Archive for Gear
August 5, 2009
· Filed under Cycling, Gear, News, Uncategorized · Tagged 29er, 925, bianchi, bike sale, bikes, Civia, co-op., hyland, marin, muirwoods, redline, san jose, the Hub, the hub bike co-op, workers bike sale
Beginning Aug. 5th, 2009, The Hub Bike Co-Op is having an extraordinary sale. You are able to purchase select, in-store 2009 models of bikes at the same price we, the workers at The Hub, pay.
Bikes from Giant, Bianchi, Marin, Orbea, Civia, Vicious and Redline are all priced from 10%-30% off our normal low prices.
If you’ve been waiting for prices to come down before you bought your new bike, WAIT NO LONGER!
Here are just a few examples of the ridiculously low prices:
Bianchi Pista was $699.99; NOW $489.99
Bianchi San Jose was $799.99; NOW $559.99
Bianchi Parco was $519.99; NOW $363.99
Redline 925 (our best selling bike!) was $579.99; NOW $405.99
Vicious Casual Agent was $2399.99; NOW $1679.99
Civia Hyland Alfine was $2160.99; NOW $1512.69
Marin Muirwoods 29er was $629.99; NOW $440.99
Marin Alpine Trail was $729.99; NOW $510.99
AND MANY MANY MORE.
All New Bikes Receive The Hub Bike Co-Op’s Exclusive CUSTOMER CARE PACKAGE, as well as 10-15% off all accessories for up to a month from the date of purchase!
This sale is going on at both locations of The Hub Bike Co-Op
3020 Minnehaha Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-729-0437
and
301 Cedar Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-238-3593
July 9, 2009
· Filed under Cycling, Gear, News, Wisdom · Tagged bikes, Civia, deep-v, Dia-Compe MX-806, dp18, fixed gear, orbea, sale, single speed, velocity, vicious cycles
During the Tour de France, The Hub Bike Co-Op is having a sale on some excellent bikes, accessories and key components.
- 10% or more off road bikes (includes special orders and custom builds)
- Civia, Orbea, and Vicious bikes on sale
- 15% off shoe pedal combos
- Tons of apparel discounted
But here’s my favorite part;
Broken?…….FIXED!
For the duration of the sale, all of our track/singlespeed wheelsets are 10-40% off!!!!!
DP18 wheels, in all colors (normally $199-$220) are now $179.99!
All Velocity Deep-V wheels (normally$299-$420) are now $250.00!
To make things even better, The Hub has just acquired every Dia-Compe MX-806 brake that we could get our hands on, I’m willing to bet we’re the only shop in the Midwest that has ‘em!
These are the ONLY long reach, dual-pivot calipers that work on bikes with forks on older 27″ wheeled bikes (these usually cannot accept modern brakes with recessed bolts, unless you drill out the fork, sketchy). Now you can finally convert the old 27″ wheels to those pimp 700c wheels you’ve had your eyes on, save a bunch of $$$, AND be able to actually stop!
We have these brakes in silver and black for $28.99.
Time to take that old road frame and give it a second life as your new fixed gear/commuter/hipster/cool cat about town bike.
I’ll be there all weekend, just ask for Christopher.
Do It! Then go watch the Tour at the Riverview Theater (how cool is that?).
June 7, 2009
· Filed under Cycling, Gear, Wisdom · Tagged 105, brooks saddles, chris king headset, handsome cycles, handsome devil
It’s finally done.
I had intended to rock some mustache handlebars, but after test riding a pair I decided that they were too narrow and I didn’t care for the body positioning.
I decided to install some Salsa Bell Lap bars. I really like the width and the flared drops.
Also new are the 105 compact cranks with external bearing bottom bracket, and my first Chris King NoThread headset.
I still need to get a new seatpost (I need a silver one. The black just isn’t working) and saddle (Brooks most likely).
But for now, the new Cycling Home Tour machine is complete.
May 13, 2009
· Filed under Cycling, Gear, News · Tagged 400mm steertube, handsome cycles, handsome devil, horizontal dropouts, loaded touring, The devil, uncut steertube
Handsome that is….
