Fall Clearance Sale - CERVELO R3 ULTEGRA (2013)

We are into the final 3 days of the Fall Clearance Sale at Tom's Pro Bike and today we are highlighting the 2013 Cervelo R3 Ultegra:

Feel the benefits of extreme light weight engineering with no compromise in stiffness, strength or comfort. You’ll search out hard hills not only to feel the light weight on the climbs, but also the speed and control on the descent. The result: an understated design that allows performance to make the statement. A settled ride that allows you to feel the road while minimizing rough road feedback. A comfort magnified with the ultra-thin seat stays developed to increase vertical compliance and vibration absorption for a smooth ride.

• Retail Price: $3,900 SALE PRICE $2,535
• Model Year - 2013
• Components - Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed
• Sizes Available: 51cm, 56cm, 58cm

For more information on this awesome bike stop by the shop today from 10-8 and take one out for a test ride.

Want a great way to test out your bike?  Purchase the bike and sign up for a slot of our Indoor Training Series.

Indoor Training Series is on right now.  Information HERE!

WE RENT FAT BIKES NOW!  Interested in trying out a Fat Bike without having to purchase one?  We now rent the Specialized Fatboy at Tom's Pro Bike!

WNY Cross has a new Facebook Page with all the Buffalo/Rochester Race Information posted.  5 races left this year!

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3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086

Fall Clearance Sale - FINAL DAYS

More and more leaves are falling to the ground, the winds are that much cooler when they are blowing, and we even had a light snow over this past weekend.  What does this all mean?  The end of fall and the end of Tom's Fall Closeout Sale - this Saturday at close of business!

I just went through the web site and all of the great deals and found what I believe to be one of the best deals out there - the 2014 Specialized Stump Jumper Hard Tail Expert:

• All-new FACT IS 10m carbon frame with dedicated 29er geometry and full SWAT technology kit, internal cable routing, PF30 BB, and 142mm dropouts for the lightest race-ready design
• Custom RockShox SID 29 fork with Specialized Brain inertia-valve damping has 90mm of air-sprung travel and 15mm thru-axle to create the most efficient and supple cross-country fork available
• Roval Control Carbon 29 142+ hookless carbon wheelset with durable DT Swiss internals, 15mm thru-axle, and stainless DT Swiss spokes brings carbon wheels to a whole new realm of fun
• Custom SRAM S-2200 carbon double XC crankset with 38/24 gearing is built for strong, lightweight performance
• Magura MTS hydraulic disc brakes with a carbon master cylinder and reach adjust provide consistent and reliable stopping power
• Shimano XTR Shadow Plus mid-cage, 10-speed rear derailleur is tough, lightweight, and delivers pinpoint shifts

ON SALE FOR $3,495 - this is a great deal and sizing is limited so if you are looking at upgrading your mountain bike for next year now is the time to do it!

Stop by today from 10-6 and take one out for a test ride

Want a great way to test out your bike?  Purchase the bike and sign up for a slot of our Indoor Training Series.

Indoor Training Series is on right now.  Information HERE!

WE RENT FAT BIKES NOW!  Interested in trying out a Fat Bike without having to purchase one?  We now rent the Specialized Fatboy at Tom's Pro Bike!

WNY Cross has a new Facebook Page with all the Buffalo/Rochester Race Information posted.  5 races left this year!

