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Dear Cycling Friends,
We're hoping that Spring has finally arrived in Central New York. The snow is melting, the sun is shining in a clear blue sky, and the cyclists are back on the roads. It's a time of rebirth and renewal for all, particularly here at Syracuse Bicycle. For more than forty years, we have proudly served serious cycling enthusiasts, triathletes, commuters and recreational cyclists throughout Central New York. We've been busy this winter taking inventory and reorganizing our store to ensure that our selection of bicycles and cycling related accessories is second to none. Our store manager, Dan Button, has been hard at work ensuring that our sales staff is fully trained and ready to assist you. Cycling is our passion and we want to share that with you - our customers. Improving upon the services we provide to you is our main goal this year. And when the snow begins to fly come November, we'd like to look back and know that our staff has taken the time to listen to your needs and help you find just the right bicycle, accessory or component.
So if you have a story to share about your experience at Syracuse Bicycle, whether it's good or bad, we want to hear from you! Unfortunately, we know that in the retail business there's always someone out there who's had a less than ideal experience. We'd love the opportunity to address any concern you may have with a product or any of our sales staff. To show how serious we are about this, we're running a little competition: share your story with us, we'll give a $25 gift card to the person who has had the worst experience! So, please, give us a chance to improve our customer service by contacting us. Until then...
Happy Riding!
Paul and Dan |
Women Only Rides!
Every Thursday beginning April 8th
11:00-12:30pm
Parking Lot, Manlius Center Rd. and Rt. 290 in Manlius
This is a ride for every woman who wants to become more confident riding her bicycle on our beautiful local roadways! Led by Syracuse Bicycle staff member Trish Dugan, you'll have an opportunity to get all your cycling-related questions answered, from how to shift gears properly to finding the most comfortable pair of bike shorts. Women of all levels are welcome, no one will be left behind! Course maps provided, so you can feel free to ride ahead if you want. No need to RSVP, just show up! Ride leaves promptly at 11:15am. Helmets and signature on waiver required.
Want to come but have to work? We're looking into offering this ride on Saturday mornings or on Thursday nights during the week. Live on the West side? We're also thinking about offering rides from different locations. Let us know if you are interested by emailing trish@syracusebicycle.com | |
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March 15th, CNY Triathlon Open Indoor Cycling,
Syracuse Bicycle, 6:00-7:00pm. Open to CNY Triathlon Club members. Register through the CNY Triathlon Google Groups list.
March 18th, Basic Bicycle Repair Class, 6:00-7:00pm. Pay $20 and receive a Gift Card to use in the store after class. RSVP to trish@syracusebicycle.com
March 22nd, CNY Triathlon Open Indoor Cycling, Syracuse Bicycle, 6:00-7:00pm. Open to CNY Triathlon Club members. Register through the CNY Triathlon Google Groups list.
April 1st, Basic Bicycle Repair Class, 6:00-7:00pm. Pay $20 and receive a Gift Card to use in the store after class. RSVP to trish@syracusebicycle.com
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All About Bike Shifters
A bicycle shifter or gear control or gear levers is a component used to control the gearing mechanisms and select the desired gear ratio. Typically, they operate either a derailleur mechanism or an internal hub gear mechanism. In either case, the control is operated by moving a cable that connects the shifter to the gear mechanism. Shifters are mounted on the down tube of the frame, on the handlebars, or at the ends of triathlon bars. Major manufacturers of shifters include Shimano, Campagnolo, and SRAM.
The controls are mounted so that the right shifter controls the rear derailleur and the left shifter controls the front derailleur. For hub gears, the control is also mounted on the right.
Over the years, many different kinds of shifters have been used. The trend in development has been to reduce the need for the rider to direct attention away from riding. Friction shifters gave way to index shifters, which do not require fine-tuning during a gear change. In the 1990s, shifters were placed closer to the hand positions on the handlebars, up to the point of being integrated with the brake lever control.
Originally, gear control levers consisted of a simple lever. Changing gears required pushing or pulling the lever so that the derailleur would move the chain to a different sprocket on the rear hub. The cyclist would need to adjust the lever to center the chain on the sprocket.
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Fitting in Fiber: Clean Cuisine That Keeps You Lean
By Ryan Hutmacher and Sara Haas
Fiber. You hear that word and automatically pictures of prunes, dissolving drink supplements and twig-like cereals pop into your mind. With those images, it's no wonder that it's hard to get excited about fiber. Maybe you haven't heard the news, but fiber isn't just for your grandma anymore!
Fiber is something we all need, and athletes especially benefit from getting adequate amounts of it in their diet. Research from the Journal of Nutrition claims that eating more fiber can prevent weight gain and also promote weight loss.
So what is fiber exactly? Fiber is a natural component of all plants and is found in all fruits, vegetables and grains. There are two kinds of fiber, soluble and insoluble, and both are important to your health. Soluble fiber is found in foods such as beans, peas, lentils, oat bran, nuts, barley and seeds. It is called soluble because in your body it mixes with liquid and creates a gel-like substance. Soluble fiber helps you feel full and also has been proven to help lower cholesterol. Insoluble fiber is the second type of fiber and is lovingly referred to as "Nature's Broom" by the health care community.
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Product Feature
Finding That Perfect Saddle
Whether you're new to riding or an experience cyclist, you've probably experienced some level of discomfort right in the area where your bottom half connects to the bicycle seat, or saddle. Riding your bike should be a pleasant experience, one you can actually enjoy and sit down afterwards without wincing. And the key is finding a saddle that fits you. We're all built differently, and we all need different things. At Syracuse Bicycle, we carry several types of saddles for both cyclists and triathletes from Bontrager, ISM Adamo, Cobb, and Fi'z:ik.
When it comes saddles, one size definitely does not fit all and what works well for your best friend, might be a horrible choice for you. Finding that perfect saddle should always begin with a professional bicycle fitting. Every cyclists tends to sit on the bicycle seat in their own way due to differences in flexibility, varying amounts of muscle and fatty tissue, and riding style. These factors dictate the position of the saddle and can have a huge impact on your level of comfort on the bike.
Should you still experience discomfort in your netherregions after having your bike adjusted properly, then it's time to consider a saddle switch. The options can be mind boggling! We offer a demo program where you pay $25 to try out one of our saddles which is later applied to the purchase price. It's a great way to figure out which saddle will work best for you! Don't spend another uncomfortable mile on your bike - come ask us for help today! |
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SIGN UP NOW for the newest race in town - the "Du The Lakes" Duathlon!
Date: April 25,2010
Green Lakes State Park
Time: 8:00 AM
Cost: $55 before March 1st; $65 after; $80 per team
Course: Run 3 miles ~ Bike 20 miles ~ Run 3 miles
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