Saturday Rides for May 10th 2008
Join us on either the long or short Saturday Ride. The rides leave the shop at 7:30. The long ride will typically have hills or mountains, generally there is plenty if climbing and will return about 11:00. The short ride will typically be hilly or maybe have one major climb and will return about 9:30.
Click the links below for this weeks ride.
Long Ride: (2.5-4 hrs / 45-65 mi)
Short Ride: (1.5-2.5 hrs / 25-35 mi)
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Sizing does matter!NiteRider Newt Series LED lights
We just got in something new. The revised 2008 LED headlights from NiteRider. LED lamps are the future of lighting in almost any application from flashlights to your home to your car. The lamps run cooler, use much less energy so battery life is better and the "bulbs" last forever!! Did we mention they are REALLY bright?
Monday - Friday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00PM - 4:00 PM
Expect occassional Sunday closures if a special edition shop ride is scheduled
No upgrade offers a bona fide performance gain like a new set of wheels. When I started racing there was an old saying that stated you'd rather have a pound added to your bike's frame before adding an ounce to the wheels. This is especially true with all these little bumps we ride over called the Santa Monica Mountains, lighter wheels and climbing go together like 12% grades and lactate build up. Sundance now has an extensive fleet of demo wheels. the collection includes the new Dura Ace 7850-C24-CL reviewed below, the Reynolds Assault carbon clincers, Torelli's Bormio wheelset (a $400 per pair Ksyrium weight super deal), Topolino's newest CX 2.0 carbon/kevlar spoked sub 1400gram wheelset, American Classics 350 Sprinters, the tried and true Mavic Ksyriums (an older model but still a valid test) and finally Easton's fantastic EA90 SLX (I have done two Furnace Creek 508s on Easton wheels).
We charge $15 per test to cover our cassette and tire swapping time but when you buy your new wheels we apply those charges to the purchase.
Carlos arrived from Mexico the first time for the fitting with his son along to translate. When it came time to pick up his new custom Serotta CX-Ti tri-bike his son could not make the trip and my Spanish is nonexistant. Carlos needed us to provide someone to translate for him. Imagine his surprise when he arrived to find his translator is none other then Toyota United Fast Man and recent winner of stage one of The Tour of Georgia, Ivan Dominguez!!!! Ivan is a positive role model and a great diplomat for cycling. If all the pros were like Ivan our sport would be in great shape. THANKS IVAN and congrats on the win in Georgia and for wearing the leaders jersey for two days.
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I'm getting to ride a pair with the new Michelin Pro3 tires.
These wheels are a new and ground breaking set of hoops, using existing technology that has until now not been applied to bicycle wheels. The Carbon 1380s are extremely thin walled box-section aluminum clinchers clad with multiple layers of hi-strength carbon fiber. How thin is that aluminum rim? Try .6mm that's .024". The carbon cladding structually stiffens and strengthens the rim resulting in a 24m deep rim that weighs only 380 grams! The total wheel set on the Sundance scale was 1402gms which is only 10gms over Shimano's claimed weight. Ten grams by the way may well be within the tolerance of error for our scale.
Shimano decided to move the spoke nipples from the hub back to the rim where they thread into the rim. This is a good thing as it will make wheel truing easier. The rim is also wider, 22mm vs. the typical 19mm. This means more resistance to pinch punctures, a better contact patch for more grip in the corners and less "falling off center as the bike is leaned over.
UPDATE AFTER A FEW MILES
I've got about a hundred miles on these and can better assess the ride qualities. For ride quality the gold standard at Sundance is Topolino. We have sold Topolino for several years with the promise they will make your bike ride better. They do!! The Shimano Carbon 1380 wheels can legitimately be compared to the Topolinos for ride quality. Very nearly as well damped and 7 out of ten for vertical compliance as compared to the Topolinos. Lateral stiffness (flexing in a way that the rim touches the brake pads) is excellent. Carve down Decker making sudden changes in direction or come off the saddle a little over geared and yard on the handlebars and no unwanted flex is felt. Spin-up (that feeling the wheels weigh nothing when you accelerate) is amazing with these wheels! 380gm rims are the main reason but wheel stiffness is also part of the equation. These things spin-up so well you may find yourself goading the guy in the Vette to a drag race across the intersection. These hoops are new and long term durablity is yet to be determined, this said Dura Ace wheels carry a three year warranty. Light wheels make your ride fell lighter and livelier, deep dish aero wheels make your bike faster on the flats. I spend most of my time at speeds were light means more then aero so I'm giving these hoops thumbs up!!! Expect to shell out about $1300 a pair; a good price for the weight-performance-warranty-quality.
