Triathlon/TT Tuesday - SPECIALIZED SHIV ELITE

Welcome back and today we are highlighting Specialized entry level triathlon only bike - The Shiv Elite:

We ignored UCI rules and designed the Shiv Elite exclusively for triathlon: With Fuelcell storage, the Fuelselage integrated hydration system, and Sitero saddle featuring Tri Pod integration. The Shiv Elite features a super light FACT IS 10r carbon frame with alloy aerobar, Shimano drivetrain and Axis 2.0 wheels to round out the package.

• The ultimate frame for all triathlon distances, this Pro 10r Carbon, FACT IS frame with OSBB is optimized for crosswinds and is the most race-ready aerodynamic frame anywhere
• Designed to fit inside the Shiv's frame, the Fuelselage is the ultimate integrated hydration system. It holds the same amount as a small water bottle without any aerodynamic penalty
• Fully-adjustable, Specialized Hydroformed Alloy Aerobar fits any rider to provide the fastest position
• Integrated aerodynamic brakes minimize drag for aero excellence
• The Sitero saddle with tri-pod not only allows for optimal power transfer and all day comfort, it also provides integrated bottle storage behind the rider

MSRP is $3,200.  If you are looking at an upper tiered entry level bike this is a great starting place.  First off, set up a fitting to ensure you are getting the proper bike for YOU and then check out our inventory!

SUMMER SALE STARTS NEXT THURSDAY - BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR MORE INFORMATION

A great way to test the your new Mountain Bike out and to start off the Mountain Bike season is to race. Single Track Racing is hosting a 6 (Only 2 left) race series at Sprague Brook on Tuesdays. Check out their Facebook Page for more information orRegister Here. This is in full swing and to help support Mountain Biking in Western New York come on out for the next 4 races (or 1 or 2 or 3 if that is all you can make). The group that runs these races are good folk and deserve our support!

Check out our Events Page to find out what is going on around the shop and don't forget time is running out to get your bike serviced for The Ride for Roswell June 28th!

Huge clothing sale taking place right now - stop by and check out our inventory! Included in this great sale is Mavic Mountain Bike Clothing and road and mountain bike shoes as well.

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

http://www.tomsprobike.com/

Single Speed Mountain Bike Monday - LYNSKEY PRO 29 SL

If you look closely you will see no derailleurs hanging from this beauty.  You see a beautifully crafted Titanium Single Speed Hard Tail ready to rock and roll on any trail you throw at it!  You may ask why would anyone want to ride a Single Speed?  Well there is minimal maintenance required and at the end of the day it truly makes you a stronger biker in this guys opinion.  How so?  When you hit a hill on a geared bike people typically gear down to make the climb easier.  On a Single Speed you have 2 options: #1 - people your butt off and make it to the top or #2 - get off and walk.  Enough jibber jabber on Single Speed talk - trust me if you haven't done it give it a shot you will love it!

Back to the Lynskey Pro 29 SL:

The ongoing evolution of our flagship 29er brings a whole new meaning to the word PRO. The all new 2014 Pro 29 adds to its already impressive list of race attributes a PF 30 BB for unmatched power transfer, tapered 42/52 headtube for stability and strength up front, and 12x142 thru axle slider dropouts or choose our standard single speed sliders. Sliders not only provide adjustment for tire clearance and chain tension during the use of geared setups, but also play a pivotal role in the overall performance by allowing you to fine tune the wheelbase. The overall result when combined with a 2 inch Helix'd downtube; speed, stiffness and stability in a durable lifetime purchase.

The 2014 Pro 29 SL enhancements include tapered and integrated head tube using the 42/52 headset for tapered 1.5 to 1 1/8" steerers, PF30 bb now allowing either BB30 cranks or with the threaded adapter, standard Shimano, and thru axle rear dropouts at 12x142. One other subtle change will be "under top tube" full length housing cable routing. No more under BB routed cables. Hardtail 29ers simply don't come any faster than a Pro29.

For more information on this or any other mountain bike in inventory stop by the shop - we are open from 10-8 today.

