Triathlon

So today the MSC team is doing a sprint triathlon! It is in Long Beach and is an 11 mile bike ride, a 5 km run and a half a mile swim. Should be pretty amazing. Big applause for Dave D., Julio C. and Scott G. for doing it. Go TEAM!

Well, we accomplished the total tri in just under an hour and a half! That was super good! We also met Chris McCormick - the current World Champion Triathlete. Very cool. Big thanks to Kimmy, Aubrey, Devon and Veronica for the additional moral supp0rt and photo documentation. We will try to have something posted soon!

Bike issues 102

So what else do I need to know about a bike? One of the biggest is the actual use of the bike. How are you planning on utilizing your bike? For us in the shop, cycling is more than a sport or a recreation, it is a way of life. Everyone in the shop owns at least one bike and we are each most comfortable in our own styles of bikes. Take our "friend of the shop" Scott G. He is an avid outdoor rider who enjoys hard mountain biking and fixed gear. Kyle is a BMX rider who rides fixed gear for distance. Julio is a classic road bike enthusiast and so rides an amazing LeMond with a Brooks saddle. Dave rides whatever, but has a passion for triathlon bikes (since he owns the shop!) Seth likes a hybrid for with a basket for living car free and Cameron rotates through classic Schwinns and more unusual cruisers.

The nice thing about our shop is we have a specialist for any type of bike. So be sure to stop by and if you can check out our coupon at Seal Beach Daily! www.sealbeachdaily.com

Cycling Facts 101

There are some great and simple facts about bicycles that you should know:

What do I pay for?

1. Material of construction - is it steel, cromoly, aluminum, carbon fiber or something more exotic? Generally this sets the basic price point in a given category of bikes (cruiser, road, mountain, BMX, etc. . .)
2. Components - are there gears, hand brakes, special handlebars or other feature on the bike? If so, the more high end these are, you will pay for that. Generally internal hub technology (where there is not movement of the chain to change gears) is more expensive than an external deraileaur. This is not true with road bikes which may have very high end components (Shimano Dura Ace)
3. Bling, styling & fashion - do the rims of the bike match? Are there custom styled fenders or chain rings? Do you feel cool on the bike? If so, this bike probably costs more.

So take a moment and think about your bike! After all, the best bike is the one you will ride!

Congratulations!

Happy Labor Day all! Well, today is the day as promised that we drew a winner for our opportunity drawing for a Seabreeze cruiser. You can see an image of it here http://www.phatcycles.com/Phundamentals/seabreeze1m.htm Our winner is Allan F. a recent customer who bought a bike for his son and now has won a second cruiser. What a lucky family! Congrats to him!

As always we thank you for your business and patronage and hope you are having a great weekend and holiday with your friends and family. Remember we are here for all of your cycling needs!