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College Park
Bicycles 4360 Knox Road College Park MD 20740 301-864-2211
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Mt Airy Bicycles 4540 Old National Pike (Rt. 144)
Mt. Airy MD 21771 301-831-5151
410-795-2929
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"The only
regret I have in my life is never learning to ride a bicycle." ~
Helen Hayes
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Bahati/Cannondale/Black History Month
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Dr. Gabe Mirkin's Fitness and Health
E-Zine
Why Sprinting Improves Endurance
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REGISTRATION |
NEWS FLASH FROM CATRIKE
We are proud to announce our first 2 wheel recumbent, the Catbike
Musashi.
coming in February, YES, February 2010
Watch the video
Order now and avoid the wait!
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Look
What We Just found!
Very Limited Edition
Tour de France
Not To be confused with the Chinesium ones
This is the Real Deal from Italy's Elite
If you Wanna ride like the best, Train
like the best
Originally $600
SAVE $201
SALE $399
only two available
Time for Winter Training
"Don't be caught indoors ( on a nasty day or at night )
without a trainer."
We are featuring LeMond Fitness bikes: a line of
exercise bikes designed like great road bikes. The first
exercise bike you can adjust to fit you. A seat that not
only goes up and down but also slides fore and aft.
Handlebars that can be adjusted too.
Please call or email to demonstrate the Revmaster
trainer .
Test rides on the G-force UT and G-force RT by advance
appointment
We include Free assembly of all trainers and setting you
up with your bike
Featuring Rav-X, Cycle-Ops, Kinetic, Minoura, and other
great trainers from about $100
Free roller lessons with each pair of rollers featuring
Kreitler and many others
Notes from
our College Park store
Winter is an opportune time for our service department.
Faster turnaround times for all service jobs. A great time to
schedule your annual overhaul. This is a service that normally
requires an appointment and several days during busier times. This
time of year it can be done in a day with no appointment.
If you've been thinking of a new custom bike, now is the
time to act. Customs ordered now can be ready just in time for the
upcoming season. Calfee, Waterford, Co-Motion, Independent
Fabrications and Merlin are all reporting far shorter delivery of
your dream bike. Be ready, objects on the calendar are closer than
they appear. Speaking of the upcoming season.... Get a leg (or two) up
on the start of next season with a new trainer or set of rollers.
We have models from Cycle Ops, Blackburn, Rav X, Kreitler and
others in stock.
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Mt. Airy Bikes has just
received the new Trek electric bike for demo.
Please stop by for a test ride.
We are now accepting pre-orders for Spring delivery.
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Newest Addition from Burley.
Commuter Trailer.
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Mt Airy Bicycles
and College Park Bicycles are now
official Trek Project One Dealers.
Your custom Project One bike is just a few steps away
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Mt. Airy Bikes and College Park
Bikes are proud to be the only stores in Central Maryland to offer hitch
racks by Draftmaster and roof top racks by
Atoc.
Both companies are under the Atoc umbrella and are the only specialty car
racks that are still entirely Made In The USA.
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The
crew at Big Cat HPV in Winter Garden, Florida were recently treated to a
visit (and a nice break from their jobs!) by Linda Black.
With her husband Larry, the Black's
founded College Park Bicycle in 1979 and Mt Airy Bicycle in 1991.
Because of their long time passion for
recumbents and trikes, they carry one of the most comprehensive
selections on the planet.
Linda's been recumbent - only for
almost 20 years and visited the plant to pick up two new trikes which
the Blacks will be using in Florida when they visit their friends, and
will be using them when
they attend the Catrike Rally in 2010.
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Mt
Airy and College Park are authorised stockists for the
(Still!) British-Made
Brompton dealers.
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NEW!
NEW! NEW! College Park T-Shirts
Long sleeve $20 sale $15 Short sleeve $15 Sale $10
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Service Scheduling
Notice
Please email or phone to schedule any service
work or repairs.
info@bike123.com. Because of an usually high demand,
we will need to schedule all service work.
Please see "guidelines
for better service" - this will save you time and
money. If your service is routine and not needed to get
you going, we suggest waiting until later in the season when
rates are lower. Believe it or not, there are many that
are just thinking about digging out their bikes to ride for
the first time this year.
Sincerely
Mt Airy Bicycle
College Park Bicycle
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College Park Bicycles
30 Years

More Photos taken by Jean Chin
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 Now
in stock
Attention
Tandem Riders
You no longer have to choose your vehicle around how to
transport your bike!!!
