Triathlon/TT Tuesday - SUFFERFEST BRICK WORKOUT VIDEO

So you are looking for a way to break up this lovely winter weather and get some good training in?  We need 2 different items taken care of before discussing the video today:

#1 - You have purchased a trainer from Tom's Pro Bike

#2 - You have a treadmill in your pain cave as well

Now that we have both of those items taken care of we introduce the Sufferfest Brick Video Workout.  It allows you to really torture yourself and build your speed and endurance up for the upcoming season.


For more information on any of our trainers or to set up a fit for a new bike purchase give us a call or stop by the shop.  Winter will be over soon and you need to be in great shape to race your best this upcoming season!

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Mountain Bike Monday - SPECIALIZED HARDROCK SPORT DISC 29

Today we are highlighting a solid entry level 29'er Disc Brake Mountain Bike - the Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 29.  

With a plush SR Suntour fork featuring lockout, powerful Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, and double-walled 29-inch alloy wheels, the Hardrock Sport Disc is prepared for mountain trails and urban jungles.

• Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminum 29er frame with ORE downtube for a lighter, more compliant and durable bike
• 80mm-travel SR Suntour fork with preload adjustment and size-specific spring rates means the suspension is dialed for your size. The included lockout allows for the most efficient climbing
• Specialized Fast Trak Sport tires use Adaptive Tread Technology for lower rolling resistance, but have plenty of grip for confidence on the trail
• SR Suntour XCT crankset with Shimano Acera rear derailleur and 8-speed Sunrace cassette offers a wide range of gear selections and reliable shifting
• Tektro hydraulic disc brakes/levers with Light Wave rotors create increased control and superior stopping power for more confident braking
• Specialized Body Geometry Hardrock saddle has ample padding for comfort, and front/rear bumpers for durability

With a MSRP of $700.00 this bike will handle a lot of the trails around the Buffalo area with no problems.

For more information on this Hardrock or any other Specialized Mountain Bike stop by the shop and check out our inventory.  The trails will be dry sooner than you think!

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

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Fast & Furious Friday - SPECIALIZED ROUBAIX SL4 EXPERT ULTEGRA Ui2 DISC

I know you are looking at this picture and thinking to yourself Man does that bike just look fast!  Well with the geometry, components, and the FACT Carbon 10r frame all you have to worry about is getting your motor revved up to make her fun as fast as possible!

This is the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Ultegra Ui2 Disc bike!

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 10r frame and it's still plenty stiff to thrash around in a sprint. Just ask four time Paris-Roubaix champion Tom Boonen

• Specialized SL4 FACT 10r disc frame with Zertz is fast and smooth, with incredible light weight, size-specific engineering, and tapered headtube; FACT carbon fork with Zertz has size-specific engineering to create a more balanced and stable ride for riders of different sizes
• Specialized Roubaix Pro 23/25c is fast like a competitive tire, but features unique casing technologies for added comfort and puncture protection
• New Shimano hydraulic disc brakes provide the precise performance Shimano is known for, paired with Shimano Di2 STI shifters, renowned for their race-ready performance and exceptionally consistent shifting in all conditions
• Romin Expert Gel saddle, with hollow Ti rails, delivers the same ergonomically designed, scientifically-proven Body Geometry features that allow riders to deliver power in high-performance positions
• The revolutionary CG-R post features 18mm of vertical compliance and Zertz vibration damping, while FACT carbon construction delivers unsurpassed comfort, control, and efficiency without adding weight or complication to the frame

For more information on this beautiful race bike stop by the shop and set up a test ride once this "lovely" weather clears out!  Have a great weekend and be safe out there.

MSRP $6,800.00

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

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Bike Commuting Tips

SPECIALIZED AWOL COMP

In Buffalo and the majority of the country it is freezing and snowing and just not real good weather for commuting - unless you are Tom Seiler - but this is the time to start preparing for the upcoming nice weather and the freedom that commuting by bike allows you!

Here is a video that gives you some tips on commuting.

While any bike will work as a commuting bike, Tom's Pro Bike carries many different bikes that can be outfitted specifically for commuting.  From Fenders (my first priority on my commuting bike) to racks and including disc brakes there is a bike out there that will allow you to get to work efficiently and comfortably!

Watch the above video, get inspired, check out the Specialized line of commuting bikes and then stop by the shop and talk to us about getting yourself a bike to be ready for that first beautiful day of Spring and ride to work!

Stop by the shop for more information on bikes, clothing, and accessories.

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

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Bike Industry News

How to pick the best power meter for you?  Here is an informative article to help you decide which power meter is best for you and your training style!



When you are vying for the World Championships in Cyclocross the bike is going to take a beating.  Check out this write up of Zdenek Stybar's Specialized CruX.



