Beach Cruisers – Aluminum or Steel Frame

Bike frames today are made of many different materials such as carbon, titanium, steel or aluminum. Beach Cruisers of today typically come with either a steel or aluminum frame. Which material is better is the question that is best answered by understanding what you need. Understanding your environment and your expectations of a beach cruiser are also necessary. Steel pros and cons Steel frames tend to be more flexible. This flexibility can help dampen the road vibration and create a Read More

The Scott CR1 Pro 2011 Road Bike Review

The Scott CR1 Pro 2011 road bike comes in just under 2500GBP, but looks very similar to the 2010 model, which had a complete makeover. In 2010 the bike was essentially made with comfort in mind and was aimed at the leisure and sportive market. The 2011 paint job looks very similar to the 2010 bike and underneath it is the same frame as the 2010 model. In 2010, Scott like Specialized has added vibration damping into the frame. The Read More