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Interbike: Cool urban bikes

source: BikeRadar.com | Oct 01, 08 | submitted by Pat Coate

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - High fuel prices and a shaky economy has catapulted urban and commuting bikes into the forefront, as was evident in the volume of stylistic, asphalt-munching bikes and accessories shown at the 2008 Interbike trade show in Las Vegas September 22 -- 26.

Internal gearing, bamboo racks and fenders, swept-back handlebars and colour options never seen on street bikes has everyone getting ramped up on simplicity once again.

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