About Regal Bicycles

Regal Bicycles was born out of a passion for cycling and the need for an affordable, sustainable way to commute. It began during the challenging years following the great recession of 2008, when the cycling community in Toronto was still in its infancy, and bike lanes were scarce. Inspired by the transformative experience of riding a bike, Regal Bicycles was officially launched in 2012 with a vision to create high-quality, stylish, and accessible bicycles.

Starting with just a couple of classic bike designs, Regal Bicycles has grown into a thriving online store, offering three distinct bicycle frame styles, dozens of vibrant colour combinations, and four sizes to suit every rider. With free shipping across Canada and the U.S., Regal has become a go-to brand for cyclists seeking affordable quality.

We take pride in the craftsmanship of our bicycles and our commitment to excellent customer service. When issues arise, we’re always here to support our customers and ensure they have a positive experience.


 

 

Our mission is simple: to make cycling accessible, affordable and fun.

You can ride our Classics and Premiums as fixed gear or single speed. But what's the difference?

A fixed gear bicycle, or a fixie bike, is a bicycle that does not have freewheel capabilities, meaning you cannot coast. In basic terms, the pedals are always moving. If you pedal forward, your fixie bike will move forward; if you pedal backward, your fixed gear bicycle will move backwards. Pedaling backwards can also slow the bike to a stop, by resisting the rotation of the pedals. Some experienced fixie bike riders remove the brake cables altogether, opting to pedal backwards or skid to brake themselves.

Fixed gear bikes are light, very efficient and easy to maintain (fewer moving parts means fewer broken down parts). They are extremely maneuverable and fun to ride!

The rear hub on all Regal Bicycles is reversible, giving you the choice to ride our bicycles as single speed bikes as well. Single speed bikes have the same gear ratio as fixed gear bicycles, but they allow the rider to coast. Riding downhill on a single speed bike will give your legs a rest, since you do not have to continuously pedal as you would in fixed gear cycling!

All of our bicycles, by default, are set up as single speed bikes with both front and rear brakes.

Setting your bicycle up as a fixie bike can be done very easily by flipping the rear wheel.