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New Shop Stickers from Sticker Mule

We just restocked on a few of our past stickers as well as added a couple new ones to the mix. We have multiple sizes and designs to choose from so we are sure you can find something that will work for you. These stickers are thick, durable vinyl that protects them from scratching, rain & sunlight.

They are awesome and as always were done by Sticker Mule. These guys also offer much more including coasters (we have some of those too), logo stickers, vinyl lettering, static clings, buttons, magnets, etc. Pricing is super reasonable and the more you order the more discounts you get. These guys do it right so check them out if you need stickers of any kind or other marketing/promotion items.

We love to see our stickers out there in the wild on your vehicles, bikes, bike racks, water bottles, etc. so make sure a grab a few the next time you are in and #SupportYourLocalBikeShop!

Peace!

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Super Custom Litespeed T2 Disc Twin Builds

We had fun building these! (see pic gallery below)

You know you have a unique relationship with your clients when you get to build a second pair of dream bikes for them. Clients Kevin and Marty have been friends of the shop since before there was a shop! Since 2007 if I am not mistaken. After too many miles to count, and too many worn out drive trains to remember it was finally time to replace the Trek Madones I built for them more than 12 years ago through Trek’s Project 1 Program. As good as Carbon is, it just doesn’t last forever and it was time to build something that would. When you want the ultimate ride, American made quality, and a truly enduring material you need not look any further than Litespeed.

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New Shop Kits!

Excited to announce that kit ordering is now available!

It’s been 2 years since the last run and many of you have been asking. We are excited to get you guys out there representing in some nice new kits. Check out the details below and and a live ordering link.

Timing:

  • Order Deadline – Extended to Sat April 6th

Details:

Jakroo Kits this year.
Will have hi vis yellow and hi vis pink options once again.
We will be offering multiple options including:

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Litespeed Cherohala Custom Build

Recently completed custom gravel bike build we built specifically for a customer to ride in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Very hard to give this bike to him once we built it! Super sweet bike all around.

– Litespeed Bicycles Cherohala SE Titanium
– SRAM Force 1 Hydro 1X system
– Boyd Cycling 44mm Carbon Race Wheels
– Maxxis Tires Re-Fuse GR tubeless tires
– 3T Carbon Cockpit

Drool!

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Winter 2017/18 MTB Service Special

It’s that time of year. Yep, the time when those of you so inclined get out there on the knobbies and get a bit dirty! Could be the hard core trail riders of you, or could be the tris/roadies of you who enjoy mixing it up for training or fun in the winter season. Either way, it’s all good!

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2017 Bike Alpharetta Bikes for Kids

Excited to once again be participating in the Annual Bike Alpharetta Bikes for Kids. We are a drop point and welcome all of your gently used to new kids bicycle and tricycle donations. It is an amazing thing that Bike Alpharetta does with this and it makes for a lot of happy kids so all donations are gladly accepted. If you are not near us there are a many other drop locations including the Alpharetta Fire Stations. Check out the flyer below for more info.

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Now a TriBike Transport Partner Shop

Excited to announce we are now an official TriBike Transport Partner Shop. So for any of your races that they transport to, you can drop your bike here before the race and pick it up here after. How easy is that!

Just choose us as your partner shop when registering on the TriBike Transport website and then bring your bike bike by during the scheduled drop time. You will receive email communications, instructions and schedule from TriBike Transport during the whole process.

For a schedule of races that you can ship your bike to, check their website.

Here is how they put it:

“HASSLE-FREE. ECONOMICAL. UNPARALLELED. Since 2004, TriBike Transport has helped over 100,000 athletes by providing HASSLE-FREE, ECONOMICAL, UNPARALLELED bike transport. Whether using our Fully-Assembled, Pack & Ship or Valet Service, we take the hassle out of transporting your bike, so you can focus on your race.”

Pretty nice.

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Go with a 1X System and Ditch Your Front Derailleur

If you have been in the shop lately and happened to hear or been a part of a discussion with me on SRAM’s revolutionary idea of a single chain ring drive train, you likely got more than an earful.  It’s exciting, simple, and very cost effective and I tend to get really worked up about the benefits and features that a lack of front derailleur has.  I am admittedly a SRAM guy, and preface my passionate discussion of all things SRAM by making that clear before going off the rails about how much I love the 1X (pronounced “One-By”) system.  That being said, the idea of ditching your front derailleur is brilliant for just about everyone.  No really, unless you’re a hardcore bike racer, it’s a darn near perfect system and it has an amazing amount of upside to it.  The 1X arrangement has been a mainstay in the mountain bike world for several years now and has revolutionized mountain bike drive systems.  It’s a very hot topic right now in the cycling world, and more cyclists, triathletes, and occasional riders are making the switch.  Should you make the switch?  Read on and lets discuss the idea from a practical, mathematical, and cost standpoint.

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