Easton Sports newest bar with all the right grooves. Only 232 grams in a 44cm width (actual weight on shop scale). Fantastic transition on the top of the bars out to the hoods, very flat and very comfortable. Did you know Easton carbon bars have a lifetime warranty?
Customer and friend of Sundance Steve Berman suggested several more titles for this mini-review. Thanks Steve!
"The right fit for carbon-based cyclists." or "The sole of carbon-based cyclists." or "Good for the sole of carbon-based cyclists."
I have been wearing a pair of Shimano's top of the line carbon soled shoes for two seasons now. First the R-215 and now the R-300. I have a wide foot (double 'E') and often have to buy cycling shoes one size up to accommodate that extra width. The new Shimano R-300 comes in a normal and a WIDE but I'm a sceptic and although my first pair of R-300s were the wide version I still ordered them one size too big. Well, my feet were swimming in them. This is where the molding process saved the day! Molding process?? Yep, just like ski boots the R-300 can be heated and vacuum formed for a beautiful custom fit. Once my 'too big' shoes were molded for me I could still play piano with the toes but there was no heel slippage nor any fore/aft foot slippage. Amazing!!! These 'too big' shoes I managed to grind up on the asphalt belt sander one morning. Perfect excuse to buy a new pair in the wide only this time in my normal size. Wow, what a fit! After vacuum forming the new pair it is as if the shoes are perfectly broken in from day one. I can also crank down the ratcheting buckle strap super tight without discomfort.
For $300 including the molding process here is what you get.
| Thermo-form* - Moldable upper forms to foot for a custom fit. | |
| Next generation NANOTEC carbon fiber outsole - Ultra rigid, lightweight sole transfers your energy straight to the pedals. | |
| Thermo-form insole with antibacterial treatment - Moldable insole forms to foot for a precise fit. | |
| Anatomical curved last - Improves fit and indreases shoe-pedal stability . | |
| Micro-adjust buckle and dual offset straps - Securely stabilizes foot and allows subtle adjustments. Offset straps prevent pressure points. | |
| Anti-slip heel lining - Prevents heel lift. | |
| Wide type is available with roomier toe box. | |
| SPD-SL and Look(R) cleat compatible | |
| *If you like to customize, the special device for Thermo-forming is required. |
Local Rider, Triathlete, Future Track Personallity, and Cool Chick Lauren created a company to recycle and use inner tubes and tires. Totally Tubular Design creates purses of all sizes, flat bags, and the "Guy wallet." If you want a bag made from your tires and tubes, just contact Lauren and get it done.
Please click here for more info.
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The Sella SMP saddle. The gift that lets him keep on giving.
Saddle 'issues' are a well worn topic amongst cyclists and no saddle made today does a better job of protecting you from them then the Selle SMP. We offer a special two week plan that allows you to "try & ride" without being married to the saddle. Priced from $100 and up depending on model.
Soon you will be able to test ride one of several Time demo bikes. We expect our first shipment the week of 11 Nov 07. There is not enough room here to tell you how excited we are about becoming a Time dealer but know that the decision was reached only after as much research into this choice as any we've made since we opened our doors. For something a little more in depth check HERE.
Our best selling saddle ever with a funny look and a funny name, SMP. For Steve's excellent entry click here.
Toyota United fast man Ivan Dominguez goosed by podium girls. Film at 11pm.
Okay, okay not really, just kidding, but congrats to hometown favorite Ivan for his bookend first and last stage wins at The Tour of Missouri. We don't why he looks so surprised he wins bunch sprints all the time?
This is the best rider getting kissed photo I've seen thanks to Casey B. Gibson. Look out Graham Wilson Casey's on your wheel!! Check out more of his work here.
