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3 months, 4 weeks ago 0

Beer of The Week 2/20/2013!!! Oskar Blues Mama’s Little Yella Pils.

Mama’s Little Yella Pils is a light Pilsner beer from Oskar Blues Brewery in Colorado. Chris’s Opinion- This beer was too light for my taste.  When I buy premium beer I want a strong hearty beer, I was expecting a little more.  I could see where this would be popular for a person who likes [...]

3 months, 4 weeks ago 0

What is Size Specific Tubing?

Size specific tubing is a technology that many of the modern bicycle manufacturers are using on their higher end bikes.  Usually it is seen on carbon frames but can also be applied to steel or aluminum.  Size specific tubing is exactly as the name sounds, the tubes that make up the bicycle frame are sized [...]

4 months ago 0

Sram Makes an Affordable Garmin Mount!

Sram recently released their new mount for the Garmin head unit.  This mount allows the computer to sit out in front of the stem so it is easier to read and more convenient for the rider.  Similar products have been available for awhile from Bar Fly and K Edge but the cool thing about the [...]

4 months ago 0

Bike Of The Week 2/14/2013! Jamis Allegro X Sport

This Week for Valentines Day Bicycle Heaven is featuring an awesome His and Hers combo.  The Mens and Ladies Jamis Allegro X Sport.  This bike is a great Dual Sport Bike that can handle many different riding conditions.  Its a rugged bike that is ideal for cruising the paths of Chicagoland.  This bike has an [...]

4 months ago 0

Beer of the Week Double Feature!!! Ska Vinifera Stout and Lagunitas Sucks.

Ska Vinifera Stout is an awesome heavy stout brewed in Malbec Grape Juice. Chris’s Opinion- Very heavy and delicious.  Strong coffee flavor and heavy stout taste.  Great beer for a cold day. Also the label is awesome… (Rating B) Kay’s Opinion- Very strong and a little too heavy for my taste.  A few sips is [...]

4 months, 1 week ago 0

Small But Cool New Tool!!!

As an official bike nerd I get excited over small dumb little things in the bike world.  This new tool from Morgan Blue really got me excited so I decided to share it with you all. This tool goes in your rear stay in place of your wheel.  It is handy when cleaning your chain because [...]

4 months, 1 week ago 0

New Bell Segment Helmet Just In

Bell just released there new dome styled helmet the Segment for 2013.  We just got a delivery of these helmets today at the shop and they are sweet.  Dome style helmets usually are known for being very stiff and ridged, this typically means uncomfortable.  Bell solved this problem with the new Segment Helmet.  This helmet [...]

4 months, 1 week ago 0

This Bike Needs a Home!!! 2012 Felt F75x Size 55!!!

This bike is in dire need of a loving home.  This is the last 2012 F75x (link is 2013) that Bicycle Heaven has and we want to find it a good home.  It is a size 55 and fits pretty true to anyone that would ride a 56 road bike.  Its a great cross bike [...]

4 months, 1 week ago 0

Beer of the Week Firestone Walker Velvet Merlin!!!

This Weeks Beer of the Week is Velvet Merlin Oatmeal Stout by Firestone Walker. This is a delicious seasonal released Oatmeal Stout. Chris’s Opinion-  This is a great stout beer perfect for cold weather.  I like the strong stout flavor and i love the graphics on the bottle. Rating B Kay’s Opinion- Nice coffee taste. [...]

4 months, 1 week ago 0

Bike of the Week 2/6/2013!!! Cannondale Caad10 Force Racing Edition!!!

Some might say the Caad10 Force is a criterium bike in a box, ready to go straight from assembly to the race course.  This bike compiles all the features a new racer is looking for to get started in the criterium racing world. I want to go through many key points that make this bike [...]