BIKE

Time for a Tune Up

2013-01-19T05:53:00.000-08:00

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I MAINTAIN MY BICYCLE????

A common and legit question! The most accurate answer is that it depends on where you ride, what conditions you ride in and how much you ride! A bicycle is a machine...all machines need some form of continuous care. Here is a small list of things to do before and after every ride at a minimum...and a guide to how often your bike needs to visit the shop!

BEFORE EVERY RIDE

-Check Tire Pressure

-Check Shock Pressure

-Check Fork Pressure

-Inspect Tires For Cracks or Peeling

-Check and Make Sure Brakes Are Operational

-Check Critical Stem/Braking System Hardware/Bolts for Proper Torque

-Check For Loose Parts and Make Sure Bike Does Not RATTLE

-Check Chain for Tight Links or Potential Failure Points

AFTER EVERY RIDE

-Inspect Tires Again

-Clean Drivetrain of Sand and Grime

-Clean Frame and Painted Areas of Sand, Grime, and SWEAT!

-Re-lube chain properly and wipe off excess chain lube

-Hang Bike In SAFE PLACE!

TUNE UPS

We recommend a tune up once a year on every bike at a MINIMUM...if you ride more you might need more than one tune up a year! A tune up on a bike is a lot like an OIL Change in a car...it needs to be done after a certain amount of mileage, but should always be considered every 6 months or so on a bike that is used and needs to be considered safe and reliable!

Planet Bike Men's A.R.S. Anatomic Relief Bicycle Saddle (Black/Black)
Shimano SM-SH56 SPD Cleat Sets
Shimano PD-M324 Clipless/Clip Pedals
SRAM PC 971 P-Link Bicycle Chain (9-Speed, Grey)

STRIDER ST-3 No-Pedal Balance Bike

2013-01-19T05:15:00.000-08:00

Product Description

If your toddler can walk, your toddler can ride a Strider PREbike . The Strider PREbike teaches your child balance and coordination, developing glittering confidence. Trikes and bikes with training wheels simply can’t do this. Traditional bicycles place too much focus on learning to pedal - skimping on developing your child’s motor skills. And these bikes are heavy, clunky and difficult for toddlers to control. The Strider PREbikeTM is the natural progression from a ride-on or push toy. Yes, bike riding becomes a easy and fun when you teach your child balance and coordination before pedaling. With NO pedals and NO training wheels, your toddler powers the Strider PREbikeTM using their feet safely on the ground; allowing them to learn to balance a bike at their own pace. So ditch the tricycle and training wheels, and teach your child to ride a bike sooner and safer with a Strider PREbike .

Specifications:

· Weight: 6.4 pounds

· Seat height: 11 to 16 inches

· Quick clamps on handlebar and saddle

· 12-inch molded wheels

· Never flat EVA polymer tires

· Durable welded steel frame and handlebars

· Warranty: 1 year warranty against manufacturing defects

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Diamondback 2012 Overdrive 29'er Mountain Bike

2012-12-09T21:16:00.001-08:00

Tear up the trail with the Overdrive 29'er Mountain Bike from Diamondback. Built around the lightweight, yet tough 29'er butted 6061-T6 aluminum Overdrive hardtail frame with Suntour suspension forks that offer 100-millimeter travel, the Overdrive is built to take on the tree roots, rocks, and bumps that cross the trail. The Overdrive's big WTB Wolverine Comp 29x2.2-inch tires combine with SL-7 double-wall rims and Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes to keep on rolling fast and to allow you to stop on a dime. Meanwhile, the 24 gears controlled by SRAM X-4 shifters and rear derailleur provide the adjustability demanded by steep grades.

Specifications:

· Frame: Overdrive 29-inch Butted 6061-T6 Aluminum with Formed Top/Down Tube, machined headtube, forged drop outs with replaceable hanger, disc only

· Fork: SR Suntour XCT MLO 100-millimeter travel, 28.6-millimeter stanchions

· Cranks: SR Suntour XCT 22/32/42t

· Bottom Bracket: Sealed Cartridge

· Front Derailleur: Shimano TX50 dual pull, Top swing, 34.9

· Rear Derailleur: SRAM X-4 8-speed

· Shifter: SRAM X-4 trigger 8-speed

· Brake Levers: Tektro Alloy with reach Adjust

· Brakes: Tektro Novela Disc with 6-inch Rotors

· Gear: SRAM PG-820 8-speed Cassette (11-32t)

