July 2nd, 2009
Tour De France starts this Saturday. Can Lance make a comeback? It will be interesting to see how it all goes down. Cick the link to find out everything you need to know about the big race.
July 1st, 2009
I finally had the chance to make it up to Brown County after hearing so much about the amazing trail system they have. Let's say I wasn't let down at all, fast trails that flow great made for the better riding than I had imagined. Plan a trip now if you haven't been up there yet, being a little over an hour away will have you thinking about a road trip every weekend.
June 27th, 2009
The Masters Road National Championships hit Louisville this weekend. Click the link to find out all race times and road closings in Cherokee Park.
Long time bike contesuer Joe S. has built up another fine road machine. This custom build Salsa La Cruz features a hand built wheelset and Avid disc road brakes for ultimate stopping power. A matching King headset ties the bike together well.
June 24th, 2009
Norco has some great deals on their bikes right now, take a look on their web site for several downloadable coupons that are priced just right. Savings range from $200-$1200 and go on until the end of June. Let us know if you have any questions.
Here's a perfect commuter bike from Norco, the Norco VFR 3 has a lightweight aluminum frame to get you to work on time. Nice Ritchey components and the visible bright green paint round up this sweet commuter.
Rick from Ellsworth ended up coming by on tuesday morning with a fleet of amazing bikes. We ended up hitting the park for a test ride and dodge the few mud puddles there. The bike below was Rick's personal ride... Single Speed Rigid 29er' under 22lb's, it was his first time out on it and it was our pleasure to show him a good set of trails
A friend of the shop had been wanting to test one of the Evolve 29er' full suspension bikes and tuesday was the day he had been waiting for. The name of this bike fits it plain and simple, big wheels are here to stay and you'll begin to see more and more on the trail as time moves forward. I could tell that he loved the bike when he started flying through the trail and was playing around like it was his normal bike. If he didn't have to go in to work I think he might have stayed out all day.
I was lucky enough to take the ever popular Truth out for a ride and was extremely comfortable as soon as I got on it. It handled very well and the suspension was spot on, just what I'd expect form Ellsworth.
The scant is a very light road bike that has a very smooth ride to it. Scandium tubing with a carbon rear triangle make for a pretty hot bike that comes in around 15lb's.
The Ride has a Nuvinci Transmission hub that has an infinite number of gears, twist the dial on the handlebar for that perfect gear ratio. The hub is based on a 1490's sketch from Leonardo de Vinci. All of the parts were designed specifically for this bike and there was no slacking in the style department here as you can see. Click the link to find out more about this awesome ride.
June 22nd, 2009
With all of the rain we had this morning, the trails are extremely wet and we are having to CANCEL the Ellsworth Demo. We are very sorry it didn't work out and hope it doesn't inconvenience anyone.
June 19th, 2009
Here's your chance to test ride an American made Ellsworth Bicycle*. We'll be hosting a demo day on Monday the 22nd from 4-7p.m. Plans are still being made as this came about last minute, but as of right now the idea is to meet at the shop and then hit up Cherokee Park for some test on the trails. The shop is closed Sunday and Monday, but we will be checking our e-mail frequently over the weekend. Send one if you have any questions and we will get back to you asap.
*witness tandem and teter totter of death will not be present.
There will be several bikes to test in different sizes. It doesn't get much better than actually test riding a bike on your home turf trails!
June 18th, 2009
Here's some new products week got in this week. First, are Avid's new hydraulic disc brake named the Elixir. A new larger piston provides stopping power that will allow you to fly into corners with no hesitation. The coolest feature has to be the new pad - contact point... see the red barrel, twist it to change how the brake feels! That's right, no more un-even pulling levers when you get to the trail.
Here's the very popular Reba from Rock Shox, several options including a 29er edition make this the perfect fork. I've ran mine through the paces and am very happy with it.
