We want you , our customers and loyal fans, to help us decide what hours to keep on Sunday. That's right, we're going to be open on Sundays starting in mid-March probably. But the hours are yet to be determined.
We may not be a 7-day-a-week store, though. We're still debating whether to close Monday... what do you think?
Vote in the poll to the right.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Friday, February 23, 2007
Big Wheels Keep on Turnin'...
It's finally here... the first 29er we've put in our inventory. Sure, we've sold a few special-order 29ers in the past, but we've listened to our customers and decided to have one in the store.
It's by Haro and this model is called the Mary SS. As in Proud Mary. Very appropriate name considering the "Big Wheels."
The bike is wonderfully spec'ed for the price; It's got a great double-butted cromoly frame, avid mechanical disc brakes, and the very popular On-One Mary handlebars. And eccentric bottom bracket makes using rear disc brakes with a single speed easier, and you can even add a derailleur hanger down the road if you wish.
Here's a better view of the sweep on those Mary bars:
Monday, February 19, 2007
Friday, February 09, 2007
Safe Passing Bill needs our support
SB248: The Safe Passing Bill
The Safe Passing Bill would require a motorist to give at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist and would require a commercial vehicle to give at least six feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist.
Approximately 50 cyclists per year are killed in bicycle-automobile crashes in Texas. About 40% of those are killed by motorists traveling in the same direction. Most of those 20 deaths per year could be prevented if this law were enacted and obeyed by motorists.
The Safe Passing Law, modeled on the Move Over Act (for emergency vehicles) which passed in the 2003 Texas legislative session, simplifies the punishment issues and provides a clear framework for identifying the obligations of a passing motorist to either move over or slow down when passing a cyclist. With this law, the vision of "Share the Road" can be fully realized.
SB248, which was authored by Senator Rodney Ellis, will be presented to the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday, February 14. We are working to present our case and need help from constituents in the districts of the Senate Transportation Committee members.
With the Senate Transportation Committee Hearing approaching next week, it is urgent that you contact your SENATOR if he/she is on the Senate Transportation Committee. The Senate Transportation Committee members are: Senate District 2 - Senator Bob Deuell (R), Senate District 3 - Senator Robert Nichols (R), Senate District 4 - Senator Tommy Williams (R), Senate District 8 - Senator Florence Shapiro (R), Senate District 10 - Senator Kim Brimer (R), Senate District 13 - Senator Rodney Ellis (D), Senate District 14 - Senator Kirk Watson (D), Senate District 16 - Senator John Carona (R), Senate District 25 - Senator Jeff Wentworth (R), Senate District 29 - Senator Eliot Shapleigh (D).
If you are not sure who your state senator is, go to this url: http://www.fyi.legi s.state.tx.us/ and enter your address to find out who represents you.
Please send a letter and contact your Senator if you live in his/her district to show your support of the Safe Passing Bill. This is the most important legislation for cyclists in Texas' history. We will be protecting the lives of cyclists throughout the state.
The Safe Passing Bill would require a motorist to give at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist and would require a commercial vehicle to give at least six feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist.
Approximately 50 cyclists per year are killed in bicycle-automobile crashes in Texas. About 40% of those are killed by motorists traveling in the same direction. Most of those 20 deaths per year could be prevented if this law were enacted and obeyed by motorists.
The Safe Passing Law, modeled on the Move Over Act (for emergency vehicles) which passed in the 2003 Texas legislative session, simplifies the punishment issues and provides a clear framework for identifying the obligations of a passing motorist to either move over or slow down when passing a cyclist. With this law, the vision of "Share the Road" can be fully realized.
SB248, which was authored by Senator Rodney Ellis, will be presented to the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday, February 14. We are working to present our case and need help from constituents in the districts of the Senate Transportation Committee members.
With the Senate Transportation Committee Hearing approaching next week, it is urgent that you contact your SENATOR if he/she is on the Senate Transportation Committee. The Senate Transportation Committee members are: Senate District 2 - Senator Bob Deuell (R), Senate District 3 - Senator Robert Nichols (R), Senate District 4 - Senator Tommy Williams (R), Senate District 8 - Senator Florence Shapiro (R), Senate District 10 - Senator Kim Brimer (R), Senate District 13 - Senator Rodney Ellis (D), Senate District 14 - Senator Kirk Watson (D), Senate District 16 - Senator John Carona (R), Senate District 25 - Senator Jeff Wentworth (R), Senate District 29 - Senator Eliot Shapleigh (D).
If you are not sure who your state senator is, go to this url: http://www.fyi.legi s.state.tx.us/ and enter your address to find out who represents you.
Please send a letter and contact your Senator if you live in his/her district to show your support of the Safe Passing Bill. This is the most important legislation for cyclists in Texas' history. We will be protecting the lives of cyclists throughout the state.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
It's up!
The long-awaited official website of my City Council campaign is finally ready. Well, mostly ready... there are a few minor mistakes we need to correct, but most of it is there.
Many thanks to Kenneth Alan for his hard work and patience on this project!
Many thanks to Kenneth Alan for his hard work and patience on this project!
Monday, February 05, 2007
Uh, what's a 29er?
Enough people have asked, so I now must explain what a 29er is: it's a mountain bike with 29" wheels instead of 26" ones. The larger wheels are achieved by mounting a mountain-bike-width tire to a 700c diameter rim.