4130 Double-Butted CroMo
Longest Uncut Steertube In The Industry
All the braze-ons needed for loaded touring
Horizontal Drops for single speed or multi-speed set-up
Plus, it’s just damn good looking
March 21, 2009
· Filed under Cycling, Gear, Wisdom · Tagged casual agent, co-op., crosscheck, deep-v, defy 3, giant bikes, long haul trucker, orbea, orbea orca, surly, the hub bike co-op, velocity, vicious cycles, vittoria
As you might imagine, things are picking up at The Hub Bike Co-Op. 40 degrees seems to be the magic number, and with the possibility of highs near 60 today it could be a very busy day.
Here’s what folks seem to be gravitating to at the Minnehaha location:
The Giant Defy 3
A great, well-spec’d first road bike. Shorter top tube for a slightly more upright positioning then a traditional road bike, hyrdo-formed tubing for vertical compliance, mix of Sora/Tiagra components, carbon fiber seatpost and fork make for a no-brainer for those looking for a new way to ride. Particularly popular with the first time tri-athletes.
White Vittoria Zaffiro Pro
White tires in general are flying out the door. There’s this kevlar beaded 700×23 Zaffiro, and the 700×35 Randonneur. I pre-seasoned what I thought would be enough to get me through April, and we sold out by March, 1st, long before the streets were “clean”.
I was a bit flabbergasted by that. I’ve re-ordered twice as many and they should be back in the store the first week of April.
Velocity Deep V rims and wheels
What can I say; The Kids Love ‘em. Colors. colors, colors!
Also this week, the much awaited bikes from Vicious Cycles will arrive
The Casual Agent
An amazing cro-moly tubeset with all the bells and whistles. An epic bike, for the epic cyclist.
Over at the West Bank store it’s all about Surly
Long Haul Trucker
LHT’s, Crosschecks, Steamrollers, Big Dummy Cargo bikes, even a fair number of Pugsleys.
You want it, they probably have one built up in your size and ready to ride at the West Bank Hub.
Finally, check out Orbea
The Orca
Looking for the ride of your life? Look no further.
Built with Co-Op pride in the heart of the Pyrenees.
See you at the shop.
March 20, 2009
· Filed under Cycling, Gear, Life
With several days left in this month of March, 2009, I’ve got two full days of Cycling Home Tours under my belt, and two more scheduled before the week is over.
I packed up the winter bike (Electra Street Rod 7) on Monday and broke out the skinny tires on the cyclo-cross bike, and man, did that feel good!
Business at The Hub Bike Co-op has been gangbusters as well. Our bike sales for this winter were up 46% from last year!
Today I sat down with one of my product reps who handles a great many of the parts and accessories that I purchase for the shop. Today we we’re looking at clothing for next fall/winter season.
He had a new line with him, Showers Pass, quality rain and cold weather gear.
Nice stuff.
After he was done, I inquired about testing some samples.
I wound up shelling out for their new Portland Jacket.
Fully waterproof, comfortable as all-get-out, and just enough grey tweed style to make the retro-grouch in me very, very happy.
I rode it all afternoon and evening while showing houses, and it is surprisingly warm. It was a chilly night, and the cold air never got past the new hotness.
Dig it.
February 22, 2009
· Filed under Gear · Tagged brooks saddles, frostbike, handspun, knog, pihead bike lock, QBP, rackless panniers
I was at the Frostbike trade show this weekend.
Seeing as QBP is in our backyard, attendance isn’t nearly as cool for me as it is for out-of -towners who’ve never had a chance to marvel at the spectacle that is the largest bike parts distributor in the known world.
I usually just go for the free lunch.
This year was a little different. I went with an agenda to solidify The Hub Bike Co-Op’s relationship with Civia
The New Civia Loring
And to take advantage of some one-time deals on some key accessories.
While walking the vendor gauntlet I came across a curious, if not poorly named, lock company, Pinhead.
This combo gives a bike owner a one key security system for their entire bike; Frame, wheels, seatpost and headset.
They even have a cable lock in the works that will plug into a usb port on your laptop to keep it from being stolen while you run off to the restroom at the coffeeshop.
I’m going to field test one of these and get back to you on it’s effectiveness and ease of use.
Other cool-age included some styley hand-built wheelsets
Nice Brooks Saddles
And some words of caution direct from the Knog rep: My new rack-less panniers really do need a re-design, it’s not just my imagination. My own fault for investing in first generation pannier technology.
February 19, 2009
· Filed under Gear
I’m speechless.
No idea if you can buy these anywhere in the U.S.
More cycling footwear worth drooling over HERE
Thanks Rich (go back to work).
