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Smart Ride 2012
Read more →This is our second year riding and fundraising and the ninth year for the ride. What's unique about this ride is 100% of the money raised goes to charity. Not one dollar of it is used to produce the ride, unlike the majority of benefit rides. Also, as a rider/fundraiser we get to choose which local benefactor gets our money. This year, seven AIDS Service Organizations in Florida will benefit. In the past eight years, over a cumulative 16 riding days and more than 1320 miles, The SMART Ride has raised and returned more than $3.3 million! In this video from The...
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Interbike 2012 - What a Ride!
Read more →We had an absolute blast at The Interbike International Bicycle Expo 2012 September 19-22 out in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the largest bicycle trade show and industry gathering in North America. Inside, there were over 250 new exhibitors showing products or services and 1200+ brands exhibiting their latest wares to retailers, importers and media. We saw fantastic bikes like this Bianchi which is a Sempre with SRAM Red: We also LOVED this Cielo decked out with Chris King hardware and Shimano Components: Check out this awesome Blue Tri Bike: We attended tons of informative educational seminars and tech clinics. There were also fashion...
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Now You Really Can Try Before You Buy
Read more →Meet the newest addition to the On Your Mark Performance Center's professional sizing process: The Sizer Cycle by Calfee Designs We can now reproduce the exact fit of any manufacturer’s production frame directly from their published geometry charts. We can accurately fit our riders to the correct size frame for their body dimensions and get the right stem length and saddle position on the first try. This makes special ordering custom frames easy and risk-free for our customers. For a small deposit fee that is applied directly toward the purchase of a new bike $1000 or more, we'll put you...
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Shop owners are RIDING HIGH / Florida Weekly
Read more →Written by Jan Norris for the Florida Weekly. Such an awesome job. We're really excited about this, and are very thankful. Jan, I owe you a tune up! Take a read.... http://palmbeachgardens.our-hometown.com/news/ 2012-03-01/Business_News/ Shop_owners_are_RIDING_HIGH.html
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Bike Repair Hints from the Pros
Read more →A Lemond Alpe D'Huez comes thru the door, and I ask the customer, "How can I help you?". The customer says, "Well, I think my bicycle needs a little TLC". At first glance, you could tell the bike had been ridden a fair amount. One tire was flat, and the bar tape was coming un-raveled. The first time a mechanic looks at a bike they are trying to get a wide perspective of what needs to be done. Its difficult to see everything until the bike is set-up on the workstand, at eye level, and carefully inspected. The purpose...
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New Bike: Hints for a Successful Outcome
Read more →Many factors go into a successful outcome when you're purchasing a new bike. Below are a few things we think you should look for when you start "doing your research". 1. What kind of riding do you want to do? Experience level, and your approach to cycling are important. Are you motivated by weight loss, speed or fun? Are you looking for a social outlet? Where you live is important, because the riding out of your front door is the easiest to do. The more you refine these thoughts the better we can help guide you into the proper bike. 2....