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JUNE 20, 2013
Urban Cycling Heats Up
Urban Cycling Heats Up

Nothing has had a more profound impact on bike sales in North America over the past two years than the explosive growth of the "urban cycling" market segment. As retailers have started to see market saturation in road- and triathlon bikes, as well as a marked decline in mountain bike sales in many areas, the market for hybrid road, cruiser, Euro- and fixie-style bikes has been sweeping across the country-creating new cyclists and new sales opportunities for brands and retailers alike.

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ExpoCycle Exhibitors talk Urban Cycling


Michael Fishman, co-founder of California-based Pure Fix Cycles, says the urban cycling market has been key to their company's success over the past two-and-a-half years. "We wanted to make an affordable bike that looks really cool and you can accessorize, and we've been really successful with this." Fishman notes that while many people have different reasons for picking up on the trend-health/exercise, environmental, lower costs of commuting-he also sees "a general movement happening in this direction.

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Exhibitors Talk Urban Cycling

Retailers see Sales Growth in Urban Bikes and Accessories

Retailers are at the cutting-edge of significant changes happening in the bicycle marketplace, including the momentous shift toward urban cycling. More than just a market trend, Eric Kamphof of Toronto's Curbside Cycle believes "urban cycling is part of a demographic and cultural shift that we're seeing happening right now.

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Retailers See Urban Bike Sales Growth
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