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Since the vast majority of our customers are taller than 6'4" and well over 200 pounds, we at Zinn Cycles build wheels for big riders every day, be they 700C road, gravel, and cyclocross wheels, 29er (including 29+) mountain bike wheels, 750D wheels, 32 inch wheels, and even 36 inch wheels. The quality of the build is critical, and the rim, hubs, spokes (and spoke count) must be chosen appropriately for the rider.
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When a long time customer and professional photographer residing in Aspen, Jim Paussa, came to us with a unique request to build a 29+ custom bike with drop handlebars for bike packing, we jumped at the opportunity. This was not a commonly built style of bike, in fact, I don't think I've ever seen one before. We at Zinn Cycles always love this type of project.
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1. Ease Into It Cycling in cold weather is far more challenging for riders than in warmer weather conditions, so you should start with shorter rides to acclimate to the snow, rain, cold, wind, and more. You can start slow, taking public transportation some of the way and ensuring your ride is just the right length. Build your confidence and practice your skills, as the change in weather means your bike rides differently.
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At Zinn Cycles, we believe in keeping up with every aspect of the cycling world ㅡ and that includes electric bikes. Ever since Lennard Zinn, our founder, was limited to short, slow rides by his heart problems, he’s been searching for a way to get back on the horse… uh, bike. Electric bikes have come a long way from those bulky roadside rentals; they now have a lot more benefits to offer.
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