Author Archives: Pat

Bike geek and customer service ninja. Pat prefers a little bit more trail than asphalt but both will put a smile on his face. 8 years in the bike biz and owner of 6 bicycles: both are still counting! Pat is Braun’s Assistant Store Manager in the Kitchener location but also can be found in the Guelph location from time to time.

Keeping the Tanks Topped Up With Fuel? It’s Hammer Time!

Usually, one of the last things on a cyclist mind is food.  No really!  As you’re prepping for that big Sun. ride, making sure the bike is working silky smooth, tools, bottles, camlebak, spare tubes and the list goes on.  By the time you get out the door what you have eaten prior to or, what you’re going to consume during your ride may be an after thought. Read More

Bell Sequence Helmets – a little bit of trail, a little bit of race, A LOT of helmet

Most of us are familiar with the bell brand name.  Be it motocross, race cars or of course bicycles, Bell has been making protection for your melon since 1954.

For 2010 Bell has a lot of cool new helmet designs, but one that stood out right away for me, was the Bell Sequence. Read More

A Beautiful Ontario Ride

Well,

Been cruising the Argon18 for quite awhile now.  Here in central Ontario, Canada the trails are gonna be wet for a little bit yet, so being a road bike, it fits well.  The theme is to get out early in the morning Read More

Blackburn Gets You Back On The Bike In No Time Flat…

Hello internet

Well, I must admit, I am a little bummed now that the Olympics are done.  Two weeks of high’s and low’s and the adrenaline rush associated with Olympic glory brought the icing on the cake: the Men’s Hockey final which, which seemed to unite a nation. Read More

Mint Rubber – Great First Ride Around KW

Well I had my new Argon 18 Radon road bike outside, pavement bound, for the first time this season and initial reaction was a big grin.

It was great to finally get off the trainer and get some fresh air and sunshine.  Read More

Bionx Factory Tour – Feb 2010

Ever heard of an electric assisted bicycle that is Made in Canada?

Electric assist kits consist of a battery and motor that are designed to assist a rider in the pedaling stroke.  It’s a pretty new technology that’s taking cycling to a whole new level.  Basically you can add this system to your existing bike, or purchase it already installed Read More

Going For Gold with Lezyne Pumps

How’s it goin EH ?  First off, let me just get this off my chest GO CANADA GO!!  Today was a great day to be Canadian.  Canada and Canadian Olympic athletes had a smashing day taking home 3 Gold and 1 Bronze Medal. Read More

Hot Off The Truck

Hey World Wide Web  – I’m Pat.  Although we probably don’t know one another I bet you we still have a few things in common… say like… the love for shiny new bike stuff ? ya thought so.

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