· Rims: 32-hole Weinmann SL-7 Doublewall

· Tires: WTB Wolverine Comp 29x2.2-inch

· Pedals: Wellgo Alloy forged, CNC MTB

· Handlebar: Diamondback Lazer Series 31.8-millimeter low rise

· Stem: Diamondback AL6061 Ahead 7-degree 31.8-millimeter

· Seatpost: Diamondback Lazer Series Micro Adjust 30.9-millimeter

· Seat: Diamondback Race saddle

· Headset: Integrated FSA Drop-in ACB upper, Zero Stack lower internal cup and cartridge bearing, 1 1/8-inch

· Chain: KMC-Z82

· Front Hubset: 32-hole SL-7 Alloy with CNC Disc Mount

· Rear Hubset: 32-hole SL-7 Alloy Cassette with CNC Disc mount

· Spokes: Black 14-gram Stainless Steel

· Grips: DB4L 135-millimeter Kraton

· Extras: Diamondback Key Chain, Owner’s manual, H20 bottle mounts, Chainstay Protector, Clear Coat, 3 extra inches of wheel diameter

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Pure Fix Cycles Fixed Gear Single Speed Urban Fixie Bike

2012-12-08T07:54:00.000-08:00

Pure Fix Cycles fixie bikes start with the simplicity and elegance of an urban geometry frame and straight fork made from durable high tensile steel. Pure Fix bikes give you the ride and connected feel you need and want from your fixie. A Neco thread-less headset holds Zoom riser handlebars with Oury grips on a Neco stem. The classic urban saddle gets the job done, without frills, and it keeps the weight down. Radius front brakes stop when asked and are easily removed for a purist ride. Pure Fix platform pedals connect you to a three-piece sealed bearing crank set. The gear Ratio is 44:16 with 74.25 gear inches using a KMC chain. Hubs are custom Pure Fix Lasered KT Quandos. Tubes and tires are a nod to control and contact with Kenda 700cc x 28 wheels. Pressure retention is courtesy of 60mm Presta valves. All this joy comes out with a weight of 22-24-pound., depending on size.

· Fixed gear single speed fixie bike with deep dish 50mm wheels

· Flip-flop rear wheel hub allows changing from single-speed to fixed gear

· Built to last high-tensile steel frame and fork is machine Tig-welded

· Radius front brake is easily removable

· Built with high end components including Neco headset, Zoom seat post Our grips, Neco stem, Radius front brake, Pure Fix urban saddle, Pure Fix platform pedals, KMC chain, Kendra tires and tubes, Lasered KT Quandos hubs and Presta valves

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Diamondback 2013 Overdrive V 29'er Mountain Bike

2012-12-08T02:40:00.001-08:00

The bike industry often sees fads come and go. Innovation doesn’t always assure success or even relevance for that matter. But the 29er revolution seems to be one that’s here to stay and for good reason.

There’s no denying the rock crawling, root crushing power of a larger wheel. Making the largest of obstacles the smallest of matters is a defining trait of these muddy beasts. By offering decreased rolling resistance, increased traction when cornering and improved ground clearance, one ride upon one of these massive behemoths is sure to sway even the staunchest skeptic.

Benefits of a 29” Wheel

Angle of Attack – Larger wheels decrease your angle of attack by allowing you to roll over obstacles easier and faster. Bigger wheel = smaller obstacle.
Momentum – A larger wheel enables one to carry momentum easier though obstacles.
Surface Contact – 29”wheels are less prone to sinking in soft material such as sand and mud due to the larger contact patch causing lower ground pressure. The longer contact patch increases cornering and straight line traction
Stability – The relative position of the bottom bracket/cranks to the axles in the wheels also means that your relative center of gravity is lower. This results in a feeling of riding “in” the bike rather than on top of it.
Tire Clearance – with more tire choices than any platform, the 29”wheel easily accommodates off road as well as commuting tires.
Taller Riders – 29" bikes tend to offer taller riders a more “natural” frame geometry.

The Diamondback Overdrive V packs a punch in terms of value and affordability and takes 29ers to a new level. The newly revised 2013 6061-T6 Aluminum Overdrive series frame boasts of newly formed top and down tubes, a machined headtube, and forged drop outs with a replaceable derailleur hanger. The matte black finished frame has a look that matches its aggressive trail setup.

