Road Bike for Christmas. Specialized Allez Triple at 20% off MSRP at Montrose Bike Shop

Designed perfectly for the Hills of Verdugo, Montrose, La Canada, and the surrounding area, the gear choices on this triple chain ring road bike will give you a great cadence in every circumstance. 

Now you can have this outstanding ride at over 20% discount off of MSRP.   Who on your Christmas list is ready to step up to a Specialized Allez?

2010 Specialized Allez triple list $740 sale price $599.99

Fixed Gear Bicycle for Christmas at Montrose Bike Shop - Specialized Langster

 Experience the bicycle as a integral part of your athletic effort.  That is how single speed (fixed gear) riders describe the feel of the ride.  The constant effort required makes the exercise component more significant.  You will definitely burn more calories per mile on a fixie.

Popular among teens and young adults as a way to express themselves both physically, but also by adding artistic touches, you can be certain that this Specialize Fix Gear will appeal to the cyclist ready for a new experience.

2010 Specialized Langster single speed/fixie list $720 sale price $599.99  Save 17%

Specialized Rockhopper for Christmas - Huge Discount on SL Expert at Montrose Bike

Make somebody very, very happy this Christmas.  The Specialized Rockhopper SL Expert is a serious Mountain Bike with a three decade history of leading the pack in its class.

The bicycle industry, like the auto biz, changes the lineup in the early Fall.  This means that late model 2010 bikes need to be cleared out right at Christmas time.  What perfect timing for you to fill your gift list.

2010 Specialized Rockhopper SL Expert list $1350 Look at this sale price $999.99

Christmas Bicycle Special - Great Gift for Mountain Biker - 2010 Specialized Hardrock Disc at Montrose

Montrose Bike Shop is probably a lot closer than you think.  Located just a mile off the Glendale Fwy (2) at the Verdugo Blvd Exit turn East.  Verdugo becomes Honolulu.  Or you can take the southbound exit of Ocean View off the 210 and then East on Honolulu. 

Montrose Bike Shop has a huge inventory of Specialized Bicycles, but here is the first of four that are getting special discounts for Christmas.

This entree level Mountain Bike would make a great Christmas gift for any teen or adult ready to try cycling on trails instead of roads.  Works fine on roads, too, but designed for the dirt.

2010 Specialized Hardrock Disc list $470 sale price $399.99

Montrose Bike Shop now has the 2011 Specialized Tarmac

Come check out L.A.'s largest bike shop and try the 2011 Specialized Tarmac for yourself! Montrose offers custom body geometry fitting so you can get the optimal riding experience on your Tarmac.
Tarmac features include:
-The notorious Pro Tour-dominating SL3 FACT IS 11r carbon frame has phenomenal stiffness to weight ratio, with tapered head tube and OSBB carbon shell
-Full carbon monocoque fork with tapered steerer provides for the ultimate in precision handling and acceleration
-Ultralight Roval Rapide SL 45 wheelset with carbon/alloy hybrid rims for low aerodynamic drag with the durability of an alloy brake track
-Specialized S-Works FACT carbon crankset with oversized BB, removable carbon spider, and ceramic bearings has the highest strength to weight ratio for unparalleled efficiency and power transfer
-SRAM's pro tour-proven RED carbon shifters are super light, with "double tap" technology for simple intuitive shifting and reach adjustment for perfect fit
-Body Geometry Romin carbon-reinforced saddle with Ti tails, and contoured profile for optimal power position
-S-Works FACT carbon seatpost and cradle is super light and stiff for optimal power transfer, fully adjustable, and accommodates carbon-rails

See the tarmac for yourself at Montrose Bike Shop!
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Sometimes Accidents Happen. You just have to roll with it

The 29er: New Trend in Mountain Biking

On America's bike trails, trail riders are now avoiding standard 26-inch-diameter bike tires they've all been riding for years in favor of oversize 29-inch wheels. Turns out bigger is definitely better, whether you've got years in the saddle or you're a mountain-biking rookie. Here are five reasons why 29ers have the edge:

Better Ride
"The larger wheels provide better cornering traction and help smooth out rough terrain," says 29er convert Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski, 31, a veteran mountain biker with the Subaru/Gary Fisher team and five-time national cross-country champ. "Those are big confidence boosters when you're riding fast or on a trail you're not that familiar with."

More Speed
"You hold momentum much better than with a 26er," says two-time Olympian Todd Wells, who swapped to a 29er after racing a Specialized Stumpjumper with the larger wheels last year. "The bike excelled in fast conditions with lots of transitions and sweeping turns. The bigger wheels also allow you to descend faster and with more control—it almost feels like cheating," he adds with a laugh.

