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Saturday, November 27, 2010
20% off all triathlon clothing
Elite Cycling is running a 20% off special on all triathlon clothing. Stop in to browse our selection of Pearl Izumi, 2XU, Profile Design, and others.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
New Gu Chomps flavor, Tuesday night ride
Just got Gu's newest flavor Chomps in...watermelon...pretty tasty.
Tonight's ride will leave at the normal 8:15p time. We have some guys from last week leading the ride. Dress warm and show up for a good ride.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
2010 Cervelo Sale
Cervelo has announced a price drop on all models for 2010. We still have a few left so come check out the selection while they are still here.
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2010 P2 Ultegra 6700 now $2400
2010 P3 Ultegra 6700 now $3250
2010 P3 Dura Ace 7900 now $4050
2010 RS Ultegra 6700 now $3200
2010 R3 Ultegra 6700 now $3200
2010 R3 Dura Ace 7900 now $4850
2010 S1 Sram Force now $2700
2010 S2 Ultegra 6700 now $3600
2010 S2 Dura Ace 7900 now $5400
2010 S3 Sram Red now $6500
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Gloves just arrived...
Full line of winter gloves from Pearl and Giro just arrived. We have a full size run and couple different models.
Friday, November 19, 2010
This weekend in KC Cycling; November 19, 2010
Kind of a slow weekend. If you know of any events, shoot us an email or leave a comment.
As per Randy: The KanBikeWalk annual meeting and ride is Saturday, Nov 20th at 10am in Olathe.
http://www.kanbikewalk.com/2010/10/kanbikewalk-2010-annual-meeting-bike-ride/
Manions Cross2 on Sunday November 21. The race is located on the same grounds as the first race earlier in the season, just east of Wyandotte Lake. First race starts at 10a with a new riders clinic at 9:30am.
As per Randy: The KanBikeWalk annual meeting and ride is Saturday, Nov 20th at 10am in Olathe.
http://www.kanbikewalk.com/2010/10/kanbikewalk-2010-annual-meeting-bike-ride/
Manions Cross2 on Sunday November 21. The race is located on the same grounds as the first race earlier in the season, just east of Wyandotte Lake. First race starts at 10a with a new riders clinic at 9:30am.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Argon 18 Platinum w/ Rival
We just got this built a couple weeks ago:
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The bike is spec'd with 2010 Sram Rival, Ritchey Comp cockpit/WCS seat post & bars, and 2010 Mavic Ksyerium Elite wheels. The bike, all told, weighs in at a scant 15lbs. 15oz. The bike is priced at a mere $3000. Size medium. Bring your shoes/pedals in and take it for a spin.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
End of the year maintenance
As most cyclists and triathletes wind down their training/riding and transition towards the winter season they forget the importance of getting their bike checked in for routine maintenance. Whether you plan to ride through the winter (props to you!) or hang the bike up or ride the stationary trainer, here are a couple things to consider as you move into the winter season:
1. Replace the chain, cassette, and chain rings: It is not uncommon for the average rider to put 2,000 or more miles on the bike during warmer months. If you have been putting a lot of miles on the bike, now is the time to replace the chain. It is recommended to replace the chain every 1,500-2,500 miles. Keeping it on the bike longer can cause undo wear to the cassette and chain rings. Typically we recommend replacing your chain rings and cassette every 2-3 chain changes (~6,000 miles). Bring your bike in and we can check the chain wear for you and make recommendations for maintaining you chain including what chain lubes to use, how to apply lubricants, and what to look for in the future.
2. Replace cables and housing: Cables and housing are subject to a lot of wear. While modern cables and housing are much more resilient and resistant to contamination due to teflon and other coatings on the inside of the housing, they still need replacing at least once a year. Moisture and dirt can make their way into the housing and lurk there until the cables begin to rust and cause corrosion of the cable or clog up the housing and make shifting and braking rough. Consider upgrading to teflon coated cables instead of the standard stainless cables. These will get longer life and stay smooth inside the housing longer.
3. Pull and re-grease the bottom bracket: How many times have you heard that annoying clicking and creaking coming from down below as you pedal? How many times have you had your bottom bracket pulled and re-greased? There tends to be a correlation between those answers. Like your cables and housing, moisture can make it's way past the crank inside the bottom bracket and lodge itself in your frame. When you start putting force through the pedals, the threads on the bottom bracket start to creak against the threads of your frame. The last thing you want is a seized bottom bracket and thus a ruined frame. We recommend having your bottom bracket pulled and re-greased once a year.
4. Don't forget the wheels! For some reason wheels seem to be the most overlooked part of the bike. We all make sure to stay regular on the maintenance of our drivetrain, wipe down our frames after a wet ride, and check our brake pads for wear. Make sure to have your wheels checked by a qualified professional for true and your hubs checked for tightness and routine maintenance. Wheel truing is an inexpensive but essential thing to have done to your bike.
