What are your thoughts on this bike?

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After Christmas Specials

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A Tune Up for Christmas!

Are you giving or getting a new bike for Christmas? If you have received or are giving a bike for Christmas that was purchase at a big box store (Wal Mart, Target etc.) , Lets make sure it is tuned to perfection for those first rides. No offense to those retailers, but they just assemble the bikes. They do not tune them very well. If you take the the time to have the bike tuned professionally it will provide years of enjoyment. If you don't, it may not last that long at all. Over the years I have seen many bikes that were simply not set up and tuned correctly to begin with. Those bikes do not ride very well and they do not provide the enjoyment they should. PLUS they wear out very quickly when they should not. Lets take care of those problems before they happen!!


Tune Ups are 15% off December 26th and 27th OR anytime before Christmas!

BREAKING NEWS!!!!

Aaron Gwin Hit by Truck while Riding, No Injuries SustainedAaron Gwin Hit by Truck while Riding, No Injuries Sustained
"The Bontrager wheel took the hit for me! The guy rear ended me at like 40 and that's all that happened. My back and elbows are pretty raw, but I'm all good. I was just riding up the side of the road to the trail head. I guess the guy wasn't paying attention and wanted to share the bike lane," Aaron said jokingly.

We're glad you're ok Aaron!

NEW SPECIALS

Drew Bezanson is back!

This kids ramp to ramp transfers are just unbelievable! Be sure to watch to the end!

Watch this!!!!

SRAM sticks with cables and ten-speed as new RED leaked

SRAM has today released a 37 second introduction to what's speculated to be range-topping version of its RED groupset.

The video offers very little in terms of detail, though if you're hot on hitting pause at intervals, you'll see the XX casstte retains ten sprockets and the shift levers appear slightly revamped over prior designs.

What is also clear is that SRAM remain a fan of cables, while rivals Campagnolo and Shimano are pushing electronic shifting technologies

Take a look here....

Bearings trickledown to SRAM X9 trigger shifters

Previously just XX and XO shifters carried bearings

SRAM has revealed that, as of January 2012, all X9 trigger shifters will be upgraded to host ball bearings.

Previosuly only featured in XX and XO shifters, both ten and nine-speed triggers will benefit from the tech trickledown.

The ball bearing replaces a bushing, resulting in a more solid feel, more precise shifting, and overall higher performance. The change affects all front and rear shifters, all current colours and speeds—2x10, 3x10 and 3x9.

David Turner talks 2012 bikes

Read on.......

Does Santa need a helper?

If you have bought a bike online for Christmas I can assemble it for you. I can also store the bike until Dec.23 2011 so you don’t have to worry about it being found. Look here for pricing! 
Prices!

A very cool WRIGHT BROTHERS’ ST. CLAIR BICYCLE

More pictures here....

Steam-Powered Motorcycle Expected To Set Auction Record

Lance Armstrong crashes, burns at XTERRA Triathlon Worlds

Read the article here........

Video here...but not a good one.

Lance Armstrong crashes MTB

Trek Recall !!!

ULTEGRA DI2 ELECTRONIC SHIFTING

What do you think?
Ultegra goes electric for 2012

Great pictures here.......

If you are shopping for a new bike of any type, what are your thoughts on the prices you are seeing?

Comment below please...

Something to make you smile today....

Fifth-grader mountain bikes with heart

SPECIALIZED RECALLS 14,200 BIKES

Hey ya'll, read this.....(click me)

Name of Product: Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks

Units: About 14,200

Distributor: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.

Manufacturer: Advanced Group, of Taiwan

Hazard: The brake component housed within the bicycle’s carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The company has received two reports of the brake component disengaging from the carbon fork. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the following nine, 2011 model year bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks: Sirrus Expert, Sirrus Comp, Sirrus Elite, Vita Expert, Vita Comp, Vita Elite, Vita Elite Step Thru, Tricross Sport, Tricross, and Tricross Comp. All bicycles have the brand name “Specialized” on the lower front frame tube. The model name is on the top tube.

Sold at: Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from June 2010 through August 2011 for between $700 and $2,000.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s website at www.specialized.com

www.outerbike.com Check it out!!!

Shimano SLX Dyna-Sys 10-speed transmission

Read more here.....www.bikeradar.com

Yeti brings it...again!!

