A Great Easter Promotion

April 12 to 23rd

The Easter Season is a great time to get a bike, a trailer or even a trailer-bike.  Getting the little ones active is not only fun, but is also healthy.  It’s Spring – Let’s enjoy the Freedom of being outside as a family.

Kid’s Bikes

Kid’s Trailers

Kid’s Trailer Bikes

Kid’s Strollers

For each kid’s Bike, Kid’s Trailer, Kid’s Trailer Bike and Kid’s Stroller purchased

Receive a Helmet at Half Price (SAVE 50%)

Limit = 4 helmets per family

Other Great Easter Gifts:

Bells, Streamers, Horns, Training Wheels, Locks, Lights, Helmets and all sorts of fun cycling Accessories.  We even have lots of  Bikes for Adults.

The Details:

Come on in and talk to us.  We’ll make sure you have a safe and fun selection for your kid(s).  Go ahead and surprise them.  We’re usually right-on, as far as sizing goes.  But if we miss – no worries – bring it back with the intended rider after the fun of the surprise and we will make it right – no problem!

You are invited to our VIP Night

Tuesday April 5th (in our Kitchener Store)

from 6 till 8pm - 2 hours of VIP Deals.

Braun’s VIP Night is almost here!  Bring a friend or two, enjoy a coffee, see the NEW 2011 Bicycles and Cycling Toys, get a great deal and maybe win the door prize!

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Door Prize – Vetta Heart Rate & Bicycle Computer

A value of $119.98

Someone who comes to our Kitchener Store April 5th, between 6 and 8 pm will win this.

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VIP Pricing is Great! 

There are LOTS of Deals.  Too many to list here.  But we listed just a few, to get you thinking …

Spring → Braun’s → Cycling → Freedom →→→Yes!

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All of the below specials are available all week except for this …

Every Instock Regular Priced Item is 20% OFF

Every Special Order Item is available at 15% OFF

Tuesday Night for 2 hours only.  Thanks for being our customer!

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Example #1 – 2010 BMX Bicycles – VIP Pricing 40% Off  (special buy)

Example #2 - All Other 2010 Bicycles – VIP Pricing 35% Off

Example #3 – All In stock Swagman Bicycle Hitch Racks for your car, truck or van – VIP Pricing 25% Off

Example #4 – Blackburn AirFix Multitool & Co2 Inflator – Reg $49 – VIP Pricing $19.99

Example #5 – Kryptonite Evolution U-Lock with 12 mm cable lock set – Reg $99 – VIP Pricing $39.99

Example #6 – Bicycle Trainers, Rollers and Options – VIP Pricing 50% Off

Example #7 – Winter Cycling Gloves & Winter Clothing – VIP Pricing 50% Off

These are great for early/late rides this time of year

Example #8 – Snow Shoes - VIP Pricing 50% Off

Example #9 - Selected Tires & All Steel Studded Tires – VIP Pricing 50% Off

 … and so on.  Tons of Great Deals, on lots of fun cycling items, to help make getting outdoors fun and easy.

Can you FEEL the Freedom?

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The Details:

Ltd In stock Qty, Can’t be combined with any other offers, Shop early for best selection.

Tuesday evening 6 to 8pm is – Kitchener Store ONLY,  Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat during normal store hours is Both Kitchener & Guelph stores.  The chance to WIN the Door Prize is ONLY in our Kitchener Retail Store  Tuesday April 5th from 6 to 8pm.

For a chance to win the Door prize you must come into the Kitchener Store between 6 – 8pm April 5th and fill out a ballet.  No purchase is necessary.

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Thanks again

for the opportunity to meet your cycling needs!

The Braun Team in Kitchener, Guelph, Online & EBay

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Now On till March 26th

It’s Spring Time and to Celebrate we put some great cycling ideas on sale

2010 Bicycles

• All on Sale – and Priced to move at 25% OFF

2011 Bicycles

• included – FREE Lifetime Service
• included – FREE Layaway
• included – $20 Accessory Coupon with 2011 bike purchase
• included – $20 Helmet Coupon with 2011 bike purchase

Auto Racks for Cars, Vans, Trucks & SUVs

• Thule Trunk Rack #962 (3 bike) Reg $159.98 –> $99.99
• Save $25 on Hitch Racks
• Save $25 on Trunk Racks
• Save $25 on Roof Racks systems

Trailers & Strollers 

• Save $50 on kid trailers & strollers
• Save $50 on Pet trailers
• Save $50 on Cargo trailers

Service Plans

• Save $20 on any of our bicycle repair Service Plans

 Braun’s Think Spring flyer

… click to see a copy

Ltd Qty so Shop early for best selection, see stores for details

Hey everyone!

Now I know that I am supposed to be discussing bike service techniques, and advice on how to get the most out of your bike components. However there are all these topics that I feel are crucial in order for everyone to enjoy riding even more! Once I knock the main ones off the list, I will discuss more service topics, and filter in my professional experience.

