Light & Motion Demo Ride Monday Night!!!

On Monday, come by the shop to learn all about the Light & Motion products.  The demo man will be here to explain all their Made in the USA products from 5-6pm.  At 6:00 a demo ride will leave SBC to try out their products at Hillandale.  Bring your bike and your clear goggles to check out the latest in night-shred technology!

This video is not at hillandale, but it is at night.  You'll be stoked to go on the Light & Motion demo ride after watching this.



A night ride in Tirol from Big Col on Vimeo.

Don't forget about Maintenance Class Thursday Night!

 



Ever wonder what those two screws are on your derailleurs?  Chain keeps getting tossed off the gears?  Keep hearing weird noises from your drivetrain when you ride?  Shifting issues?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, be sure to come to SBC tomorrow night!  This Thursday, we'll be covering derailleur and shifting in the SBC Winter maintenance clinic series!

You'll learn how to identify worn out equipment, how to dial in your shifting, how to minimize noise and make your bike more efficient.

See you Thursday at 6:30!  Bring your bike, we'll supply the beer!

Jaron Alumbaugh shredding with his dad!

One of our regular local customers, Sean Alumbaugh made this video of his 7 year old son.  He shot it with his Iphone 4.  Jaron has been riding since he could walk and is ripping on the trails at Massanutten Resort and Hillandale Park.

Happy Thanksgiving!

A few of us headed to Tillman West Trail before the feasting began.



THANKSGIVING from Adventure Seen on Vimeo.

Their bicycle riding skills are extra ordinary!

Imagine riding a whole day on the Signal Knob downhill with certain death cliffs.

SEA OF ROCK from infinite trails on Vimeo.

Customer Product Review: Bobby Toms Loves his Fargo...and Accessories

If you’re reading this, then it’s probably a safe bet that you love bicycles. I do. And boy, do I love my Fargo.

Early last year, SBC took up the challenge of building out a bike that would wear many, many hats. It had to be fantastic for commuting, single track, gravel roads, loaded touring, and everything in between.

Enter Salsa Cycles preeminent monstrosity, the Fargo. Billed as an off-road touring and bikepacking machine, it is a drop-bar rigid steel 29er with a steady and stable touring geometry and braze-ons for racks front and rear, fenders, and five water bottle cages (more on those to come). And it can do so much more.

The ride is something unexpected in the best way. Big wheels and a low bottom bracket mean that you sit in the bike as much as you sit on the bike. Cornering feels like you’re on autopilot, yet curbs, stairs, and rocks seemingly disappear under your tires. But you should realize this bike is a big ride. Stand up and you can easily see over minivans.

If you like buying something and keeping it mint in the cellophane, that’s cool. Really, it is. But the best thing about the Fargo is how well it responds to constant change. Leave it as is, and you’ll miss out on what could be…

Winter Maintenance Clinic 1 was a BIG HIT!

On November 15, twenty-two folks came to the first of six winter maintenance clinics!  The smell of citrus degreaser filled the shop as participants learned how to perform a routine bike clean.  Tim guided the group through this basic preventative maintenance procedure from dropping the wheels to lubing the drivetrain.  Be sure to come to the November 29th clinic, we'll cover derailleurs and shifting adjustment!

ProJeKT 3000 Wants You!

Back in July, our friend, Navid, stopped into the shop looking to get geared up for a bike tour.  He left with a Surly Long Haul Trucker -- a bike many of you know and love.  In the months since then, Navid has identified Neuroblastoma research as the cause for which he will ride from James Madison University to San Diego, CA.  His goal is to raise $15,000 and he is currently in contention for corporate sponsorship from The North Face®.  1000 Likes on ProJeKT 3000's Facebook page will secure The North Face's sponsorship for Navid and it only gets better after that.  This is where you come in.  Aside from making donations, you can like ProJeKT 3000 on Facebook and spread the word for your friends to do the same.  Follow the links below to help out!