Versatility
Big 29-inch wheels

make rear suspension a luxury, not a necessity—reducing a bike's weight and simplifying maintenance. "A hardtail [front suspension only] 29er can smooth out rough terrain almost as well as a 26-inch full-suspension bike while retaining the simplicity, stiffness, and handling of a hardtail," Wells says.

Greater Stability
For years, some racers avoided 29ers because they didn't excel on supertight, twisty, single-lane trails. Recent design refinements have corrected those problems. "Now the rider sits more between the wheels as opposed to on top of them—so cornering stability is a lot better than it used to be," Wells says. "The bigger wheels provide a more stable platform when going downhill; it's harder to accidentally crash and flip over the handlebars with them."

Accessibility
Just because the bike is bigger doesn't mean you have to be. Design tweaks keep the bikes accessible to all riders, not just those built like Shaq. "Tall people aren't the only ones who benefit from the big wheels," Wells says. "The U.S.'s Willow Koerber piloted her 29er to a bronze medal at the World Championships last year—and she's 5'2".

**Article originally published in Mens Fitness

2011 Roubaix is 100% Class Act - Specialized Road Bikes Rock

You know, just looking at this awesome bike is enough to give a serious, sold-out cyclist the chills.  Every component is painstakingly contemplated by the elite engineering team at Specialized.  Nothing about the S-Works Roubaix SL3 Dura-Ace is just good enough.  What was it that Fabian Cancellara said after finishing 1st in the 2010 Paris-Roubaix:  Fabian Cancellara gave the prototype Roubaix SL3 final approval after winning the 2010 Paris-Roubaix. What difference did the bike make? "45 kilometers alone," was his answer. Mechanical Dura-Ace shifting for proven performance.

Here are a few of the facts that you might want to consider.  Then if you can wipe the drool off your chin, c'mon over to the shop and let us fit you for one of these jewels.

• New FACT IS 11r carbon SL3 frame weighs less than 1000grams, with increased torsional stiffness, and Zertz seatstay inserts for the fastest most compliant endurance bike available
• FACT full carbon monocoque fork with vibration-damping Zertz inserts is ultra light and durable
• High performance Shimano Dura Ace carbon tubeless wheelset enhances ride quality
• Specialized S-Works FACT carbon crankset with oversized BB, removable carbon spider, and ceramic bearings has the highest strength to weight ratio for unparalleled efficiency and power transfer
• S-Works SL ergonomic carbon handlebars for superior fit, comfort, stiffness and strength at minimal weight
• Legendary Shimano Dura-Ace 10-speed shifters are the benchmark for immediate, precise and quiet shifting
• FACT carbon Pave seatpost uses a Zertz insert to minimize road vibrations for greater comfort but remains stiff and efficient

2011 Specialized Tarmac - Atop the podium at the Tour de France

At Montrose Bike Shop we are now able to outfit you with the best road bike in the world.  Check out the Tarmac for 2011.

WIPEOUT!

All 2010 and earlier models must go!!!

The 2011 Specialized and Trek bikes are starting to arrive. We need to make room and soon. This creates a fantastic opportunity for you to buy any 2010 or earlier model year bike on the floor at substantial discounts. There will be some bikes marked down to cost. Since this is a clearance, the sale is limited to stock on hand. So if you have been drooling over a $2500 bike, now's your chance to score one for under $2000.

Cyclocross Season About to Start!!!

Trial Run at Verdugo Coming Real Soon!!

Each year Cyclocross in Southern California has grown, and there's no reason to think it won't get another boost this year. Major shops are joining in to support these fun filled family days filled with racing, music, and just hanging out with like-minded bike enthusiasts. You can always stay up to the minute on happenings in the Cyclocross world by checking in at SoCalCross.org. The Trial Run Announcement is coming soon. We will send out a special email announcement as soon as the date is firmed up

Come Test Ride a 2011 Specialized Bike

The totally new for 2011 Specialized Camber Mountain Bikes are here. This new product line includes a full range of options including 29'ers. Speaking of which, the Rockhopper Comp 29'er's for 2011 are also here, ready for you. Also early to hit the showroom floor is the Allez Comp with Shram Apex. There's no better time of year to visit us. See the 2011's or get a bargain on a 2010 or 2009.

P.S. Sunday Afternoon Mountain Bike Rides to Continue

If you have missed out riding with our group on Sunday afternoon, there is no better time to join us that in September. We leave at about 4:30 and spend a couple of hours on the trails. Get to the shop at 4:00 and check out our back to school sale.

