Columbia Tourist 3 speed - 75 (Christopher Metcalfe Creations) (South Yarmouth, MA)

Columbia Tourist 3 speed - 75 (Christopher Metcalfe Creations)

Columbia Tourist 3 speed - 75 (Christopher Metcalfe Creation s) Columbia 3-speed bikes feature three gear options typically labeled at low medium and high. Some models label the gears numerically with a 1 indicating the lowest or easiest gear and a 3 indicating the highest-resistance gear. Three-speed bikes allow you to switch gears while backpedaling an advantage over derailleur bikes which require forward pedaling motion. Columbia 3-speeds also feature upright handlebars chrome front and rear fenders a steel frame and handbrakes. Three-speed bikes also referred to as cruiser or comfort bikes effectively function as a commuter bike for short to medium-length commutes. Bike transportation accounts for 1 percent of all trips made in the U.S. according to the International Bicycle Fund and 3-speed bikes offer an inexpensive energy-efficient mode of transportation. Columbia 3-speeds feature a simple gear mechanism that functions as a quick means to change the resistance-level and speed of travel an important feature when traveling uphill or commuting in high-traffic areas.26 X 1 3 8 white wall tires Back rack Kick stand Hand brakes Serial P264155 For 75.00 chrismetcalfe1.tripod.com Christopher Metcalfe has been selling repairing and maintaining bicycles for the last 20 years in the Cape Cod area of Massachusetts. We offer outstanding service to our customers from Mashpee to Provincetown. Our shop is open year-round for the convenience of both our local clientele as well as our out-of-state visitors. Minutes from the Cape Cod Rail Trail and beaches. Our knowledge of the bicycle business began as a home grown hobby. Christopher Metcalfe started the recycling of bicycles to help his community ease the ever-growing problem of landfill overuse and address the needs of families with the purchase of economical bicycles to use on Massachusetts many recreational trails. Since beginning this basement business Christopher has learned through trial and error the needs of consumers Christopher Metcalfe Creation s c1metcalfe(at)gmail.com