Tom's Pro Bike

http://www.tomsprobike.com/

3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086

2015 Fall Clearance Sale - Specialized Crux Comp Carbon (2013)

Yesterday we blogged about our ongoing Fall Clearance Sale and also posted a picture from the weekends cyclo-cross race that Ryan won.  They are running a cross series this year and the races are half over so that means you still have 6 good weeks to go and race!  And what better way to race than on a 2013 Specialized CruX Comp Carbon bike:

• Retail Price: $3,000 - SALE PRICE $1950
• Model Year - 2013
• Components - Shimano 105 10 Speed
• Sizes Available: 52cm, 54cm, 56cm

• Specialized FACT 10r carbon canti frame, features cross specific geometry and race freatures, tapered headtube, and OSBB for greater stiffness, acceleration, efficency and handling on any race course
• All-new FACT carbon canti fork with tapered steerer provides ample tire clearance and the best balance of strength, stiffness, and compliance for cyclocross racing
• Race-ready DT Axis 3.0 wheels are fast, light and durable; fitted with Specialized Tracer Pro tires for reliable traction over all course conditions with fast CX tread
• Specialized Tracer Pro tire with 120 TPI provides reliable traction over all course conditions with fast CX tread
• FSA Gossamer BB30 crankset has cross-specific gearing and is tough and reliable in the nastiest conditions
• Smooth, precise Shimano 105 STI shifters are renowned for their race-ready performance and exceptional value
• Featherweight Phenom Comp saddle, tuned for stiffness, built for competition, and with light, super durable hollow Cr-Mo rails

To take one out for a test ride stop by the shop today from 10-8.  10r Carbon is a stiff, light and nimble frame material so this bike is ready for the Winner's Podium!

Want a great way to test out your bike?  Purchase the bike and sign up for a free demo slot of our Indoor Training Series.

Indoor Training Series is starting soon.  Information HERE!  FREE DEMO RIDES THROUGH 10/17

WE RENT FAT BIKES NOW!  Interested in trying out a Fat Bike without having to purchase one?  We now rent the Specialized Fatboy at Tom's Pro Bike!

WNY Cross has a new Facebook Page with all the Buffalo/Rochester Race Information posted.  And our own Ryan Barnes is doing great in the overall series leading Cat 3 racers!

Tom's Pro Bike

http://www.tomsprobike.com/

3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086

How To Win A World Championship Ladies Style - S-Works Amira SL4

We never want to leave the ladies out so today we are highlighting Lizzie Armistead's World Championship in Richmond, Virginia.  I am not going to lie and tell you that I follow Women's Road Cycling and give you some facts on Lizzie.  The main fact that I do know is that both champions were on a Specialized S-Works Road bike.  The engine plays a big part in their performance, but Specialized's engineering team and their dedication to designing and then manufacturing the fastest bike possible is very impressive!  Lizzie rode the Specialized S-Works Amira SL4 to victory:

It's simple: when someone attacks on a climb, you want to respond quickly and with confident assurance, and when it's you who's breaking away, you'll want to accelerate with snappy intensity and leave everyone in your wake. The S-Works Amira is born to race to any strategy, and is at the absolute top of the women's race bike heap in terms of performance, quality, and handling. From its premium carbon frame and highest-end components to its aero and super-fast wheelset, the Amira a true competitor's dream.

• Enjoy the unrivaled responsiveness of the Amira’s super-lightweight S-Works FACT 11r carbon frame. This is our highest quality carbon, and provides a stiff and nimble ride—great for sprinting for the finish or carving tricky descents—while delivering the lowest overall frame weight.
• Enjoy true handling precision, even on the most technical of descents with the full-monocoque, S-Works FACT carbon fork.
• Take your ride to the next level with Roval Rapide CLX 40s, the perfect all-around race carbon wheelset. Lightweight and fast with long-lasting ceramic bearings, the aerodynamic optimized rim shape slices through the wind without sacrificing handling and stability.
• Experience no compromise on power and fit with Women’s Competitive Geometry. This frame geo takes into account female anatomy and differences in size and power outputs, and is engineered to deliver high-performance without sacrificing ride quality.

MSRP is $8,000.00 and to learn more about this awesome bike stop by the shop today from 10-8 and take one out for a test ride!

Indoor Training Series is starting soon.  Information HERE!  FREE DEMO RIDES THROUGH 10/17

WE RENT FAT BIKES NOW!  Interested in trying out a Fat Bike without having to purchase one?  We now rent the Specialized Fatboy at Tom's Pro Bike!