The Geometry is spot on—it just feels right. The slightly sloping top tube provides ample standover clearance. A 71° head tube angle and a 73° seat tube angle create the perfect XC/trail geometry. The 390mm (15.4 inch) chainstays equate to an extremely snappy rig and the ability to easily get the front wheel off the ground – something that not all 29ers can be so proud of.

The Overdrive Vis a fantastic entry level 29er well balanced between value and performance. The SR Suntour XCT fork gives you 100mm of travel for the perfect amount of cushion up front. Strong and reliable linear pull brakes keep everything under control, and Shimano shifting puts the perfect gear just a solid click away.

Weinmann SL-7 double wall rims with WTB Wolverine Comp folding tires mean that not too much is going to slow down this 29er. Diamondback signature alloy handlebars, stem post and Race saddle w/tubular cromo rails round out this package.

The 2013 Overdrive V is an great means of getting into a new 29er. Whether it’s your first 29er, you’re just “testing the waters”, or you want to add a new steed to the stable. The Overdrive V is offered in SM (16"), MD (18"), LG (20"), and XL (22").

Bike Specs

Sizes	16" Small 18" Medium 20" Large 22" XLarge
Frame	Overdrive 29" Butted 6061-T6 Aluminum w/ Formed Top / Down Tube, machined headtube, forged drop outs w/replaceable hanger, for V-Brake
Fork	SR Suntour XCT 100mm travel, 28.6mm stanchions
Rear Shock	N/A
Cranks	SR Suntour XCC-202, 22/32/42t
Bottom Bracket	Sealed Cartridge
F. Derailleur	Shimano TX50 dual pull, Top swing, 34.9
R. Derailleur	Shimano Altus 7spd
Shifter	Shimano EF-51 Easyfire 7spd
Brake Levers	Shimano integrated lever
Brakes	Promax Alloy Linear
Gear	Shimano HG20 7spd Cassette (12-28t)
Rims	32h Weinmann SL-7 Doublewall
Tires	WTB Wolverine Comp 29x2.2
Pedals	Wellgo Alloy forged, CNC MTB
Handlebar	DB Lazer Series 31.8mm low rise
Stem	DB AL6061 Ahead 7° 31.8mm
Seatpost	DB Lazer Series Micro Adjust 30.9mm
Seat	DB Race saddle
Headset	Integrated FSA Drop-in ACB upper, Zero Stack lower internal cup and cartridge bearing, 1 1/8"
Colors	Black
Chain	KMC-Z51
Hubset	(F) 32h SL-7 Alloy QR (R) 32h SL-7 Alloy Cassette QR
Spokes	Black 14g Stainless Steel
Grips	DB4L 135mm Kraton
Extras	Owner’s manual, Chainstay Protector, Clear Coat, H20 bottle mounts
Note	Specifications Subject to Change

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Takara Kabuto Single Speed Road Bike

2012-12-08T02:00:00.002-08:00

An ideal commuter bike, the Takara Kabuto features a strong handcrafted steel frame with horizontal dropouts that can handle the abuse of the big city. The Kabuto has a flip flop hub so you can run it as a fixed gear or in standard freewheel single speed mode without having to worry about adjustments to temperamental components.The 32 hole alloy wheels roll on loud Kenda 700 by 32 tires that are capable of withstanding less than perfect roads. Front and rear alloy side pull brakes round out the specs of this bike that will fit riders 5 feet, 8 inches tall to 6 feet tall with a standover clearance of 31 inches.

Specifications:

Steel frame and fork; 54 centimeter top tube
Alloy rims with alloy hub
Rear flip flop hub
Brakes: Alloy side pull
Tires: Yellow Kenda 700 x 32
Frame: Tig welded steel frame with horizontal drop out
Fork: Tig Welded 1 inch Threaded
Handlebar: Steel Road 42.5cm wide
Stem: Alloy Quill 1-inch 90 deg x 100mm
Crank: Steel 3-piece 170mm 44 tooth steel chain ring
Bottom Bracket: Loose ball and cone, English thread
Pedals: Alloy cage with toe clips
Rims: Alloy singlewall 32 hole with stainless steel spoke
Hub Rear: Joytech alloy 16-tooth freewheel and fix gear, bolt on
Hub Front: Joytech alloy high flange, bolt on
Tires: Kenda Yellow 700 x 32
Seat Collar: Alloy
Seatpost: Steel 25.4
Kickstand: Steel
Bar Tape: Cork
Weight: 29.5 pounds

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