Take A Bike

July, 1999

six wonders of the two-wheel worldChoosing the height of the sissy bar and whether to go with a saddle or a banana seat were once the toughest decisions a guy had to make when buying a bicycle. But today's two-wheelers are specialized--for racing, touring, careering down mountains, etc.--and are made of materials that require a degree from MIT to decipher. Hint: the more space-age-sounding the metals, the lighter, faster and pricier the ride. Here are six of this season's coolest picks.WHERE & H...