WNY Cross has a new Facebook Page with all the Buffalo/Rochester Race Information posted!

Tom's Pro Bike

http://www.tomsprobike.com/

3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086

(716) 651-9995

Titanium Road Bike - LYNSKEY R-140

Are you in the market for an entry level Titanium Road Bike?  Check out the Lynskey R-140:

After choosing your new R140, what better to kit it with than Shimano's all new 5800 105 11 speed group set? 105 now gains the light and responsive shift action found in the more expensive Dura-Ace and Ultegra Levers, while also incorporating a new compact shape. Levers can also be adjusted to accommodate different hand sizes.

Two new outstanding products to fit your budget. See the Componentry tab for a full and complete list of all the parts going onto your new smooth riding R140.

MSRP: $2,000.00

Stop by today or tomorrow from 10-6 and check out this great bike, suit up, and take it for a test ride.  You could even get the fit dialed in and still participate in our Fall Century on Sunday!

Indoor Training Series is starting soon.  Information HERE!

Help Make Tom's Pro Bike the 2015 BikeRoar Best Bike Shop U.S.A.  If you vote you also earn a chance for a $200.00 voucher to use at Tom's Pro Bike!  Click on the link and go vote please.

WE RENT FAT BIKES NOW!  Interested in trying out a Fat Bike without having to purchase one?  We now rent the Specialized Fatboy at Tom's Pro Bike!

* Looking to do a Century?  Set aside 9/20 for Tom's Century Ride - Free Ride but Pre-Registration HERE Required!

* Looking to do a Pittsburgh Dirty Dozen type ride?  Set aside 10/4 for the DD716 which is going to be a punishing 60 or so mile route over & through some of Erie Counties biggest hills and prettiest countryside.  Route is being analyzed so more will follow.  This is a no joke ride that will start and finish at Chestnut Ridge and will be a "controlled" roll to each climb where you will be set lose to challenge yourself and those around you!

WNY Cross has a new Facebook Page with all the Buffalo/Rochester Race Information posted!

Tom's Pro Bike

http://www.tomsprobike.com/

3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086

(716) 651-9995

Fall Century This Sunday

This Sunday is our first Tom's Pro Bike Fall Century.  We leave the shop at 9:00am and are heading east to Batavia and then north towards Lake Ontario and then make our way back to the shop.  Right now the weather forecast looks awesome for this ride.

This is a self-supported ride so here is a small list of some things I would have with you to ensure that you have a great time:
#1 - Bike
#2 - Shoes
#3 - Helmet
#4 - Padded Bike Shorts & Chamois Cream to keep you comfortable in the saddle
#5 - Dress in layers - it is much cooler at 9:00am than 1:00pm this time of the year so arm/knee warmers come in handy and are easily removed once the temperatures hit their daily peak.
#6 - Money or Credit Card for refueling along the way
#7 - Emergency Repair Kit and the knowledge to use all of the pieces included.  2 tubes might not be a bad thing or at least a patch kit
#8 - Bike Candy - easy to reach fuel sources for the first part of the ride
#9 - A full tummy from a healthy breakfast - it is no fun doing an early bonk due to poor nutrition choices.  This is going to be a 6+ hour day on the bike and starting out with negative calories is not a wise choice
#10 - A big old smile and willingness to enjoy whatever comes your way - hills/wind/flats - just think and enjoy the fact that you are on your bike!

We are open today from 10-8 if you need to pick up any last minute supplies for the ride or to pick our minds about what are the best choices for you.  We even have some great deals on our 2015 & older inventory if you want to break in a new bike this weekend!



Indoor Training Series is starting soon.  Information HERE!

Help Make Tom's Pro Bike the 2015 BikeRoar Best Bike Shop U.S.A.  If you vote you also earn a chance for a $200.00 voucher to use at Tom's Pro Bike!  Click on the link and go vote please.