The Long Bike Tote® can be attached to any square hitch
receiver- a simple accessory that can be added to almost any
vehicle.
Finally, an easy to use rack perfect for transporting your
recumbent, tandem, or single bike. Even fits recumbent
tandems!
Simple design allows for quick transitions between different
bike types without purchasing any additional pieces. |
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"National Road bike traffic. You never know who you will
meet!"
Mt. Airy Bike is strategically located on Route 144, also known as the
National Road. We frequently encounter cross-country cyclists from all walks
of life. This gentleman is headed back to his home in Jackson Hole WY. His
mid-90's Mongoose Rockadile mountain bike has been highly modified to accept
his "Over-Size Load".
If you sight this two wheeled wagon train, send us a
note we'll keep a log.
  
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Mt. Airy Bikes welcomes returning Special Olympics
champion.

Thomas Smith was back visiting Mt. Airy Bikes following his
successful Gold Medal wins at the Maryland Special Olympics held recently at
the Sykesville Police Training Center. Thomas competed in the 5K and 10K
bicycle races winning gold in both and bettering his last years times by
approximately 1 minute and 2 minutes, respectively. This years course was
one kilometer in length and provided some challenging terrain.
Thomas was competing on his Electra Townie bicycle (no, NOT electric) and
said it performed like a champ. I think it was Thomas that performed like a
champ.
Due to his outstanding performance, Thomas's coach has recommended he
upgrade to a slightly lighter and quicker bike to take him to the next
level. Is there a level better than Gold?
Thomas, thanks for being a part of the Mt. Airy Bikes "team" and continued
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Photos and videos from The July 4th parade in Washington, DC |
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Chesapeake
Challenge - Nice Story
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College Park Bicycles and Mt. Airy Bicycles are pleased
to announce that we are now offering the Apollo and
Pegasus lines of carbon-fiber frames produced by Argus
Bicycle Company.
Argus frames are hand-crafted here in the
United States and their
fabricators were involved in the creation of the first
carbon fiber bike frames ever made.
To learn more about these frames, you can visit the
Argus website at
www.argusbicycles.com, or contact College
Park or Mt. Airy Bicycles and we will be happy to assist
you in finding more information about these products.
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 We
now carry the
EVT Safe Zone Helmet Mirror.
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JANGO BIKE
Wow, the bike for those that want
something different, more practical, and affordably
priced.
The integration and easy installation of the peripherals
and the variety of accessories is a huge bonus.
Available at Mt Airy and College Park Bicycle shops
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Light Beams -
Mount your lights where you need them
Now in stock |
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NEW NEW NEW
NEW
Mt Airy bikes is now the regional dealer for
Edge Koosah recumbents |
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Cycling & Health |
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Long Awaited Campy History Book in
stock at both shops
75 Years of Campagnolo
"the Ultimate Must-Read and Must-Look Reference
for any Self-Respecting Devotee"
The SuperNuovoHolic Larry Black
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Please Ask About Our
Large Assortment of
Pre-Loved KIDS' BIKES
All Fully GUARANTEED
and Ready to Ride!
Ages 2-up.
12"-26" wheels
Bike Shop Quality,
Dime Store Prices
....and remember Boys and
Girls,
Moms and Dads....
"Nobody
Rides a New Bike"
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College
Park and Mt. Airy Bicycles are pleased to announce that the
sub-1600 gram Topolino AX3.0-T tandem wheelset is in stock
and ready to be demoed.
Read a review
Topolino Technology has nearly six years of experience
producing some of the most technologically advanced and high
performance composite road bike wheelsets in the world.
The AX 3.0-T takes full
advantage of Topolino’s proven though-the-hub spoking and
bulletproof kelvar / Carbon spokes to maximize stiffness and
vastly reduce weight over a traditional steel spoke tandem
wheels. At a feathery 1580 grams (per set) the AX3.0-T is
quite possibly the lightest tandem wheelset in the world.
But lightness, in this case, is not sacrificed for
durability. Sets of AX 3.0-Ts were put through their paces
during the grueling 2007 Race Across America with nary a
failure in sight and are garnering praise from tandem
enthusiasts across the United States including acclaimed
frame builder Craig Calfee. |
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We now carry
the Handy Handcycle
Handy offers people with disabilities to improve their
fitness as well as the opportunities to ride along side
their family and friends.
Handy’s modular design, allows it to be packed in a
compact box and assembled quickly and easily.
