Cyclesmith now has a pair of Zipp 404 wheels available for demo. Zipp is by far the leader in wheel technology and produces the fastest wheels you can buy. Our’s are set up with ZIPP Tangent tires, also some of the best in the world.

If you’re interested, drop by the shop or email us!

Ok, time to start a new tradition. Every Friday (my memory willing) I’m going to put something like this up on the website.

First person to email me will get a free pair of salsa socks (limited to our current stock). FREE, cyclists like FREE stuff right? The only catch is that in your email you have to tell me what you like about Cyclesmith and what you’d like to see changed.

On your mark….

Get set….

GO!

justin@cyclesmithslc.com

No matter if you’re a cyclist or not, if you look around Salt Lake City lately you will see many more bikes than you used to. They are becoming a very popular mode of transportation as residents discover the well defined bike lanes and bicycle-friendly roads of Salt Lake City, not to mention the added benefit of losing a few extra pounds. (and I’m not talking about making your bike lighter…) It is likely that a good number of the bicycles that you see are fixed gear bikes, commonly called track bikes. People choose these types of bikes for a number of reasons: less maintenance, no dérailleurs to break or go out of tune (and thus no griding gears), extra leg strength from riding only one gear… the list goes on. Most importantly, they’re a lot of fun to ride and people have compared it to almost “walking” on your bike because when you pedal forward, you go forward. Pedal backward, and you go backward. Pedal slow, you go slow. Pedal fast… you get the idea.

Ahhh, the Raleigh One-Way, mmmmm (yes we sell it, need I say more?!)

Now, if you’re looking for more fun on your commute than you normally have eating that “footlong” and coffee from Maverick in your car while stuck in traffic (probably on Foothill Drive), then commuting on a fixed gear bicycle is for you. Believe it or not, you’ll actually have fun getting from point A to point B! (not to worry all you “geared-bicycle commuters,” there will be a post in the near future for you too)

As mentioned previously, Salsa’s new line-up also includes a pre-built fixie that would make a great commuter bicycle that is somewhat “on-the-cheap.” If you’re truly looking for a fixie to commute with, pay special attention to the rear drop-out area to look for eyelets that will allow you to mount fenders. (see photo at left, eyelets are the little round loops on top) Because having a nice “pin-stripe” up the back on a rainy day may be considered cool while you’re actually ON the bike, when you’re off the bike it doesn’t do so much for attracting the opposite … well, for attracting much of anything or anybody really, except flies. So get those fenders on for a rainy (or snowy) day and ride worry free.

Written by the big, bold, and beautiful Brad Duncan

This is the PERFECT bike for commuter or student. The price is right and its ready to roll with slick tires, a rack, and lights.

$150

Size: 17″

A little bit about out used bikes… We service all of them before we’ll agree to sell them and we’ll never sell anything that’s not safe to ride. If you’d like more information or pictures about a used bike please email justin@cyclesmithslc.com

Looking for a Pro level DH bike? Here you go.

Price: $3,250

A little bit about out used bikes… We service all of them before we’ll agree to sell them and we’ll never sell anything that’s not safe to ride. If you’d like more information or pictures about a used bike please email justin@cyclesmithslc.com

This is Rocky Mountain’s Team issue bike from 2006. Top of the line components, very well taken care of, and a one of a kind machine. Its big, but if it fits then its a great deal. New, this bike would be about $7,000.

Price: $2,500

Size: 21″

A little bit about out used bikes… We service all of them before we’ll agree to sell them and we’ll never sell anything that’s not safe to ride. If you’d like more information or pictures about a used bike please email justin@cyclesmithslc.com