We just received our demo fleet from Volagi, which we will have for Chilly Hilly!  Five bikes in all sizes are available for test rides.  If you haven't ridden one yet, now is your chance.  Disc brake, carbon fiber road bikes! 

We also got hold of one of Volagi's prototype hydraulic disc brake bikes, with the TRP brakes, Shimano Di2, and carbon rims.  Here are some teaser photos - come by and take a look! 

Today's public service message - check your components regularly for signs of metal fatigue!  Creaks, ticking noises, stress marks, wrinkles or creases in the metal, and corrosion are all bad signs.  Also, don't over-torque lightweight components! 

A reminder of trails past...

We did promise you some photos of nicer parts - here is a customer's ti Salsa Fargo that was getting some new XTR components, complete with the new Dynasys Plus rear derailleur.  This nifty little item eliminates chain slap, and makes the drivetrain nice and quiet...

This rear derailleur is one of our new favorites.  Let's hope Shimano trickles this technology down through the whole line! 

Check out this video from the Hagens-Berman team, shot on Bainbridge!

Susan from Volagi Cycles will be here at the shop for the entire weekend of Chilly Hilly (February 24th-26th) with a fleet of bikes to test ride!  She'll be bringing every size of the Volagi Liscio with her, so everyone will have the opportunity to try one out!  If you are interested, call or come on by to reserve some time on one of the bikes. 

We will be at the Seattle Bike Expo, March 10-11th, in booth 503 with Volagi Cycles!  Please drop by and see us there! 

_ Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Same great location!

Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
225 Mercer St. Seattle, WA 98109

The Seattle Bike Swap, now in its 17th year, is a bike bargain hunter's paradise with up to 100 vendors under the same roof! Expect great deals on new and used bike-related goods, from complete bikes to small parts. You never know exactly what vendors will bring to sell and what treasures you will find. Don't miss this one-day-only sale!

Admission
General Adult Admission is on a sliding scale depending upon arrival time:
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - $5
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - FREE

Kids under age 15 are FREE all day!

_As the Specialized White Paper on the Turbo 25c tires emphasizes, smoothness is the significant aspect most noticeable and enjoyable - especially on chip-seal pavement surface, even over numerous miles non-stop. At 100 psi, the tires felt as if they were at a lower pressure. The apparent rolling ease and absorption of harder bumps with an easy firmness indicated that was a very good pressure. High-speed descents are surprisingly smooth and previous top-speeds are easily attained. Climbing seemed a bit less crisp than what I've been used to with racing 23's but that could well be the cushy efficiency. Braking benefits from the added contact patch area and is firm, controllable. Overall, aside from the extra-tight fit in my Crud Road Racer 2 fenders these are very good tires for those seeking high-efficiency rolling tires with noticeable comfort. 

Steve Hanners, B.I. Cycle Mechanic and dedicated Roadie

This bike had stuck & stripped bolts which made getting the old pivot bearings out rather a challenge.  Here you can see Aaron working his magic...

Here is the bolt he removed, and the nut it was threaded into.  Mission accomplished! 

Now all the bearings can go in...