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

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Tom's Annual Summer Sale Final Days - 2014 SPECIALIZED STUMPJUMPER HT EXPERT 29

As the Summer Sale winds down and the Mountain Bike Race Series ends tonight I figured it would be a good time to put up a great deal we have at Tom's Pro Bike on a Carbon Hardtail 29'er Mountain Bike - The 2014 Specialized Stumpjumper HT Expert 29:

• 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

MSRP is $5,000 and we have it on clearance for $3,495 for a limited time only and with in stock inventory only!  Stop by from 10-6 for more information.

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.  The final race is tonight and it is 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

Tom's Annual Summer Sale - 2015 TARMAC PRO DISC RACE

The Summer Sale continues and we are still inventorying some awesome 2015 Tarmac Pro Disc Race bikes:

The new Tarmac Pro Disc Race is Rider-First Engineered™ to provide every size frame with the hill destroying stiffness and legendary descending prowess the Tarmac is known for. With a Shimano Ultegra 11-speed drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, it has all the performance to take your riding to the next level.

LEARN MORE ABOUT RIDER-FIRST ENGINEERED™ TARMAC >

• FACT 10r carbon Rider-First Engineered™ frameset for the best fit and race-day performance
• Roval Rapide CL 40 SCS Disc carbon clincher wheelset is light, stiff, and aero
• Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x25c tires offer grip and fast rolling speed
• Specialized Pro FACT carbon OSBB crankset for maximum efficiency and power transfer
• Shimano 785, hydraulic disc brakes for incredible modulation and stopping power
• Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed derailleur for crisp and precise shifting
• Specialized Body Geometry Toupé Expert Gel saddle w/ hollow Ti rails for performance and comfort

MSRP is $6,200 and we have it on sale for $3,995

For more information stop by from 10-8 today and check this beautiful bike out!

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.  The final race is this week and it is 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

Tour Divide Race Bikes - SURLY ECR

We have been discussing bikes that are capable of cross 'Merica from Oregon to Virginia on the road this week, but today we switch gears.  Friday is the start of the Tour Divide which carries bikers from Banff, Alberta to the Mexico boarder town of Antelope Wells, NM.  They cross the Continental Divide numerous times, ride through desert high country, camp in bear country, and have memories for a lifetime.  Today we are discussing the newly released Surly ECR:

Attention bike camp/exploration nerds! Are you sitting down? Behold ECR. ECR is a sure-footed, multi-terrain, offroad-obsessed 29+ camp bike. It’s something of a lovechild borne of our Krampus, Ogre and Long Haul Trucker.

Like the Ogre, ECR can run racks, fenders and disc brakes simultaneously, front and rear. It’s compatible with singlespeed, full derailleur and IGH drivetrains (it even features a dedicated Rohloff torque arm mount) because the rear dropouts are just like those on our Ogre and Troll frames. Run what you like. ECR has multiple mounts on the frame and fork for water bottle cages and larger gear cages, so you can bring lots of water, stove fuel, milk, a sleeping pad, small mammals or what have you.

It takes standard 34mm headsets and regular mountain bike hubs (100mm front and 135mm rear). It’s designed for full length housing to keep out the elements and keep brakes braking and shifters shifting on long treks in rough conditions. The rigid fork can be swapped out for an 80mm suspension fork if you like, but this would mean you’d lose the extra carrying capacity of the stock fork, and you couldn’t run a 3” tire and 50mm rim.

That last point is something to seriously ponder. ECR is of the 29+ category, a name we made up when we introduced the Krampus. 29+ means more width, more height, more traction, more cushion and more float than standard 29ers. The approach angle of such big tires (close to 31˝) combined with the extra traction and float of high volume, low weight rubber make this bike extremely capable of going lots of places, from roads to trails to little-traveled back country. While the ECR borrows from Ogre, Krampus and even the Long Haul Trucker, its ride quality and capabilities are unique. It’s a pack mule, a pedal-powered escape pod. Wherever you want to explore, this is the bike that can get you there.

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 trail, gears that would work carrying you up and over multiple Continental Divide crossings, and something that would bring you south to the Mexico boarder with style and comfort.

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
email: tom@tomsprobike.com

Trans-America Race Bikes - 2015 Specialized Diverge Comp Smartweld

If you followed us on Facebook at all the past couple of days you would have seen that I have been posting some photos of a buddy racing the Trans-America.  I figured today wrapping up the discussion with a bike that could help carry you across 'Merica in a bit more comfortably with wider tires but still is not your typical "Touring" bike, more like Endurance Race Machines.  Today we are continuing with the 2015 Specialized Diverge Comp Smartweld:

When the paved road stops the Diverge Comp Smartweld is just getting started. Whether it's dirt roads or navigating potholes on the road less traveled, the Diverge Comp Smartweld can handle it all. With hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano 105 drivetrain, and tuned frame and fork it's only limited by your imagination.

• Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum w/ D'Aluisio Smartweld technology, tapered headtube, OSBB
• Specialized FACT carbon fork for precise handling and steering
• AXIS 3.0 Disc wheels designed for lightweight performance and durability
• Specialized Roubaix Pro 700x30/32c tires w/ BlackBelt protection and Endurant casing for any road condition
• Turn Zayante, BB30 crankset offers bulletproof performance and shifting
• Shimano 785 hydraulic disc brakes w/ Ice Tech resin pads for supreme stopping power
• Shimano 685 integrated hydraulic shift levers for crisp shifting and braking
• Compatible with Specialized Plug + Play Fender Set

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 $2,700.00 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

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

Big Sale Continuation

The big sale continues this week and we are going to show off a particular bike each day.  Above is the 2011 Fuji SL1 Pro bike that we have available in size 44.  This bike originally retailed for $2795.00 and is on sale for $1495.00.

Are you in the market, or know a friend that is, for a new bike?

Are you looking for a great deal?

We have 9 models from 2010 - 2015 marked down to move.  Inventory is limited to size in stock so I would hurry in:

2013 Felt F85 Size 51 - MSRP $1029.00 on SALE FOR $775.00

2012 Fuji Altamira Team Size 44, 47, 50 - MSRP $3000.00 on SALE FOR $2195.00

2011 Fuji SL1 Pro Size 44 - MSRP $2795 on SALE FOR $1495.00

2012 Specialized S-Works Roubaix Size 56 - MSRP $8000.00 on SALE FOR $4799.00

2013 Specialized CruX Carbon Size 52, 54, 56 - MSRP $3000.00 on SALE FOR $1995.00 (CROSS BIKE)

2010 Colnago CLX 2.0 Size 52, 54 - MSRP $3699.00 on SALE FOR $2395.00

2012 Colnago CLX 3.0 Size 50, 52 - MSRP $2999.00 on SALE FOR $1995.00

2013 Cervelo S5 VWD Size 56 - MSRP $9000.00 on SALE FOR $5500.00 (UNBELIEVABLE DEAL HERE FOLKS!!!!!)

2015 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race Size 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 - MSRP $6200.00 on SALE FOR $5700.00 WITH $500.00 Tom's Pro Bike Gift Card!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For more info on any of these bikes hurry in.  We are open 10-8 today and as you can see sizes are very limited!

This Sunday is Women's Day Ride and we are inviting all of our great Lady Customers to come out and ride!

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.  It continued last night and we missed out on the rain!!!  There are still 5 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

Memorial Day Madness - HUGE SALE ON OLD INVENTORY

Are you in the market, or know a friend that is, for a new bike?

Are you looking for a great deal?

We have 9 models from 2010 - 2015 marked down to move.  Inventory is limited to size in stock so I would hurry in:

2013 Felt F85 Size 51 - MSRP $1029.00 on SALE FOR $775.00

2012 Fuji Altamira Team Size 44, 47, 50 - MSRP $3000.00 on SALE FOR $2195.00

2011 Fuji SL1 Pro Size 44 - MSRP $2795 on SALE FOR $1495.00

2012 Specialized S-Works Roubaix Size 56 - MSRP $8000.00 on SALE FOR $4799.00

2013 Specialized CruX Carbon Size 52, 54, 56 - MSRP $3000.00 on SALE FOR $1995.00 (CROSS BIKE)

2010 Colnago CLX 2.0 Size 52, 54 - MSRP $3699.00 on SALE FOR $2395.00

2012 Colnago CLX 3.0 Size 50, 52 - MSRP $2999.00 on SALE FOR $1995.00

2013 Cervelo S5 VWD Size 56 - MSRP $9000.00 on SALE FOR $5500.00 (UNBELIEVABLE DEAL HERE FOLKS!!!!!)

2015 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc Race Size 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 - MSRP $6200.00 on SALE FOR $5700.00 WITH $500.00 Tom's Pro Bike Gift Card!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For more info on any of these bikes hurry in.  We are open 10-6 today and tomorrow and as you can see sizes are very limited!.

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

Want to race that Mountain Bike.  Wednesday Night Single Track Racing at Sprague Brook Registration is open.  It started last week, resumed last night and there are still 6 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

Women's Mountain Bike - SPECIALIZED RHYME

Yesterday we showed off the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR series and today we are going to give the Specialized Rhyme FSR some love:

When no trail is too steep, and no jump is off limits, you need a bike that delivers a confidence-inspiring, purpose-built trail experience. We heard you loud and clear, and the new Rhyme delivers the right tool for the job. We designed it to not just be the most capable women's trail bike out there, but to be one of the most capable trail bikes—period. With unmistakable Trail Geometry, our own Women's Rx Trail Tune, unrivaled fit, SWAT technology, and an obsessively detailed construction, it's the bike that every trail rider has wanted but has never been given—until now.

Like yesterday there is a VIDEO to watch and this one was shot in New Zealand!  Pretty cool huh?

So if you are interested in learning more about the Specialized Rhyme and the local mountain bike scene stop on in today from 10-8.  Get out there and ride some dirt, get muddy, get wet, but most of all get a smile plastered on your face!

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

Want to race that Mountain Bike.  Wednesday Night Single Track Racing at Sprague Brook Registration is open.  It started last week, resumed last night and there are still 6 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