End of the S Works

My brother called me the other day to ask about his wifes bike. It is a standard Specialized alum S works. Really nice bike back in the day. I had him bring it in and he showed me the damage. Looks like someone dropped something heavy onto it and cracked the frame. At first I thought it might just be a dent but when I pushed on it I could feel some movement. Check the pic below.Well I felt bad because she is one who actually really rides a lot. She has been riding for a lot longer than I have. So I called in some solid favors and was able to get her a new frame. (Still pretty spendy drop). Below is the transformation from one bike to the next. Really is no comparison. We got a Jamis womens specific Comp frame. Now that is a bike is a sweet ride. I transfered it all over and away we went to drop it off.

It was like Christmas in March for her. She is not one to jump up and down and get real excited but when she came out to take a look at her new steed she was almost speechless. Smiling ear to ear and just totally excited. It was worth the trouble to do it just to see someone that excited.


I had to laugh when heard her say that the red decals on the wheels do not match the bike. Not that she really cared but just had to say it.

Why Cross Rules?

Cross is funny that way. I have tried to write a few times on why I love cross. I really can't narrow it down. It is just fun. I can't say it any other way. Cross has changed the way I look at racing. I have been racing bikes now for awhile. I started road racing, then went into mountain bike racing. Both are awesome. The one year I heard about cross. I borrowed a bike and gave it a try. I fell in love and have been racing since. I don't worry too much about being in shape for road season anymore. I just work and get ready for cross. Here are some pics of my beautiful ride.


Here is a breakdown of my bike:
Pinarello CX Carbon frameset
3T bar and stem
Sram Red Groupo
FSA SLK Brakeset
Reynolds DV46 Cross Tubulars
Tufu Flexus Tires
Thomson Master Post

The FSA Brakes are the best brakes on the market for cross. Endless adjustment and extreme stopping power. The Reynolds wheels are a super bomb proof tubular wheelset that weighs a little over 1300 grams. The Pini frame rocks. Short top tube allows for great handling through the tight corners and technical sections in cross. The carbon Pini uses really helps with all vibration dampening. That is my quick review on the bike.

Cyclocross...growing on me

What is it about cyclocross that makes the sport so cool?  Saturday's race was out at Sandy Point.  The race is put on by the Broken Spoke Cycling crew. There was a fresh, crusty 1/2" of snow on the course.  I'm out there trying to warm up, following the narrow beaten path on the course so I didn't have to blaze my own trail.  My toes and ears are freezing but I remind myself that I hate racing with a beanie on, traps too much heat.  I then had a great idea and went back to my car and put a little of the hot balm sports balm on my ears.  That stuff is awesome.  My ears soon were forgotten and through-out the whole race, only my toes were cold. 

Guerciotti X-Crow Cyclocross bike with Reynolds Attack Clinchers

After the race on my way home my ears started to burn like crazy,  the balm works well when it's cold outside, once you get into room temperature environments, the balm really starts working! 

website, deals, and giveaway

We have put together a new website http://www.racecycles.com/ with all of our sweet products at awesome prices. Race Cycles will strive to offer great upgrade products for your bicycles at competitive prices.  Our company was built on eBay and we are expanding into the real world website realm.  Our sources are those of bike shops and manufacturers around the nation.  Everything we offer is 100% authentic, don't let bike shops and manufacturers scare you into thinking online gear isn't authentic or real.  We get it the same way everyone else does.

A couple of things we have going on as an introduction to our site are:

• Coupone code SAVE10NOW will get you 10% off your entire first purchase at the store.  Take a look at the Sram S60 wheelset or the Marzocchi Bomber forks and Roco rear shocks. Price - 10% off...you won't find a better deal anywhere.
• We are running a giveaway for our mailing list.  Join the list and you are automatically entered for a chance to win an Easton EA50 Wheelset.  There are also a couple of runner up prizes, check the website for details. 

Now all I need is someone to read this blog!

Finally, addthis and embeded blog

I'm actually still working on the embed blog part.