2011 Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper 29er....a breath of fresh air

The 2011 Stumpjumper 29er has: 

• Light and lean FACT 11m carbon HT 29er frame is engineered with a stiff, tapered head tube and 29" race geometry for pure speed
• Custom Specialized/RockShox Reba S29 fork with size-specific travel, is the lightest, stiffest performance XC fork, featuring Brain Fade adjustment, tapered carbon crown/steerer, and Reba lower
• New Roval Control SL 29 XC wheelset with carbon rims, OS28 end caps, Ti QR, and DT Swiss spokes and internals is insanely stiff, light and durable for riding straight through the rough stuff
• S-Works Renegade 29 x 1.95" dual compound 2Bliss Ready tires with aramid bead roll fast and still provide plenty of race-tested traction
• Specialized FACT OSBB carbon crankset with ceramic bearings is paired with a SRAM XX spider and 38/24t rings to create market-leading stiffness-to-weight for the ultimate power transfer
• Custom Avid XX World Cup R magnesium body brakes feature tool-free reach adjust, alloy-backed pads, and carbon levers with titanium hardware for ultra light and powerful braking control

Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper 29er

2011 Stumpjumper FSR and Specialize Camber Getting a Workout - See Them at Montrose Bike Shop

The 2011 Stumpjumper FSR and Camber are known for their efficient climbing, solid descending, and exacting amount of trail-tuned  suspension.  Enjoy this short video as they go through their paces.

New Mountain Bike for 2011 - Specialized Camber Now Available at Montrose Bike Shop

Specialized Bicycle Company has created an entire new category in the mountain bike world.  For 2011 the all new Camber Mountain Bike comes with hydroformed M4 alloy frames and an integrated headset, 120mm of travel in the rear and 100mm in the forks.
 
The geometry will remind you of the Stumpjumper, but with a longer wheelbase.  The Camber models offer pivot locations formed in tubes instead of welded separately.

Specialized Camber Elite does not include Brain technology set up on the shocks. This means that  the price point will settle at entry level for trail bikes.  Should you move up to the Camber Pro model, Specialized has added a SRAM 2×10 crankset with Shimano XTR 10-speed derailleur.  

The 2011 Camber Mountain Bike line will include
a 29er version in keeping with Specialized's indication earlier this year that they see the 29'er category growing significantly in 2011.

Have you checked out our Video Channel?!

Will didn't have enough to do with selling and repairing bikes, so we  have turned him into a YouTube Star.  Over the last several weeks his YouTube videos have been viewed by almost 10,000 cycling enthusiasts from all over the planet.
Over the next week or so, three new videos will be added.  You can be notified of new videos by following us on YouTube.  We also publish each new video to our blog, and you can follow us on the blog.  Another alternative is to follow us on Twitter.  It is our belief that our relationship shouldn't end with your purchase.  We want to help you have a great experience.  Any way we can help you to get on the bike more and enjoy.


 
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Meet Ups!

Cycle Up an Appetite - Fill it with BBQ and Beer

We in Southern California a truly blessed with resources for entertainment and relaxation that are almost boundless.  So why is it that so many of us are sittin' on our backsides on Sunday afternoon when we could be out riding the trails with a group of cool folks.  That group is averaging around 12 cyclists and likely to be growing substantially with the addition of free grub and suds.
 

In fact, go to Meetup.com

and sign in if you don't mind.  You can still come if you don't go to Meetup, it just helps us out.  Search for Montrose Sunday Mountain Bike Ride.

So Cal Cross Ends Another Great Year - Sport Catching ON!

Learn More About Cyclocross.  Join in the Action

MBS has been a huge supporter of the Cyclocross movement here in Southern California, and we appreciate the tireless efforts of the folks at SoCalcross.com 
Today there are events for every age and skill level.  The courses are laid out (often by MBS owner JL) to be as challenging and exciting as the location allows.  (There is no truth to the rumor that JL designs courses with a certain blood lust).

The Hanson Dam Location is very beautiful and provides a free day in the sun with your family and a bunch of folks who just love bicycles.   If you would like to learn more about Cyclocross, come on into the store or check out the SoCalCross website.

Us Bike Dealers Test the NEW Specialized 2011 Camber and 2011 Stumpjumper

A gathering of 600 dealers were not dissapointed when they tested the Specialized 2011 line of bikes during a product launch in Colorado late last month. Seeing the awesome 2011 lineup encouraged bike shop owners in what has already been a good season for bike sales. Specialized introduced a new mountain bike called the Camber, which they call, "a pure XC trail bike," creating a hybrid of the Epic and the Stumpjumper FSR platforms. Generally, the pricing of the Camber will be just below the Stumpjumper line. But, even without a brain shock, the design is similar to the stumpjumper, with models varying as far as crankset and frame size.

The 2011 Specialized Camber, a mountain bike for mountain bikers, closes the gap in Specialized lineup, replacing the Stumpjumper FSR with 120mm of travel (100mm for 29er versions). Pro models have a custom SRAM carbon 2x10 crankset with Shimano XTR 10-speed derailleur. Lower models get triples.

