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Civia Cycles is a unique  American company that produces  high-end commuter  bicycles  aimed specifically at the commuting market, they are based in Minnesota and are a wholly owned division  of Quality Bicycle Supplies.

The Loring range  of town  bikes are made  in such a manner  that quality  comes first and  the Civia Loring Base 3 Urban Bike is a stylish and yet functional  aroundtext   town cycle with plenty  of capacity to carry  a load of books, groceries or whatever you need to transport .

As with all the companies bike ranges, they are given their names from special  areas in and around Minnesota, in this case  the Loring, thier sleek and stylish errand  runner, is named for Loring Park, an island of green in downtown Minneapolis. Encircled  by schools, colleges, art museums and theaters, the Loring-Park area is the kind of environment the Loring was meant to be ridden .

This is possibley the favorite of all areas with the cities  cycling community  whether they are cycling over  to the farmer’s market to load up with fresh fruit & vegetables or going  into the city to catch  an exhibit at the cities  Art Center, it is possible to start and end lots of  urban adventures travelling  the tree-lined bike trails  of Loring Park

Civia has a passion  to create transportation for all cyclists , simple, elegant  bicycles and products that carry you to work, to school, the grocer—anywhere  you need to be.

Civia Loring Base 3 Urban Bike is a classy and yet functional  about town cycle  with plenty of space to carry mostly anything you need  to transport to any pace you need to go .

The philosphy behind teh design for this model is that is intended  for all  cyclists who are searching  for an enjoyable safe ride  riding  distances in the two  to 5 mile distances . The 2 inch tires enable you to sail  over the worst excesses of the urban pavement. The swept back “Loring 80 degree” have been specifically  made for a comfortable grip, that matches  the advatages  of the correct  riding stance  with an upright safe viewing position perfect for coping  with city  drivers. The rider comfort  which  is very  important as the bike is made  for daily use, is supplied  by a top quality Velo VL-6067 saddle, sounds wonderful  doesn’t it, but the important thing is that it is comfortable  so you feel as though you are floating  through the traffic .

This is absolutaly not a one size fits all bike, four frame sizes are available suitable for cyclists  from five foot to well over six foot.

The Civia Loring Base Bike is  very simple  to get on and dismount having  a low standover height, fitted with 26 inch wheels and the low BB drops provides stability while transporting  a full load.

The base mode,l while not cheap is of such brilliant  quality and that makes it a great value bicycle, that it will carry  you through the urban scene on one of the coolest looking urban bikes for many years.