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QUESTION, \Zhati the best way to get aroundthe Cape and IslandslAn-
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verberation while traveling downhill.
drivetrain,and discbrakes.The seatis
The
a Comfort Tirned Super Soft Saddle
cataphoresis surface treatment
swer: It's as easy as riding a bike . .
protects the metal against internal and
with a suspension seatpost. Schwinn
. plus, it's fun and good exercise.The
external corrosion, a welcome feature
has been a mainstayof Americanbi-
slow rhythm of peddling a bike conjures memories of childhood, before
when peddling in the Cape's moist air.
cycle culture since the company was
Frame sizes range from 49- to 63-cen-
foundedin Chicago in 1895,and the
licensesand car payments,when ev-
timeters, and Campagnolo makes the
Sierra CSD takes Schwinn into the
erything seemed new and brilliant.
components, wheels, shifters, brakes,
21stcentury.
Bike-ridingheightensthe senses,the
levers, and derailleur.
sun'srays are more radiant, the pines
MOUNTAIN BIKE
After you make your purchase,tack on a big basket,throw in some towels
appear more pungent, and the air
The 2008 Rockhopper from Spe-
and sunscreen, and headto the beach.
tastessaltier.Sure, bikes are great for
cialized Bicycle Components is a
Vhether you are young or old, parent
gettingin shapeand for exploring,but
glimpseof the modern era of moun-
aboveall they bring out the kid in us.
tain bikes, a field of tremendousde-
or grandparent,buy a bike and you'll feel like a kid again.t -To^ kt
You will find an abundanceof places
velopment over the past two decades.
to ride on the Cape and Islands,with
The model is a descendantof the
countless trails running throughout conservation lands and the National
25-year-old company's best-selling racebike, the Stumpjumper.\i/eighing
Seashore.You'll also find plenty of
under 30 pounds, the bike featuresa
riders, as packs of racersspeedalong
double-buttedA1 premiumaluminum
the roads while famllies downshift
framefor easyuphill climbs,comfort-
their gearsto meandertogether along
able long rides, and overall durability.
bike paths.Depending on what you're looking for, here are somesuggestions
The RockShox front fork shock absorberreducesjolts and improveshan-
for which two-wheelervou shouldride
dling on ruggedterrain,and the sturdy
this summer.
Shimanocomponentsprovidesmooth
ROAD BIKE
tracking. Six frame sizesensureriders
Italian bike manufacturerBianchi
of all proportionswill ffndtheir match,
hasbeenat the forefrontof competitive
and the $850 price tag won't require a
cycling for 120 years,and the Pinella
secondmortgage.
Centaurcontinuesits legacy.A serious
COMFORT BIKE
bike for seriousroad racers,the Pinella
If blazing-fast runs down trails
Centaur has all the quality of bikes
aren't your bag and you simply want
costing more than twice its $S,OOO a bike you can occasionallytake out price tag. The frame is built from for a leisurelytrip, a comfort bike like the Schwinn Sierra CSD ffts the bill. HSLA (high-strength,low-alloy) micro-alloy steel,a synthesisof strength and light weight that createsquick ac-
Pricedeconomicallyat $420,the bike
celeration.fast rides.and minimal re-
forks,a 24-speed NEX 4100 suspension
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has six sizesof aluminum frameswith
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