Donate to ProJeKT 3000               Like ProJeKT 3000 on Facebook

Here's a word from the man himself:

Awesome helmet cam footage of an Ibis rider!

Check out this amazing helmet cam footage like you've never seen before!

Dreams really do come true.

SBC wants to make your bike dreams come true.  Unfortunately, we cannot keep every size, color, model, and brand in stock.  If a bike fantasy is keeping you up at night, or if you find yourself surfing bike websites instead of filling out your TPS Reports [is that a real thing?], stop by the shop and tell us about it.  That bike likely exists, and it might be purple like Kevin's!

Kurt's last day!

Today, Kurt Horst Rosenburger works his final shift as an SBC full timer.  He's been lifting us up and kicking tail with us since 2009.  Thank you Kurt for your outstanding service and endless passion for bikes!  You're going to be missed!  Fear not friends, (he's not going too far) Kurt's plan is to do more art here in Harrisonburg.  Best of luck good man!

Last two National Forest Saturday Trail Work Days...Help build the future!

[caption id="attachment_1764" align="alignright" width="600"] Help partner with SVBC, Trail Dynamics and SBC to build the future fun for all![/caption]

Winter is approaching fast, the window is closing on trail building for the year so come help the Shenandoah Bicycle Company partner with the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition and Trail Dynamics to finish building the new Tower Trail on Narrow Back and Lookout Mountain. Folks will be leaving Mr. J's at 8am but feel free to ride up the new Tillman West Tail  to the Narrow Back Tower anytime and help out, the crews will be on the trails from 9:00am-12:30pm! The smile meter is rating is a 9.98!

 

 

Hot Deal on the 21" X-Cal only $850!

In 2011 we got a rental fleet of  X-Cals.  Today, only one remains (not because the big 21" Excalibur killed the other ones, but because we recently replaced our fleet with a school of Rumblefish).  But seriously, this bike knows how to party!  It's loaded with a dual-air Rock Shox Reba, Avid Juicy Brakes, Tubeless Bontrager Tires and SRAM X-7 drivetrain parts.  This bike retails new for $1,469.  Some lucky tall boy (+6') will take this lightly ridden and well maintained 29er machine home for only $850!

SALE BIKES!

We've got some smoking hot deals on bikes right now!

The Trek 4500 is a great entry level 26" mountain bike, this one is a 19.5" frame.  You can take this bad boy home for just $520 plus tax.



 



The Ion Pro is a sweet aluminum framed Gary Fisher road bike that is ready to shred!  This 54cm powerhouse can be yours for just $1,599.99!




The Lexa C is a great entry level Women's Specific Design (WSD) road bike.  The C stands for "Compact", which means this Lexa is equipped with an efficient lightweight two ringed drivetrain.  Take this 54cm lady beast home for only $575!

Winter riding boots keep your feet dry and warm.

Winter is just around the corner.  Riding in the cold is tons of fun, especially when your feet are dry and warm.  A frostbitten appendage is not fun, safe or healthy so get ready for cold weather with an investment in proper footwear.  We're excited to carry Lake and Shimano winter riding footwear so you can ride all winter in comfort and style.

Frankenstorm Riding Fat bikes on Reddish in October.  Photo credit: Roland Owens.

The MXZ302 boot made by Lake is made of water resistant leather upper, vibram rubber soles, BOA closures and Thinsulate insulation.  This is a popular winter boot for riding in this area.   The boot is tough.  Trail tested and rider approved for rocks, mud and snow.  For more info about these boots, check out the Lake website.





 

 

 

 

 

The Shimano MW81, is made of burly light weight synthetic material.  The SWaterproof GORE-TEX® Insulated Comfort FOOTWEAR liner is designed to keep your feet dry.  For your safety and night riding, high visibility reflectors on rear and side of shoes.  To keep you warm, a fleece liner insole for added insulation and heat retention.  To get just the right fit, a volume performance last to accommodate thick socks.  For performance, a glass fiber reinforced polyamid sole with optional spike mount.