(The 928, full record, Zipps, and Deda)

(Milano, sweet Italian Cruiser)

(Pista, one gear, always hot)

(Silvia, for the donne)

(Campy on the C2C, an italian bike deserves it)

(even mountain bikes)

At last!!  There is snow on the ground in SLC!!  Of course, that means commuting to work is more fun, albiet slightly more complicated.  The new Endura Gridlock Pants and Endura Convert Waterproof Jacket are awesome additions to my commuting attire - I arrive at work dry, warm, and comfy - Not to mention on time because I avoid all the traffic hassles. 

Of course a good lighting system this time of year is essential….The Knog TadPole Bar-End lights I’ve added provide great side and rear visibility.  It’s kind of nice looking like a mobile X-mas tree this time of year too - flashing lights everywhere!!

 Keep in Ridin!

A blank canvas! That’s what you start with when building up a bike from a frame. Being a sucker for all things Salsa I needed a replacement to my old and in the way commuter. Ever since I made the mistake of getting rid of my Salsa Ala Carte 5 years ago I’ve wanted another one. It’s been a slow train coming but here it is! New Salsa Ala Carte steel frameset with WTB Dirt Drop Bar and loads of other sweet yet sensible parts! Swing on into the shop and find a new canvas, or see what we can do with your old one to give it a unique look or fresh feel. Bicycles can be rolling works of art!

Have you seen this sticker? Its a program spread-headed by SLC’s Bicycle Collective. In their own words:

“Bicycle Benefits is a year-round sustainable bicycle commuter program designed to reward cyclists for their commitment to clean air, personal health, and use of pedaling energy.  The program also intends to decrease parking demand, promote helmet use, and increase cyclist’s safety by increasing the number bikes on our roads.  Drive Less, Feel More, Save Money.  Get your helmet stickers or become a Business Member today and start feeling and experiencing  Bicycle Benefits!”

The short and dirty: buy a sticker, get discounts, support local advocacy, ride your bike!

Click here for a list of Bicycle Benefits Businesses in Salt Lake. Cyclesmith is proud to be a part of the Bicycle Benefits Program.

Four Wheels Bad, Two Wheels Good!

Pure Hot Fire:

Salsa Dos Niner….

Still the same beautiful “just right” amount of travel. Want to ride the Dos Niner or any of our other 29ers? Come to our Wednesday Morning MTB Ride. Ride, be happy, be merry. And… Bring us coats!

Coats for Kids!
Please help us keep those kids who may be less fortunate, warm this winter. Participate in our COATS FOR KIDS charity drive! Bring any new or used coat or blanket (any size/clean/good condition) to the shop (250 E. 1300 S.) and we will give you a 2% discount off any purchase up to 10% per visit.

Easy math 5 coats = 10% off!
4 coats take 8% off your purchase
3 coats takes 6% off and 2 takes 4% off…
you get the idea. Blankets work as well!

This applies to anything in the store… Bikes, clothes, wheels, accessories,
and you can do it over and over again from November 15^th thru December 31^st.

Just keep bringing in coats and blankets and we will pile on the savings!!
(no purchase necessary)

Help us at cyclesmith make it a warm holiday season for all.

Happy Holidays

Details in rhyme….

Before you sit down to your 9,000 calorie feast

Come ride with us from Cyclesmith

You will have fun to say the least

We will pedal our bikes for two hours, maybe three

Thanksgiving Day ride, did I mention it is free

At the hour of nine is when we will begin

Before all the festivities and please bring a friend

The ride will be easy the conversation great

What a great excuse to put an extra serving on your plate!

The annual Thanksgiving Day ride…

Leave 9am from Cyclesmith (250 S. 1300 E.)

Easy paced, flat ride for 2-3hrs

Returning to the shop by noon so everyone can be home in time to chow down!!

info@cyclesmith.com or come by the shop if you have any questions.

Zed over at SaltCycle wrote a bit about one of our last group rides. Check it out:

Zed’s Excellent Adventure

All the more reason you should come ride with us!

Join us every Wednesday at 9am (at the shop) for a 1.5 hour group Mountain ride (easy) and if you are looking to try something new… Take one of our 29ers out for a demo!  Fast, fun, and oh so nice.  KHS and Raleigh on hand, Geared or Single Speed.  You know what they say… “The bigger the wheel the bigger the???”

See you on Wednesday!