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!

Cool BMX stuff

So we have some cool talent in our shop. Kyle Rohling, is our junior mechanic and part of the Main Street Cyclery team. Further, he is sponsored by our shop to ride a custom built Wildman Pro. Here is a picture of Kyle from his time at Woodward West BMX camp in Stallion Springs, CA. So look for Kyle not only in our shop, but at Woodward and on his SE bike! If you need to ask a BMX question - Kyle is your guy. Rock on Kyle!

Bike Give Away!

Have you come by to register for our free bike opportunity drawing on Labor Day weekend? If not, please stop by our store at 317 Main Street in Seal Beach and drop in a business card or fill out an entry form. If you would like to send us an entry, you may do so by emailing us at bikeshoponmain@gmail.com - we need your email, phone and full name. (Limit one entry per day per person - no purchase necessary) Also, be sure to visit as as often as you might like for repair or accessories. Get great coupons for us at either http://www.sealbeachdaily.com/ or http://www.merchantcircle.com/coupon/Main.Street.Cyclery.Seal.Beach.CA.562-430-3903/display/300490

Remember, the best bike is the one you will ride!

Respected author

'I got the news today oh Boy'- a trade publisher (Dorrance) has taken on my book for printing. I have to subsidize some of the printing costs but most of the people I've let read it ahead of time think it will sell. The last 3rd of the tome is how to get started in your own business; building on the thesis that no one will be an employee by the end of this century.

Now if I could just remember my twitter password...

Have you thought about a bike for the Summer?

Check out this great article from the OC Register last year in which we were one of the featured bike shops! http://www.ocregister.com/articles/bike-bikes-old-2108575-bicycle-beach What are you going to do to consume less gas and be more "green" / eco-friendly? Tuning up your bike or taking part in more rides is always a great idea. You can always stop in to just ask a question, pet the dogs or to say hi! Remember, test rides are always free (though buying a bike may involve a purchase)!