While you are at it, have your tires checked. If you plan to do some winter riding it may be worth the investment in a set of winter tires that are more flat resistant. Some people like to replace the standard 700x23 tires on their road bikes with some 25's. Check out the Continental Grand Prix 4-season or Ultra Gatorskin for a great winter tire.
5. Have your bike professionally cleaned. There is no better way to have a bike work and look like new than a professional cleaning. At Elite our complete overhaul includes a comprehensive cleaning where we strip the frame down, clean it, thoroughly clean all components, and lubricate and replace each component paying attention to the fine details. Even if you plan to ride throughout the winter, this process can prolong the life of your bike and equipment and remove the accumulated grime and grit from the previous season.
Not sure what you need done? Stop in the shop. Quotes and advice are free. :)
1. Replace the chain, cassette, and chain rings: It is not uncommon for the average rider to put 2,000 or more miles on the bike during warmer months. If you have been putting a lot of miles on the bike, now is the time to replace the chain. It is recommended to replace the chain every 1,500-2,500 miles. Keeping it on the bike longer can cause undo wear to the cassette and chain rings. Typically we recommend replacing your chain rings and cassette every 2-3 chain changes (~6,000 miles). Bring your bike in and we can check the chain wear for you and make recommendations for maintaining you chain including what chain lubes to use, how to apply lubricants, and what to look for in the future.
2. Replace cables and housing: Cables and housing are subject to a lot of wear. While modern cables and housing are much more resilient and resistant to contamination due to teflon and other coatings on the inside of the housing, they still need replacing at least once a year. Moisture and dirt can make their way into the housing and lurk there until the cables begin to rust and cause corrosion of the cable or clog up the housing and make shifting and braking rough. Consider upgrading to teflon coated cables instead of the standard stainless cables. These will get longer life and stay smooth inside the housing longer.
3. Pull and re-grease the bottom bracket: How many times have you heard that annoying clicking and creaking coming from down below as you pedal? How many times have you had your bottom bracket pulled and re-greased? There tends to be a correlation between those answers. Like your cables and housing, moisture can make it's way past the crank inside the bottom bracket and lodge itself in your frame. When you start putting force through the pedals, the threads on the bottom bracket start to creak against the threads of your frame. The last thing you want is a seized bottom bracket and thus a ruined frame. We recommend having your bottom bracket pulled and re-greased once a year.
4. Don't forget the wheels! For some reason wheels seem to be the most overlooked part of the bike. We all make sure to stay regular on the maintenance of our drivetrain, wipe down our frames after a wet ride, and check our brake pads for wear. Make sure to have your wheels checked by a qualified professional for true and your hubs checked for tightness and routine maintenance. Wheel truing is an inexpensive but essential thing to have done to your bike.
While you are at it, have your tires checked. If you plan to do some winter riding it may be worth the investment in a set of winter tires that are more flat resistant. Some people like to replace the standard 700x23 tires on their road bikes with some 25's. Check out the Continental Grand Prix 4-season or Ultra Gatorskin for a great winter tire.
5. Have your bike professionally cleaned. There is no better way to have a bike work and look like new than a professional cleaning. At Elite our complete overhaul includes a comprehensive cleaning where we strip the frame down, clean it, thoroughly clean all components, and lubricate and replace each component paying attention to the fine details. Even if you plan to ride throughout the winter, this process can prolong the life of your bike and equipment and remove the accumulated grime and grit from the previous season.
Not sure what you need done? Stop in the shop. Quotes and advice are free. :)
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Congrats to Kansas City area 70.3 World Championships participants!
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Yesterday the Ironman 70.3 World Championships took place in Clearwater, FL. The Kansas City area had a strong showing with our athletes posting great results. Congratulations to Jeff Messenger, Brad Meara, Carrie Tysdale, Michelle Arzubi, Luke Wilson, and our very own Barry Ogden for posting some awesome results and representing the Kansas City triathlon scene.
Awesome job and congrats to everyone who toes the start line. For a complete list of results and search-able results archive, click here.
Friday, November 12, 2010
New product spotlight: Showers Pass
As the rainy part of fall officially bestows itself upon Kansas City, it is nice to have rain gear in your arsenal. Having gear that can shed the elements is a must come winter and serves as a great barrier between rain, sleet, wind, and snow if you are that hardcore. Even if you aren't, as we highlighted in our article about dressing for cold weather rides, it isn't hard to be set up for comfort in all temperatures.
