The D Line Dash event is a train v. bike v. car race from Beverly Hills to Downtown Los Angeles, starting at La Cienega/Wilshire Station, coinciding with the Metro D Line Subway opening.
The demand for faster information has driven an evolution in consumer behavior. Buyers are researching multiple communities and submitting inquiries to several builders in rapid succession.
Santa Cruz is offering the Bullit CC in two new frame colors this year. The new Matte Carbon/Purple Sunset Chameleon colorway has color-shifting graphics/decals. The other is Gloss Purple Smoke/Spring Green, which looks pretty classic Santa Cruz.
Bike Share Toronto had a 40-per-cent increase in individual riders in 2025 compared to 2024, according to its annual operating plan, which was presented to the Toronto Parking Authority board of directors on Wednesday. The program also saw a 10-per-cent increase in total rides taken, with a total of 7.8 million trips last year.
According to Specialized's safety notice, "The fork steerer tube on affected bikes may develop a small fatigue crack which depending on use could lead to a progressive failure of the fork, posing a fall hazard." The notice applies to all Turbo Como SL 4.0 and 5.0 models with either belt or chain drives. Affected e-bikes were sold starting in 2021 and continuing up to the present.
"We decided the leadership was so unpredictable, anything could happen," he said, adding that tariff volatility made long-term commitments difficult. "If the tariff goes up to 25 per cent and we become uncompetitive, the whole store proposition is at risk," he said. "I'm not going to sign a five-year lease in this environment." His comments follow a US Supreme Court ruling that many of the tariffs introduced since 2024 were unlawful. However, the administration subsequently confirmed a temporary 10 per cent global tariff, later raised to 15 per cent, adding to market uncertainty.
It adapts in seconds without any tools to comfortably fit riders of varying heights thanks to its low-entry frame, quick-release seat post, and height-adjustable handlebar. It also takes up less space than an ordinary bike with its 20-inch wheels, folding pedals, and a handlebar that twists to create a slim, wall-hugging profile that goes flat inside a car or train.
Yes-you can buy a quality bike on Amazon, if you choose the right bike type, avoid "too-cheap-to-be-true" builds, and buy from a brand with real support. Amazon isn't the problem. Bad components, poor sizing choices, and bargain-bin bikes are the problem.
