]]> http://www.bicycletherapy.com/2013/05/06/the-3rd-annual-historic-riverton-criterium-be-there/feed/ 0 http://www.bicycletherapy.com/2013/05/05/the-works-vol-iii-a-race-to-benefit-neighborhood-bike-works/ http://www.bicycletherapy.com/2013/05/05/the-works-vol-iii-a-race-to-benefit-neighborhood-bike-works/#comments Sun, 05 May 2013 18:59:07 +0000 tbalch http://www.bicycletherapy.com/?p=1310

The road group arms race just got kicked up another notch, or another gear if you will. On the heels of the introduction of Shimano’s new 11-speed Dura-Ace mechanical and electronic groups, SRAM just announced two all-new 11-speed road groups and a slew of options for fully integrated hydraulic disc and rim brake set-ups. Pics, pricing, and weights after the jump!

SRAM may not be the first of the Big Three to roll out another gear, but they now have the edge for what many believe to the be the future of cyclo-cross and road brakes: hydraulics.

There are some third-party adaptors for hydraulic rim brakes, there are some great mechanic disc options, and there are even spy shots of Shimano’s hydraulic road levers (no word about Campagnolo), but if you want a whole group with hydraulic brakes, optimized to work together,  SRAM has you covered.

For complete details, head over to BikeRumor and/or BikeRadar, but here are some highlights:

• Available Summer 2013, SRAM is coming out with two complete 11-speed groups, RED 22 and Force 22, RED 22 hydraulic levers, disc and rim calipers well as 10-speed SRAM S-700 hydraulic (Hydro R) levers, disc and rim calipers for use with all YAW and non-YAW SRAM 10-speed road groups.
• All new mechanical components are as light or lighter than their 10-speed equivalents.
• Both RED 22 and Force 22 groups includes WiFli mid-cage rear derailleur and 11-32 cassettes.
• SRAM 22 RED and Force are not compatible with SRAM 10-speed components.
• RED 22 Hydro R levers can be paired with both Red 22 hydraulic road disc (HRD) and hydraulic road rim (HRR) brakes.
• RED 22 mechanic levers are also available for use with mechanic rim brakes and third party mechanical disc brakes.
• Force 22 is mechanical brake compatible only, but you can use RED 22 Hydro R levers with Force 22 derailleurs, so you can save a little money, even if you want 11-speed and hydraulic.

Estimated pricing and weights:

• RED 22 Mechanical group w/GXP cranks: $2618, 1747g
• Force 22 Mechanical group w/GXP cranks: $1358, 2149.7g
• RED 22 Hydro R Disc lever and caliper (rotor & bracket sold separately):  $561, 449g per wheel (lever, caliper, hose, 160mm rotor)
• RED 22 Hydro R Rim lever and caliper: $484, 387g per wheel (lever, caliper, 600mm hose)
• S-700 Hydro R Disc lever and caliper: $398, 495g per wheel (lever, caliper, hose, 160mm HSX rotor)
• S-700 Hydro R Rim lever and caliper: $286, 422 grams per wheel (lever, caliper, 600mm hose)

None of us can ever hope to even get close to Mario Cipollini’s level of style – I mean, Cipo is a giant among men when it comes to looking good on and off the bike – but at least we can look better than every other rider on the road.

To that end, we’re putting all our Spring/Summer cycling clothing from 2012 on sale. Like, really on sale. 50% off on sale. That’s half off, if math isn’t your thing.

We’ve got lots of great jerseys, shorts, base-layers, and t-shirts from Capo and Specialized on sale for both men and women, so if you need to refresh your cycling wardrobe, come on down and get a little closer to Cipo.

Bicycle Therapy is proud to host the kick-off meet-up/sign-up for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s 4th Annual Aptalis CF Cycle for Life ride. Come by the shop this Friday, April 12th at 6:30pm to learn about the event, meet people from the CF Foundation & cycling team, and most importantly, sign up for the ride!

We’ll have light refreshments and free samples of cycling products for you to enjoy while you’re at the shop and just by coming to the meet-up, you’ll be in the running for some great cycling door prizes. Even more enticing, Specialized & Bicycle Therapy have donated some premium-level cycling gear to be raffled to off to ride participants and awarded to top-level fundraisers.

The 2013 edition of the CF Cycle for Life ride event will take place on Sunday, October 13th at the Mann Music Center. Cyclists will ride through some of the most scenic terrain the Delaware Valley region has to offer. Last year’s ride set a record for most participants and money raised. The CF Foundation has raised the bar for the 2013 campaign and we all want to see you there.