SUMMER SALE STARTS NEXT THURSDAY - BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR MORE INFORMATION

A great way to test the your new Mountain Bike out and to start off the Mountain Bike season is to race. Single Track Racing is hosting a 6 (Only 2 left) race series at Sprague Brook on Tuesdays. Check out their Facebook Page for more information orRegister Here. This is in full swing and to help support Mountain Biking in Western New York come on out for the next 4 races (or 1 or 2 or 3 if that is all you can make). The group that runs these races are good folk and deserve our support!

Check out our Events Page to find out what is going on around the shop and don't forget time is running out to get your bike serviced for The Ride for Roswell June 28th!

Huge clothing sale taking place right now - stop by and check out our inventory! Included in this great sale is Mavic Mountain Bike Clothing and road and mountain bike shoes as well.

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

http://www.tomsprobike.com/

Fast & Furious Friday - S-WORKS TARMAC DISC MODULE

Well the 2015 models are slowly starting to come out of the wood work and Specialized has put out a Race & Disc Ready S-Works Tarmac:

The new S-Works Tarmac Disc Module is Rider-First Engineered™ to provide every size frame with the hill destroying stiffness and legendary descending prowess the Tarmac is known for. It's a no compromise race-bred machine ready to be built up exactly how you want it. *WHEELSET INCLUDED*

LEARN MORE ABOUT RIDER-FIRST ENGINEERED™ TARMAC

• S-Works FACT 11r carbon frame, Rider-First Engineered w/ tapered headtube and OSBB
• Full monocoque FACT carbon fork with a tapered carbon steerer is both light and stiff
• Roval Rapide CLX 40 disc wheels w/ CeramicSpeed bearings for speed and stiffness
• Pro-quality, long-lasting and lightweight CeramicSpeed bottom bracket w/ ceramic bearings
• S-Works FACT carbon seatpost is super light and stiff for optimal power transfer

In reading recent write ups around various bike sites, the UCI is close to allowing Disc Brakes on their road race bikes so Specialized jumped on that opportunity and put out a true race bike ready for the new rule change.

For more information on the Tarmac or any other Specialized model stop by Tom's.  We are open from 10-6 Friday and Saturday.

SUMMER SALE STARTS NEXT THURSDAY - BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR MORE INFORMATION

A great way to test the your new Mountain Bike out and to start off the Mountain Bike season is to race. Single Track Racing is hosting a 6 (Only 2 left) race series at Sprague Brook on Tuesdays. Check out their Facebook Page for more information orRegister Here. This is in full swing and to help support Mountain Biking in Western New York come on out for the next 4 races (or 1 or 2 or 3 if that is all you can make). The group that runs these races are good folk and deserve our support!

Check out our Events Page to find out what is going on around the shop and don't forget time is running out to get your bike serviced for The Ride for Roswell June 28th!

Huge clothing sale taking place right now - stop by and check out our inventory! Included in this great sale is Mavic Mountain Bike Clothing and road and mountain bike shoes as well.

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

http://www.tomsprobike.com/

Travel By Bike Thursday - TOUR DIVIDE RACE 2014 EDITION

Tomorrow is the Grand Depart of the 2014 Tour Divide Race.  This beast starts in Banff, Alberta and for those that finish they will arrive in Antelope Wells, NM.  In honor of those that will be traversing 2745 Miles of UNSUPPORTED mountain bike miles we are going to discuss some of the different options out there to carry gear on your bike.


The Great Divide Route is the world's longest off-pavement cycling route. It was tirelessly mapped over a 4 year span, and published in 1998 by Adventure Cycling Association, North America's premiere bicycle travel organization. The route is highlighted by long dirt roads and jeep trails that wend their way through forgotten passes of the Continental Divide. It travels through Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, and the United States of Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico (map). By route's end a thru-rider will climb nearly 200,000 feet of vertical (equivalent to summiting Mount Everest from sea-level 7 times).

Above is a picture of a Hardtail bike loaded with some great gear bags.

Frame Bag - These are specifically made to fit YOUR bikes frame size and provides quick access to extra food stores/tools/clothing.

Gas Tank (Bento Bag on Steroids) - Camera and food storage. 

Jerry Can - More access for smaller items that you need to be able to get at quickly.

Sweet Roll (Front Bag) - Carries your tent/bivy sleeping bag

Seat Bag - Excess clothing or food stores.  Cooking equipment, First Aid Kit, Water Filtration System

You don't need rack and panniers to tour.  A lot of times those set ups would fail on this type of route that is why they go with soft bags.


