Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their April 2004 sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some a a a a a a a a a a aa don't turn up at all. a Seattle Bike Repair a a aa a a a a a a a aa5619 University Way NE a a Seattle WA, 98105 aaa a a -Sam Ewing 206-527-0360 5627 University Way NE • Seattle • 206-527-4822 • http://www.rodcycle.com THE NEWSLETTERTHE NEWSLETTER OF CYCLING OF VALUES! CYCLING DECEMBER VALUES! 1999 EDITION Richard Schwinn once said "If all bicycles were made from aluminum, The bicycle season is starting back up and people are looking for bikes. If titanium, and carbon fiber, then someone invented steel, it would be hailed as a 'miracle material'". you, or a friend of yours is looking for a new bike, there is some important information to consider. He couldn't have been more correct. Steel is They other day, I was working with a customer who asked me "how much is a light weight, less expensive, easier to repair if bike with Ultegra?" You see, the bike industry is often driven by ads in maga- need be, much more versatile than the space zines advertising the newest and latest innovations in components. The cus- age materials, and rides better on the road. tomer, wisely seeking the best value, will then seek out these new innovations in Ever notice how other bike companies all the least expensive way possible. Unfortunately, many people who sell bicycles compare the ride of their bike to a 'high-end are also motivated by these same factors, and will immediately take a bicycle steel' frame? This is because of the superior customer to a rack of bicycles and start talking about how they have a bike with riding characteristics of the classic steel frames. Rodriguez bicycles are made from True Temper "XX" components for just "XX" price, steel that is made in the U.S.A. Each tube set is and that's less than anyone else in town selected for the ride and performance characteristics that we want from can offer "XX" components for. etc...... each bike. We are proud to be a part of the Seattle Bicycling community. Important note: Components have Every frame is made right here in Washing- nothing to do with how comfortable ton by Washingtonians, and comes with a you will be on your new bike. lifetime guarantee. We invite you to stop by Well, at R+E Cycles, we do things a the shop, and meet the folks here at R+E little differently (actually, a lot differ- Cycles who design, build, and paint Rod- ently). Getting the best value means riguez Bicycles. getting a bike that you will be com- So, what are you waiting for? Come in fortable riding. Think about it: the today and talk with us about a locally made, heart of a bicycle is the frame. Have high quality steel frame. you ever ridden a bike that wasn't Sandy Weis comfortable? A bike that made your Weather you're 7' tall or 4' 10", we can fit a bike to you. On the web at rodcycle.com back or shoulders hurt (or worse)? Maybe you felt like the handlebars were too far away, or the R+E CYCLES frame was so stiff that you felt every bump in the road. Either 5627 UNIVERSITY WAY NE way, what you were feeling was the fit and the frame, and no SEATTLE WA, 98105 component choice can ever change that. So, it's very important 206-527-4822 that you start with the right frame, and a good fit performed by FAX 206-527-8931 someone who knows how to fit a bicycle properly. BIKES FOR WOMEN ........................ Pg. 4 Standing over the top tube and lifting the bike up to TANDEM RALLY ............................... Pg. 7 e-mail [email protected] see if you have any clearance between your crotch and the TANDEM TECH TALK ....................... Pg. 6 http://www.rodcycle.com frame is not a thorough fitting process. A NEW RACK TRUNK! ..................... Pg. 3 Imagine this: you go to a clothing store to buy an outfit. You want a pair of pants, a shirt, a pair of THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL BIKE ......... Pg. 5 gloves, shoes and a hat. The sales person just holds the pants up to your leg to see if the inseam is INDOOR TRIATHLON RESULTS ...... Pg. 3 close, then grabs a shirt, hat, shoes and gloves off the rack and puts them all in a bag for you. You STACIA'S TRAINING TIPS ................ Pg. 2 would be wondering "what about the waist, and how did she know my glove, shoe and hat size from THE MATRIX .....................................PG. 8 just holding up the pants?" The answer is, she didn't. The same is true for a bicycle, but every day I do a fit on someone who's uncomfortable on their bike who purchased a bicycle that was fit to them HOURS in this way. At R+E Cycles, fitting is our specialty. No bike leaves here without being properly fit to its Sunday and Monday - CLOSED owner. If you are shopping for a new bicycle somewhere, and your sales person spends less than 15 Tuesday~ Friday - 12-6 minutes fitting you before recommending a bike for you to test ride, or starts talking about compo- Saturday - 10-5 nents instead of fitting and the comfort, give us a try before you buy. You'll be glad you did. Zefal HPX frame fit pumps sell for $35, and have for several PAID PRSRT STD PRSRT Permit No 315 SEATTLE, WA SEATTLE, years. Well, we're selling what we have left in stock for U.S. POSTAGE just $10 a pump! That's over 70% OFF! What a deal! Hurry, supply is limited. No cash value, coupon is limited to stock on hand, expires April 30, 2004 Last year, you all clamored for a jersey that came in match- ing men's and women's sizes. This year we brought in some y good price! very nice Voler jerseys in blue and red designs, and we have both colors in men's and women's sizes. Perfect for tandem teams or couples who like to ride together. Use this coupon of $50 or more! to save 10% on any pair of these jerseys. Reg. $50 a piece ee is a ver The first 20 people to present save 10% Fr Cycles T-shirt with any purchase T-shirt Cycles this coupon can get a FREE R+E No cash value, coupon is limited to stock on hand, expires April 30, 2004 No cash value, coupon is limited to stock on hand, expires No cash value, coupon is limited to stock on hand, expires April 30, 2004 Limited to the first 20 coupons. One coupon per The coupon must contain This is not an in store coupon. customer. mailing label to be valid. reg. $15 FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $15 • 206-527-4822 • http://www.rodcycle.com 1. Spring is around the corner and before you know it time ˆ a power meter. triathlon season will be here! Make sure you are Those of you who com- ready with some great new products we will be peted in the Indoor carrying. Triathlon on February 7th saw your power output Wetsuits - R+E is excited to offer the revolutionary displayed on the "T1" two-piece wetsuit by De Soto. At R+E we CompuTrainer screen. have always specialized in custom bike fit. Now Power (measured in Stacia is an accomplished Ironman we also carry a wetsuit with superior fit, as close to watts) is the most useful Triathlete, a certified coach, and custom as you can get. Why two pieces? Sepa- measurement of cycling mother of two rating the top from the bottom provides the best fit fitness as it reflects the and provides superior comfort. Imagine if all your actual energy generated at the rear wheel (like clothes were one piece (like a traditional wetsuit)! horsepower for a car). How can you check power It would be difficult to find the perfect fit. Wetsuits output while out on the road? The Power Tap are no different and it is amazing no one realized system (a rear hub and/or wheel and a this before DeSoto! If you have long legs and a cyclocomputer) measures power through a power short upper body you can "mix and match" sizes sensor in the rear hub. Just like any other bicycle as necessary. The DeSoto T1 also has a low computer it transfers this information to a handle- collar, which cuts down on neck chafing and adds bar mounted display unit. In addition to current, comfort. You'll really notice the difference when average, and max power output the unit also gives you get in the water as the two-piece design al- you typical cyclocomputer information including lows for more freedom of movement and less current, average and max speed, trip and total constriction on your shoulders, which leads to less distance, current and average cadence, current fatigue. New for 2004 you have the choice of a and average heart rate, and calorie expenditure. small zipper on the pullover. Most athletes don't The Power Tap is a power meter, heart rate moni- need this, but those with limited shoulder flexibility tor, and cyclocomputer all in one unit. As your or concern about getting out of the wetsuit ˆ now power output goes up for your favorite course or you can wear a De Soto as well.