After a generation at the Scott Street location in downtown Kitchener, we are on the move to a bigger, better location. The new location, at the corner of Borden and Nyberg is south of the current location with more parking and a single floor layout making it easier to service our customers. Below is a link to the K-W Record article about our new location.
The Record – Braun’s set to pedal into new store
By Winston Endall
To get the most from your time spent on the bike you need to follow a plan. Like any journey it’s hard to get where you want to go without a map. The issue is what should your plan contain. Training for cycling can seem very confusing as the demands are so varying and the workouts to improve a specific skill can be at odds with another energy system.
To go fast you need to train hard and to go long you need to improve the processes in the body that are responsible for aerobic energy turn-over. They aren’t mutually exclusive. You The goal is to end up being able to go the distance of your event as fast as possible. If you an ironman then you need to be fast at a different distance than a mountain biker going 30km. The basis of fitness is the same but the focused event specific work will vary as you get closer to the event. Read More
Location:Braun’s Cambridge, 505 Hespeler Rd
Date: Saturday, February 18 and February 25, 2012
Time: 9 am to Noon each day
Price: $80 plus tax
Topics Covered:
This is when you learn the indepth stuff. Bearings and brake bleeds and installing new gear.
The Basic Repair Course is recommended but if you think you’re up to speed on the basics then feel free to sign up. We supply all the tools. Bring in your own bike so we can cater the knowledge to working on your own.
There are a limited number of spots so sign up ASAP.
Contact Winston at 226-533-9090 ex. 310 or email winston@brauns.com
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Time: 9 am to 4 pm each day, 1 hour lunch break
Date: Saturday, March 3 & 10, 2012 (Course is both days)
Time: 9 am to Noon
Date: Saturday, March 3 & 10, 2012 (Course is both days)
Time: 1 pm to 4 pm
Location: Braun’s Cambridge, 505 Hespeler Rd
Price: $60 plus tax
Topics Covered:
Learn the basic bike repair skills that will let you do your own maintenance and roadside repairs. The course is two sessions of about 3 hours each. We ask you to bring in your own bike so you can learn what is applicable to your ride.
There are a limited number of spots so sign up ASAP.
Don’t walk home again
Contact Winston at 226-533-9090 ex. 310 or email < cambridge@brauns.com>
Or sign-up Online at Brauns.com repair course
By Rob Brown
“What is Speed Factory?”
I found myself asking this same question after I started working at Braun’s under the tutelage of Winston Endall. Speed Factory is the name of a group of programs he designed for cyclists of all ages and abilities, from the weekend warrior on up to the competitive triathlete. It encompasses everything from coaching to nutrition to custom bike building to getting the proper fit on your bike (which is way more important than you may think!). The idea behind Speed Factory is to incorporate everything that make you a better rider and have more fun in one program. Read More
By Morten Schmidt, Team Braun’s Rider
Just saw this. Is he mad?
http://www.trainingbible.com/joesblog/2007/01/cleat-position.html
Mad or not, he’s Joe Friel, author of the Bible (The cyclist’s Training Bible)
Incidentally, when Winston at Brauns in Cambridge did my bike fitting last month, he moved my Keo and Eggbeater cleats from pretty much the front most position (under ball of my foot) to as far back as they would go, both MTB and road shoes. Although not as radical as a mid-foot position, it’s going in the same direction, and this change is working out great so far with the road-bike on it’s trainer as well as the cross-bike out on the roads. Read More
By Winston Endall
When you first get a new bike it feels crisp and tight. Everything is smooth and it just flows when you pedals. Due to wear and tear this feeling slowly goes away. Your bike still works OK but it doesn’t have that new bike feel. Don’t despair, you can get that loving feeling back.
With our upcoming repair courses, this is the perfect time to look at how to get your bike ready for spring. Most of the things that slowly wear are easy to adjust or replace as needed. Some of my suggestions require specialty bike tools which you can get or get us to take care of it for you. Read More
Argon 18 is a small Canadian company that makes very cool road and triathlon bikes. Started by Gervais Rioux, a member of the Canadian National Team with Steve Bauer, the goal was to provide bikes that are fast but are comfortable and fit as well as you can do without going custom. Based on the ride quality and geometry they are spot on. For 2012, they have upped their game again with the new E-118 triathlon bike in particular that is one of the fastest aerodynamically and is super adjustable for fit. Read More
Location:Braun’s Cambridge, 505 Hespeler Rd
Date: Saturday, February 18 and February 25, 2012
Time: Noon to 3 pm each day
Price: $80 plus tax
Topics Covered:
This is when you learn the indepth stuff. Bearings and brake bleeds and installing new gear.
The Basic Repair Course is recommended but if you think you’re up to speed on the basics then feel free to sign up. We supply all the tools. Bring in your own bike so we can cater the knowledge to working on your own.
There are a limited number of spots so sign up ASAP.
Contact Winston at 226-533-9090 ex. 310 or email winston@brauns.com
Location: Braun’s Cambridge, 505 Hespeler Rd
Date: Saturday, Janurary 28 and February 4, 2012
Time: Noon to 3 pm each day
Price: $60 plus tax
Topics Covered:
Learn the basic bike repair skills that will let you do your own maintenance and roadside repairs. The course is two sessions of about 3 hours each. We ask you to bring in your own bike so you can learn what is applicable to your ride.
There are a limited number of spots so sign up ASAP.
Don’t walk home again
Contact Winston at 226-533-9090 ex. 310 or email < winston@brauns.com>
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