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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
The goodies just keep showing up!!!
Even more sweet stuff! This time from our friends at Rocky Mountain.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
More Bike Junkie Deuce swag keeps rolling in!!!
A few more of the items that will be for grabs THIS WEEK at the Bike Junkie Deuce party. Make sure you get your tickets before they are gone!
Scott Team Boa MTB shoe - any size
Race Face SixC carbon riser handlebar
Two Uvex XP helmets - sexy helmet model not included!
Scott Team Boa MTB shoe - any size
Race Face SixC carbon riser handlebar
Two Uvex XP helmets - sexy helmet model not included!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Bike Junkie Deuce Swag is Arriving!!!
Just a little taste of the piles of stuff that everyone is going to have a chance to take home from the Deuce....
A Niner EMD frame!!!
A card from Woody's Wood Fired Pizza in Golden good for a free Lunch or Dinner once a month for a year for two people. The card also gets you your first round of drinks!
A Niner EMD frame!!!
A card from Woody's Wood Fired Pizza in Golden good for a free Lunch or Dinner once a month for a year for two people. The card also gets you your first round of drinks!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
GBS Demo Day, May 15th, 11am-3pm
Right on the heels of the Bike Junkie Deuce party is the first Demo Day of 2011. Come out and join the fun!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Ellsworth Demos at the Bike Junkie Party
The fine folks at Ellsworth will have demos available at the Bike Junkie party. Come out and enjoy a spin on one of the great craftsman-style American made frames!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Rocky Mountain Altitude 70 Review
Since GBS just picked up Rocky Mountain in the past few months we thought you might like to hear what some of the first few buyers are saying about them.
Thanks Matt Dunn from the Rocky Mountain Racing team for the info. Glad you are enjoying your new ride!
Matt kindly provided some rider context as well: "Note: I am a sport level XC/Super-D rider coming off a 2005 Giant Reign. I was looking for a lighter trail oriented bike the not only climbed well, but let me enjoy all the normal technical downhill that I love to ride.
Fully built with tubeless set up, it weighs in at just a hair over 27 lbs. I noticed that the chain stays were much longer than I was used to, as well as a slacker (68.5) degree head angle made the bikes over all center of gravity much different than the Reign. The geometry, low bottom bracket height and 15mm front thru-axle make the bike a very stable on the downhill. While climbing, positioning on this bike does take some searching to get comfortable, (I got kicked off a few rocks on the first couple of climbs) but as soon as you get dialed in the bike pedals like a rocket ship. The rear end is super stiff and there is virtually no pedal bob when the pro-pedal is engaged. The long chain stays stop the front end from popping up too much during climbing and give the bike a stable feel up hill as well. This was a huge difference from the old rig.
The XT components are always consistent and the Formula brakes are very powerful. The wheels are light and stiff and worked well with the Stan's tubleless kit. The Fizik Gobi seat is really a perfect fit because of the comfort and length which helps the rider move around in any position while climbing or descending.
Overall, it climbs well and descends brilliantly."
Thanks Matt Dunn from the Rocky Mountain Racing team for the info. Glad you are enjoying your new ride!
Matt kindly provided some rider context as well: "Note: I am a sport level XC/Super-D rider coming off a 2005 Giant Reign. I was looking for a lighter trail oriented bike the not only climbed well, but let me enjoy all the normal technical downhill that I love to ride.
Fully built with tubeless set up, it weighs in at just a hair over 27 lbs. I noticed that the chain stays were much longer than I was used to, as well as a slacker (68.5) degree head angle made the bikes over all center of gravity much different than the Reign. The geometry, low bottom bracket height and 15mm front thru-axle make the bike a very stable on the downhill. While climbing, positioning on this bike does take some searching to get comfortable, (I got kicked off a few rocks on the first couple of climbs) but as soon as you get dialed in the bike pedals like a rocket ship. The rear end is super stiff and there is virtually no pedal bob when the pro-pedal is engaged. The long chain stays stop the front end from popping up too much during climbing and give the bike a stable feel up hill as well. This was a huge difference from the old rig.
The XT components are always consistent and the Formula brakes are very powerful. The wheels are light and stiff and worked well with the Stan's tubleless kit. The Fizik Gobi seat is really a perfect fit because of the comfort and length which helps the rider move around in any position while climbing or descending.
Overall, it climbs well and descends brilliantly."
