Schlegel Bicycles

Bike to Work Day – Friday, May 18

leslie — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:02:32 +0000

The League of American Bicyclists has designated Bike to Work Day as Friday, May 18. If you’re in Downtown OKC, join us at 8:00am starting at the Space Needle at the Fairgrounds and ride to the Bike to Work event at the Bricktown Ballpark at 8:30am.

If you aren’t in Downtown OKC, look at these maps for other Bike to Work Day rides, or go to bikedayok.com.

Central Oklahoma Bike to Work Day 2012 Poster (PDF)

Edmond 2012 Ride Map (PDF)

Oklahoma City 2012 Ride Map (PDF)

Norman 2012 Ride Map (PDF)

Guthrie 2012 Ride Map (PDF)

Moore 2012 Ride Map (PDF)

Yukon 2012 Ride Map (PDF)

Midwest City 2012 Ride Map (PDF)

Shimano Di2 Ultegra Gruppo

leslie — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:40:27 +0000

From Marty Buchanan, service manager

A question I get asked a lot by both regular customers and first time visitors to the store is, “What’s new?”

One of the most impressive “new” products that has come along recently is Shimano’s Di2 Ultegra gruppo. Taking the established and Tour-proven DuraAce Di2 and making a more affordable version for everyday riders to enjoy, this ‘next level’ of componentry was a masterstroke by Shimano – making the technology available to a far wider audience.

So, what’s so great about Di2? Where do I begin!?

Precision After a very basic initial setup (done by Schlegel Bicycles), the shifting requires little to no adjustment, as the derailleur gets moved the same time… every time. No cables to stretch out or suffer getting road-crud stuck in them. Every time you hit the shift button your derailleur will shift, making miss-shifts a thing of the past.

Effortless Many riders (especially women) don’t like the amount of effort needed to shift from the small to big chainring, especially at the end of a long ride or under the stress of a race. Di2 shifting is as easy as pushing a computer mouse button. In fact – click your mouse button right now! See how easy that felt? You just shifted your bike into the big ring… or back down again.

Longevity When DuraAce Di2 came out, the biggest concern was battery life, riders feared the battery would die on a long ride, leading them to be stuck on the road in a bad gear. This myth has since been put to bed; the battery life between charges on a Di2 battery is 1300-1500 miles (depending on shifting frequency). Even if a ride started on a very low battery, the failsafe system also will disengage the front derailleur after setting in the small chainring (ensuring you won’t have to “big ring” it up some hills). If still hours away from home, the rear derailleur remains usable until the battery completely dies. It will automatically shift into a mid-range gear. Like any bike-related electronics (lights, computers) it pays to keep tabs on how often you recharge it, but the system features a lighted battery meter for your convenience.

Ease You no longer need to be a expert on gears! Di2 auto adjusts the “trim” on your front derailleur when changing the gears in back. No more unwanted chain drag when you’re not paying attention. Di2 moves the front derailleur to center the over the chain as it moves in the rear.

The whole gruppo looks good, the battery itself isn’t huge (some wiring kits now even allow it to be tucked up under the back of the saddle!). If you currently have Shimano 6700 Ultegra (or any gruppo), you only need to buy the shifters, front and rear derailleurs, a wiring kit and harness, the battery/charger and you’re good to go!

Complete Ultegra Di2 build kits start around $2500 or a basic kit for just over $1600 (using existing cranks/brake calipers/chain & cassette). We also have a great selection of complete bikes with the full Ultegra Di2 beginning at $4599.99 – come check them out!

Ride Check List

leslie — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:30:21 +0000

Check List

1. Lights. Don’t just see, be seen.

2. Lock. Keeps your mind at rest and the honest people honest.

3. Bag, Pump and Tire Kit. Be sure to carry all the emergency repair essentials.

4. Water bottle. As important as a helmet, keep hydration close at hand.

5. Fenders. Keep clothes dry and mud where it should be; not on you.

6. Rack. For long hauls or shopping.

7. Saddle. Accommodate your ride with some added comfort.

8. Hard case Tires. Stay flat-free all season.

Commuting Facts

leslie — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:29:08 +0000

Commuting Facts

1. 25% of all trips are made within a MILE of the home

2. The average person loses 13 lbs. their first year of commuting by bike.

3. The U.S. could save 462 million gallons of gasoline a year by increasing cycling from 1% to 1.5% of all trips.

4. Between 1960 and today the average weight of a 6-11 year old has increased 11 pounds.

5. 64% of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese.

6. You can park 14 bikes in the same space you can park one car.

7. Each U.S. rush-hour autocommuter spends an average of 50 hours a year stuck in traffic.

8. Just three hours of bicycling per week can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by 50%.

Spokies – coming soon! OKC’s new bike share program

leslie — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:26:32 +0000

What better way to celebrate National Bike Month, than introducing you to OKC’s newest movement in bikeability. The Spokies bike share program is almost here – while logistics are still getting worked out, we are excited to start hyping up this awesome addition to our ever growing city.

Bike shares are bicycle rental programs intended to promote health, cut traffic and improve the environment. Simply swipe your credit card in the kiosk, choose which bike you’d like to ride and go! If renting for a day, the cost is $5 for unlimited 30-minute rides. If you’ll have the bike for longer than the 30 minute period, be sure to check the bike back out at any Spokies kiosk, or the associated credit card will be charged an additional $2 for every half hour it is not accounted for.

Membership options are:

Daily $5

Monthly $20
Annual $75

Bikes can be checked out 7 days a week from 6am-11pm and returned 24 hours a day. This will be great for commuters who live downtown, friends wanting a fun activity, great downtown transportion to and from different events. We are so excited for this program to kick off. We’ll let you know as soon as it does!