Plus you get to see scenery like this.  For more information on a bike capable of carrying you across this route or for the accessories for your current bike stop by Tom's and let's talk!

A great way to test the your new Mountain Bike out and to start off the Mountain Bike season is to race. Single Track Racing is hosting a 6 (Only 2 left) race series at Sprague Brook on Tuesdays. Check out their Facebook Page for more information orRegister Here. This is in full swing and to help support Mountain Biking in Western New York come on out for the next 4 races (or 1 or 2 or 3 if that is all you can make). The group that runs these races are good folk and deserve our support!

Check out our Events Page to find out what is going on around the shop and don't forget time is running out to get your bike serviced for The Ride for Roswell June 28th!

Huge clothing sale taking place right now - stop by and check out our inventory! Included in this great sale is Mavic Mountain Bike Clothing and road and mountain bike shoes as well.

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

http://www.tomsprobike.com/

Bike Industry News Wednesday

Well this bike speaks very loudly to me and I cannot wait for July 15th and the release of the Specialized Diverge.  Details are very limited right now but if you are looking for a "gravel grinder" and multi-purpose bike well this just might be the ticket for you!  Keep tuned in and we will provide more information when it is available.



Campagnola is releasing updated mechanical groups and it seems to be focused on improved shifting response.



Today is like the Mother of All Days to make Blogger Bill smile.  First a gravel grinder and now fat bike carrying abilities.  Saris is adding "Fat-Tire" trays for it's Freedom Racks.  If you have the Freedom and a Fat Bike stop by and we can order them in for you!



To wrap up the day here is the S-Works Almira SL4 of pro rider Evelyn Stevens.  More pictures available here!

A great way to test the your new Mountain Bike out and to start off the Mountain Bike season is to race. Single Track Racing is hosting a 6 (Only 2 left) race series at Sprague Brook on Tuesdays. Check out their Facebook Page for more information orRegister Here. This is in full swing and to help support Mountain Biking in Western New York come on out for the next 4 races (or 1 or 2 or 3 if that is all you can make). The group that runs these races are good folk and deserve our support!

Check out our Events Page to find out what is going on around the shop and don't forget time is running out to get your bike serviced for The Ride for Roswell June 28th!

Huge clothing sale taking place right now - stop by and check out our inventory! Included in this great sale is Mavic Mountain Bike Clothing and road and mountain bike shoes as well.

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

http://www.tomsprobike.com/

Triathlon/TT Tuesday - QUINTANA ROO CD.01 DI2

So you are in the market for a new race bike and are interested in adding on electric shifting as well.  Then you might want to check out the QR CD.01 DI2:

The CD0.1 Di2 uses QR’s exclusive 18 millimeter offset downtube SHIFT that diverts concentrated airflow away from the drive side to produce a true measurable bike-course advantage for every athlete at every level.

Features include:

• Premium modulus carbon fiber construction
• Shimano Ultegra Di2 Components
• Shimano RS11 wheelset
• Profile T3+ aerobar
• Vision TriMax Carbon TT crankset
• ISM Adamo saddle
• New rear brake design improves braking performance plus increased clearance for the latest generation of wider race wheels
• BB30 bottom bracket technology
• Available as complete bike only
• Reynolds Strike Wheelset upgrade available
• Sizes: S, M, ML, L

MSRP: $5,500.00  Race MSRP: $6,600.00.  Stop by Tom's to check out our inventory and set up a fitting to ensure the best possible fit to you!  We are open from 10-8 today.

A great way to test the your new Mountain Bike out and to start off the Mountain Bike season is to race. Single Track Racing is hosting a 6 (Only 3 left) race series at Sprague Brook on Tuesdays. Check out their Facebook Page for more information orRegister Here. This is in full swing and to help support Mountain Biking in Western New York come on out for the next 4 races (or 1 or 2 or 3 if that is all you can make). The group that runs these races are good folk and deserve our support!

Check out our Events Page to find out what is going on around the shop and don't forget time is running out to get your bike serviced for The Ride for Roswell June 28th!

Huge clothing sale taking place right now - stop by and check out our inventory! Included in this great sale is Mavic Mountain Bike Clothing and road and mountain bike shoes as well.

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

http://www.tomsprobike.com/