The 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR models see few changes save for a retuned S140 fork (26″) with no Brain inertia valve. The Fox shock trades Pro Pedal settings for a shock that’s designed around pedaling when on with multiple compression damping settings when turned off, In order to allow tuning of the shock's characteristics for descending more than climbing.



 


 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper S-Works 29er Carbon

The Stumpjumper hardtails don’t see too many changes other than spec updates. Like the Epic, the S-Works models get carbon-rimmed Roval Control SL wheels, along with the more modern 2×10 drivetrain. The mid- and high-end models have stiffer wheels due to  Specialized’s updated 90mm travel Future Shock with dropouts. These wheels are compatible with Specialized and Rockshox forks, and they have a OS24 caps in order to make them compatible with Fox forks.

The S-Works carbon frames weigh in 100g less than the 2010 model, at 1,055g for the 29er and 920g for the 26″ model. Shaped seatstays combined with a slim 27.2mm seatpost provide vertical compliance for both models. The 2011 Stumpjumper FSR and S-Works Carbon are great additions to the Stumpjumper line.

Specialized Allez Comp: Redisigned for 2011

If you are looking into an entry level racing bike, the Specialized 2011 Allez Comp is where you should start. Redesigned for 2011, the aluminum frame is shaped exactly like the Tarmac.

"After the Roubaix, the biggest news on the road side is the complete redesign of the Specialized Allez.  The new frames are 20% stiffer…they have the same torsional stiffness as the Pro Tour-proven Tarmac SL3…and they get the same tapered headtube design on the Elite models with bearings set further up the steerer tube for enhanced stiffness due to increased surface contact area (details are a bit sparse on that aspect, we’re working on it). The seat tube gets butted, swaged and formed into a squared shape at the bottom bracket, strengthening one of the highest stressed areas on the bike.

Being Specialized’s competitive but affordable road model, the Allez comes with both high performance builds and one version with SRAM’s new performance touring compact double Apex group. In addition to the same stiffness as the Tarmac SL3, the new Allez shares its racy geometry. In this comparison, the gray is the Allez A1, yellow is the Allez E5 and the red is the Tarmac SL3."(BikeRumor)

2011 Specialized Tarmac SL3

Although the  2011 Tarmac SL3 doesn't come with Zertz inserts, it has a triangulated seat for stiffness and the geometry is aggressive. You can expect more confidence, better handling, and better power transfer from these features.

The key to stiffness is a bigger cross section in the fork with wider and stiffer blades.

Bikeradar says "Is it a case of stiffness that goes up to 11? Possibly, but again you can't argue with the results. Riders on board Tarmacs have won more than 25 ProTour races this year, and given that Alberto Contador, Fabian Cancellara, Frank and Andy Schleck will all race them at the Tour de France, there's no doubt the frame will enjoy more success."

Specialized 2011 Roubaix SL3: Responsive and Efficient

The 2011 Roubaix SL3 is a comfortable road bike at the top of the Specialized Endurance line that can race with the best of them, and yet versatile enough to be appealing to all riders.

Engineers have designed a frame that assists the bike to limit vibration and increase sticktion, which delivers a smoother and more efficient ride. And although Specialized has been using Zerts elastomer inserts for a while, they have been given a permanent home, securely placed in a nook of the seat stay. Specialized has included internal cable routing and boasts that the bottom bracket to chain stay is in one piece to increase the efficiency of power transfer.

Specialized has also taken responsiveness into consideration, and made sure to leave their “cobra” tube unchanged, which widens and drops into a fatter, tapered head tube for extra stiffness. They also offer a redesigned, stiffer fork with a two bladder molding style.

29'r Time at Montrose - Specialized Rockhopper 29r Comp Video

The 2010 Specialized 29er RockHopper Comp is now in stock and you can find it at www.montrosebike.com!!

The Specialized RockHopper Comp is the best mountain bike to take your cycling experience to the next level! With it's adjustable fork, state of the art thumb/thumb shifting, outstanding brake system, 29 inch wheels and reasonable pricing, the 29er RockHopper Comp can get you up the toughest mountain and having more thrills and less spills.

Specialized Sirrus for 2010 Hybrid is in Stock at Montrose Bike Shop

The 2010 Specialized Sirrus is now in stock at Montrose Bike Shop, just in time for Summer, and you can find it at www.montrosebike.com!! 

 
The Specialized Sirrus is a "hybrid" bike, fusing the best qualities of a road bike with the stabilty and comfort of a great mountain bike and giving it all a state-of-the art ergonomic geometry that makes it the most comfortable ride you can find!  If you want a great fitness bike or a wonderfully comfortable commuter bike, you can't do better than the Specialized Sirrus for the price.
Come in and check out the entire stock of Specialized, Trek and much more at the biggest and best bike shop in Los Angeles! Montrose Bike Shop has a huge selection of bikes and gear, a friendly and professional staff and everything you need to get out on the road on the best ride of your life! Montrose also offers pro fittings of bikes and gear to set you up with the very best arrangement for your body, ability level and choice of activity!

