You know those moments when you see something and instantaneously say “I’ve got to have one!”? That happened to John when he came into our shop a few years ago. His attention was captivated by a specific Jack Kane triathlon bike displayed on the wall. It was at that moment, John would later tell Jack and me, that he realized …
Should I Buy My Bike Locally or Online? Part 1
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
San Diego or Bust has Hit the Road!
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 …
Press Release: JACKSONVILLE COMPANY HELPS WITH MAY OLYMPIC QUALIFYING EVENT
JACKSONVILLE COMPANY HELPS WITH MAY OLYMPIC QUALIFYING EVENT JACKSONVILLE, NC — For the first time in its thirty year history, the governing body for triathlon in the United States, USA Triathlon, will be offering athletes free cross country bicycle transport to the San Diego World Triathlon Series and Global Club Challenge. The race weekend is host to the final qualifying …
SFHW & Jack Kane Athlete Race Report : Corrolla Triathlon
Team SFHW and Jack Kane athlete, Lance Corporal Michael Politowicz competed in his first race this past weekend since coming home from Afghanistan. The race Whale Head Club Corolla Pedal-Foot-Paddle Triathlon Mike’s Race Report [hr] The competitors were from all over NC. The race was to benefit the Whalehead Club Museum. It started at 8 a.m. with heats of five …
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 …
What if Cyclists were like NASCAR Drivers or Triathletes?
There are a few types of people: “those that know”, “those that know what they don’t know”, and “those that don’t know what they don’t know”. I honestly feel like the last one applies to cycling teams and sponsorships. We have these athletes scratching their heads about why sponsors are leaving, wait, sprinting away. Are the athletes themselves to blame? …
Part III: Racing, Famous People, and a Sandwich
The conclusive post of the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship three-part series is upon us. It aims to stimulate your senses, mentally, visually, and if you’re hungry, physically. 4:00 am came way too soon on Saturday. At least this morning we did not have to take a ferry ride. We stayed only eight minutes away from the race site. …
Race Report: 2011 ESI Augusta 70.3 Ironman
A lot can happen in a year. In 2010, I embarked upon tackling my first half Ironman / 70.3 event. The christening event was the ESI Augusta Georgia 70.3 Half-Ironman on the last Sunday in September. I’ll be the first to tell you, I track loads of training data, but I never really analyze it. (It’s a little thing called …
USAT Nationals Part II: Dawn of a New Day
When we last left off, our Jack Kane Pit Crew was driving off into a sunset and while movies may end this way, this is the real world, and a triathlon race weekend at that. Part II: Dawn of a New Day [hr] Day 3: Expo All Day, Jeff: Reloaded, Jack Kane Domination, Calm Before the Storm Friday was a …
USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships Part 1
This is going to be one heck of a post. Actually, it’s not a post, it will be an experience. You have been warned. You’ll laugh; You’ll cry; You’ll question your life; You’ll want to buy Jack Kane bikes over the others; You’ll probably think Shakespeare’s true successor has finally surfaced (and this is only part one!)… The word “EPIC” …
Endurance Films Racing Team Bike Design
The design and build-up process of the K Team Carbon Krono triathlon bike for Endurance Films. The Disc Wheel: We needed a completely flat wheel for the design we settled upon for the bike. Thus, Renn’s 5ive 5ive 5ive wheel came into the picture. Frank, at Renn, was very nice to work with, so if you’re in the market, check …
Race Report: Washington, NC Olympic Triathlon
I’m not the only one who was crazy. There were 300+ other people who were just as crazy. I’m sure most people thought we were crazy because of the weather forecast. I swear North Carolina hasn’t seen a day below 90 degrees all summer and it just so happened that on Saturday, July 30, it was supposed to be 100+ …
A Bout with Sciatic Pain
Pain in the a$$ is never fun. Especially for a cyclist and/or triathlete. We spend countless hours “sitting”. What makes matters worse is that it is not just on the bike, but at home, at work, in the car, in bed, etc. Therefore, when there is discomfort, especially shooting pain, it is troublesome. (Now, I am not a doctor, nor …
In-Depth Review of ISM’s Adamo Racing Saddle
Working for a bicycle company that prides itself in collaborating with our customers to provide a superior riding experience requires a lot of knowledge and expertise. Jack has 39+ years of experience in the industry. He has seen the ups and downs. Thus, we strive to provide sound insights into the products we may recommend going along with our built …