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Jamis Renegade Adventure Bikes

Since 2014, the Jamis Renegade Series has been defining versatility in modern adventure bikes. The key is a finely tuned frame and fork design that maximizes handling and comfort whether you’re road riding with 28mm tires, adding a rack and fenders for commuting on 32’s or exploring the back country wilderness fully loaded up on 40mm rubber.

(Jamis steel and aluminum Renegades will accommodate up to a 700c x 42mm/650 x 47mm tire.)

RENEGADE LEADS THE WAY: ADVENTURE FRAME DESIGN

Jamis Renegade Escapade

Starting with a wide and consistent stack and reach range, Jamis set out to design a frame that could handle on or off road conditions while maintaining a comfortable and consistent ride. As you start to review the geo chart you will noticed they have 3 different fork offsets, BB drops and rear center measurements depending on frame size. This is unique.

Jamis set out to ensure every Renegade rider will experience the ultimate in adventure bike performance regardless of their frame size. Most competitors simply design one fork and strap it to every frame size. While this may work just fine for a bicycle that’s designed to be ridden with a single tire size (think a road racing bike), it significantly impacts the handling and ride quality of an adventure bike when swapping out your 28’s for 32s, 40s or even 47mm tires.

Add size specific tubing, where we vary the diameter of the frame tubing depending on frame size and 2 different sized rear triangles and you have what we feel is the perfect adventure geometry for all sized riders and the best riding adventure bike period.

For more details on the various Jamis Renegade models visit: http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/renegadeseries.html

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A Look at the Future of Celestial Cycles

We’re excited that you, the people who make Celestial Cycles what it is, get to be among the very first to see our brand-new logo! When we embarked on this redesign journey, we did so with a desire to capture why we exist. Since we opened, our focus has been on fostering relationships with our customers through our love for riding bicycles. Another driver of why we exist is a commitment to our Core Values; to be Welcoming, Qualified, Expressive, and Off-beat.

  • Welcoming  – We offer expertise with humility.
  • Qualified – We are well-versed and knowledgeable.
  • Expressive – We believe cycling should be fun no matter what.
  • Off-beat – We don’t seek to blend in.

The closest you can get to flying is riding a bike.

Riding a bike is freeing, much like a bird in flight. The bird in our logo is emblematic of the unencumbered joy that comes when you ride a bicycle. Regardless if you ride alone, with a group, or with your kids around the neighborhood, you are part of a community. Supporting the community of riders in all its forms is truly why we exist.

Thank you for your support over the last 15 years. We look forward to seeing you in the shop soon to hearing about your latest adventure.

The next 15 years begins now.

 

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15th Anniversary

It’s now the 15th year for Celestial Cycles as a retail bicycle shop. You’re probably wondering do I see a 7 in that 5? Why yes – how observant of you.

So here is the story about Celestial Cycles. In 1999 Sheridan Marquardt graduated from the United Bicycle Institute with a certificate in frame building. Using his new found skills Celestial Cycles was born. Two years later Sheridan attended the Barnett Bicycle Institute to hone his skills as a bicycle mechanic. With a business partner Sheridan opened the doors to Celestial Cycles on April 1, 2002.

Now 15/17 years later Celestial Cycles continues to support the local community as a bike shop. Thank you for your support over all these years and we look forward to many more.

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Opus WKND Electronic Bike

Celestial Cycles is excited to add Opus Electronic Bikes to our list of top quality bicycles we stock.

Opus WKND E-bike

Opus WKND

A blast for your daily commute or all-day jaunt

Ride like it’s the weekend all week long! Showcasing the Shimano STEPS system, the sporty Opus WKND does triple duty on commutes, workouts and fun rides. The light, hydroformed alloy frame has the stiffness to react instantly to pedal input. Result — an uncannily responsive ride. The STEPS system’s downtube battery, concealed cables and aero wheels also make the WKND look as fast as it feels. Saddle up and never wait for the weekend again!

  • Fitness oriented heads-up geometry
  • Range of up to 125 km and 80% recharge in 2 hours
  • Custom aero wheels