Call 818-249-3993 to speak with one of our friendly, knowledgeable staff or visit us online at www.montrosebike.com! For the latest news and great deals,you can also follow us on Twitter@montrosebike!

Music for this video is "Funkorama", used courtesy of Kevin MacCleod at www.incompetech.com. 
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Specialized vs Trek - The Great Debate Unfolds at Montrose Bike Shop

Specialized Bicycle Company makes a lot of great bicycles. They are especially known for their mountain bikes and have the distinction of marketing the first mass production mountain bike, the Stumpjumper. Today, Specialized is a recognized tier one manufacturer of a full range of bicycles. They have beginner and commuter bikes. They make professional bikes that can cost up to $10,000 in mountain, trail, cross country, triathlon, and road styles. They make the very best quality and performance bikes of any mass produced brand.

Trek Bicycles makes a lot of great bicycles. They are especially known for their rode bikes, having tied their already dominant star status to Lance Armstrong during the 90's and early 2000's. Today Trek is a recognized tier one manufacturer of a full range of bicycles, The have beginner and commuter bikes. They make professional bikes that cost up to $10,000 in road, mountain, trail, cross country, and triathlon styles. They make the very best quality and performance bikes of any mass produced brand.

Did we mention that we are completely neutral. We carry the two clear leaders in the world of bicycles in the same location. We aren't choosing sides. We let you decide.

Best Bicycle Fitting in Los Angeles - Specialized BG Fit Studio at Montrose Bike Shop

The season is here.  The really long rides are the order of the day.  In order to maximize your performance while minimizing risk of injury, your bike needs to fit you.  Come into Montrose for a perfect fit.  Check out a video featuring our Certified BG fit guru.

Go Mountain Bike Riding with Montrose BIke Shop

Not sure if you got the memo, but a bunch of us are getting together every Sunday afternoon and heading to the hills.  The hills within 10 miles of Montrose Bike Shop that is.  We have a mixed group including folks who have been or are serious riders (or even pro's), and we have beginners.  No one gets dropped as this is a social ride.

We started this group and we dedicate it to those who plan to ride on Saturday and then again on Sunday morning, but all of a sudden it's Sunday afternoon and the weekend is almost over. So we might have named the group Last Chance, but we didn't.

Come join a bunch of riders who just love to get on a Mountain Bike. We'll pace the rides based on who comes out. We might even split into two groups if there some who want to go fast and some who want to, but can't yet. : )

Looking forward to seeing a big group every Sunday.  Starting in June, the group will reconvene back at the shop for BBQ and Beer.  

Sunday 4:30 PM at Montrose Bike Shop in Montrose, CA

We're going to take a 10-15 mile ride on the trails. Should go 1.5 to 2 hours. There will not be any drops, so no matter what your skill level is, c'mon out and give it a try.

For more information, find this ride on Meetup.com at http://www.meetup.com/Mountain-Bike-Montrose-Sunday-Afternoon/

Tri Bike Likely to Beat All - Specialized 2010 Transition Review

More from Slowtwitch.com on the Specialized Transition Triathlon Bike.  Author Dan Empfield seem to think this is the year Specialized kicks some serious butt in their race line.  No surprise!!  For the rest of the story

All in all, Specialized has done a very nice job with the Transition. The frame is a little finicky, with proprietary brakes, and a seatpost that doesn't stick into the frame very far, so, you have to cut it. Woe unto you if you cut it too short. Then again, if you do cut it too short, you're cutting the seat post, not the frame (which is the case with Kuota's Kween K, Scott's Plasmas, Ridley's Dean, et al). If you do make a cutting mistake on the Transition Comp, it's a $200 problem, not a $2000 problem. 

The bike handles nicely. Especially in its too largest sizes. It handles adequately well in its two middles sizes. I would forego the smallest size altogether, and the SM size might work better with the 49mm fork than with the stock 43mm fork (subject to much testing first!), but, really, the SM, MD and LG just all need a 46mm fork (a fork not yet made). 

The bike is priced right, it's a formidable match for the other bikes in its competitive set, which would include the Slice 4, the P2, Plasma 30, Equinox TTX 9.0, and Felt's B12 and B14. Even as the UCI has turned up its nose at Specialized's Shiv, 2010 could be this company's breakout year as regards its timed race product line. 

Seat Post Review - Specialized Transition 2010

Here is an opinion piece on the Transition 2010 Tri Bike.  The excerpt below just deals with the seat post.  You may want to read more on the SlowTwitch.com website.

