Bike Industry News Wednesday

Congrats to Vincenzo Nibali and his 2014 Tour de France victory.  And here is a rundown of his S-Works Tarmac that he rode to victory.



Keeping in line with the S-Works models - Here is the S-Works Demo for 2015.



Fi'zi:k came out with a Size Specific Saddle for the 29'er Market - The Thar.  You can read more information ABOUT IT HERE and if you would like to order one stop by the shop for more information.

For more information on any of these items stop by and see us.  We are open from 10-6 today.

There is a big weekend of racing coming up.  Starts Friday August 1st with the Larkinville Crit and then we have a 2 Days of Buffalo Omnium.  Even if you don't race it should make for some great bike race viewing some come on out this weekend and support the Buffalo Race Scene and cheer on your favorite Tom's rider!

Check out our Events Page for upcoming rides and events at Tom's Pro Bike

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

Fast & Furious Friday - OUR 300TH POST SPECIAL

We have been doing this blog since Thanksgiving of 2012 and today is our 300th post.  We have had almost 61,000 pageviews and we just want to thank you for all of your support with the blog and also for being the best customers in the world.

To do something special today we are going to highlight the top of the top Carbon Race Bikes from Specialized the S-Works Venge Dura-Ace Di2:

The S-Works Venge is fast. Plain and simple. Behind it sits a myriad of science, testing, aerodynamic tweaking and design. What does all this mean for you? A bike that's faster in the flats, faster over rollers, and faster in sprints. The Venge will save you 22 watts over 40kp/hr compared to a Tarmac. Couple that with FACT carbon that's nearly as light as it is stiff and the only excuse you have for going slower are those things you're standing on.

• UCI-legal, FACT 11r carbon frameset with one-piece carbon OSBB/chainstay, internal cable routing, and tapered headtube; S-Works full carbon monocoque fork with 3:1 airfoil shaping and straight profile for best combination of aerodynamics and stiffness
• Ultra-light Roval Rapide CLX 60 full carbon clincher with CeramicSpeed bearings delivers incredible braking performance with the perfect balance of aerodynamics, stiffness and weight
• New S-Works Turbo 24c 220TPI tire is fast and light, offering extremely low rolling resistance and superior cornering traction for easier climbing, faster descending, and harder cornering
• S-Works FACT carbon crankset is OSBB, with removable carbon spider, and CeramicSpeed ceramic bearings for maximum power transfer
• Romin Evo Pro saddle, with FACT carbon rails, delivers the same ergonomically designed, scientifically-proven Body Geometry features that allow riders to deliver power in low, aerodynamic positions
• Stiff, light, UCI-legal, bladed S-Works carbon seatpost flips between 20mm and 0mm setback; plus a wide range of vertical adjustability

You need to check out the Tech Features of the Venge to truly understand why this bike is as amazing as it is!

MSRP: $10,500.00 - stop by the shop to set up a test ride.  You will want to have your bike kit on so that you can get a true feel for this bike.  You might just want to keep riding but we will require you to return for payment!  Find Your Fast!

We have many other road bike options from Cervelo, Felt, Fuji, Gunnar, Lynskey and Litespeed in stock as well.

To start off the season Single Track Racing is hosting a 6 race series at Sprague Brook starting May 20, 2014. Check out their Facebook Pagefor more information or Register Here.

Huge clothing sale taking place right now - stop by and check out our inventory!

Included in this great sale is Mavic Mountain Bike Clothing.

Starting today through April 20th - UGOE 500 Lumen Light receive 20% off of $75.00 MSRP ($60.00 Sale Price)

Stop by the shop to check this awesome light out.  If you ride at Dusk or Dawn this light will help you be seen and to see!

If you test ride a Felt between now and April 15, 2014 you get a free entry to try and win a trip to Hawaii and other prizes as well! Felt Ride to Hawaii Event.

Tentative EVENT SCHEDULE is up at the website. Check out our upcoming 2014 events and pre-plan your schedule! 

Don't forget if you are contemplating the XTERRA Syracuse or XTERRA ASP to let us know if you are interested in joining a training team at Tom's as well.

S-WORKS 2014 Spring Clearance Sale! In-Stock Merchandise only!

Tom's Pro Bike Service
3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, New York 14086
Phone: (716)651-9995
E-Mail Us: tom@tomsprobike

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Bike Industry News

All-City has two update Disc Models - The Macho King and Nature Boy Disc Bikes.  They are highlighted in the FOLLOWING ARTICLE.  As an owner of a Single Speed Nature Boy these bikes are out of this world awesome, come from a great design background, and can be ordered in for you by Tom's Pro Bike.