We received some new crank sets this week. The new Shimano SLX mountain crank is a great way to keep your wallet from being empty. It features their proven hollow tech arms. Steel inner and middle chain rings keep the cost down and prolong the life of your drive train, aluminum big ring keeps the weight down. They weigh in just an ounce under XT, strong crank set at a great price.
Here's something new for your road bike. Campagnolo Centaur Ultra Torque Cranks are a 2 piece design that attach in the middle of the spindle by matching up the splines. This keeps the cranks tight and very stiff.
Origin 8 track cranks are an affordable crank for your track bike and they come in a variety of colors.
Could gum walls make a come back? Challenge offers their Criterium tire in a version that will set your bike apart from every other out there. 300 tpi make for a smooth and fast ride from this light road tire.
DT Swiss has always been known for thier spokes and you can imagine they make a good rim too. The Xr 4.2d is a solid yet light weight cross country rim that comes in the pictured white or the usual black.
June 17th, 2009
Sorry for the lack of updates recently, we've had some software issues. Should have things back to normal soon.
The Bicycle Film Festival starts today in the great city of New York. Has anyone been to one of these? Shoot us an e-mail and let us know what it's all about.
Here's the second of the Norco Bikes that we'll be featuring weekly. The Scorcher is one of their many affordable kids bikes.
We've had three beautifully hand crafted If bikes in the shop this week and it got us thinking about their new blog which includes employee bikes, shop news, and random happenings that occur around the shop. Click here t check it out.
June 16th, 2009
Here's the crash section from the Movement DVD, Inside These Tapes. I hate watching crash sections. I had to view this one so many times editing, worst part is it was my buddies eating shit. For sure the worst part of filming, see dudes take it.
June 13th, 2009
We received our NEW NORCO bikes this week! We will be featuring one bike a week on the site. Take a look at them next time your in the shop.
June 10th, 2009
Here's some pics from this weekends bloc party. There was a lot of people that came out and we'll have an edit from the ramp section up soon. Thanks to everyone who came out and helped us build ramps.
June 4th, 2009
We are very excited to announce that we will be carrying Norco Bikes this year. Norco was founded in the 60's, based out of Canada and has always strived to put together the best product possible. They offer a well rounded group of bicycles that we feel fits our shop very well. A full line of mtn, road, commuter, comfort and even some beach cruisers are the bulk of their 09' line up. We are also excited to say that they offer several kids bikes along with women specific bikes! We like to thank our customers for their continued support, you'll helped us get a new bike line when we needed one.
Below is the LRT1, this is the perfect commuter bike. Fenders keep you dry for rainy days like today and the rear rack will let you carry everything but the kitchen sink. We have many more bikes arriving at the beginning of next week, which we will put on the site immediately. Let us know if your looking for a bike and we can tell you what Norco will work best for you.
I went down to champions park last night to get a sneak peek at the new short track mtb course. It's going to be a lot of fun with tight turns and only a couple spots to pass on. Be sure to come out tonight, if this rain keeps on it's guaranteed to make things interesting.
Here's something for your Friday night to attend. Tom Moran has been snapping mountain bike pics since 1992 and he'll have some of his favorite on display this weekend. The opening night is this Friday from 5-9 and they will be there until the 30th of June.
If your looking for the Louisville Dirt Club they have moved, click the link to go their new home.
Here's a wheel set that will give your track bike a new look. Greens rims, white spokes and hubs with sealed bearings will keep your bike rolling smooth.
Here's the extremely popular ODI Long neck which is now available in all colors including neon green to match the above wheels. These are the only grip that I'll use... they last at least a year even with day to day riding.
Take a look at this Oval Concept Carbon stem. We just got it in and are pretty impressed with the look especially the clean face plate look with the bolts coming front the back.
The best way to extend the life of your drive train is by keeping it clean. This Chain Cleaning Kit from Pedro's will have your chain feeling like it just came out of the box. We've used this in the shop and like how well it cleans the inside of the chain.