Thank you Specialized for allowing a rider to put his saddle where he wants it. [Digression] Here's a secret for all you bike designers out there: When you allow a rider input on his own position—when a fit session includes actually asking the rider whether he's comfortable and powerful—the rider, when given a legitimate, well-executed, choice in positions, will choose 79.5° of seat angle. This is the average. This is where the fat of the bell curve sits. [/Digression] So...

Here's a bike company that made a timed race bike to help in its quest for that elusive yellow jersey, nevertheless it thought enough about this bike's target market to allow customers the sit where they want. This, because the Transition Comp—and all the Transitions—come with one of three available seatposts.

The seatposts are named Team (way set back, without very much difference between it's two fore and aft positions); the Regular post; and the Straight post. These posts are each two-position posts, and, on the straight post, the center of the binder mechanism sits either 100mm behind the BB or 150mm behind the BB depending on whether the binder mechanism is in its fore or aft position.

The offsets are rational and thought-out. The swept back post (Regular post) has offsets of 160mm and 210mm. The Team post has offsets of 200mm and 225mm respectively.

Your safest bet is to get your Transition with a Straight post (you may well choose the rear position of the Straight post). But if you're a taller rider—riding the XL or XXL—you might need the Regular post, with the moderate backsweep. This, because the seatpost sticks straight up, at 90°, so, the taller the bike size, the nominally steeper the bike is already.

Not to beat on this subject too hard, but [Digression back on], how difficult is it to do what Specialized has done? Why can't bike companies who seek to sell to triathletes just take a digital level, pass it through both the bottom bracket and the center of the saddle's rails as the saddle is pushed all the way forward, and see if the first number is 8. It can be 80°, 80.5°, 82°, but, the first number needs to be 8.

It needs to be 8 as the saddle sits at a representative height from the pedals in each size, that is, it needs to adjust forward to 80° or steeper in the smallest size (when the top of the saddle sits 67cm from the bottom bracket axle), and in the largest size, when the saddle sits 85cm from the BB axle (and for every saddle height in between). Note to product manager (or engineer, or bike designer): if the first number on your digital level is a 7, go back to the drawing board. Literally. You can figure this out in SolidWorks, or, using a little junior class trig. This will save the trouble of wondering whether your design gets riders steep enough. 

Trick Bicycle Riding - Don't Try This at Home ... What the Heck. Go Ahead!

This is a video that will give local trick riders on any type of bike a new set of standards to shoot for.

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Specialized 2010 Stumpjumper Mountain Bike Video You Will Watch Over and Over

This video is so fascinating to watch, because you get to see the front fork suspension in action.  It is amazing to see how it totally absorbs everything the road can throw at it.  This is double fun because it is taken in winter in the snow.  Check it out.



Then check out everything else at this blog site about the Stumpjumper.

Huge Blowout Specialized Bike Sale April 1 at Montrose Bike Shop

ALL 2009 and older bikes on sale.  HUGE savings on brand new bikes.  Here is a Parital List

S-Works Stumpjumper Carbon    Large 2008 was $7400 now $4850
S-Works Roubaix Dura-Ace     54 & 56 cm 2009 was $8400 now $4700  SAVE $3700
S-Works Roubaix Sram Red     58cm 2009 was $7500 now $4700
Specialized Stumpjumper Expert     M,L,XL 2008 was $3300 now $2100
Specialized Enduro SL Expert       L 2008 was $4600 now $2500   SAVE $2100
Specialized Enduro SL Comp     XL 2008 was $3200 now $2300
Specialized Epic Expert     L 2008 was $3300 now $2200
Specialized Ruby Expert      51cm 2009 was $3300 now $2800  
Specialized Allez Elite C2    52,56,58,61cm was $1550 now $1250
Trek Madone 4.7        54cm 2008 was $2600 now $2100
Trek Madone 5.0 Triple     56cm 2007 was $2800 now $1800   SAVE $1000
Trek Madone 5.1 WSD      50cm 2008 was $2700 now $2100
Trek Madone 5.2       58cm  2009 was $4070 now $3300
Trek Fuel EX-7        19.5" 2008 was $2000 now $1500

Specialized Health Care Special Sale - Free Align Helmet with Bike Purchase

Now is the time to head over to Montrose Bike Shop and protect your head with the amazing Specialized Align Helmet.  You can either buy one or get one free.  The only trick to getting a free one is to purchase either a new Sirrus or Sirrus Sport bicycle, or a Vita or Vita Sport (pictured).  You probably need one of those bikes anyway, so April will be the time to buy one. 

Nominated Best Road Race Bike for 2010 - Trek Madone 6.9

  Bicycling Magazine has announced its Road Bike best of class for 2010. Here's their review of the Trek Madone.