As we stated in past blogs Fabian Cancellara is prepping for a run at the One Hour Record and here is an INTERVIEW and ARTICLE if you want to hear his thoughts on the attempt.



45NRTH is coming out with a Dillinger 5 for your fat bike.  It will be available with studs or without.  They are a great tire from all of the reviews I have read but a bit pricey.  If you are looking for studded protection on the fat bike this is the tire to go with!


Amgen Tour of California route has been announced.  This year the route goes North to South and looks like it has some great scenery on the routes it has chosen.  I would love to see the Mount Diablo climb and Thousand Oaks finish because of the topography but all look to be challenging as always.



Everyone is talking about the cobbles coming back to the Tour de France and everyone is setting up early season training rides in the area to test equipment for the upcoming stage.  Maybe once the weather breaks we should all meet downtown and do some cobble rides so we can understand what the big boys are going to be going through come July!

Tentative EVENT SCHEDULE is up at the website. Check out our upcoming 2014 events and pre-plan your schedule! Our first Maintenance Clinic March 12th is now open for registration HERE.

Don't forget if you are contemplating the XTerra Syracuse to let us know if you are interested in joining a training team at Tom's as well.

S-WORKS 2014 Spring Clearance Sale! In-Stock Merchandise only!

Tom's Pro Bike Service
3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, New York 14086
Phone: (716)651-9995
E-Mail Us: tom@tomsprobike

http://www.tomsprobike.com/

Bike Industry News

Mark Renshaw is returning to Mark Cavendish's team and this is his 2014 S-Works Venge to help him lead out the Missile on his runs into the finish line.  Click on the above link for more information and pictures of this beautiful bike.



Speaking of leading here is an update on the Paris-Roubaix field that is going to challenge Spartacus this year.  The directors are expecting more GC contenders than in years past because of the addition of cobbles to the Tour de France this summer.  That will just make an awesome race that much more enjoyable to watch!



Fi'zi:k has a new saddle out:  Volta Road Saddle and here is a link to a Write-Up on it and a Review of it.  Fi'zi:k is one of the top saddles out there and if you are looking to make a change check out Tom's inventory of saddles.  We are sure to have one that will make your rides more comfortable and more efficient!



For the mountain bikers out there worried about pinch flats or running too high of a pressure:  Check out this Dual Chamber Rim by Sytace and tire system by Schwalbe.  Check out the article for more information on this upcoming technology to help alleviate the problem of pinch flats at lower pressure or rim damage.
 
Tentative EVENT SCHEDULE is up at the website. Check out our upcoming 2014 events and pre-plan your schedule!

Don't forget if you are contemplating the XTerra Syracuse to let us know if you are interested in joining a training team at Tom's as well.

Tom's Pro Bike Service
3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, New York 14086
Phone: (716)651-9995
E-Mail Us: tom@tomsprobike

http://www.tomsprobike.com/ 

Bike Industry News

I always appreciate when they post pictures and write ups of what the pros are riding.  Today we are highlighting a post on the Specialized CruX S-Works of Cody Kaiser.  You can see the SRAM gear all over it and I just love the design work on the frame.  This looks like a fun bike to ride!



Bike Radar runs a weekly post on Friday with some upcoming new gear entering the market.  You can read more on their selected items at THIS LINK.



Davis Phinney won the first ever Dubai Tour event recently and has high aspirations for the upcoming classics season and the Tour de France.



More information on how SRAM's recall of their Hydraulic Road Brakes are working out and how they plan on correcting everything can be found HERE.

And to wrap up the day check out the picture of the "Clown" riding the "Clown Bike" - this is for Jon who used to call my Mukluk a clown bike!

Tentative EVENT SCHEDULE is up at the website. Check out our upcoming 2014 events and pre-plan your schedule!

Tom's Pro Bike Service
3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, New York 14086
Phone: (716)651-9995
E-Mail Us: tom@tomsprobike

http://www.tomsprobike.com/

New Years Eve - WE ARE CLOSED TODAY

Tom's Pro Bike is closed today - have a Safe and Happy New Year.

If you are at work and looking for some good reading material check out this short article on Lance's Void - what to exactly do with the 7 years of Tour de France titles that were taken away from Lance.  Pretty interesting stuff if you are still interested in the story.

We are closed today but you can still sign up for the WINTER INDOOR RACE SERIES STARTS 1/13/2014. Click link for more information and to sign up!

Feel up to traveling to Switzerland in February - 24 Hour Track Race February 21/22nd in Grenchen on a 250m Track. More Details Here!

Tom's Pro Bike Service
3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, New York 14086
Phone: (716)651-9995
E-Mail Us: tom@tomsprobike

http://www.tomsprobike.com/