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At Critical Cycles, we’re passionate about fixed-gear bikes. Accordingly, we strive to educate our customers as much as possible about everything fixie-related. One common misconception about fixie bikes is that they’re the same as track bikes. While track bikes are also...

  Did you know biking to work has increased 60% in the past decade? Don't believe us? Just read the report posted by USA TODAY back in 2014. This means that roughly 786,000 people are using there bikes to commute to and from work...

Building a fixed gear bike is a relatively straightforward process, due to the simplicity of the fixed gear design. You can build a fixie out of basic bike parts or convert another type of bike into a fixed gear bike...

There are a million reasons to switch from a traditional bike to an electric bike.  While e-bikes have been around for years, their rise to popularity is fairly recent. You may know someone who owns an electric bike, or maybe...

We have had the pleasure of working with the wildly talented Anders Bybjerg on several of our products over the last year. Last fall, Anders took our 1970s Klunker-inspired bike, Sully, through the red and golden hues of Minnesota’s fall...

I’m not sure if it was because I needed time to think, or if watching the water skippers skim the top of the water calmed me and reminded me of the bigger picture. Fast forward 25 years and I find myself doing the same thing: grabbing my paddleboard and getting on the river where I can find a quiet place to sit and reflect.

10 Years in the Making On Friday September 6th, we celebrated our 10th anniversary at Casa de Calidad in West Hollywood surrounded by friends and family. We cannot begin to put into words how grateful we are for the support...

Louisville, KY is an exceptional place to live in or travel to. From premier sporting events to incredible food and everything in between, Louisville has it. This includes an incredible cycling community and access to equally incredible bike rides. Whether...

It’s April. The snow is melting off the trails in the foothills of the Sierras and the days are finally getting longer. I have the urge to do all the outside things and today seems like the perfect day to...

If you've ever wondered if childhood awe and curiosity can be captured, look no further than Beth Easton’s work.  Beth and her family live in a small community on Puget Sound. Thanks to Instagram, the Pacific Northwest she and her...

Inspired by his grandfather’s love of the outdoors, Ely Khakshouri launched Retrospec in 2009 while a Sophomore at USC. Fixies had gained extensive popularity but were extremely expensive, despite their gritty, handmade appearance. In the early 2000s, many fixies were...

Paige’s conscious and intentional approach to life is enough to encourage anyone to take pause and reevaluate their own for the better. She and her husband (and new adorable pup Turnip) made the move to Portland, Maine last fall. Sunlit...

There’s an indescribable familiarity to Kwaku Agyemang’s style. A seamless balance of incredibly dapper looks and classic approachability. Kwaku dresses with intention and lives his life through the lens of quality design. His co-founded company, BrownMill, an eco-friendly high-fashion brand...

Getting to know 23-year-old Tarah Kreutziger feels a lot like meeting Joni Mitchell during an eternal golden hour alongside freshly brewed coffee. Sound idyllic? That’s not surprising. Tarah effortlessly combines an authentic love for the natural world with an ethereal...

Mico is an ambitious entrepreneur, artist, and business owner living in Columbus, Ohio. He's been on our radar for a while with his vintage white Critical fixie and his moody, stellar photos.

Learn more about wildlife photographer Kevin Biskaborn's passion for the outdoors, tips for getting out on the water during colder months, and paddleboarding with his wife alongside dolphins in Florida.

Hannah Hunt caught our attention with her bright, smiley photos. Learn about her favorite adventure spots, how she stays grounded, and how she earned the nickname "Otter!"

Meet Angela Pedroza. A social media manager living in Eugene, Oregon. This Harper-riding, content creating, fun-loving, beer aficionado from PNW totally caught our attention with her awesome tags on Instagram.

Entrepreneur, artist, cool mama, and all-around creative Kanlaya Crosby spends her days designing and creating with her family in Minneapolis. Follow her through Minnesota's four seasons, her dreams for the future, and her current projects. 

We first met Cherise Tuttle last year for our Women’s History Month feature. Her adventurous spirit, commitment to the outdoors, and beautiful photos were what first caught our attention. Cherise is someone who really represents what it is to live, breathe, and believe in nature.

Expert pizza maker, humble gardener, lover of seasons, and supermom. Learn about Lorissa, her family, her home's rich past, and her favorite parts of living in the country.