WE RENT FAT BIKES NOW!  Interested in trying out a Fat Bike without having to purchase one?  We now rent the Specialized Fatboy at Tom's Pro Bike!

* Looking to do a Century?  Set aside 9/20 for Tom's Century Ride - Free Ride but Pre-Registration HERE Required!

* Looking to do a Pittsburgh Dirty Dozen type ride?  Set aside 10/4 for the DD716 which is going to be a punishing 60 or so mile route over & through some of Erie Counties biggest hills and prettiest countryside.  Route is being analyzed so more will follow.  This is a no joke ride that will start and finish at Chestnut Ridge and will be a "controlled" roll to each climb where you will be set lose to challenge yourself and those around you!

WNY Cross has a new Facebook Page with all the Buffalo/Rochester Race Information posted!

Tom's Pro Bike

http://www.tomsprobike.com/

3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086

(716) 651-9995

2016 Specialized Tarmac Comp Di2 Ultegra - Follow Up

A couple of weeks ago we highlighted the 2016 Specialized Tarmac Comp Di2 Ultegra.  At that point it had not even hit the Specialized website.  Over the weekend we did some research against the competition to see where they come in at this level of bike and were amazed at the results.

First up is the Specialized write up of this great deal bike:

The Tarmac Comp UDi2 is a superb upgrade for any cyclist looking to take their riding to the next level. With its FACT 9r carbon frame that delivers ample responsiveness and performance, and performance across every frame size and the incredible performance value of the electronic Shimano UDi2 build kit, the Tarmac Comp UDi2 is a true step-up to any rider's arsenal.

• The FACT 9r carbon frame has all the stiffness and performance you need in a lightweight package, making climbing and descending the best part of any ride.
• The FACT full carbon fiber fork provides incredible front end stiffness and steering input for rapid accelerations and speedy descents.
• The smooth-rolling bearings and classic build quality of the Fulcrum S-19 wheelset ensures mile-after-mile of worry-free performance over any terrain.

Key Points:

#1 - Specialized's website blows all the others away for ease of navigation and just overall presentation!
#2 - Specialized Tarmac MSRP is $3,300 for Ultegra Di2 and a Fact 9r Carbon Frame
#3 - Cannondale does not do a bike at this level (or that I could find easily on their site)
#4 - Trek Domane 5.9  has a MSRP of $4,899 - Yes that is $1,500 more expensive and I hardly doubt that the Domane frame has that much more engineering or ride value in it!
#5 - Giant TCR Advanced SL1 has a MSRP of $5,900 - Wow $2,500 more expensive than the Specialized.  Specialized is the company that has their own Win Tunnel to do aerodynamic studies of their bikes and their bike is $2,500 less expensive!
#6 - BMC Teammachine SLR02 has a MSRP of $4,598 - Only $1,200 more expensive than the Specialized

Yes we are a Specialized dealer but even if we were not I would have a hard time selling a bike to a customer that is at minimum $1,200 more expensive than the Tarmac Comp Di2 Ultegra.  Just think of the accessories you can score with 1,200 extra dollars in your pocket or 1,500 or even 2,500!

Stop in today from 10-8 and check this great bargain out and take one for a test ride!  Then go test ride the others and come back and let us know that their bike is justified to be that much more expensive!

WE RENT FAT BIKES NOW!  Interested in trying out a Fat Bike without having to purchase one?  We now rent the Specialized Fatboy at Tom's Pro Bike!

* Looking to do a Century?  Set aside 9/20 for Tom's Century Ride - Route to be determined (but I am pushing for a South Route)  More information to come!

* Looking to do a Pittsburgh Dirty Dozen type ride?  Set aside 10/4 for the DD716 which is going to be a punishing 60 or so mile route over & through some of Erie Counties biggest hills and prettiest countryside.  Route is being analyzed so more will follow.  This is a no joke ride that will start and finish at Chestnut Ridge and will be a "controlled" roll to each climb where you will be set lose to challenge yourself and those around you!

