popular

Today's trend involves a lot of aspects. There are trends in fashion, food, communication tools, and forms of transport. If you are a city dweller or an urbanite, you may have heard or seen the latest craze among young people who are often out and about in the streets. These are young professionals, university/college students, and city dwellers who rather escape the heavy traffic without commuting. This trend is about using bikes in going to and from work and all other places that one must go to on a regular basis.

There are even blogs about this trend and those hipsters who are popularizing the 'ins' among their peers are sharing the good word about them. Riding their way to manageable destinations and mileage can only be done by riding a bike. It's not just about style, but about convenience and losing a bit of unwanted pounds along the way.

Road bikes are mostly fixed gear bicycles and they are chosen for the purpose of providing smooth and comfy rides on even, flat roads. These bikes are made for these roads and not on sloping terrain since they do not have the proper gears and features. If ever you plan on taking your fixie on a mountainous trail, you won't be able to enjoy the ride. It is also possible for your bike to get damaged because of its lack of proper gears, tools, and mechanics.

Who rides this bike?

If you have heard of road warriors such as those professionals who work in various businesses in cities, then, you'll understand the importance of fixed wheel bikes. People like them and the postmen, the delivery guys, the pizza men, are all road warriors with a purpose. They have made these types of bikes quite popular because they can deliver the goods within a short amount of time. And what's great about them is their ability to beat traffic by taking routes that are easier and/or nearer their destinations. All of these are made possible with the use of a fixed gear bike.

However, nowadays, many of the young people in this generation enjoy the benefits of a fixie. May it be for keeping fit or as a primary transportation in the city, the fixed gear has made its mark in the hearts of youngsters of our time. And as mentioned earlier, these bikes have become part of an evolving trend. Somehow, it has become a part of some people's identity in terms of fashion and self presentation. But its purpose is still intact and it is what most riders appreciate.

If you are influenced by your friends who love to ride fixie gear bikes, it is a good idea to look into the benefits and inner workings of this bike. What you can expect is a simple mechanism that allows riders to ride with ease on city streets. This bike is especially made for the city and for a beginner who wishes to improve his riding skills on the road.

If you want high-quality craftsmanship, big brands and performance, check fixed wheel bikes at Urban Cyclery. This is the best place to look for that special ride you've been searching for.

We always try and reply to all e-mails and Facebook messages within 24 hours, sometimes this isn’t possible so if you don’t hear back from us within this time please call us on 01792 467944, or visit us online at Urban Cyclery or our Facebook

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BIg brand fixed gear bikes at affordable finance options and prices

The fixed gear bikes are very much famous as that these are a means to do an effective cycling and that too without getting much of a strain. This is primarily due to the fact that these cycles are extremely light and for the same reason, riding them is simply fun! These are available in many popular variants and all of these variants are developed using a common mechanism. The fixed gear bikes have no free wheel and this is the added advantage that these have over other bikes. There are certain cycles in which you can do the pedaling once and over the time the wheel would rotate freely and the pedals would remain stationary. This is one of the main reasons why the cycles could not become completely efficient and this glitch was detected by the fixed gear bikes. The fixies made sure that this glitch is removed and the freewheel is restricted. This is one of the most vital concepts behind the construction of these bikes.

These bikes are very much apt for all those people who want to generate high speed from their cycles and at the same time for those who would like to ride a light vehicle. The reason why these vehicles are light is that these do not encompass any extra accessory and at the same time these also do not have a brake unit. This makes these bikes the perfect choice of adept cyclists. There are certain modifications and up gradations available for the fixies and these include the teny rims up gradation. These rims are very light and at the same time these are shock absorbing also. These teny rims won’t let you get affected by the rebound that comes in form of obstacles on road.

The combination of  fixed gear bikes with teny rims is indeed one of the most apt combinations ever possible and the reason for this is the fact that these are very much light and effective. People who want to lose their extra flab and want to get back into shape should go for these fixies. These are very much adept means of reducing weight and these are also very much trendy. Urban Cyclery stock various big brand fixed gear bikes at affordable prices and available on finance. There are various finance options to suit the customers satisfaction.  At Urban Cyclery, bikes are easily available and therefore you can order them for yourself from any part of the world.

The combination of fixed gear bikes with teny rims is indeed one of the most apt combinations ever possible and the reason for this is the fact that these are very much light and effective.

We always try and reply to all e-mails and Facebook messages within 24 hours, sometimes this isn’t possible so if you don’t hear back from us within this time please call us on 01792 467944, or visit us online at Urban Cyclery or our Facebook

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Urban Cyclery - All about fixed gear bikes

Fixed gear bikes are a rage with students. The bikes have been around for quite some time now. These fixed gear bikes are also used for racing on the velodrome and racing track. These bikes are also put to good use by cyclists for training in the off season especially during the winter months.

The fixed gear bikes have pedals that continue to rotate when the bike is on the move. To apply brakes the rider has to put in some resistance on the pedals.. the bike can also be ridden in the reverse direction.

The best part about these fixed gear bikes is that they are quite light weight. Since these bikes do not have extra rings, cables, shifters and derailleurs so that is what makes the bike lightweight.  The drivetrain model is a very popular model as there are not too many parts that cause obstructions. This bike allows the rider to put in more energy while riding

There are numerous riders who do not like using brakes; over time they have become quite good at putting in resistance on the pedals to slow down. Sometimes a biker creates a bit of a skid to stop the bike. Some bikers have stated saying that the bike performs better on a slippery or wet road.

You cannot do much about the cranks that rotate so you have to get the feel of riding downhill fast or maybe having to make turns at corners. The rider may have to pedal at 170rpm while going downhill. Riders often say that  fixed gear bikes  are quite efficient as you can put in more power while riding it.

Now if you are keen on purchasing fixed gear bikes; it would be wise to take professional advice as to which model would be suitable for you. You should take advice especially if you are a beginner. There are countless companies that are manufacturing these bonds and so you must be very cautious as to which brand you should buy. Do not select a brand simply because it is cheap; in fact you should take some time to do research over the internet to look for trusted brands. Make a list of the brands that you have in mind and compare the prices. Make a list of the models that you are interested in and come down to Urban Cyclery to the shop and take a look at them before you buy. Follow these tips in this article and you shall have no trouble in purchasing fixed gear bikes with teny rims on them.

We always try and reply to all e-mails and Facebook messages within 24 hours, sometimes this isn’t possible so if you don’t hear back from us within this time please call us on 01792 467944, or visit us online at Urban Cyclery or our Facebook 

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We are now taking Pre-Orders on the incredible range of Mission Workshop Apparel in anticipation of our imminent delivery from The States.

This highly sought after kit will be strictly limited availability so order early to avoid disappointment.

Like the Mission Workshop Bags, the quality of materials, finish, attention to detail and design really is beyond comparison.

Versatility, durability and functionality are the keywords here.

The Orion and Bosun Jackets are amongst our personal favourites, working equally well as individual pieces or combined as a layered system.

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What with Autumn now well and truly putting itself about like Cippo in a bunched sprint, it’s time for the annual urban cyclery End of Summer Sale.

There’s 10% off Everything, including already reduced items, just use the discount code WETFEET at the checkout. Much Cheapness!

Please note that this cannot be used in conjunction with Interest Free Finance Purchases.

Sorted – Go grab a bargain!