Most people can’t tell the difference between a $7K carbon fiber bike, like a Delta 7, and a steel fixed gear bike put together in a sweaty bike co-op. To cyclists, cycling apparel lines, equipment manufacturers, hipsters and the lifestyle brands that market to them, the differences couldn’t be bigger.
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Now that the original hipsters are nearly extinct, neo-hipsters are rejoicing after learning that Urban Outfitters is now a distributor of Republic custom fixed gear bikes. Now every teenager can complete their uniform and ride a colorful bike to match their neon Nike high-tops.
Urban Outfitters has been known for bringing urban trends to the mainstream [...]