As always, you do not need to own a bike to participate in the event. The CF Foundation will be working with local bike shops to have both road and hybrid bicycles available to rent the day of the ride. Follow us on twitter, @CFCYCLE_PHILLY, for updates and chances to win promotional giveaways. Contact either Jason Brinn or Dean Kitagawa, with any questions you may have.

We’re having a hard time believing it, but the 2013 racing season is already upon us. Here’s something we’d never doubt: our fast friends on the Bicycle Therapy – Melitta Racing Team are off to a great start.

The team always appreciates hearing our cheers on race day and by coming to their fundraiser, we can show our support by giving them a much needed financial boost.

Here are the details:

Where: Mummer’s Museum, 1100 S 2^nd St (2^nd & Washington)

When: Friday, March 22^nd from 8pm to midnight

What: Rub elbows with some of the friendliest and fittest people you’ll ever meet, drink your fill at the open bar, all for $25

See you there!

With the winter coming to an end and salty roads soon to be a thing of the past, Bobby wants to advise everyone to check their tires. Worn tires can contribute to more flats, poor handling and the rare blow out. Wet weather, low air pressure, and lots of riding break down the integrity of the tire’s rubber. Cracks on the sidewall as well as a worn, pitted, or squared treads are all evidence that the tire’s life is nearing the end.

Bobby has included a few illustrations below.

Happy riding, and be safe!

Big wheels aren’t just for XC trails any more. Specialized just announced the new Enduro Comp 29 SE, combining all the advantages of the 29in wheel with all the all-mountain-ness of the legendary Specialized Enduro.

The Enduro has always been the been the best choice for when you want to ride to the top only to bomb right back down, but if you’ve been holding out for a big wheels to go with your big travel bike, your time is now.

Worried about tires and wheels? Never fear. Specialized is rolling out 29in versions of their chunky Purgatory and Butcher tires to go along with their Roval Traverse and Traverse SL 29er wheelsets.

Big trails, big travel, big wheels, big fun.

UPDATE: BikeRumor, as always, has the best info on the new hotness. Check out the detail spec levels (S-Works and Expert Carbon versions announced!), photos, first ride impressions, and video here and here over at BikeRumor!

Yup, it’s that time of year again. Philadelphia City Paper has opened the polls for their 2013 Reader’s Choice Awards, so please take a minute to follow a quick link and tell the city of brotherly love how much you love Bicycle Therapy.

We know we’re lucky to have you as our patrons, and if there was an awards for best bike shop customers, we’d vote for you in a heartbeat, so why not return the favor?

If you’re not convinced, or if you’ve never been to Bicycle Therapy, stop by soon and let us win your vote. We’ve been delivering top notch service for over 20 years, and we’re eager to show you why we’re the best.

The S-Card – easy and affordable financing from Specialized and GE Money, now available at Bicycle Therapy – is a great way to take home the bike you want, when you want.

It’s a quick application process, you can even do it online, and once you’re approved you can buy anything in the shop with a simple six month same-as-cash deal. Make the minimum monthly payments, pay off the balance on time, and you just got your new bike without paying interest, maxing out your Visa card, or having to go on a ramen-noodle-only diet.

For more info just click on the links above or stop by the shop.

The Jamis Ventura has always been a winner. Literally. It’s a perennial finalist and multiple-time winner of Bicycling Magazine coveted Editor’s Choice awards. Whether it’s the top-end Ventura Race, the high-value Ventura Sport, or the over-achieving Ventura Comp, the whole family offers great rides at even better price points.

The all-new 2013 Ventura Comp and Comp Femme continue the tradition by combining their light, efficient, and comfortable Kinesis 7005 double-butted aluminum frames – featuring size specific tube diameters and a tapered steerer tubes – with smooth riding, ultra-light full carbon forks, the awesome new Shimano Sora shifters/derailleurs, and venerable Mavic CXP-22 wheelsets, all for $950.

Seriously. You’re getting full carbon, hollow-crown, 1 1/8″ – 1 1/2″ tapered steerer forks on bikes that retail for less than a grand. There are some $1500 Shimano 105 bikes that can’t claim that. Hell, there are some $3000 carbon bikes with Ultegra Di2 that can’t give you a fork that’s as smooth, stiff, and light as the ones you get on the 2013 Jamis Ventura Comp and Comp Femme.

Long story short, these bikes ride amazingly well – they’re balanced, quick, smooth, fun – and they’re worth every penny. Great first road bikes? Definitely. Perfect Gran Fondo, all-day bikes? Of course. Light-touring workhorses? Winter-training machines? Gravel road adventurers? Super-commuters? Yes, yes, yes, and yes. These bikes can do it all, do it well, and do it with style. Come by the shop soon and check out what just might be the best riding, best looking bikes you can get for $950.