New for 2008 Halter’s will be a Stocking Dealer for Niner Bikes!

After looking around quite a bit we decided that a company like Niner that makes nothing but 29″ wheeled bikes was a great fit for us.

 We have been all about 29″ wheels for a few years and this brand addition confirms that 29″ wheels are here to stay!

Niner offers:

-Full suspension (short and long travel)

-Steel                      (Geared and Single-Speed)

-Scandium            (Geared and Single-Speed)

-Aluminum            (Geared)

Have a look at their site!:

http://ninerbikes.com/index.asp

We had a ton of fun and we learned a few things:

• Owls are really cool.  We saw a small owl that we blinded with our lights. It landed just in front of us and sat there for a bit.  This is an amazing animal.
• Test your lights BEFORE you go out on a group ride. Tony rode 15 miles with no light. It wasn’t too bad since he rode between 2 guys with H.I.D. lights.
• Roadies can MTB!  We took out some roadies who rarely venture in the woods.
• Everyone loves Mexican food at 10pm after a night ride.
• Wet roots seem wetter in the dark.  I am betting that Dr. Grass has some nice bruises thanks to muddy roots.

-Here is a really poor quality group shot.. We had 10 guys out for some fun.

Ben showing off his 118lb body on his  29er Haro Mary.  Ben still eats like a fat kid. 

Tony loves to ride in the dark with no lights.  He found out after about .5 miles that his battery didn’t work after sitting for 4 years unused. This was a big surprise to no one.

Cliff and Larry prepare for some mud

Dr.Grass (pre-mudded).  This was his 1st time out with the boys. He did great but took a few too many roots the wrong way.  I think he was looking for bugs in the grass or something??

Here is photo proof:

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 Stay warm with the CRAFT  Thermal Bike Jacket.

Gore Wind Stopper chest and arm panels keep you warm and protect your core in the coldest conditions. Flex Fleece fabric provides additional protection while also managing body moisture. Ideal with a proZERO base layer underneath.

This is the sweetest Jacket I have ever seen for the price.

Pearl Izumi Gavia Glove

This glove is nice and thin but still warm. It is one of the few winter cloves that offers some padding in the palm.

We stock this both in mens and womens versions.

•AmFIB® and AmFIB® - Block fabric combination for water and wind protection •Silicone screened palm for a performance grip •Articulated Neoprene stretch wrist gusset for ease of movement •Low-profile wrist closure with locking zipper •Soft Microfleece wiping surface •Contents:60% Nylon/25% Polyester/5% Neoprene/5% Synthetic Leather/5% Polyurethane

Keep those toes warm!

These toe covers from Pearl Izumi block wind and water.  They are not as warm as a full bootie or dedicated winter show but they will do the trick on mosr fall days.

Cyclone Toe Cover

•AmFIB® - Stretch and AmFIB®-Block are both wind and water resistant •Finger loop for easy on and off •Reflective element for nighttime visibility •Soft Microfleece lining for added warmth •Durable rubber sole • Recommended for road shoes with external cleats

This WINDPROOF base layer from CRAFT is a shop favorite.

It will allow you to wear fewer layers on the coldest days you will see.  We run out of these every year.

The ultimate base layer for cold and windy conditions. The  Gore WS Short Sleeve features Gore’s lightest ever windproof, 4-way stretch fabric panel to date. Gore WS is strategically applied to Pro Zero fabric in order to maximize protection where you need it and ensure moisture transfer from the skin. Minimize your layers while protecting your core with our new Gore WS Short Sleeve.

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This year we have began to stock lights from Light & Motion.  We have been testing these lights both in the woods and on the road.  We are confident that you will be impressed with what Light and Motion brings to the table

They make lights that use HID, LED and Halogen bulbs. 

Check them out at:

http://www.bikelights.com/

We will be stocking these 3 models all winter.

The ARC Li-Ion

Are you a serious 24hr competitor? Or do you just need the brightest, whitest light available for your local night ride? Now you don’t need to drag around a heavy old battery. There’s a new king of the jungle in HID lighting systems. The ARC Li-ion turns night into day and its super light; super compact, 300g Lithium Ion battery pack allows you to ride further and faster. The ARC Li-ion’s High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp provides 13.5 watts of intense natural light that is 3 times brighter than comparable halogen systems. A feather weight battery, multiple output levels, low battery warning and auto shutoff are just a few features that make the ARC Li-ion the new king…

The VEGA!

Finally! The promise fulfilled, Light & Motion produces the world’s first super-compact, high powered LED rechargeable bike light. We utilize a 4 watt Luxeon™ Star Power Light Source, the world’s brightest LED offering up to 85 lumens and an incredible 10,000 hour LED life. Combine this with a T.I.R. (Total Internal Reflectance) acrylic reflector and you have a super compact 240g light that doesn’t just let you be seen, it lets you see.

An industrial NiMH battery is integrated into the light, so no fumbling with cheap consumer AA cells, or separate battery pack and cord to untangle when you get to your destination. Charging is as easy as plugging in your cell phone, and with our proven DT/dt charging profile the batteries will last over 3 years, or up to 500 charge cycles

The Stella!

Asphalt, dirt, adventure or trekking; the new Stella 180-L packs a long list of features into a very small package. Light & Motion is proud to introduce our new super-compact, high-output LED rechargeable bike light, Stella!

Simply put, Stella provides twice as much light as the comparable single-LED systems currently available. By making use of the latest LED technology, Stella provides 180 lumens of ultra-white light, burn times surpassing 5.0 hrs on the highest setting and a total system weight of 300g!

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