For riders who are fond of fixed gear freestyling, the perfect bike is the new city bike called Scissor, which was released by Charge Bikes for 2012. With its carefully selected components, this city bike makes curb jumping, wheelie popping, and bar spinning really fun.

Unbelievably rugged, stiff, and strong, the full chromoly Tange Prestige frame of the Scissor comes with a butted seat tube. It also features a Tange Infinity chromoly road fork, which enables it to endure the stresses of freestyling.

With its clean, bombproof, and simple design, the 2012 Charge Scissor City Bike is an excellent companion for urban riding. Its BMX-type brake levers allows for outstanding control. What enables this city bike to resist continuous abuse is its Maxxis Ikon 29X2.2 tires.

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Charge Bikes has introduced a new beautiful city bike for 2012 called Mixer. As itS name implies, this city bike features an excellent combination of classic style and modern components. This mixture makes this machine a perfect companion for those who are looking for an exciting urban ride.

What gives the Mixer its classic feel is its seamless, custom-drawn, and double-butted Tange Prestige chromoly frame. Major features of this commuter machine include a 11-speed internal gear hub, hydraulic disc brakes, and lightweight and sturdy Alex XD-Lite alloy rims.

Urban riders will surely love the unique feel offered by the 2012 Charge Mixer City Bike. This city bike is the ideal choice for those who are looking for excellent climbing, descending, and cruising, thanks to its extensive gear range provided by the Shimano Alfine 11-speed internal gear hub.

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For riders who are looking for a new city bike, Charge bikes has released the new Plug for 2012. The severities of down and rugged urban riding is effectively endured by this city bike. Its flip flop rear hub allows riders to enjoy a single speed or fixed gear journey.

Built from a TIG-welded straight-gauge steel frame, the Plug is a strong, stiff, and incredibly rugged city bike. This straight-gauge and plain steel frame comes with a chromoly downtube and chainstays as well as a rigid steel road fork.

Reliable stopping power and speed control are offered by the Tektro R316 brakes, front and rear of the 2012 Charge Plug City Bike. Also, its rugged Charge Coaster 700x32c tires come with strong and tough Alex DM18 double-wall alloy rims, offering a smooth city ride.

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Civia Cycles has introduced a new city bike for 2012 called Bryant Belt Alfine. Even when the bike is loaded up with cargos and panniers, its ride quality is still uncompromised, thanks to its geometry that is designed to guarantee a fast and responsive ride.

Since the frame is constructed with Civia’s proprietary split rear dropout, a belt drive or a customary derailleur drivetrain can be accommodated. The bike also features Shimano’s Alfine rear hub and Gates Carbon Drive belt for a maintenance-free performance that is consistent in any riding situations.

Designed to tackle mid to long-distance rides, the 2012 Civia Bryant Belt Alfine City Bike is the ideal high-speed, low-maintenance commuting machine. Since this bike is crafted for amazing speed and efficiency, it is perfect for the daily rider.

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As a result of the collaboration of Pinarello and Diesel, a brand new city bike called Only the Brave has been introduced as one of the most exciting new machines in the cycling world. This is a masterpiece produced by the technology and expertise of Pinarello and the ingenuity and style of Diesel.

By using hydroformed aluminum 6061 T6 material, the frame of the Only the Brave features a unique design. On the other hand, it still maintains the two features that are vital to city street rides, which are cornering ability and handling.

Versatile and lightweight, the 2012 Pinarello Diesel Only the Brave Single Speed City Bike safely adapts to all sorts of city streets. Weighing in at 1510g, the frame of this city bike flaunts the unparalleled product of its manufacturers’, a thorough analysis of strengths and balances.

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Pinarello Bikes pays tribute to the city in which the company was founded by introducing a new hybrid bike called Treviso for 2012. It is then but right to build this new city bike with a 6061 T6 aluminum triple-butted and TIG-welded frameset in order to guarantee topnotch quality.

Weighing in at 1600g, the Treviso frame is perfectly designed in the unique style of Pinarello. This frame combines excellent versatility, speed, and responsiveness. Its straight handlebars offer a semi-upright position while its light wheels guarantee maximum comfort on long distance rides.

Built from high-quality material, the 2012 Pinarello Treviso Sora City Bike while still offers style and performance while ensuring quick and flexible handling. To complete an unparalleled speed machine, this city bike combines a wheelset with Sora groupset both from Shimano.

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For 2012, Kona Bikes has unveiled a new bike that is based on its cargo bike called Ute. Suitably called MinUte, this new machine is a more flexible and more affordable cousin of the Ute. What makes the MinUte a more agile utility bike is its deck, which is two-thirds the size of the Ute.

While the wooden load deck at the back of the Minute is smaller than the Ute’s, it takes pride in its 136kg maximum capacity. The MinUte comes with its own set of panniers, as well as low 16-speed gearing, a swept back HandPlant handlebar, and front and rear mechanical disc brakes.

Featuring a considerably shorter wheelbase than that of the Ute, the 2012 Kona MinUte City Bike is easier to maneuver, park, and store. Just like its big brother Ute, the MinUte offers an upright riding position and is available in two sizes. …

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