RACE ROAD:
Trek Madone 6.9 $8,305

Perhaps the most recognized race bike in the world, Trek has continued to revamp the Madone into one of the best-performing race bikes as well. It's light, very well outfitted right off the showroom floor (including deep dish carbon clincher wheels) and praised by testers as a fantastic climbing machine as well as for its excellent vibration damping qualities through the OCLV2 carbon frame.
Testers Said:

The ride feel of the Madone is superb, very smooth yet feels connected to the road.

It's a subtle speed that maximizes comfort and agility all in one. The Madone is a very fun bike to ride.

It's one of those rare can't-go-wrong purchases for anyone on the fence about what is the best race bike for his or her own particular style.

Trek 1.5 Nominated by Bicycling - See it, Ride it at Montrose Bike Shop

See What Bicycling Magazine had to say about this bike.  It is a winner and you will see why when you test ride at Montrose Bike

"ENTRY-LEVEL ROAD:
Trek 1.5 $1100

Last year's winner returns to defend its crown. The price remains the same, but the shifters have been upgraded to Shimano Tiagra, which allow shifting from the drops and the hoods. (Sora shifters, spec'd on last years 1.5, may only be shifted from the hoods.)
Testers said:

It felt sturdy through the bottom bracket under climbing and accelerating pedaling forces.

Whether it's the power of economy of scale, or years of trickle-down, this bike performs way beyond its price point.

Very stable, confident descender."

TREK 2010 Fuel EX with the Amazing DRCV Shock/Full Suspension

You do NOT want to miss this video about the TREK 2010 Fuel EX.  Goes into detail about the extraordinary DRCV Shock and then a quick tutorial about adjusting the full suspension to best meet your needs!   Some Amazing things Trek is doing!

Scientifically Proven Ways to Ride Your Bicycle Faster

Check out this great instructional: 15 ways to Scientifically to ride faster!   Check out all 15 HERE!

HIIT it. Swap a leisurely midweek cruise for a short session of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). A slew of studies from the past five years shows that a few brief, gut-busting sessions can improve your endurance as well as much longer rides do. Going hard can prep your muscles to go long. The metabolic magic happens on two fronts. One: Endurance rides tend to hit only your slow-twitch muscle fibers, but HIIT training also recruits your high-speed fibers so you develop a bigger engine. Two: Your body becomes better at tapping into your fat stores to refuel for the next hard effort, so you become a more efficient fat burner.

Trek Mountain Bikes- Superior at its Best!

Make sure to check out this article about Trek Mountain Bikes!   Very informative about everything Trek!   Click HERE for the full article!




If you are in the market for a new bike – or even for your first bike, you definitely need to check out Trek Mountain Bikes. Trek Mountain Bikes have been around since the beginning of mountain bike time, and they aren’t going anywhere soon – except maybe to the next challenging trail!
First you should note that trek designs and manufactures mountain bikes, as well as street bikes, but the company does much more than that. As for bikes, they produce such high quality rides that even Lance Armstrong rides a Trek! What better endorsement could the company have than that?

Lance Armstrong Talks About the INCREDIBLE 2010 Trek Madone 6 Series

Check this video out- After 12 years of partnering, Lance Armstrong says he will never ride anything but a Trek!  Also the Amazing technological advances that were made for the 2010 Trek Madone 6 Series.

Very Cool Video Showing Many of the Trek Different Bike Models

This video is very impressive!   Showing many of the new Trek Bikes in a series of very cool pictures!  Don't miss this one!

For 2010 Trek Mountain Bike Lineup is Very Impressive

Make sure to read and click on the TREK hyperlinked work.  You are going to be blown away by the technological advances made by Trek!




TREK 2010 Mountain Bike lineup features several new technologies to enhance their already stellar full suspension bicycles, including:

• New Fox-Built/Trek-Designed DRCV shocks with dual air chambers on Remedy and Fuel EX
• New OCLV seatstay on Fuel EX with Net Molded pivot bearings and full carbon disc brake tabs
• ABP (Active Braking Pivot) Race - a narrower ABP with easier quick release
• Carbon Armor integrated downtube protection
• Full Floater rear suspension design on all three models 

See all of the Trek lineup and take a test ride at Montrose Bike Shop.  We are located freeway close to the 2, the 210, and the 134.  Whether you live in Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale, La Canada, Flintridge, North Hollywood, or even downtown Los Angeles, you are minutes from our shop.

John Riley, TREK Mountain Bike Product Manager Talks About the Technological Advances for 2010 by Trek which are Available at Montrose Bike Shop

Check out this very cool video from a product manager of Trek Mountain Bicycles as he discusses the technological advances made by trek for 2010!

Specialized Bike and Gear Review- Direct from Specialized Headquarters, Morgan Hill, CA!

You don't want to miss this article!   Click HERE to read more about the reviews from a Premier Cycling Authority.  He goes into some great reviews that are very informative and discusses why Specialized Bikes stand alone from all the competition!

