Congratulations, you’re in the market for a new road bike! It’s an exciting, but sometimes overwhelming time. There is a plethora of information out there and you don’t even know where to begin. Up until the last decade, you never had to figure out where you were going to buy your new bicycle. You would always go to your local …
Harry Quinn Restoration by Jack Kane || Customer’s Story
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. …
Trek Opposes Carbon Repair | Read Why They’re Wrong
This past August, we were one of the companies interviewed by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News about our carbon fiber bicycle repair services. The full article (BRAIN, 8/15/2012, Vol. 21, #14) is located at (opens in a new window): http://www.bicycleretailer.com/2012/08/14/mag-crack-problem. In the next issue, Trek’s Vice President & General Counsel sent a letter stating Trek is against repairing carbon fiber. …
Our Bikes Have Stories: Being Looked After on the Road
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Our Bikes have Stories: Break Free of the Mold
|| 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 …
Our Bikes have Stories: I Want a Badass Bike
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 || Bikes Personified
“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 …
Endurance Athletes and the Concussion
If you saw the 2011 Tour de France, you heard about RadioShack’s Chris Horner and his ridiculous 25k ride AFTER he crashed his bicycle. What a lot of us learned later was that he had suffered a severe concussion and did not even remember riding his bike. VeloNews published a story on 4/26 about concussions and cycling. On 4/25, I …
So Many Bikes, Just Enough Space
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 …
Why Jack Kane Wheels?
Jack has been building wheels since 1968. The wheels Jack builds are for riders seeking dependable, reliable, and every day use carbon wheels. He has seen wheel technology evolve through out the years. These are some of the reasons you should own a pair of his wheels – Wheels built up specifically for you and your riding styles. Instead of …
Customer Review: K Team Krono Bike
Our customers send us reviews and we love publishing them. We do not alter them in any capacity other than formatting. They are straight from the source. [hr] K Team Krono Time Trial review First Let me tell you a little about the build of this bike. Jack Kane personally makes sure that you leave his building with the perfect …
Adventures of Flat Stanley: San Diego or Bust Part 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 …
Sponsorship Follies
I was looking forward to what would spur a follow up to “What if Cyclists were like NASCAR Drivers and Triathletes?” post. Instead, I was left shaking my head as I heard another perfect example of what NOT to do when you’re a sponsored athlete. Bike races and cycling teams are dependent on sponsorships. These teams are ambassadors for their …
Back in the Criterium Racing Saddle
Hopping back into racing, especially criterium racing is always a wake up call. The severe leg burning, erratic breathing, and super fast cornering are aspects I have desperately missed. After a two and a half year hiatus thanks to my triathlon obsession, I saddled back up lusting for anaerobic bliss. The 2012 Greenville Criterium in Greenville, North Carolina hosted by …
Every Ride Could Make THE Difference
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 …
Sh*t Cyclists Say Video is Satire at its Finest
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 …
Carbon Fiber Bicycle Repair Grows in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA BICYCLE COMPANY GROWS IN CARBON FIBER REPAIR SERVICES Jacksonville, North Carolina – Jack Kane, owner of Jack Kane Custom Racing Bicycles, is now offering his carbon fiber bicycle repair services to the public. His business has been strictly referral-based from bike shops, bicycle importers, race teams, and bicycle manufacturers themselves. However, the bicycle market is demanding carbon fiber …
Will Strava Lead to More Riders Burning Out?
We see it all the time. We experience it ourselves during the worst possible spans. We know it can destroy entire seasons. We know it can affect our mental state. We call it “burn out”. Its hidden accomplice, overtraining / overextending bring dreaded symptoms. Unfortunately, most of the time, we cultivate it upon ourselves. Always hammering the group ride. Undertaking …
Quick Collection of Bicycle Saddle Buying Tips
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 …
Are You Competitive or Business Oriented?
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 …