Monday, May 24, 2010

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.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

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/