Here are some pics of the 1st Salsa FARGO to come though the doors. Bob built this up to his careful specs and I can’t say enough how impressed we are with the build.   Salsa’s  “ride and smile” certainly  applies here.

Great build Bob! Ride safe where ever your Fargo may take you!

..so after dabbling a bit with Salsa Cycles in 2008 we have decided to step up and become a full fledged dealer in 2009.  The first round of complete bikes will be coming in March but we have seen and ridden a few already.  We will be concentrating on the 29″ wheeled mt bike but a few others may be sneaking in as the year goes on .

We have had a very strong sales history with the Salsa components so the frames and complete bikes make sense for sure.

Have a look at their complet offering here:

http://www.salsacycles.com/

Fred Brown with Cannondale Cross PRO Tim Johnson

The Mercer Cup came around again this week and it was as muddy as it could get.  I can’t really put it into words just how hard it was or just how crappy the conditions were.  I can say for sure that it was still really fun and a super test of will power & strength.  For me the running was the hardest part by far.  I am not a runner nor will I ever be.  My heart rate spiked each time my feet hit the ground.  That being said I rode more than most guys.

Fred Brown (WWW.MTBNJ.com / Halter’s) killed it both days.  Fred is on fire this year.  He lost a ton of weight and has done all the right things to come back much stronger for his 2nd year of cross racing.

This race was very well attended and we saw support from many of the brands we love:  SRAM, Zipp, Crank Bros, Thule, and Craft come to mind.

If you missed this race you missed a lot of fun.  See you all next year.

I took the old parts off of Kevin’s Klein and gave them a much better place to call home.  Kevin is a big dude and this frame is SOLID!  He can’t be happier.  We added the FSA carbon cranks as the old 600 arms were falling off.

Thanks Kev!

J_

We are once again stocking all the Light & Motion LED lighting systems.  It cam as a surrise to me that they totally dumper the HID lights but when I tested the SECA 700 I saw why.  They are brighter for sure.

LED

LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. Simply put, it’s a special piece of electronic hardware that turns electrical current into light. A key advantage of LED lighting is its high efficiency, as measured by its light output per unit power input. Another advantage is the fact that LED’s are “Solid-State” devices. This means that they are based on semiconductors like the ‘chip’ in a computer, and contain no moving parts. Because LED’s are solid-state devices, they have much longer service lives than traditional bulbs (halogen) or bulb/ballast units (HID).

Yet another bonus with LED’s is their ability to withstand external shock, making them ideal for cycling and other outdoor activities. The fact that they light up quickly and have virtually no warm-up cycle is also helpful.

The big challenge with LEDs is managing the heat. Unlike Halogen and HID, LED’s are very sensitive to internal temperatures. Great care must be taken to design an effective heatsink. We optimize our heatsinks for cycling, and in the event that the light gets too hot, we use software to protect the LEDs – ensuring your light will last a long time.

http://www.bicycling.com/gear/detail/0,7989,s1-14-30-1750-0,00.html

For a full run down have a look at their site:

www.bikelights.com

Here is the Lake MXZ 302

Check out the new Vibram Sole.  It is Stiff and tough!

This season we are again stocking this shoe in the med and WIDE.

This is a serious shoe for some cold days.   We have played with toe warmers, booties, plastic bags, fancy sox..etc.. But Nothing has come close to this shoe.

Think what you would pay not to have cold feet??

**Note**.. While Lake also makes a Road version, we find that most folks go for the mt and use it for both.

Closure: BOA® push/pull lacing system with improved heel hold.  Internal heel and pad straps are integrated into the BOA reel and lace system. As the closure is tightened the heel strap locks your foot into place to avoid slip.Push/Pull BOA® provides easy closure and adjustment.

Upper: Water resistant Pittards® WR100 leather upper with neoprene cuff.
2-piece lace overflap for improved seal and ankle fit. A Full Outlast® temperature regulating liner, 3M Thinsulate™ toebox lining and a Thermosol composite insulating insole provides superior warmth. Increased reflective for increased winter visibility.

Compatibility/Drilling: SPD two-hole

Sizes: 39-48, whole sizes only

sizes:37-50 regular and wide.
whole sizes only

You are looking at the warmest feet that money can buy.