Elite Cycling has recently added Showers Pass to it's list of technical cycling and running apparel. We searched for a company that could provide the best in protection from the elements while still maintaining all the attributes that we as cyclists, triathletes, and runners require. In business in the Pacific Northwest since 1997, Showers Pass has become an industry leader for technical cycling gear and has grown from a small business to a national favorite among cycling enthusiasts. Their attention to detail, high quality, sharp looks, and use of Elite fabric made bringing them in a no-brainer.
Showers Pass has a thorough line of jackets, pants, and accessories for every type of cyclist from the daily commuter, to the cyclocross junkie, to the roadie or triathlete who is putting in miles year round. There are two pieces I have been particularly impressed with. The Elite Pro jacket is a waterproof, windproof and breathable shell. It is insanely light at 240g, is fully seam-taped (...that means no water/wind leaking through the seams!), is extremely breathable (no more soaking in your sweat on those long slow endurance rides), has an offset euro style seam sealed zipper, and comes with a cycling specific cut, including adjustable cuffs that allow the rider to control air flow through the jacket. Showers Pass also offers the Elite 2.0 which serves as a bit more relaxed cut.
Stop in and check out our line of Showers Pass apparel.
Elite Cycling has recently added Showers Pass to it's list of technical cycling and running apparel. We searched for a company that could provide the best in protection from the elements while still maintaining all the attributes that we as cyclists, triathletes, and runners require. In business in the Pacific Northwest since 1997, Showers Pass has become an industry leader for technical cycling gear and has grown from a small business to a national favorite among cycling enthusiasts. Their attention to detail, high quality, sharp looks, and use of Elite fabric made bringing them in a no-brainer.
Showers Pass has a thorough line of jackets, pants, and accessories for every type of cyclist from the daily commuter, to the cyclocross junkie, to the roadie or triathlete who is putting in miles year round. There are two pieces I have been particularly impressed with. The Elite Pro jacket is a waterproof, windproof and breathable shell. It is insanely light at 240g, is fully seam-taped (...that means no water/wind leaking through the seams!), is extremely breathable (no more soaking in your sweat on those long slow endurance rides), has an offset euro style seam sealed zipper, and comes with a cycling specific cut, including adjustable cuffs that allow the rider to control air flow through the jacket. Showers Pass also offers the Elite 2.0 which serves as a bit more relaxed cut.
The other piece I am really excited about is the Softshell Trainer. I have always liked the idea of having an insulated cycling specific jacket for the days that the weather drops to colder temperatures but am always turned off by the seemingly endless number of offerings that are either not water/windproof or are too stiff and lose the flexibility of a jersey or wind/water shell. Showers Pass provided the answer to my gripes with the Softshell Trainer. Available in black or yellow, it has all the convenience of a long sleeve jersey (tapered sleeves, rear zippered cycling jersey pockets, and sleek look) with the added waterproofing and thus wind resistance by nature of the waterproof fabric. This piece has the versatility to be the perfect piece for fall/winter training rides (just add a windstopper baselayer from Craft on those really windy days. Crossbikereview gave the piece a pretty stellar review and went as far as to post a video:
Stop in and check out our line of Showers Pass apparel.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Thatch update Thursday
In case you are wondering where this is going, the answer is nowhere fast. To save yourself the time, just donate by clicking here now and using the gold button at the top right.
I've encountered few problems with mustache growth thus far. In case you are wondering, mustachi do have many benefits including ease of infiltrating the sub-rosa social scene in cities like Portland or Kabul, reduced chance of spending money on frivolous dating activities, much less interacting with a woman, and a decreased likelihood of being carded when purchasing spray paint.
The downside to 'thatch-hatching' for the beginner is his (or her...embrace it) lack of training for the tongue sweep, hand hanky, or bristle brush. Let's take a close look:
Outside of general hair-line hygiene, approaching mid-Movember I'm struggling for 'mo'-identity. I'm looking for creative inspiration, artistic advice, and money for the cause...
To donate click here and click the gold button top right. Donations of $5 or more will be entered into a drawing for a free McRib courtesy of Elite Cycling. All proceeds benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) and LiveSTRONG.
I've encountered few problems with mustache growth thus far. In case you are wondering, mustachi do have many benefits including ease of infiltrating the sub-rosa social scene in cities like Portland or Kabul, reduced chance of spending money on frivolous dating activities, much less interacting with a woman, and a decreased likelihood of being carded when purchasing spray paint.
The downside to 'thatch-hatching' for the beginner is his (or her...embrace it) lack of training for the tongue sweep, hand hanky, or bristle brush. Let's take a close look:
Figure 1
As you can see from Figure 1, the mo has retained a small crumb of Amana 12 Grain sandwich bread (produced exclusively for your local HyVee) as highlighted by "1" and a recently discarded chunk of tuna 'n' ketchup (don't knock the ketchup and tuna sandwich until you try it...high fructose corn syrup and omega 3's are a sinister combination). Outside of general hair-line hygiene, approaching mid-Movember I'm struggling for 'mo'-identity. I'm looking for creative inspiration, artistic advice, and money for the cause...
