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There’s no doubt carbon fiber is sexy. When companies leave it exposed on a frame, there’s a sleekness added to the bike. Thus, when riders come to us for their bicycle’s custom paint job, occasionally some inquire about sanding the paint down to raw carbon fiber, with the idea of leaving it exposed. However, it’s not as easy, cost effective, …
I often write about how Kane bikes have stories; how every bike is unique, and how every bike we create for a rider has meaning. It’s all because of our customers. This post is no different, except that it’s about the relationships we have with our riders. Some customers know exactly what they want and say, “Paint it!” Others can …
Camp Pendleton, California – On a beautiful Sunday morning I woke to head out for my first real cycling event. I was competing against foreign nationals and my Brothers in Arms. The race started at 0900 and the starting temperature was 45 degrees with a head wind to start. Within the first 1500 meters a Colombian with a single leg …
Matte is in. “Blacked out” or the “Murdered” look are drooled over. Put them together and you’ve struck bike lust gold. Matte finishes are being marketed by a few brands and are certainly sought-after by riders. So much so, most of the inquiries we’ve received lately have been for matte finishes. Riders are gung-ho for matte, especially matte black as …
I had the privilege to travel to Holly Springs, North Carolina for the first annual TeamCBC (Carolina Brewing Company) Swap Meet on March 10. The swap meet was to bring riders together for some great rides, find some sweet deals on bike stuff, and most importantly, raise awareness & money for MS. Before the event, I didn’t realize how familiar …
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Not many people get to say “it was meant to be” when it comes to a bicycle. However, for John, he can. He saw this bike on our website and knew it was for him. He participates in the Law Enforcement United Ride that travels along the East Coast (Florida to D.C.). The thin blue line, for him, symbolizes the …
One of our Jack Kane riders, Bob, had us restore and revitalize his Harry Quinn bicycle. Since the completion of the bicycle, he sent us the history of the bike: I obtained the Harry Quinn bicycle whilst a member of Southport RCC., Southport, UK., and rode Time Trials and Cyclo Cross for several years prior to moving to the USA. …
|| Break free of the mold. Stand Out. Add a little flavor. || Three visions I had for my bike. My bike will catch your eyes. Either you’re going to love it or you’re going to hate it, but what you can’t say is that it’s not authentic. I gave it a story and soul. A lot of bikes are …
Brendan had been riding a Trek Madone for a few years. He thoroughly enjoyed it, but he was ready to move up. I met him when he came into our shop and he had a mission — he wanted one bad-ass bike. He had done his homework and discussed with me what he was gunning for his bike to have, …
“It’s more authentic to who I am” struck a chord with me. The simple phrase surfaced during a conversation I had with one of our customers. He was referring to his bike. It makes sense. We invest countless hours with our bikes. Whether it’s a training tool, means to an end, sanctuary, or an outlet to save our sanity, bikes …
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON THE SAN DIEGO OR BUST ITU PAGE In this post, I talk about traveling across Kansas into Denver, the Denver bike load at TriBella Women’s Multisport shop, and the completion of our bike load for San Diego or Bust. Finally, some interesting truck facts. Flat Stanley has been working on his post too. When I knew I …
Some may say Kona doesn’t have anything on the San Diego or Bust Bike Count…. THE NUMBERS: Cervelo: …………………20 Specialized: …………….13 Trek: ……………………..10 Cannondale: ……………8 Quintana Roo: …………6 Giant: …………………….3 Scott: …………………….3 Jack Kane: ………….1 Read the athlete’s race report here Blue: ………………………1 Kuota:…………………….1 Focus: ……………………1 Orbea: ……………………1 Bianchi: …………………..1 Tirreno: …………………..1 Novara: ………………….1 Serrotta: …………………1 Softride: …………………1 Schwinn: …………………1 …
While Siphiwe, Mike, and myself are certainly popular amongst the athletes, the real star of the show is Castle Hayne Elementary School’s Flat Stanley. On top of being the best dressed guy in the truck, (he wears a tie and cuff links!) he’s keeping us in line and supervising everyone’s bikes. Here’s what he’s been up to: Flat Stanley started …
Welcome everyone! The San Diego or Bust drive across America has officially begun. Here’s what has happened thus far: 53 Washington D.C. area triathletes have checked-in, entrusting us with their race machines 53 bicycles have been loaded, packed, and secured in our 53’ foot Prime Inc. trailer pulled by a beautiful Peterbilt Prime Inc. truck The San Diego or Bust …
The group riding… without you. Everyone remembers their first group ride. For some, it’s a make-or-break moment in their cycling experience. Most of us saw the group disappear over the horizon as we heaved, gasped for air, right as our legs cracked. To make matters worse, we weren’t familiar with the area, so it was going to be a long …
Not since Velominati’s “The Rules” have I been so entertained by cycling satire. Cyclists and Roadies are a peculiar bunch. We have our own language, rules, rituals, and personalities. If you haven’t already met them, let me introduce you in the video “Sh*t Cyclists Say” — watch it below. Every phrase, statement, and action is unfortunately spot on. It’s a …
Saddles. As cyclists, they can be our worst enemy. We spend so many hours pedaling away on one, that if it’s uncomfortable, riding isn’t fun. When a saddle is miserable, we are less likely to want to ride. If we associate pain with riding, we’ll do whatever we can to avoid pain. If your current saddle is uncomfortable or if …
It’s time for a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde type of post. Or, if you’re more romantic… We’re all holding dandelions whispering “she loves me, she loves me not” as we pluck. As I began writing this post, I didn’t know how to accurately discuss it. If you’re uber competitive and have a strong disdain for short cuts, are you …
The state of cycling when it comes forging a harmonious bond between motorists and cyclists is certainly a volatile subject. No one wants to blink in this dance. I wrote about my last encounter with a motorist in my “Why is There so Much Hate Towards Me, a Cyclist?” and recently had another incident. This time it’s about dogs chasing …
