Zinn Cycles Blog

Come visit the Zinn Cycles Booth at Veloswap this year. Booth #152 and #153. We will be showing off some bikes as well as selling demo bikes and a ton of overstock components, including new and used parts. We will have parts from Sram, Shimano, Campagnolo, Magura, SQlab, Hayes, and more including: chainrings, brakes, shifters, derailleurs, handlebars, rims, wheels, tires, forks, suspension, and so much more. Prices will be discounted from 20%-70% original cost. We are trying to clear out a lot of overstock inventory so come in and take advantage of some amazing deals. If you can't make it to Veloswap, check our Clearance page for great deals as we add them to the website.

CT Wike lives on Snell Isle, in St. Petersburg, FL at four feet above sea level. Hurricanes Helene and Milton are the most recent punctuations in a life of overcoming huge obstacles. You see, Wike has lost over 100 pounds over the past few years from his 503-pound peak weight, when his doctor told him he would soon die if he didn’t make some big changes. He now competes in triathlons and will do his first Ironman in 2026 in Salem, OR.

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Dear Lennard and Nick,

I have been 6’ 8” for roughly 30 years, but a cyclist for only a dozen or so. When I decided to get into cycling, I quickly learned the challenges of finding a bike that actually fits. After a failed attempt with the largest bike that could be ordered from the local bike shop (a 64cm Trek that just wasn’t big enough), I was fortunate enough to find Zinn cycles. The custom bikes were out of the range of what I could afford, but fortunately the KHS 747 offered an affordable option and introduction into real cycling. The 747 was a great starter road bike, had good enough components, and allowed me to actually ride comfortably for the first time in my adult life. Even though it was a budget-friendly option, Lennard Zinn was still helpful in helping size and fit me on the bike which I was grateful for. After a number of years, I decided I was cycling enough that I could justify moving up to something even better, and graduating college after 25 years of continuous enrollment (not a typo) I decided to treat myself to a Clydesdale as a graduation gift. Living only a short drive away from Zinn Cycles new retail store, I was able to visit in person and Lennard was again able to provide his guidance and assistance for the pre-sales and the final fitting, and Nick was able to help with spec decision making to make sure the bike had exactly what I was looking for… and the Zinn team has been helpful ever since with maintenance and minor repairs after the fact.

When people contact us after having searched for ages trying to find a bike that fits, we love telling them that we can make it happen for them. We want everyone to be able to get the bike they want with a great fit, so when this type of challenge comes our way, we jump at the opportunity.

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