Bicycle Man 
Category: Blog
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It was a clear June morning as we rolled our bikes out of the Bicycle Man shop in Alfred Station and turned downhill, toward Grandma and Grandpa’s cottage on Keuka Lake, one of New York’s Finger Lakes. Abby’s 52 miles through the Finger Lakes Region of Western NY Our older daughter, Abby had been looking…
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As we finished breakfast the warm sun was pouring through the window, burning off the morning fog and beckoning us out to our bike. Riding north on route 54A we had a great view of Keuka Lake on our right and tree covered hills on our left. Locally known as West Lake Road, it is…
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Over a chicken burrito and Tai curry at the “Za” restaurant we wondered if we were ready for our first 50-mile ride of the season. It was May third and we hadn’t ridden over 10 miles in a day yet this spring. The weatherman was predicting, “frost tonight and partial sun raising temps to near…
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Upright stationary exercise bikes have been around a long time but recumbent stationary exercise bikes have become very popular. And there is no doubt that you can readily find someone willing to debate which type of exercise & fitness bike is the “Best Exercise & Fitness Bike.”
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Bicycle Man is an Authorized Dealer-Distributor of BionX Electric Bike Conversion Kits to convert your bike to an electric bike. BionX the Electric Bike Company manufactures an electric motor to power assist a bike. The BionX conversion kit for making an electric bike includes a BionX electric bike motor and hub, electric battery and control…
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We tend to think of recumbents as a “new” type of bike, but as Solomon observed “there is no new thing under the sun.” The recumbent has been around, in one form or another, since before the turn of the 20th century. These pictures show that many features of “modern” recumbent design have been around…
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Whether you call it a “Crank Forward bicycle”, “Semi Recumbent cycle”, “flat foot bike” or “comfort Bike” for many riders they are a practical and comfortable alternative. These are comfortable, practical, stable bicycles that are easy to get on and off of. Get some exercise while running errands, commuting or just enjoying the outdoors. CF…
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Recumbent Bicycles, Tricycles & Stationary Recumbent Fitness/Rehab BikesJust what the doctor ordered? Don’t let physical limitations stop you from enjoying the outdoors on a bike! Are you wishing you could be riding a bike again? A recumbent bike or trike just may be what the doctor ordered! We stock many bike and trike designs that…
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Local Rides A few of our favorite local rides: Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization working to preserve and convert a section of the Buffalo-Pittsburgh Railway to a multi-use trail. Over twenty-seven miles long, this inactive rail line connects the communities of Orchard Park, Aurora, West Falls,…
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Thinking about an electric assist for your recumbent trike or bike? Here at the Bicycleman we have been installing electric assists on recumbents since 2008. There are a lot of options and conflicting opinions about electric kits so we wanted to provide an introduction to help you get started. Electric Bike (eBike) Conversion Kits The…
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The Bicycle Man moved from its long time location on Main street in Alfred Station, down the road to its new bigger location in the spring of 2010. As you can see from the videos below, it was time to make the move and allow us to keep growing! To learn more about the Bicycle…
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Keith Gregory of Alfred took second place at the USA Cycling National Cyclocross Championships on Friday Dec. 12. This years event was held in Portland, OR where the weather was rainy and in the 40’s; perfect Cyclocross weather.