May 28th, 2009
MTB Short rack racing comes to Louisville tonight. Click the Events tab at the top for more info.
Here's an upcoming ride on June 19 @ 8p.m. Check out F*ck Gas for more info.
May 27th, 2009
Come visit us June 6th from noon until midnight for the Baxter Ave Bloc Party. Good tunes and good beer to go along with a ramp set up in front of the shop will make for a good time.
SRAM has kept this group secret for too long, this is a 10 speed cassette for your mountain bike that you are looking at. Cycling News has all the info you need to know.
Here's a popular tire from Schwalbe, the racing ralph comes in a number of sizes and in a tubeless version.
Take a look at these cycling caps that are made right here in Louisville, Ky. We have the Ride Hard caps in all sizes in several different color ways.
It's always nice to see one of your favorite products get changed up a bit. Deda is now offering their ever popular tape in a perforated version.
Our Friend Brian Osborne has returned to Duffs footwear and we have a full run of the shoes below for you to try on.
May 23rd, 2009
Take a look at this custom Salsa Moto Rapido complete with hand built Chris King hubs laced to Mavic 517 rims, Avid BB7 disc brakes, Truvativ Stylo cranks, and a Rock Shox Reba Race Fork. Everthing went together very smoothly and the customer and I went out for a ride after it got built. He loved the ride and said the Gore cables resulted in some very quick and easy shifting!
The trails are in great shape right now, get out and ride em yourself this and have a good memorial day weekend.
May 19th, 2009
The Mayor's Bike Ride is coming up on Memorial Day. Looks like the weather will be nice.
May 14th, 2009
Tommorow is Louisville's Bike to Work Day and you can stop by the shop for Quill's Coffee and breakfast. We will be here at 7:30 a.m. so leave home a little early and roll by.
May 9th, 2009
Click the EVENTS tab at the top for updated events. We're going to try and keep it updated with every type of cycling event around town so if you know something send us an e-mail and we'll post it up.
A ton of rain fell yesterday and this was the scene by the wilderness loop taken from drew's Iphone. Good thing there's a trail maintence day coming up, they probably need some love.
Here's some bars we just got in from Truvativ. Both feature 7075 butted tubing and are extremely light yet strong.
We've got some used bikes for sale here at the shop. They're all from customers of ours and have been in the shop for regular maintence so you can trust that they've been taken care of. The BMC Fourstroke 03 Frame below is a Large with a manitou radium shock.
Here's a great deal on a mountain bike...Trek 8500 with Manitou skareb, Bontrager race disc tubeless ready wheels, Truvativ stylo cranks, X-O gripshift, and Avid juicy seven brakes make for a steal at only 800$
For the road ride we have a Trek Carbon 5200 with matching fork, Rolf Vector wheels, and a full ultegra group. This one is a steal at $675.
May 8th, 2009
Liberty Tatoo and art parlor are having their grand opening on Saturday May 16th and we'll be having a ride leaving from the shop over to their new spot. Come roll with us if you like to have a good time on a casual ride, these rides are always an adventure.
King Cage water bottle holders are back in stock. The American made stainless steel cages will keep your bottles looking like the day you bought them.
We've had a lot of people bringing in bikes from their basement and restoring them and this is one of the best ways to get those sweet ride looking like new again.
With all the rain we've been having lately you might want to conisder picking up some fenders. Planet Bike offer a similar fender to the sks ones we reviewed a couple weeks ago but at a fraction of the pricee. The best feature of the Speed EZ Fender is the simplicity of moutning it to your bike, no nuts or bolts just quick re-lease straps is all it takes and they make them in versions for all bikes at a very reasonable price. Not only are these a great product, but Planet Bike donates 25% of all profits towards bicycle advocacy.
Here's a tire that will set your bike apart from every one else, blue, yellow, and white are available as well. Bright tires are good for safety concerns too, people in cars will deffinently see you coming down the road whem your rolling with ones this bright.