Build and Customize Your Custom Trek Madone

Check out the latest feature brought to you by Trek!   This website actaully lets you peronalize and build your own Trek Madone!   Click HERE to take you to the main site and then click HERE if you want to start creating your own Madone 6 Series!

    

Trek Fuel EX 2010 Full Suspension Mountain Bike Preview

Make sure to check out this awesome video!  Trek Mountain Bikes are unstoppable when it comes to technological advances.  This video is a great example of the amazing bikes Trek is coming out with!

The Trek Dirt Series Montain Bike Program Continues to Grow even after 10 Years- Montrose Bike Shop has your Next Trek

Make sure to check out the extraordinary article about Trek Bkes and the Trek Dirt Series, and surpassing expections year after year.  Read the full article HERE!

In its tenth year of existence, the Trek Dirt Series delivers instruction with the goal of developing skills through a supportive, step-by-step process that helps riders move beyond their fears to truly enjoy mountain biking. More than 5,000 riders, both male and female, have pedaled through the program since its inception in 2001.

“With Trek’s support, we’ve been able to dramatically increase our resources and expand our operation for 2010,” Shadley said. “This will be our first year providing instruction as far east as Colorado and also the first year our riders will have access to Trek’s Women’s Specific Design Factory Demo Team and fleet of demo bikes at every event.”

“Trek is pulling out all the stops for the 2010 Trek Dirt Series,” said Dean Gore, director of marketing at Trek. “We’re eager to augment our support for the growing women’s MTB market in North America and excited about partnering with a program as established and valuable as the Dirt Series.”

Rising XC Star- Emily Batty Joins Trek World Racing

Another amazing star partners with Trek World Racing!   Many professional bike companies waned her- the bottom line is she chose Trek!   Read the whole article HERE!

23 Degrees Sports Management is thrilled to announce today that the Canadian rising star of Women's XC racing will be joining its global world cup race program, Trek World Racing. Emily, who has been racing for the past two seasons for Trek Store Toronto has been impressing many talent scouts with her recent results, including a top 10 in the Offenburg World Cup in Germany last season. Emily, who turns 22 in June, will once again be contesting some Under 23 titles, most notably the World Championships taking place on home soil in September at the legendary Mont-Sainte-Anne venue.

Trek's Remedy OCLV and Scratch- Continues the Expanson of Trek's Reinvigorated Mountain Line Available at Montrose Bike Shop

A thorough article covering everything you want to know about the new Trek Remedy OCLV as well as the new Trek Scratch.  Make sure you check out the whole article HERE.

















Trek continues the expansion of its reinvigorated mountain line with the addition of the Remedy OCLV and Scratch. The Remedy OCLV is a made in the USA carbon version of their Remedy all-mountain bike launched in 2008, while the Scratch fills a hole in Trek’s line in the “freeride” category… Or freeride light… Or heavy duty all mountain… Or whatever you want to call that space between an all-mountain bike and a pure gravity bike.

With the addition of the Scratch, Trek now has a full line of suspension bikes with a common theme - the ABP suspension system. This completes a remarkable transition that began with the 2008 Trek Fuel EX - Trek’s the first ABP bike. I wrote about the significance back then - you can read it here. In just three model years, Trek moved from a collection of bikes that were disappointing when you considered Trek’s potential, to a complete line of exciting bikes that are among the best available anywhere. Trek’s always been home to talented bikemakers: now they have suspension bikes to match.

An Interview with the Top Engineers for the Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon 29er!

Eric Schuda, who is in charge of all of Specialized’s 29 inch efforts, discusses the new innovative Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon 29er:

"For 2010 we have quite an offering of 29ers to suit a wide range of experiences and riders. It was not difficult for us to arrive at this point; it was just a matter of timing.  We have added ton of manpower to our engineering and product development teams recently, and had our biggest year of development in the history of the company for the 2010 model year. We made this investment so that we could continue to innovate and expand all of our current bike models, as well as add an entire newly developed family of 29er bikes to our product offering."
To learn more about the awesome Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon 29er interview, click HERE!

2010 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Available at www.montrosebikeshop.com

Get on the Trail! Check out the 2010 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR available for a Test Ride only at Montrose Bike Shop! To learn more, and how you can purchase your own extreme 2010 Stumperjumper FSR make sure you visit http://www.montrosebikeshop.com/ or call 818-249-3993.

Professional Trek Triathlete, Chris Lieto, Discusses the Technological Advances Found in Trek Bikes Available at Montrose Bike Shop

One of the world's best triathletes, Chris Lieto only wanted to ride and create a partnership with Trek! With all of the modernization that Trek has made to their road bikes, Chris has literally dropped his times dramatically. And Trek has played a very important part in his continued success!