To donate click here and click the gold button top right. Donations of $5 or more will be entered into a drawing for a free McRib courtesy of Elite Cycling. All proceeds benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) and LiveSTRONG.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Join Us Tonight!
Temperatures are going to be in the 60's for the Tuesday night Plaza ride tonight. This may be your last time to enjoy a night ride with summer-like temperatures for '10. We leave around 8:15p from the shop at 10673 Mission Rd. in Leawood. See you there!
Friday, November 5, 2010
This Weekend in KC Metro Cycling
If you are looking for some cycling/multi-sport outlets this weekend, there are plenty:
Swope Park Trail Work/Ride Day: Saturday November 6, meet at the Swope mountain bike trails. Work will be conducted on the Rancho D-Lux loop from 9am-12pm, lunch will be provided from 12p-1p, and riding will take place starting at 1pm. For more information see the Swope trails website. This is a great way to meet new people, get a free lunch, and ride with people. All skill levels welcome!
Lung Hill 5k: Saturday November 6, 8am at Liberty Memorial. Come out for the 5k and enjoy the post-run festivities. Elite Cycling will be sponsoring the run and have an expo of running shoes and accessories. For more information click here.
Cyclocross: For all you mud and PBR lovers this weekend is ripe with two more races for your enjoyment. On Saturday Joules Cross takes place in Lawrence. Click here for a race flyer. Sunday plays host to Veteran's Cross at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth. Even if you aren't the racing type these events are a fun way to spend the afternoon with family and friends. For additional information about this weekend or future weekends in Kansas Cyclocross, visit the website here.
Got another event to add? Leave a comment and we will get your event added. We do a weekly post on Friday mornings listing the weekend's events.
Swope Park Trail Work/Ride Day: Saturday November 6, meet at the Swope mountain bike trails. Work will be conducted on the Rancho D-Lux loop from 9am-12pm, lunch will be provided from 12p-1p, and riding will take place starting at 1pm. For more information see the Swope trails website. This is a great way to meet new people, get a free lunch, and ride with people. All skill levels welcome!
Lung Hill 5k: Saturday November 6, 8am at Liberty Memorial. Come out for the 5k and enjoy the post-run festivities. Elite Cycling will be sponsoring the run and have an expo of running shoes and accessories. For more information click here.
Cyclocross: For all you mud and PBR lovers this weekend is ripe with two more races for your enjoyment. On Saturday Joules Cross takes place in Lawrence. Click here for a race flyer. Sunday plays host to Veteran's Cross at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth. Even if you aren't the racing type these events are a fun way to spend the afternoon with family and friends. For additional information about this weekend or future weekends in Kansas Cyclocross, visit the website here.
Got another event to add? Leave a comment and we will get your event added. We do a weekly post on Friday mornings listing the weekend's events.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
The Lung Hill Run 5k
Elite Cycling will be supporting the Lung Hill Run 5k this Saturday November 6 at Liberty Memorial at 8AM. We will be out in full force with our van, tent, and lots of cool running and cycling accessories on display. The Lung Hill Run 5k is a fund-raising effort in support of LUNGevity, an organization who raises funds for lung cancer research. The race is chip timed and mile-marked. All participants receive a free event t-shirt and can enjoy post-race festivities.
All participants in the Lung Hill Run 5k receive 15% off running shoes and running products at Elite Cycling for 2 weeks post race. Elite Cycling is a stocking Newton and K-Swiss dealer and carries products for runners, triathletes, and cyclists alike.
All participants in the Lung Hill Run 5k receive 15% off running shoes and running products at Elite Cycling for 2 weeks post race. Elite Cycling is a stocking Newton and K-Swiss dealer and carries products for runners, triathletes, and cyclists alike.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Mustache Mondays! Support Movember!
November is here and what better way to celebrate than harboring bristles on my upper lip. By now you are probably wondering why you are reading this and what this has to do with cycling. Before you exit, keep in mind that Felippo Pozzato is bringing the mustache flare to the pro peloton with gusto:
In an effort to raise finds for and promote men's health, I have decided to don a mustache for the month of November in support of Movember, a month long fund raising initiative to raise funds for LIVESTRONG and The Prostate Cancer Foundation.
Check back every monday for mustache tid-bits, photo updates on my upper lip, and reasons why growing a mustache will make you faster. Please donate to Elite Cycling's fund raising efforts by visiting the Movember website here.
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