Today’s post is all about how to transport your bike!! Now… no matter what type of bike you have, or what vehicle your driving, there is a right and wrong way to transport your ride and I’m here to help you find the best way to move yours.

As always, we will begin with the basics and go from there…

You can either transport your bike inside your vehicle or on the outside. The preferred method is on the outside of the vehicle, as it helps to keep mud and water from damaging the interior of your vehicle, and it helps to keep from damaging the bicycles components.

However, if you must transport your bicycle inside the vehicle, do so with the drivetrain components facing upwards, and be sure to prepare the vehicles interior (with a blanket, or rug) to protect it.

The preferred way to transport your rig is on the outside using one of various styles of bicycle auto racks. In this category, there are three different styles: first, trunk mount racks, second, hitch mounted racks and finally roof mounted bicycle racks. All of which have benefits, and are preferrable for different styles.

Trunk Mounted racks, such as the Saris Bones 3 Rack (seen above) are an excellent option for people who occasionally transport recreational style bicycles, on multiple vehicles. The versatility of a trunk mounted rack is that it allows for use on multiple vehicles, and can be adjusted to fit vehicles of almost every style. Trunk mounted racks are capable of carrying anywhere from 1 to 4 bikes that are able to be mounted by the frame.
That is where trunk mounted racks are limited, as they require the frame to be hung onto the rack for transport, and will not accommodate small frame sizes, step through frames, downhill frames, or freeride bikes. Further, it is important to remember that the weight of the bicycles is being carried by the trunk lid, and transporting too many heavy bicycles in this manner can cause damage to the vehicle.

The next possibility for transport is to use a hitch mounted rack. These types of racks mount into the receiver on the vehicle and can carry bikes in either a hanging or platform fashion. The latter of which being the preferred, as it allows almost all styles of bicycles to be transported. A rack such as the Thule T2platform rack is compatible with both 1 1/4″ and 2″ receivers, and can transport from 2 to 4 bikes on a platform. The rack does not make contact with the frame, and secures the bikes using the wheels. This allows it to transport bikes with wheel sizes from 20-29″and any style of frame (from road to downhill). The platform style rack is also lockable, both the rack to the hitch, and the bikes to the rack, which allows you to ensure that your bikes are secure. There are few limitations to these racks, aside from the requirement of having a hitch.

The final style of rack which is good for securely transporting your rig is roof mounted racks. In this case, load bars are attached to the vehicles factory roof rack, or an aftermarket Thule fit kit is added to the vehicle to make almost any vehicle compatible with a roof style bike rack. Bikes mounted onto Thule load bars can be done so in either a fork mounted or upright position. The roof rack method of transport offers a variety of options, and many different units can be used together in an effort to transport a variety of bikes at one time. Fork mounted racks do not make contact with the bicycles frame, and mount to the fork and rear wheel. These racks are excellent as they do not contact the frame, but are not compatible with 20mm axles (found on downhill, dirt jumping, and freeride bikes). Upright racks can either attach to the frame, or can hold the bike via the wheels (an example is the Thule Sidearm Rack).

It is important to consider all factors when determining which style of rack is best for you. A key consideration is if you tow a trailer when transporting bikes (as this directs you towards a roof transport style rack) or if you constantly need to access the hatch of your vehicle…

Any of our sales associates at Braun’s Kitchener or Guelph locations can help to find the perfect rack for all your transport needs. Feel free to drop by the store, and we can further explain all the options to you!

Take care, and until next time, be sure to double check the straps!

Bryan

If your mailing address / contact information has changed since you last received your yearly Braun’s Club Tread Dividend Certificate, or you’re not sure if we have it correct - please email us your complete mailing address to

 club@brauns.com

Your NEW Mailing address should include the following…

Your name, Street Address, City, Province, Postal Code

If you could include your old mailing address (labelled OLD) or your Club Tread Member’s Number - it will help us to verify that we have the correct Club Tread Member.

Then we can make sure our system is up to date so that you will not miss out on next year’s mailed Dividend Certificate.

What is Club Tread?  To answer many of your questions – Club Tread is Braun’s program for rewarding our loyal customers.  Braun’s Club Tread – where FREE Membership has its privileges…

FREE membership – just sign up in one of our retail stores

Earn Dividend Credits on all your purchases – bikes, clothing, parts, labor, accessories, auto-racks, snowshoes, skate sharpening, etc.

Enjoy Monthly Specials in the retail stores and online through Brauns Online in our Specials Section 

Dividends are paid out to YOU as a club member once a year in November in the form of a Dividend Certificate.

Each Braun’s Club Tread Member receives a club card that is also a key return service.  Just attach the key-tag (club card) to your key ring and if your keys are lost and placed in a mailbox they will get mailed back to us.  We then will contact you when we get them.

You earn Dividend Credits for every thing you purchase from us every time you make a purchase from one of our two retail stores. Members also have access to exclusive monthly specials that are up to 50% off.  Essentially, we pay you to shop at Braun’s through this Club Tread Dividend Program. Braun’s Club Tread Members get their Dividend Certificates mailed to them each November.