Tag Archives: mountain

Braun’s BOXING Week SALE 2012

Our BIGGEST of the Year – Sale starts Thurday Dec 27, 2012 @ 10 am in all 3 of our Stores.

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Trainer Tires!

Hey everyone,

This past holiday season was extremely busy for me and it probably was for you too.  Well it’s time to get back into you routine. To help keep us active and in shape, one of the major sellers this year was indoor bicycle trainers. These trainers mount to the rear axle of a standard bicycle and offer resistance to simulate Read More

Winter Blues?…

Well ladies and gentlemen…

This is what we like to call the dead of winter. All the spirit and festivities of the Holidays has worn off, all the hockey tournaments and ski trips are done and it is simply back to the grind stone. Lets be honest, when you look out the window and it looks like this: Read More

The Right Tool For The Job!

Hey everyone,

As I continue to direct my posts towards bike service and maintenance I found it coincidental that I had a customer in the other afternoon who was in need of some tools in order to service various aspects of his bike. This got me thinking: some people may not even know the tools required, let alone what they are called. I hope to outline the name and functions of these various tools today, as well as some tips which can make their use easier. In the post I will outline a variety of tools 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

Snap! What Do I Do Now?

Hey everyone,

It has been a busy week at the shop and I have been helping my parents redo their deck, which, with our weather taking a turn for the better leaves me wishing I were out on the trails more. I figured I would offer some advice on how to get your bike back up and running if you happen to have chain problems on the trail. Read More

Montague Bikes – Performance and Portability

If you are looking for a bike that has “Performance and Portability” then this product may be of interest to you.   Road bike or Mountain bike,  1 speed to 27 speeds, assorted sizes and priced from $599.98 to $2499.98.  The unique feature of these bicycles is that they fold.  That’s right….they fold.  Read More

The Right Bike For You!

Hey everyone,

It has been a long and rainy week, and I have not been able to enjoy as many rides as I normally do. This has allowed me to further appreciate my morning commutes into the shop and made me analyze the many different styles of bikes available and the different applications they are designed for.

In this post, I hope to identify and distinguish between the different bikes that are available and the applications and riding styles for which they are designed. This can be significant when looking at purchasing a bike or when determining if the bike you have is the correct one for you. Read More

Rockin the “Cut”

Finally got out on my first mountain bike ride of the year on Tuesday.  Ok ok, before I’m beaten to death with a blunt object, please remember that I DID get a new road bike this past winter…and the “Look Cool Factor” is still running high

However, sheepishly, I still havn’t been able to turn a road ride into as much fun Read More