Handy’s unique adjustability allows the changes of wheel
base, relative positions of seat to hand pedal.
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For what a few sips of bottled water cost (or
one designer coffee!!) you can own a safe, tasteless re- re-
re-...usable special edition bike123 water bottle and become
a member of our exclusive marketing team.
Think Outside the Bottle
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Thank You
Dear Followers
We are honored by your voting efforts
Mt Airy Bicycles has been voted the Outstanding Bike Shop
For Region 2 of the League of American Bicyclists
(Maryland, Delaware, DC, PA, NJ, and WV)
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The Pedalcoupe stands apart from its
competitors with its ergonomic seating, responsive handling
and
posi-drive rear wheels. High tech materials have kept
the weight to a minimum. The Pedalcoupe combines into one
vehicle; the comfort of an office chair, the stability of
four wheels, and with it's optional trunk, the functionality
of a bicycle pulling a trailer. Electric assist is now
available for those people who desire an added boost in
performance, or for those with physical limitations.
Test rides are available
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Dynamic chainless
Bikes
now on display and ready for a test ride
Quiet, Smooth, Sealed Shaft Drive
City Commuters - Hybrids - Full Suspension MTN
Come in for a Test ride
(MTN model on display at the DC auto Show thru
1/27)
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Cyclists:
Consider this a guide to upgrading, maintaining, and prolonging
the most important component on your bikes
Available in our shops
or by mail. $17 paperback $25 Hardcover
Recommended by our
shop medical advisor and Master's race team member Dr. David
Heydrick, M.D.
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This is NOT
your Father's
Roadmaster!
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A USA-Made 'EX-Works' Masterpiece, using original molds and
machinery from the 1948-1953 era. Limited edition. Comes with
numbered certificate.
Originally sold for $3000 by a famous New York retail/catalog
store. More than a work of art, it's ready to ride and complete
with all those great comforts that have been missing on bikes
for a half century! Headlight, Taillight, Brakelight, Plush
Double Springer Fork, Electric Push Button Horn in the 'Gas'
Tank, and More. The Wide Comfort Saddle allows longer rides.
Coaster Brakes ,operated by simply back-pedaling , are easy to
operate, and powerful enough to impress the crowd with a
fishtail skid as you ask the envious bystanders to "Get a Load
of This!" Yes, they'll reminisce and grin as you glide by - this
is one Swell bike! Wanna head Off Road? The first mountain bikes
over 30 years ago started life as these types of bikes! Wide
Whitewall Tires are great on Dirt, Grass, Gravel, and the Beach!
Wet roads? No worry with the oversize Bright Plated Fenders, and
the Heavy-Duty Wheels will stand up to that paper route in case
you want a second income. A solid investment - it can only
appreciate and be treasured for generations as a family
heirloom. The Ultimate Gift for Father's or Mother's Day,
Graduation, and looks great under a tree - inside for the
Holidays or outside in the playground or yard. Come in for a
test ride - see how such a simple machine can make such a
difference for you and your planet. This is the gift that keeps
on giving - It not only benefits the owner with economical
recreation and health, it helps the environment, the economy,
and our overcrowded transportation situation. Pedals not
pictured but ARE included.
Our Special Deal:
Because we're a real bike shop, you can get the bike fully
assembled and ready to ride at no extra cost. We include
complimentary after care for five years. All for $877.
Can't make it in? We can arrange assembly and delivery in the
mid-Atlantic area for a small fee, or can ship the bike in the
special double-wall carton via low-cost Amtrak or truck freight.
Sorry, too large for UPS .
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* JUST THE tikit *
New Ultra Compact Friday, Same Fabulous Ride
BikeFriday Tikit
Lift, Swish, Click and GO! The /tikit /is ready to ride!
"A convenient solution to an inconvenient truth."
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Video 2
Shopping with a Tikit |
We are the country's
newest
dealer for Volae
recumbents |
Just in,
the long-awaited
KidzTandem from innovator and bike
aficionado Chris Brown. Larry helped get Chris started in tandems
and business a few years ago This new machine emerged last year.