Cervelo and 3T are recalling P5 from 2012 and 2013 equipped with aduro aero bars.  Read this notice and contact us if you have a bike that needs checked over.

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

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Triathlon Tuesday - WOMEN'S SPECIALIZED ALIAS COMP TRI

Are you in the market for a road bike that will work as a triathlon bike?

Are you in the market for a triathlon bike that will allow you to train on hills more comfortably than a triathlon bike?

Well you just might be interested in checking out the Specialized Alias Comp Tri.  This is a new model to the Specialized line up and could provide you with one bike that serves dual purposes when it comes to training and racing triathlon or road race courses!

The Alias Comp Tri features a FACT 10r carbon frame using women's Alias geometry and carbon lay-up, with OSBB, plus aerodynamic tube shapes for a fast, efficient ride. A Shimano Ultegra drivetrain and Fulcrum S5 wheels keep performance high and weight down.

• Specialized FACT 10r carbon frame w/ Women's Alias Geometry and OSBB delivers a fast, aerodynamic ride that accommodates both road and tri positions
• Specialized FACT monocoque fork with an 1-1/8" steerer tube for aerodynamic front end
• Race-ready Fulcrum S5 wheels are fast, light, and strong for high-speed racing and training
• FSA Gossamer Pro BB30 crank is stiff and light for excellent power transfer; 50x34 configuration for efficiency on any terrain; paired with Shimano drivetrain for simple, intuitive shifting
• Women's ergonomic, shallow drop, alloy handlebar for superior fit, comfort, stiffness and strength; paired with Specialized clip-on aerobar extensions for the tri position
• Zero offset round seatpost puts the rider forward in the tri position and contributes to rear end compliance
• Specialized Body Geometry Oura Comp Gel women's saddle features light, durable, hollow Cr-Mo rails for all-day riding efficiency and comfort

MSRP: $3,300.00 - for more information stop by the shop or give us a call.

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

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Specialized Status 1 Review

BikeRadar did a review of the Specialized Status 1 - a solid "downhill" full suspension mountain bike:

Specialized has always done a good line in affordable hard-hitting bikes, and the Status range is no exception.

The Demo downhill bike might be Specialized's gravity headline, but the simpler and cheaper Status isn't stuck playing second fiddle. It's actually the go-to rig for freeride star Darren Berrecloth to use to jump off cliffs at the Red Bull Rampage. It's certainly tough.

Frame and equipment: cheapest of a two-bike range

The Status 1 is the most affordable of the two-bike line-up and pairs its 200mm of four-bar rear travel with a 170mm single crown X-Fusion Vengeance fork. The £500 more expensive Status 2 has a 200mm triple-clamp fork.
The low-slung aluminium frame looks extremely classy, with neat lines, a full 1.5in head tube and a neat, welded two-piece rocker link driving the X-Fusion Vector R coil shock. It's not all mod cons though; the lack of dropper post hose routing hints at the bike's downhill bias, and the dropouts are open 135x10mm with a bolt-up hub, rather than an easier-to-remove through-axle design.

Specialized still works with a traditional shop distribution model, and the increased operating costs over the direct-sale brands really shows in the kit fitted to the Status - it's noticeably lower rent. The X-Fusion shocks are both coil sprung and only have rebound adjustment, so tuning potential is limited, although they aren't bad performers by any means.
One aspect of the spec that really took us by surprise was the eight-speed cassette skulking on the back wheel, matched to a low-end SRAM X4 shifter up front.

Ride and handling: set it to attack mode and enjoy the ride

If you mate the chain device-equipped 34T single ring up front to the largest 32T rear sprocket, pedalling isn't actually too painful when you're taking on steady climbs, but the wide gaps between the eight ratios (what is this, the stone age?!) are most noticeable when sprinting out of corners or on pedally descents.
In fact the shifts are so noticeably steppy and rough it soon becomes less painful to just get the bike up to speed and trust to momentum.
Happily, it's in exactly this circumstance that the Status begins to shine. It's a bike that manages to create a sprightly riding feel despite its bulk, while the low frame with masses of standover aids rapid direction changes.

It's easy enough to discombobulate the fork when you're hitting rougher sections, but it deals with big hits in a measured and controlled enough way, and the supple, stiff rear end shines through despite the basic shock. It's long, low and slack enough to give you plenty of space to move about, while keeping a fun and flickable feel over jumps and in the corners.
The Status' sorted basic geometry is backed up by Specialized's own Butcher tyres, which offer excellent, confidence-inspiring grip and feel that has you keen to attack everything - corners, mud, rooty sections and whatever else comes your way.

MSRP: $2,600.00

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

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3687 Walden Avenue
Lancaster, New York 14086
Phone: (716)651-9995
E-Mail Us: tom@tomsprobike

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