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We know how hard it can be to shop for friends and loved ones, but if you’re in need of gift ideas for cyclists, that’s easy for the team at Zinn Cycles. From going big with a completely custom bike to keeping things small with some accessories and components, there are loads of options when it comes to gifts for bike enthusiasts. If you’re in need of some inspiration for finding a unique gift for the bike lover in your life (or a gift for yourself), then you’re in the right place.

While we originally got our start in customizing “regular” bikes, we believe that ebikes also have their place in the cycling world! Our owner and founder, Lennard Zinn, has transitioned to riding an ebike more and more, which has inspired other customers to find out the benefits of riding this type of bike for themselves. Check out this new Zinn custom titanium dual battery ebike to discover what we can create for you!

Table of Contents Introduction Tools Seatpost Installation Treating the Stem Handlebar Positioning Stem Faceplate Installation Front Wheel Installation Final Steps Bicycle Assembly When you get your Zinn, Clydesdale, or KHS bike fully assembled from us, it’s shipped to your house already built. But, you will have a few minor steps to complete before you can hop on and go for a ride. So, follow this how-to guide to assemble your bicycle quickly and easily.

We wanted to let everyone know that Zinn Cycles and Clydesdale Bicycles are still operating as usual. We are a small team, and we are all working at separate locations to keep ourselves safe and we are following all local recommendations for safety. We are shipping orders and building bikes daily. Many of you can still go outside and ride your bike, but many of you are restricted to your homes. We wanted to take this time to offer our assistance in getting you all set up for indoor cycling so you can stay active, fit, and mentally healthy over the next few months. For a limited time, we are offering some indoor trainers that you can use your bike on for indoor training and we are here to assist you in finding indoor cycling training programs via online resources or with an actual coach.

At the Colorado Cyclocross SW3 State Championships the past weekend Emily Zinn got narrowly outsprinted for second place on her custom magnesium Zinn cyclocross bike.

Emily Zinn

"As soon as the sun came out and the snow started turning to mud I knew I could do well in Frisco. The slicker the better for me, because it's all about trusting your equipment and letting your bike take you for a ride. The brilliant golden of turning aspens with the fresh snow could not have been a more idyllic setting to suffer and feel the cold air freeze your lungs and fingers." Emily Zinn

I got my first win at Valmont Bike Park on Saturday Nov. 17 in the 55+ cyclocross race. Click here to see more. It was very satisfying to finally win on that course, especially since the course was set way differently than it has been in the past, and it didn't have much in the way of power sections where you could pass other riders, so it did not suit my strengths. I also don't think I had ever beaten Gary Thacker before, the guy who has been dominating this category for the past few years in Colorado and is a former national cyclocross champion. All in all, a very good day in what has been a great season for me. I have four wins and four second places out of ten race starts this season. And in US Gran Prix of Cyclocross races I have two wins (in Ft. Collins, CO) and a 3rd and a 4th place (in Louisville, KY).

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Indoor Cycling while sheltering in place

Colorado State Championships

Snow and sand slithers

Emily Zinn on the Podium at last weekend's 'cross race in Frisco

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I got my first win at Valmont Bike Park!

Lennard on the Podium at the USGP in Kentucky

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