Eurobike 2011: Yeti unveil carbon SB-66 plus a 29er variant

More info from the good folks at www.bikeradar.com

SRAM QUARQ POWERS UP

SRAM QUARQ POWER METER MOUNTAIN BIKE CRANKSET

More info from the good folks at Bike Radar and Bike Rumor

www.bikerumor.com

and

www.bikeradar.com

Dirt Rag Review of the Intense Tracer 29

Dirt Rag Page 1
Dirt Rag page 2

Nine Knights MTB 2011 - Highlight Video Take a look!!!

2012 RIDLEY NOAH FB Holy Crap!!!!!

This is one incredible bike!!!!

More info here from the good folks at BIKERUMOR

2012 Mavic Crossmax

More info here at BIKERUMOR

This is AWESOME!!!!

A very cool video...

Memorial Day Specials!!!

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Industry 9 I30 Road wheels, these are very sweet.....

Industry 9 is a North Carolina based company that builds some of the best performing wheels I have ever seen. Awesome stuff from a great company...

READ MORE HERE........

Team Radio Shack debuts the new Madones

Take a look here for more details.....

What do you think of the new look? Leave a comment and let me know...

This on the other hand is great news!!!!

RaceFace is Back!!!!!!!!!!

Very Sad news....

Wouter Weylandt, RIP

Hey Carrol Shelby fans check out the new ride from Felt!!!!

SHELBY CRUISER

from the Felt website...

"The Shelby Cruiser features the legendary Wimbledon White and Guardsman Blue paint that adorned famed Shelby GT350. The bike is built around Felt’s hydro-formed aluminum tank frame and fitted with high performance three-speed Nexus internal gearing. 36 spoke wheels wrapped with “blue dot” tires impart a comfortable ride, and a proprietary Abraham Linkage Double Springer Fork affords fast and precise handling. Every detail on the bike is honed to the tradition and passion embodied by Carroll Shelby and his company."

Wow! This looks very promising...your thoughts?

At this point in the technological history of mountain biking we currently have hydraulic disc and rim brakes, hydraulic fork lock outs, and hydraulic dropper seat posts, so why not hydraulic shifting?

More info here from BikeRumor.com

Truvativ is really on to something here.....

Truvativ HammerSchmidt AM Crankset

One is greater than two. The planetary gear mechanism at the hart of Truvativ’s new front transmission works like a single chainring with the strengths of the traditional two-ring system — and none of the weaknesses. There are two gears: 1:1 and Overdrive. In 1:1, everything is locked and spinning together. Turn the pedal once and the chainring goes around once. In Overdrive, the ratio is approximately 1:1.6. Turn the pedal once and the chainring goes around about 1.6 times.

One of the most talented riders on the planet, Danny Macaskill.

If you have not seen any of his videos you have been missing out. Danny is incredibly devoted to his craft and his talent and work ethic are unsurpassed. He is a joy and an inspiration to watch. On top of all of that, he is one helluva good guy. Watch the magic....

When you are done with this one just search on YouTube for his other videos. You will be amazed.

and here is where it all began. A little mountain bike history for you...

If you love mountain biking as I do, you will be interested in the race that started it all. This is it. Repack.

Click here for a history lesson from the man himself. Charlie Kelly.

Awesome innovations from Shimano XTR and XT

More info here......

Looks like another well thought out product from Crank Brothers: CRANK BROTHERS COBALT GRIPS

If anyone has ridden with a pair of these yet, please let me know.....

Take a look here for more info from BikeRumor.com...

ouch.....

New Carbon Wheels from INDUSTRY NINE

These sure do look sweet.......

More info here....

Disc brakes on a production road bike. Well its about time....

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Awesome new updates from FOX for 2012

Fox Racing Shox has been busy over the off season

http://www.foxracingshox.com/bike

NEW 29ER WHEELS FROM DT SWISS

They sure do look nice....

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Johan Van Summeren wins 2011 Paris-Roubaix

Johan Van Summeren delivered the biggest win in his career and the most important since Garmin-Cervélo’s inception with a dramatic solo victory in the 104th running of Paris-Roubaix in sweltering, summer-like conditions.
http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/04/news/johan-van-summeren-wins-2011-paris-roubaix_168335

Did you know that the Shimano XT group is 30 years old??

The Shimano XT group has been the work horse in the Shimano line for a long time for good reason. It always works and it looks as if it is getting better (if you like 10 speed). The guys at BikeRadar.com have some new details.

Take a look....
New Shimano XT for 2012!