Tag Archives: comfort

Speed Factory Anatomical Bike Fitting

Braun’s now offers Speed Factory Anatomical Bike Fitting

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Whether you are buying a new bike or just want to make your existing bike ride better we can optimize your position to get the most power with the least discomfort. Read More

Top 10 Cycling Accessories to make your Ride Better

So you’ve got a bike. Now what? Read More

5 Ways to Improve the Fit of your Bike

Why Improve the Fit? – for a faster, more comfortable ride

You love riding your bike

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Montague folding bikes will change your mind

Happy Spring,

Why should we have to make sacrifices for convenience?  Does that not negate something actually being convenient? Read More

TEST Ride a Fizik Seat before you buy

At Braun’s we have brought in the fi’zi:k saddle test ride program. 

This program includes samples of all six of  fi’zi:k’s unique saddle platforms.  We’ve all been there.  Your bike seat isn’t doing what you want it to … or it just plain hurts. Read More

Try a Re-Wrap

Injuries suck.

No really, being a cyclist is awesome until you get injured well, I guess the same would hold true for any sport.  But the down time is the killer! Read More

CYCLING SKILLS (Safe Cycling) Part 2 – Safety Equipment – Safety Check

Safety Equipment

Safety Check

Every cyclist needs to know how to tell when their bicycle is unsafe to ride and needs repair. This section includes a basic bicycle safety checklist. Read More

CYCLING SKILLS (Safe Cycling) Part 1 – Safety Equipment – Sizing

Safety Equipment

Sizing Your Bike

There is a variety of bicycles on the market to choose from. Whether you’re choosing a touring, sport, mountain or hybrid bicycle, it should fit properly, making it easy to control and comfortable to ride. Read More

Get a grip with Vent Flex

A very common question I get asked at the shop is “What can I do to alleviate wrist pain or numb hands when riding?”  Although the answer is sometimes not simple and could be a host of issues with both bike set up, type of rider and size of bike, something that will never hinder your comfort is a good set of cycling gloves. Read More

Train Away The Rainy Weather!

Hey everyone,

Hope you’ve all been enjoying our unseasonably wet spring!

It has been a busy week at the shop, and finding time to write these posts seems increasingly more difficult. The one thing on my side at the moment is all the (for the most part) unwanted rain we have been receiving in the past few weeks. For those who prefer not to ride in the rain… they may have to put the bike back on the hook and focus on indoor activities. However, for us devotees out there, there is a way to continue to enjoy riding, even when the weather is unfavorable. Read More