Thursday, April 28, 2011
GBS Presents: Bike Junkie Deuce
GBS Presents: Bike Junkie Deuce
Thursday May 12
6pm Expo
8ish Movie - "Life Cycles"
$15 admission - includes 1 beverage and 1 raffle ticket
After party at Woodys: $2 PBR Can / $3 Golden City Red Pint
Mark your calendars to come out to the American Mountaineering Center in Golden on Thursday, May 12th from 6 - 9 pm. Fun will be had by all! Stay tuned for more details!
Thursday May 12
6pm Expo
8ish Movie - "Life Cycles"
$15 admission - includes 1 beverage and 1 raffle ticket
After party at Woodys: $2 PBR Can / $3 Golden City Red Pint
Mark your calendars to come out to the American Mountaineering Center in Golden on Thursday, May 12th from 6 - 9 pm. Fun will be had by all! Stay tuned for more details!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Santa Cruz Highball is here!!!
Didn't get a ticket to the royal wedding? Drown your sorrows with a Highball. A Santa Cruz Highball that is.
We have TWO mediums in transit right now! First come first serve. Give us a ring (303.278.6545) now to get your hands on one of these carbon hardtail dreams!
We have TWO mediums in transit right now! First come first serve. Give us a ring (303.278.6545) now to get your hands on one of these carbon hardtail dreams!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Mavic Moto POV Vid from Paris-Roubaix
Found this cool little POV video on the interwebs from the Mavic neutral support moto at the Paris-Roubaix race. Gives you a whole different perspective on a road race. Super sweet!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
GBS Season Kick-off Expo and Movie Night - 5/12 @ 6pm
Mark your calendars to come out to the American Mountaineering Center in Golden on Thursday, May 12th from 6 - 9 pm. Fun will be had by all! Stay tuned for more details!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
New MTB Trails being cut at Glacier View Ranch - west of Boulder
Glacier View Ranch is located up near Ward. They are cutting 7-10 miles of Mountain Biking Trails to be used by guest of the ranch that include kids at summer camp. Check out their project blog and let Austen know if you are interested in helping.
Golden Bike Shop has helped with GVRs Mountain Bike Program for the last three summers. Find out more about Glacier View Ranch here.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Santa Cruz Blur TR
Thinking about a new Santa Cruz carbon bike but not sure what you want? Looking for that perfect combination of business in the front and party in the back? Well then introduce yourself to the brand new Santa Cruz Blur TR. This bike sites square in the middle of the Blur LT and Blur XC in terms of travel but keeps the fantastic carbon frame that Santa Cruz has come to be known for. Check this test by Bikerumor.com for an in-depth look at how this new steed does on the trail.
Come in and get your dream Santa Cruz on order today!
Come in and get your dream Santa Cruz on order today!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
New Santa Cruz Goodies....
Looks like Santa Cruz is cooking up some sweet new rides for this year. These "spy" shots from Bikerumor.com show the new Blur TR, Tallboy AL and Highball.
Check these new machines out!
Check these new machines out!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Santa Cruz Highball Carbon 29er
Still trying to decide which carbon 29er hardtail to buy this year? Well add the new Santa Cruz Highball to the list. Bikerumor.com is providing some of the initial details on this sweet new ride. If you are in the market for some carbon goodness you should definitely add this beauty as a candidate.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Scott Scale Carbon 29 Review!!
Ever wanted to know how one of those uber-light Scott Scale carbon 29 race bikes actually rides?
Well one of the pro riders, Michael Mathers, that uses GBS as his home shop was kind enough to send us some feedback on how his new Scott does out on the trail.
Thanks Michael!
"I recently purchased and built up the Scott Scale 29. The performance from a frame at this price point is amazing, as it should be. As a rider, I immediately noticed the difference a 2 lb carbon frame has when you get out of the saddle. Every ounce of energy is transmitted directly to the forward motion of the bike. This is extremely nice on those short, but super steep, climbs. The frame has rear seat stays that flex 4mm. While this isn't suspension, I do think that it helps with rear wheel traction when in the saddle. The real question is, "will this bike make me a faster rider and enjoy my ride more?" After only a few rides, I can definitely say that this bike has made me appreciate the technology of 29er carbon frames."
Well one of the pro riders, Michael Mathers, that uses GBS as his home shop was kind enough to send us some feedback on how his new Scott does out on the trail.
Thanks Michael!
