Serfas USB Lights
Bright, water-resistant lights are a necessity for riding a bike at night or in bad weather. It's really nice being seen by other traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists. The only negative part are the batteries. My lights always seem to get dim whenever I don't have a spare set of batteries. Serfas has just released a new series of lights with a rechargeable power source. Instead of using a proprietary AC-adaptor/charger, however; they utilize a super-convenient USB plug that allows you to recharge using your computer. The USB-1 models have a plug built-in to the light - no cord necessary! They're also very quick to install and remove, allowing them to be switched between bikes easily and prevent theft. The best part, though, they're all under $30.
Swift Antique 3-Speed on Display
There's a new addition to our central window display, keeping watch over our selection of internally-geared city bike. This English-made Swift has all of the features seen on classic three-speed bikes from decades ago. Next time you're at the shop, take your time and have a look.
Cheap bike storage solutions!
A passion for bikes is a great thing, but it can lead to a storage nightmare! Last week two of our employees, Morgan and Pete, set out to help out some friends who had recently moved into a house that is over-flowing with bicycles. Between the five residents of the new home there are eleven bicycles and one unicycle, so as you can imagine bike space is tight and this project had to be carried out on a budget. They used a twelve-foot-long 2" x 6" purchased from Home Depot and ten Sunlite Storage Hooks which are available at Cambridge Bicycle for $9.95 a pair. All together a cheap and durable storage area was created for under $50 and about two hours worth of work.
If you're interested in learning more about in-home bike storage solutions, come in and we would be happy to help you with the many available options!
From left to right: Shane Artsy, Pete Shelby, Owen Robbins, and Morgan Staples Race to Candyland
What's summer without a Boston alleycat? This Saturday is the Race to Candyland. There's a $10 entry fee, as well as raffles and giveaways to benefit the American Diabetes Association. Even if you aren't one to race, be sure to show up to the events to win some free stuff and have a great time.
Tax-Free Weekend Ahead
For those of you looking to save a little cash, this weekend has been declared a tax-free holiday in Massachusetts. That means everything in our shop will be sold without the usual sales tax. We have a ton of new bikes in stock, as well as plenty of cycling clothes, shoes, bags, and other cycling necessities. Everyone loves a tax break; stop by our Cambridge and Superb locations and get a break of your own.
Colnago now Available at our Superb Location!
We are super stoked to have landed a new partnership with Colnago. Superb is now proud to offer the Colnago Pista and Colnago Super. The Pista ($999) is the go fast aluminum/carbon track frame that is amazingly light weight. The Super ($1050) is a beautiful lugged steel track or single speed frame that will last decades and is sure to turn heads everywhere it goes. Colnago has a very long history building amazing bikes and we are super excited to be able to offer these bikes and frames to our customers. We can also special order the Colnago Master in Track and Road frames as well as many other models. Go check out these amazing bikes and frames at our Superb Shop. 842 Beacon St Boston MA
Colnago Master X Light $2675 Track or Road frame and fork.
Colnago Super: Custom Built by Superb $1700 Complete as shown
Colnago Pista: Custom Built by Superb $1800 Complete as shown
Employee Bike Profile: Dan's Miayata
Just like pictures, bicycles are worth a thousand words. Dan's Miyata, however; is worthy of it's own Homeric epic. He dumpstered this frame, which was once a 1980's chromoly road bike with Shimano 600 parts, and quickly stripped it. It's been built and re-built several times; changed ownership at least three times; and was once literally dragged behind a car to New Jersey by a previous owner. This bike has been a fixed gear, single-ring road bike, and currently is a dedicated single speed. Aside from it's pallet of stickers, rust, and chipped paint, there are other elements to this rig that makes it the perfect commuter for Dan.
Some of the highlights are, apart from stickers and spokey dokes; a Brooks leather saddle, Odyssey BMX pedals (for grip and durability), a wheelset he built himself (Mavic Open Pros to Formula hubs) and flat-resistant tires, and the essential beat-up front basket. It's certainly one of the more unique bikes you'll see locked outside our shop and one of the most-loved.