Spokies Kiosk Locations

Starting out, Spokies bike share kiosks will be in six locations around Downtown OKC near these well known spots.

Deep Deuce/Native Roots Market

Bricktown Ballpark

Plaza Court in Midtown

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library

Cox Center/Chesapeake Arena

Marathon Training

leslie — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:06:42 +0000

Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

Week 14

SATURDAY, SATURDAY, SATURDAY!!!

April 7, 2012

6:25 Announcements

6:30 Start Running

OKC Memorial Marathon Course

NW 5^th & Robinson

20 Miles

Good afternoon runners! We’re are headed into the home stretch of training this Saturday with our final 20 mile training run. For the third year the Red Coyote is providing tech shirts to our group. You’ll need to get a ticket from me after the run and redeem it at the store for your shirt. The number of shirts is limited and they are available on a first come first served basis. Be sure to get there early to get the size you want.

With the weather warming and for safety concerns we move our starting time for the training runs in April to 6:30 a.m. This also matches the time the actual race starts on April 29^th. This Sunday we are back to themarathon course with a 20 mile run. (Please note that the actual marathon starts at NW 5^th & Harvey but our training run starts at NW 5^th & Robinson.) A map of the course we will follow can be found at the follow link:

http://www.mapmyrun.com/view_route?r=871213825318

Water Stops – Water stops provided by the Red Coyote will be approximately every 3 miles.

OKC LANDRUNNERS TRAIL SWEEP………..

Following our April 14^th training run the Landrunners are sponsoring a litter pick up at Lake Hefner. Come out and help us get this part of the course and our lake in top shape. Details are as follows:

LAKE HEFNER / BLUFF CREEK

(ask about a special assignment for a part of themarathon course)

WHEN: Saturday , April 14 @ 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: 7300 N. PORTLAND

Stars and Stripes Park – South Parking Lot

Bags and gloves will be provided by OKC Beautiful.

Questions my be addressed to the….litter chair (Jim Roblyer:

jfroblyer@yahoo.com…….(397.8671)

Red Bud Volunteers Needed – The folks organizing the April 15^th Red Bud Classic are looking for a few volunteers to help out with the race. Here are the details:

SPLIT TIMERS & COURSE MARSHALS

Events: 10K, 5K, & 2 mile courses

Time: Sunday, April 15^th, 1pm until last runner passes

Location: Waterford Complex then assigned to specific locations

Volunteer Job Description:

Each volunteer will be provided a stop watch, map of course with specific position marked and Redbud t-shirt (which will be provided).

Volunteers will be positioned at the 1 mile marker on the 2 mile course, at kilometers 1-4 on the 5K course and at kilometers 1-9 on the 10K course.

As runners pass, split timer volunteers should call out the times. (ie: “10 minutes, 32 seconds”)

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lenice Keim, lenicekeim@chk.comwith your contact information and T-Shirt size.

We truly appreciate the LandRunners support!

Marathon Pacers – The pacers for this year’smarathon are being organized and sponsored by the Red Coyote. Anyone who is interested in being a pacer during the race should contact Burke or John Beck at the store, 840-0033.

Bill Snipes

For the OKC Running Club Marathon Training Committee

Final Thought – “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”

Trek Fest Spring Sale

leslie — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:42:21 +0000

The Annual Trek Fest Spring Sale

April 12-16, 2012
Special Sale on Trek Bikes and Merchandise!

Special markdowns on select accessories
$50 off any Trek Fitness (FX Series), Hybrid (7 Series), 29ers, Skye and 4 & 3-series Trek MTB models
12 months no interest on purchase of any Trek bicycle that is $700 or more

TRI OKC MARCH MEETING

leslie — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:47:45 +0000

Monday, March 26 – 7pm

Schlegel Bicycles

900 N Broadway Ave.

Oklahoma City, OK

Join us for the March club meeting! The topic will be focused on multisport gear. Are you new to the sport or just want to know what gear & brands are out there, what it’s used for, & if it’s right foryou? Then this meeting is for you! Schlegel Bicycles will host the meeting and we’ll utilize items from their shop to discuss everything from tri kits, to compression socks, body glide, clip in shoes, aerobottles & helmets, and much more! We’ll also have some Transition bags packed up and available for you to browse through, so you can see what your fellow competitors are showing up with on race day!

TRI-OKC Group Rides

leslie — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:29:19 +0000

Saturday, March 17 – 9:30am MEET / 10:00am START
Lake Draper (west side, 104th St Marina)
led by MIO Race Director, Beau Lee

Ride leaves at 10AM, meeting at Marina at 9:30.
Neutral rollout first 5 miles, then 18mph average.
Follows Draper Du route.
Bike is 2 loops, or 28 miles. Each rider can make it their call for a single or make extra loops. 5 mile run, or person specific, planned after as the brick.

Sunday, March 18 – 10:30am meet / 11:00am start
Lake Draper (west side, 104th St Marina)
led by Rt 66 Race Director, Buzz

Ride leaves at 11AM, meeting at Marina at 10:30. Neutral rollout first 5 miles, then 18mph average. Follows Draper Du route. Each rider can make it their call for a single or make extra loops of this 14 mile clockwise loop course. Strides of March ½ Marathon is taking place at 8am, so here is an opportunity to get a recovery ride after a long run in as well. A transition rack will be set up if you’d like to practice transitions and we’ll be glad to answer any Duathlon setup questions, too.

Cold Weather Blowout Sale

leslie — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:19:24 +0000

Hurry in to get the last of our cold weather stock at the lowest prices of the season!

Now 40% off!
Long Sleeved Jerseys
Long Sleeved Base Layers
Jackets
Bib Tights
Knickers
Long Fingered Cold Weather Gloves
Booties

*Some restrictions may apply. See store for details.