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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
We just got this in at the shop and decided we need to share how cool this crank set is. Anyone who thinks a bike manufacturer cant make a crankset is wrong this thing is awesome. The crank set is made of aluminum not carbon fiber and is light as can be. By the pictures [...]
This weeks featured bike is the Cannondale Womans Synapse Carbon 3. This Bike is an awesome package deal and a great value for any serious female cyclist. The Synapse Carbon 3 Comes loaded up with an Ultegra build and some sweet extras. This Bike is beautiful to say the least with its white and orange [...]
The Featured bike for this week is the Jamis Commuter 4. This bike has everything that is awesome in the hybrid world wrapped into one package. A sleek stylish aluminum frame is how this package is delivered but the awesomeness of this bike is in the features. This bike comes equipped with a set [...]
Anyone who has been in Bicycle Heaven knows a little bit about how we run our business. We try to have something for everyone. This is not always an easy feat for a small business due to a limited merchandise space that has to fit many different products and brands which all serve different demographics [...]
I was in the shop and one of our mechanics was starting to build a custom bike up with the new Sram Red. Being a total bike nerd little things impress me as much as big things do on bicycles. When installing the Shifters on this custom bike we found that in the shifter box [...]
As the season comes to an end the Bicycle Heaven staff has been entertaining themselves with a little bit of custom love. With three custom geometry frames compliments of Rick Hunter and custom paint compliments of Joel Moliter we have decided to make some of the most unique and attractive bikes you will ever see. [...]
Training with Power – by Rob Kelley (www.ROKcoaching.com) Years ago wattage meters were for pros and/or wealthy geeks only. Greg LeMond was an early pioneer with some un-earthly results. Back in the day perceived rate of exertion (PRE) was the most accurate measure of an intense effort. Heart rate takes too long to reveal itself [...]