This is a 29er:
and this is a 26er, so you have a frame of reference:
The big wheels have a lower angle of attack on obstacles, so they roll over those obstacles easier. 29ers seem to become a more and more popular platform every year...
This is a 29er:
and this is a 26er, so you have a frame of reference:
The big wheels have a lower angle of attack on obstacles, so they roll over those obstacles easier. 29ers seem to become a more and more popular platform every year...
Thursday, February 01, 2007
New brand available at PCB
Jason and I are excited to announce that we are now a dealer for Jamis Bikes. Of course, that doesn't mean we love Masi, Haro, KHS, or Breezer any less. It just means that now you, our customers, have even more options (something we pretty consistently heard you wanted.
Jamis offers top-notch-spec bikes at surprisingly low prices. A family owned company, Jamis isn't looking to take over the cycling world by image alone. They're doing it by offering light, durable bikes which deliver years of performance at an affordable cost. Check them out for yourself.
Jamis offers top-notch-spec bikes at surprisingly low prices. A family owned company, Jamis isn't looking to take over the cycling world by image alone. They're doing it by offering light, durable bikes which deliver years of performance at an affordable cost. Check them out for yourself.
If you ride the roads of Benbrook:
Please consider attending tonight's Benbrook City Council meeting as a show of support for the city's recognition of the needs of cyclists. They're getting things done pretty quickly out west. Reposted from the LMRA Bicycle Club forum:
LMRA Bicycle Club/Benbrook Citizens present
On-road Bicycle Route Network to Benbrook City Council:
Agenda:
Presentation of on-road bicycle route network for City Council approval
- Previously worked with city staff
- Presented to & Indorsed by Benbrook Parks Board and the Benbrook Planning & Zoning Commission
Where:
- Benbrook City Hall, 911 Winscott Rd, just south of I-20/Winscott Rd interchange
When:
- Thursday, 1 February 2007 at 7:30pm
Background:
The city’s staff, parks board, planning & zoning commission, and city council have been positive & helpful.
In June of 2006 we approached the city about Winscott Rd; it was already a non-declared bicycle route. We asked it be recognized not only as a bicycle route, but as such a favorable asset to the city. We presented a plan to erect “Bike Route” signs per TxDOT regulations and then consider this route as only the first step of a full network. Within six weeks signs were up along Winscott & Vickery Rd. The city staff and council then asked for our input on establishing an on-road bicycle route network for all of Benbrook.
The Plan:
To further Benbrook as a bicycle friendly community, to connect all geographical, recreational, residential, and commercial areas via bike routes/lanes throughout the city of Benbrook.
Difficulties included an awkwardly landlocked (by annexation) community, an already established roadway system, and some necessary items outside direct control of city (TxDot or Forth Worth controlled roadways).
Generally the network encircles the city: Mercedes Rd crosses from future Walmart/Home Depot center to planned Town Center; Westpark/Lakeside/Vista Way connect to current Winscott Rd route; Williams Rd north to Chapin Rd and then across to I-820 frontage roadway. There are other smaller sections for connection purposes between routes and to city parks; still others are for future planning as well. This network is mostly Bike Routes with Lanes where available/applicable.
Your Participation: Please look into attending!
Do you live in Benbrook? Do you regularly ride in or through Benbrook?
This an excellent opportunity to show your appreciation of previous actions, and your endorsement of a city moving forward with both this plan and a commitment to "complete streets" in the future.
LMRA Bicycle Club/Benbrook Citizens present
On-road Bicycle Route Network to Benbrook City Council:
Agenda:
Presentation of on-road bicycle route network for City Council approval
- Previously worked with city staff
- Presented to & Indorsed by Benbrook Parks Board and the Benbrook Planning & Zoning Commission
Where:
- Benbrook City Hall, 911 Winscott Rd, just south of I-20/Winscott Rd interchange
When:
- Thursday, 1 February 2007 at 7:30pm
Background:
The city’s staff, parks board, planning & zoning commission, and city council have been positive & helpful.
In June of 2006 we approached the city about Winscott Rd; it was already a non-declared bicycle route. We asked it be recognized not only as a bicycle route, but as such a favorable asset to the city. We presented a plan to erect “Bike Route” signs per TxDOT regulations and then consider this route as only the first step of a full network. Within six weeks signs were up along Winscott & Vickery Rd. The city staff and council then asked for our input on establishing an on-road bicycle route network for all of Benbrook.
The Plan:
To further Benbrook as a bicycle friendly community, to connect all geographical, recreational, residential, and commercial areas via bike routes/lanes throughout the city of Benbrook.
Difficulties included an awkwardly landlocked (by annexation) community, an already established roadway system, and some necessary items outside direct control of city (TxDot or Forth Worth controlled roadways).
Generally the network encircles the city: Mercedes Rd crosses from future Walmart/Home Depot center to planned Town Center; Westpark/Lakeside/Vista Way connect to current Winscott Rd route; Williams Rd north to Chapin Rd and then across to I-820 frontage roadway. There are other smaller sections for connection purposes between routes and to city parks; still others are for future planning as well. This network is mostly Bike Routes with Lanes where available/applicable.
Your Participation: Please look into attending!
Do you live in Benbrook? Do you regularly ride in or through Benbrook?
This an excellent opportunity to show your appreciation of previous actions, and your endorsement of a city moving forward with both this plan and a commitment to "complete streets" in the future.
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