WNY Cross has a new Facebook Page with all the Buffalo/Rochester Race Information posted!

Reynolds has a $250.00 Trade In Program if you purchase any Carbon Wheel!

Tom's Pro Bike

http://www.tomsprobike.com/

3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086

(716) 651-9995

Specialized S-Works Sub 6

I have this cool video I watch periodically that is a Ski Take-off called Progression is Regression (You should check it out if you are a skier and older than 35 or so - pretty humorous!)  You ask what in the world does a ski video have to do with bike shoes - well remember when all bike shoes had laces?  They are back in this years S-Works Sub 6:

The S-Works Sub6 is the most aerodynamically advanced, lightest shoe we’ve ever produced. The traditional lacing system cuts down weight, while the Warp Sleeve™ lace cover—a sleeve worn directly over the laces—is Win Tunnel Engineered to reduce drag and clean airflow over the shoe. When combined with the narrower heel cup, you can save up to 35 seconds over 40 kilometers when compared to the previous S-Works Road Shoe. With the PadLock heel, it maintains the same secure and snug heel fit as theall-new S-Works 6 shoe for superb connection and efficient power transfer, but in a boldyet minimalist package. Less is more.

AVAILABLE AUGUST 2015

• Body Geometry sole and footbed are ergonomically designed and scientifically tested to boost power, increase efficiency, and reduce chance of injury by optimizing hip, knee, and foot alignment.
• Our stiffest and lightest FACT Powerline™ (patent pending) carbon plate to maximize power transfer: Stiffness Index 13.0.
• Supple Micromatrix UL synthetic upper with laser perforated venting for luxurious, Adaptive Fit™.
• Non-slip, hydrophobic lace for supple fit, with our integrated Warp Sleeve™ wind/rain shield (extra set of colored laces included).
• PadLock molded heel and one-piece stroble upper for superior fit.
• Non-slip, replaceable heel tread with internally recessed screws for security.
• Titanium alloy cleat nuts can rotate to position pedal/cleats 5mm rearward.
• Lacelock™ elastic keeps laces out of chainrings.
• Three-bolt cleat pattern fits all major road pedals.
• Form Fit last with roomy toe box for ultimate connectivity and comfort.
• Widths available.
• Approximate weight (without Warp Sleeve™): 194g (1/2 pair, size 42)

MSRP is $325.00 for these beautiful looking shoes.  For more information stop by the shop today from 10-6

Reynolds has a $250.00 Trade In Program if you purchase any Carbon Wheel!

Win a FREE Fuji Gran Fondo from Tom's Pro Bike.  REGISTRATION LINK HERE!

Video Promotion on Free Fuji Gran Fondo HERE!

We are back from California and the 2015 Specialized Retailer Release and learned a lot about the 2016 Model Year line from Specialized so keep an eye out on the blog for more information on our favorite bikes and apparel and accessories in the coming weeks!

Tom's Pro Bike

http://www.tomsprobike.com/

3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086

(716) 651-9995

2016 Tarmac Comp Di2 Ultegra

So fresh it has not even made the Specialized web site yet but we have them in stock!  2016 Specialized Tarmac Comp Di2 Ultegra bike is at the shop and has a MSRP of $3,300.00.

Stop by the shop today from 10-8 for a test ride!

Reynolds has a $250.00 Trade In Program if you purchase any Carbon Wheel!

Win a FREE Fuji Gran Fondo from Tom's Pro Bike.  REGISTRATION LINK HERE!

Video Promotion on Free Fuji Gran Fondo HERE!

We are back from California and the 2015 Specialized Retailer Release and learned a lot about the 2016 Model Year line from Specialized so keep an eye out on the blog for more information on our favorite bikes and apparel and accessories in the coming weeks!

Tom's Pro Bike

http://www.tomsprobike.com/

3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086

(716) 651-9995