Chris showed up with one in Mt Airy, put it together in the
parking lot, and even people without kids started lining up to
take it out. Backseat driving has never been more bonding! The
View, the Conversation, the low center of gravity, the FUN.! Bring
the Kids and come out for a ride soon. |
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Cycling Events |
2010 Spring Thaw at St Michaels
Thursday, April 29 to Sunday, May 2, 2010
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College Park Bicycles is pleased to announce
our recent involvement with University of Maryland
Collegiate Cycling Team. We are now the primary bike shop
sponsor for the team. Due to arrive soon is the official
team jerseys and other apparel. We are currently taking
orders. Call for details -
301-864-2211
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Bicycle Tours & Events
Eastern Tandem Rally
Second Summer Tours
Outfitter Bicycle Tours
Geo
Journeys
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Fitmaster graduates three from our area
Duke and Larry from Mt Airy, and Charles from College Park are
among the graduates with high honors from the Fit Kit
certification level 1, class of 07. Now is the time to
schedule your professional fitting on your existing bike or
your dream ride from us. Call Mt Airy, 301-831-5151 or
College Park, 301-864-221 for an appointment.
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Just in Time for Training
Season
or that Special Someone
(even you)
who deserves a great everlasting, everfun, everpractical yet simple machine
Very Famous Maker Track
Bike
43 cm size - great for
kids, women, and those wanting a nice compact ride. With
cowhorns fits riders near 6' tall! Light, Strong Custom-Butted
CoMoly Strong, light alloy wheels, 165 mm crankset. Drilled for Brakes, front
and rear (like those photo shops, price too low to post.) 5
available as of Dec |
Nice
Find!
ChroMoly (is steel real for you??)
Light strong affordable
Two brakes and levers included
freewheel included on reversible hub fixed gear on one side with lock ring limited supplies, 51,53,56 or 59cm
Introductory special $577
Frame and fork special $299
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Bicycle Jerseys
The Real Thing
High tech fabrics,
long zipper, rear pockets
Officially Licensed
University Wear
GREAT for GAME
DAY! - holds beverages and snacks, phone, camera
SUPPORT YOUR TEAM
More then 50 of the nation's top
universities, including Maryland, Georgetown, VA Tech, VA, Penn
State.
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Trek
Lights 30% off entire display
Headlights from
$16.75
Rear from $6.75 |
Aegis Victory, full carbon bicycle
frames. All
AEGIS frames are designed, and handcrafted in Van
Buren, Maine.
"this American legend" deserves a test ride!

More info |
TIME FOR SERVICE.
Guidelines for
faster service.
For the best service....
Contact us
to set up an appointment
for your repair or maintenance. |

A Wood Bike?
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other Odd Bike |
Limited
Edition Masi 3V Volumetrica
Naturally,
we secured a small batch and if you get in on the 'charter',
(before they go to friends and families of the
Californians).
We
have only a handful left. Please
email for
the current availability and pricing
Only 25 made, by Ted Kirkbride ( former owner
of Masi- handpicked by Faliero Masi) and Russ Denny (local
builder who apprenticed at Masi California) and painted by
Cyclesmith (who painted the original Masis). The lugs are
the ORIGINAL lugs from 20 years ago. The tubing is Dedacciai.
The rear dropouts are the compact horizontal HENRY JAMES
that Ted personally selected. The rear end has 130 spacing
to accommodate a modern drivetrain. The fork is 1" with an
uncut, unthreaded steerer tube so the final buyer can either
use a threadless headset or have threads cut into the
steerer and use a standard headset and quill stem- for the
purists
Detailed Photos |
. Professional Pump at an amateur Price.
limited supplies
The Wrench Force by Trek goes further with an EZ-read super
hi pressure 260lb gauge and an extra long heavy duty hose-this
is a professional team issue pump that should be the last one
you'll ever buy. We value these near $90, they sold from $60-$70
and we're letting a small batch out at $47.75. The solid brass
screw-on foolproof Schrader can't seep and works on
those short protruding valves on which the Chinese
composites leave you,well, flat! The presta end is solid brass and
reminiscent of that 70's Silca you loved. Available in both
shops or shipped anywhere for $9 flat fee no matter how many you
order at once. If this wonder pump ever runs out of air we will
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This
is a bike that was $1100 and we are having a special in the
52cm only- $879.
Unique, EZ-on/off aero bar
mild road geometry- great for club rides, centuries, and
racing too
and the parts and wheels are worth way more than the sale
price!
Details
Geometry
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Wool
is (back) In
Choose from two shops
(College Park version not pictured yet), long
or short sleeve, two color 'ways', or do what the real devotees
do - get a variety.
You can sport a different one each day of the week, but that's
not necessary, because these are 100% Merino Wool, the no-itch
natural fabric that vaporizes those fragrances that the
synthetics retain.
