The Latest News!
April 24 - Orca Wetsuits have arrived!
Our spring order of Orca wetsuits have arrived. We are stocking the
Equip constructed of durable, performance-quality HydroCell neoprene, is an
excellent entry-level suit providing security and comfort. SCS coated HydroCell
neoprene is used on the front to improve glide through the water, and QuadraFlex
underarm panels ensure flexibility and freedom of movement. We have both men's
and women's sizes in-stock!
While we are the topic of useful triathlon accessories we carry SpeedLaces for your running shoes. The Speedlaces are compatible with most shoes and allow for faster, easier transitions.
April 22 - The Snow is here today but will be Gone Tomorrow!
Don't let a bit of snow make you forget that spring is here and summer is around the corner! Get your bike ready for spring with a Tune-Up, check out our fine selection of bike services on our Service page.
April 7 - HED Wheels
Our HED wheels have just arrived and we are super excited about them! We
have brought in the clincher tire versions of the Jet 60s and Jet 90s. Why do we
like HED wheels so much? These wheels are just as fast the competition! They are
less expensive than other brands. They have aluminum clincher rims that mean you
do not need special brake pads, expensive and hard to maintain tires, as well as
increased durability against impact! The Jet 60 is more suitable for riding in
packs, or cross-winds while the Jet 90 is an excellent triathlon/timetrial wheel
because of it's superior aerodynamics.
Did you know that a clincher tire has a lower rolling resistance than a tubular? Hard to believe but the layer of glue that attaches a tubular to the rim increases it's rolling resistance.
Which is more important aerodynamics or weight? Aerodynamics is king until you are riding up at least a 5% grade and how much time do you spend climbing compared to riding on flat or gently rolling terrain? Think about it a bit and what is important becomes pretty obvious.
April 2 - Nathan Goes to World Masters Ski Championships
Last month Nathan made the trek to the World Masters cross-country ski
championships with a small group from Saskatoon including two of our BCW club
members - Robin & Kathy Butler.
The skiing in Idaho was amazing and Nathan came back with tons of cool stories from the experience.
Nathan also brought home some hardware from the week of racing: he scored a bronze in the 30km Classic and a gold in the 10km Skate races in the Canadian Masters Championships that were held in conjunction with the World Championships. Because of his strong performances in the individual events, Nathan was chosen to represent Canada as part of the relay team that won silver! Congrats Nathan!
March 26 - Cory pops up in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Cory was preparing for a
ride out to Blackstrap when a Star Phoenix photographer Gord Waldner saw him and
thought that it would make a nice picture.
As can be seen by the photo, spring is near - the snow is gone and all we need is the weather to warm up so that we don't have to wear so much clothes to stay warm!
February 28 - Garmin GPS and Polar HR monitors
We just got in our Garmin GPS/HR monitor units. These are the ultimate piece of
technology. Your speed, distance, etc are calculated and logged from GPS
satellite! Come in and check these monitors out - you won't believe how cool
they are. Check out the new 705 too, and our prices are competitive with what you can find them for on the internet!
We also have a wide selection of Polar HR monitors for those of you who don't need GPS or want to spend that kind of money on a HR monitor. Along with their usual excellent HR monitors, we have a wide selection of their CS bike computers.
February 22 - Hoffman and DK BMX have arrived
New for 2008 we are carrying DK and Hoffman BMX bicycles! As you
can tell from the super-cool picture of Cory on a Hoffman, we are really stoked
about the new bikes.
Hoffman and DK are two premier brands in the BMX world and they have an excellent selection from your first BMX to high-end rigs.
We have an excellent selection of their street, dirt, jump and park bikes so come on in and check out the new bikes.
February 9 - 2008 Rocky Mountain Bicycles
We have received most of our 2008 Rocky Mountain bicycles now and new for this
year is an expanded selection of hybrid bicycles including the disc equipped
RC30. We also have an expanded of Flow hardtails for those who like
to huck. Check out the amazing Slayer SCX30 and the Element 50
pictured to the right - the Canada mapleleaf paint job is amazing.
February 2 - Scott Bikes are arriving!
New to the shop for 2008 are Scott bicycles! We are carrying a selection of
their road, mountain and city bicycles. All their bikes share the same amazing
attention to detail and have some of the lightest frames available at any price
from $460 on up. The bikes have started arriving so come by the store and check them out. Scott might just be the
next bike for you!
January 22 - Gary Fisher 29er Full-Suspension!
Our 2008 bikes have started arriving and amongst all the new bikes we have a few
bikes we are really excited about. One of them is the
Gary Fisher Hifi Plus 29er
which is an amazing new 5" travel full-suspension bike that has Fisher's new G2
geometry. Reviewers at
twentynineinches.com
said that this is the best handling 29er bike that there is available right now!
High praise from guys who have tried every bike out there!
September 10 - Scott Cyclo-cross bicycles!
We have just received shipment of our 2008 Scott cyclo-cross bicycles! Come down and check out these amazing machines. We have a full size run of the Cross Comp model and and a limited selection of the Cross Team bike. Both bikes share the same amazingly light frame and fork. The Comp is outfitted with Tiagra/105 and the Team has Ultegra components.
The great thing about cyclo-cross bikes is that they aren't just for racing! A cyclo-cross bike makes an excellent city bike, commuter, touring bike, or whatever you can think to do with it!
June 1 - 29ers are race proven!
Have
you heard any discussion on the biggest controversy in mountain biking - 26
versus 29 wheels? They are both race legal bikes now and but most have been
hesitant to try the 29 inch tires in mountain bike races as popular thinking is
they are heavier and slower.
With new products available big wheels don't necessarily mean a heavier bike. Five of our employees are racing 29inch mountain bikes this year and have equipped them with wheels that are lighter than Mavic Crossmax wheels, tires that are only 500g each and 85g inner tubes. The result is a bike that weighs as little as it's 26inch cousin.
So if the bike is the same
weight as a 26 wheeled bike, how can it be slower? Big wheels roll over
obstacles easier, providing a smoother ride that means less fatigue while
riding. Big wheels have a larger contact patch with the ground which translates
into lower rolling resistance, better floatation on sand or soft ground, more
traction when climbing and better cornering performance.
At the 2006 Provincial Championships, 29ers finished 1st and 3rd in the Elite men's categoriy. These bikes are race proven and at Bruce's Cycle Works we believe in their benefits. Stop by and take a look at your options from Gary Fisher which has six models of 29er available.
