Tour Divide 2015 Grand Depart

When you wake up for the next 3 or 4 weeks there is going to be a group of bike riders heading south towards the Mexico/USA border and another crew heading east towards the Virginia coast.

Steve is up in Banff (well actually headed out as I type this) hanging out with fellow riders and doing some easy pre-rides and providing us with some cool photos in the meantime.  That is how these types of rides go - you find an individual or two and end up sharing stories, misery and smiles for the next 3 weeks.

As you can see in the above photo, Scott has made it to Montana and seems to be finding his riding zone because he is smiling!

That is how I met Scott - we rode together in the TransIowa 3 years ago for roughly 200 miles and you just connect with people in that situation.  I have ridden with guys that I met only because of a common drive and still keep in touch with them - that is the cool thing about cycling long distances - meeting like minded individuals!

http://trackleaders.com/transam15

This is the link for the Trans-America tracker

http://trackleaders.com/tourdivide15

This is the link for the Tour Divide tracker

Keep an eye out on them, send them some good thoughts through their individual page, and go out and ride your bike this weekend!

If you need any information on bikes or gearing that will carry you across one of these challenging race tracks, stop by the shop.  We are open from 10-6 today and tomorrow!

Summer Sale is starting soon!

Specialized 60 Day Challenge is going on - sign up and earn a chance to win some cool prizes.

Don't forget to sign up for the National Bike Challenge.

Want to race that Mountain Bike.  Wednesday Night Single Track Racing at Sprague Brook Registration is open.  There are still 3 races remaining!  It was a great time with many new faces trying it out - so don't be afraid to try something new!

Tom's Pro Bike

3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 651-9995

Trans-America Race Bikes - 2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp Disc

If you followed us on Facebook at all this weekend you would have seen that I have been posting some photos of a buddy racing the Trans-America.  I figured today and tomorrow would be good days to post a couple of different bikes that could help carry you across 'Merica in a rush, so they are not going to be your typical "Touring" bikes, more like Endurance Race Machines.  Today we are starting with the 2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp Disc:

Smoother is faster. The more comfortable and less fatigued you are at the end of a 4-hour ride, the stronger you'll be. Like shocks on a race car, the Zertz vibration damping inserts on the Roubaix SL4 help absorb road impact and keep power planted firmly on the road—couple that with a FACT carbon 8r frame and it's still plenty stiff to thrash around in a sprint.

• AXIS 4.0 Disc wheelset is reliable and strong
• Specialized Turbo Pro tires deliver low rolling resistance w/ superior cornering traction
• TURN Zayante BB30 crank provides excellent power transfer
• Shimano 785, hydraulic disc brakes provide reliable, consistent stopping power
• Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed rear derailleur is lightweight w/ smooth and precise shifting
• Minimalist, high-performance Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel saddle w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails
• Lightweight and efficient, FACT carbon CG-R seatpost w/ Zertz vibration damping

You might be wondering about the Road Disc Brakes and my personal feelings are that if you are going to be doing a ride of this magnitude you are going to want some brakes that can handle crappy weather and steep descents.  Yes, Rim Brakes are a viable option and the Roubaix has models with those as well, but I am a mountain biker at heart and really enjoy the feel of the hydraulic road disc brakes personally.

MSRP is $3,300.00 and if you are interested in learning more about this bike stop by the shop today from 10-8.  We can discuss storage options for carrying gear on the road, gears that would work carrying you up and over 4 different mountain ranges and also the flat lands of the mid-west and beyond area.

Summer Sale is starting soon!

Specialized 60 Day Challenge is going on - sign up and earn a chance to win some cool prizes.

Don't forget to sign up for the National Bike Challenge.

Want to race that Mountain Bike.  Wednesday Night Single Track Racing at Sprague Brook Registration is open.  There are still 4 races remaining!  It was a great time with many new faces trying it out - so don't be afraid to try something new!

Tom's Pro Bike

3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 651-9995
email: tom@tomsprobike.com