Posted: 28 April at 11:21 am
New from Norco for 2008 is the Fluid LT. The LT is meant as a do-it-all bike for the rider who isn’t quite into full-on freeride or downhill but finds xc / trail-focused bikes a little wimpy. Full entry »
Posted: 22 April at 9:20 am
Vancouver-based Dan Barham does a good deal of bike writing for UK-based BikeMagic, and he’s got some great coverage of the product releases from Sea Otter 2008, but here’s a quick recap for those of you too lazy to click on the links above. SRAM, Avid, Truvativ, Rockshox RockShox. Full entry »
Posted: 20 April at 9:36 pm
The FVMBA is holding its first trail day of the season at the Woodlot this Saturday. The plan is to clean up the parking lot and do routine maintenance on Shotgun, Hoots, Giant Killer, and Blood Donor (time permitting). Full entry »
Posted: 20 April at 9:15 pm
The Sea Otter Classic was held this past weekend and a bunch of companies took the opportunity to introduce the cycling world to a bunch of new gear; Shimano was no exception, and released info about its revamped Saint lineup. The first generation Saint component group is known for being burly and relatively easy to maintain, with a super-solid crankset, excellent hydraulic brakes, and a bombproof rear dérailleur. Full entry »
Posted: 13 April at 6:59 pm
Last year, we introduced our customers to the BionX electric assist wheel system and had some good success helping commuters get out of their cars and onto their bikes. Besides their immediate savings on fuel, these early adopters gained all of the extra benefits that go hand-in-hand with fresh air and regular exercise and all of it came in a low maintenance package. Full entry »
Posted: 8 April at 10:25 am
Norco’s boys’ bike lineup rivals the girls’ lineup in its completeness and offers two-wheelers that are equally suited to the rough and tumble play of ‘the guys’ as they are to a calm ride around the block. These bikes are solidly built and can take most of the thrashings that they’ll come across in the time under your roof. As with the girls’ lineup, there is a wide range of boys bikes available from Norco, and you can be sure that we’ll find something that your little guy likes and fits him properly. Full entry »
Posted: 7 April at 10:29 am
Spring is always a great time to get young children (and their parents) onto bikes, when there are plenty of chances for quality family excursions and short, after school rides. Whether you pack up your bikes and drive down to the local network of dikes to see wildlife, newly green plants, and blossoming flowers or if you simply choose to ride your bikes out of your driveway and around the many subdivisions that comprise Maple Ridge. Full entry »
Posted: 6 April at 9:30 am
Spring is a great time to get your child onto a bike that fits them well. All too often we see kids crammed onto bikes that are too small or placed on top of bikes that are too large; this tendency rarely helps these young-uns actually enjoy what they’re doing because they are concerned about falling onto the pavement, gravel, or dirt instead of forgetting that they’re even on a bike while they’re cruising around the block. Full entry »