Wool's natural insulating and wicking properties make it perfect
year 'round. Major League baseball umpires wear wool under
and outer garments to maintain their comfort, judgment and
sanity
Introductory
pricing $98 short sleeve, $118 long sleeve- far less than
similar garments with more common signatures. |
Book your rental
now for your next affair or business meeting.
OUR VERY
OWN Conference Bike is available for your next outing,
meeting, or group therapy session Please be sure to book well in
advance. We supply the operator, so you have six seats
available. Bring your own keg.
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Unicycles
While
many shops are run by clowns,
we have a unicyclist as well.
We currently stock dozens of unicycles from 12" to 5 feet high
and are expecting a 36-inch model built from an 1880's style
wheel.
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Men (and Women)- worried about your bike saddle?
We GUARANTEE each saddle with a trial ride - yes, you can try 'em
before you decide. We'll take any saddle back after you've tried
it in exchange for another, and then again and again if needed.
If the seat's not worn or damaged, we'll swap it.
We want you to feel safer and better with your cycling
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Bamboo
Shooting up in Maryland!!
College Park Bicycles is the proud new farm for the Calfee
Bamboo Bike - come in and see what all the buzz is about.
Woodwind players will be frisked for 'sharp' 'instruments' at
the door. Larry has already considered how many sax reeds one
could harvest from the top tube.
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Join
Trek Travel for the
vacation of a lifetime and experience a new way to travel. With cycling
trips for all abilities and mix of activities for all ages, each Trek Travel
trip is designed with flexibility and freedom in mind.
Mt Airy Bicycles will give you a $50 gift certificate and a pre-tour tune-up
when you sign up for a trip and mention Mt Airy Bicycles. |

Coombe Pro Pedal System
We are looking for a manufacturer for Coombe pedals and
cleats" as Mr Coombe seems to have vanished. Please email to
discuss terms
Coombe pedals are not available at this time and information
leading to the whereabouts of Will Coombe will be generously
rewarded.
Prolonging Coombe pedals
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We carry the
entire spectrum of 2009
Brompton Folding Bikes
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Scooters are in!!
We now carry
Xootr Scooters and Folding Bicycle
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Dynamic Bicycles
Our newest arrival, a
chainless bike. It uses a shaft drive to move the
bicycle. Maintenance free
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We now carry Airnimal folding bikes
Read a
review
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Available on Order
Click here for more Info
This is the newest addition to the Calfee stable. The
classic long wheelbase recumbent is upgraded with the use of
carbon fiber, suspension and an improved steering geometry.
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Rack Dawg
2009
Johnny D at Mt Airy, completed an intensive
Yakima product seminar called Rack Dawg 2005. Customers are invited to
call, 301-831-5151 or
email, John
directly to arrange an appointment for a rack consultation.
Mt. Airy Bikes
is dedicated to the safe transport of sporting equipment on
their vehicles.
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Brompton Porta bikes.
College Park and Mt Airy are two of just 22
dealers in the states. Great for boats, planes, or those
into 'Training' discreetly
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Mesicek
Classics
USA
Eastern Distributors
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A
New Way to Pedal
Crank Forward Bikes from RANS
Available at Mt Airy and College Park

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EX-Works, several years ago made
Roadmasters from the original molds and machines from
the late 40's, early 50's in the USA. Authentic in every
detail. Working lights, Horn, Brake lights! Plush
'knee-action' front shock absorber forks. Numbered,
limited edition, with certificate of authenticity. Get
yours for $877.
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The Bacchetta Aero set a new course record in
the Bike Across Florida’s Road Race. Visit us to
see our line of Bacchettas
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Electra
Townie. The original "feet down" machine. Nothing
else compares.

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Wear
your Alma Mater
More then 50 of the nation's top universities, including
Maryland, Georgetown, VA Tech, VA, Penn State.
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Ellsworth
Bicycles
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Fitmaster at College Park. Call for
an appointment! |
Photos from
Past Events
Updated
Sept 12th |
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SOMERSET PA
July 6 2007
Under a bright sunny sky with a mild breeze out of the
north, the Mt Airy Bicycles men's tandem team crossed the line
for a silver medal in the USA Cycling 2007 National
championships. The event was for the age 110 years combined
with Larry Black as captain and Steve Ruckert as stoker, the
team completed the tricky and challenging 24km course in just
over 36 minutes. (more...)
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Satisfied
CustomerI rented a tandem from you this past
weekend for the Seagull Century. My 8-yr-old daughter and I had
a blast. Thanks a lot for your help
Heather |
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 08:53 AM
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