Bike Reviews

IT'S FOR ROADIES, HONEST: Putting aside the handlebar for the moment, the Express is like many other road bikes. The frame is aluminum with a carbon fork on the nose, and the 700c-diameter wheels are shod with wider 32c tires for a bit more comfort over rough pavement. With a triple crank and low gears, it'll spin up almost any hill with ease.

FLAT IS BEAUTIFUL: A mountain bikestyle flat bar is wider than a drop bar, providing more control over the front wheel and slightly slower handling response, while a rise stem puts riders in an upright position that is comfortable and affords a good view of the road and surroundings. Bar-ends provide a second hand position for both comfort and leverage when climbing.