![]() all the time, but I never thought of it really catching on as the next big youth sport. I know bike polo is becoming more and more popular in the U.S. “You can commute on them do tricks, and play polo.” Richard’s point was that polo bikes are perfect for kids because of their versatility and the fact you can play pretty much anywhere. I see this as a potentially transformational thing for America.” The real possibility is a monumental shift of bike polo becoming a sport for kids. It’s the first sport you can do with bikes that could be as ubiquitous as basketball. “I’m convinced that polo will be a huge growing market. I asked Richard Schwinn why he wanted to make a production bike for bike polo - which isn’t exactly a market that the industry is chasing in a big way right now. ![]() The Joust is made out of TrueTemper OX Platinum steel and it retails for $750 frame/fork and (the S & S Couplers is are a $600 upgrade and the 2-speed cranks are an extra $100). ![]() For the polo player who travels, you can upgrade to S & S Couplers which allow the bike to break down and fit easily into a box for shipping. This means you can have four different cog options (including fixed if you want) at any one time. Another cool feature of the Joust is the 135 mm hub spacing front and rear, which allows you to use a rear wheel on the front. The Hammer Schmidt crank offers two-speed internal shifting with the triggers on the left (so you can swing the mallet with your right hand). Based on a 26-inch wheel platform, the Joust has a high bottom bracket to prevent pedal strike and a short chainstay for snappy handling. The geometry has been dialed in specifically for bike polo by Tucker himself, a guy who we’re told eats, sleeps and breathes bike polo. Richard Schwinn, Waterford Precision Cycles Looking for things to do in Waterford Here is a list of activities around Waterford county - hiking, food, entertainment and cafes, all in one place. It’s a great urban sport… It’s the first sport you can do with bikes that could be as ubiquitous as basketball.” ![]() SnappyEats service includes online and mobile-friendly ordering, upsell features, and customer support. “I’m convinced that polo will be a huge growing market. SnappyEats is a provider of online ordering service for restaurants. ![]()
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