"I recently purchased and built up the Scott Scale 29. The performance from a frame at this price point is amazing, as it should be. As a rider, I immediately noticed the difference a 2 lb carbon frame has when you get out of the saddle. Every ounce of energy is transmitted directly to the forward motion of the bike. This is extremely nice on those short, but super steep, climbs. The frame has rear seat stays that flex 4mm. While this isn't suspension, I do think that it helps with rear wheel traction when in the saddle. The real question is, "will this bike make me a faster rider and enjoy my ride more?" After only a few rides, I can definitely say that this bike has made me appreciate the technology of 29er carbon frames."
Monday, March 14, 2011
Is your Niner Air 9 Carbon this cool?
The folks at Singletrack.com posted this super rad carbon Air 9 with a modified Shimano Di2 electronic drivetrain for the 2011 Shimano XTR 2x10 kit. The Industry 9 wheels and Enve cockpit aren't so bad either.
Ok, who wants one??
Ok, who wants one??
Sunday, March 6, 2011
I Made It to McGrath!!!!!!!!
6 days 14 hours 39 minutes, two exploded knees, two cracked ribs a saddle sore the size of a clown nose and one huge wind-blown smile. I need a bucket of food and lots of sleep. I'll be back in Anchorage tomorrow afternoon.
More later
Ruda
More later
Ruda
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
How do you make a King waterbottle cage?
Ever wondered how those super cool, ultralite King Cage waterbottle cages get made? The wonderful folks at BikeRumor.com posted this cool video from the North American Handmade Bike Show (NAHBS). Check it out, it's really cool!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Scott Scale 29 Comp Review
One of our newest customers, Ryan Decker, came in looking for a trusty new mountain bike that he could use for commuting as well. We introduced him to the Scott Scale Comp 29 and it was love at first site!
Ryan was also nice enough to send us his thoughts on the bike so others could get an idea of what this machine can do. Thanks Ryan!
"I just recently moved back to Colorado. Although I am fairly new to the biking world, I knew I wanted two things in a bike: a hard-tail that was tough and powerful enough to handle all of Golden’s trails (APEX, Chimney Gulch, etc), yet one that was smooth enough to commute everyday to work on. The guys at the Golden Bike Shop were super helpful and took me right to the 2011 Scott Scale 29 Comp. I had test ridden a few other price comparable bikes at different shops (Specialized Rockhoppers, etc), but knew within minutes that this bike was the winner.
I had never ridden a 29er before and quickly realized what all the hype was about. I am learning to just sit back and let this bike ride over anything in its way! The Schwalbe Rocket Ron 29” tires have great traction and offer serious smoothness and speed both on and off the trails. I have to admit that I had mixed feelings before purchasing the bike based on things I was told about the Suntour XRC-29 fork (from different bike shops), but for the price I have been extremely impressed with its travel, solid lockout, and responsiveness.
Overall, I have been most impressed with the Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brakes and the lightweight, strong and stable aluminum frame. Also for the price, the components are quality. This bike is a blast on the trails and on the road and provides everything I was looking for. In just the last 6-7 weeks I have taken this bike out in the snow, rain, and sunshine and highly recommend it to anyone looking to break into the biking world without spending thousands."
Ryan was also nice enough to send us his thoughts on the bike so others could get an idea of what this machine can do. Thanks Ryan!
"I just recently moved back to Colorado. Although I am fairly new to the biking world, I knew I wanted two things in a bike: a hard-tail that was tough and powerful enough to handle all of Golden’s trails (APEX, Chimney Gulch, etc), yet one that was smooth enough to commute everyday to work on. The guys at the Golden Bike Shop were super helpful and took me right to the 2011 Scott Scale 29 Comp. I had test ridden a few other price comparable bikes at different shops (Specialized Rockhoppers, etc), but knew within minutes that this bike was the winner.
I had never ridden a 29er before and quickly realized what all the hype was about. I am learning to just sit back and let this bike ride over anything in its way! The Schwalbe Rocket Ron 29” tires have great traction and offer serious smoothness and speed both on and off the trails. I have to admit that I had mixed feelings before purchasing the bike based on things I was told about the Suntour XRC-29 fork (from different bike shops), but for the price I have been extremely impressed with its travel, solid lockout, and responsiveness.
Overall, I have been most impressed with the Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brakes and the lightweight, strong and stable aluminum frame. Also for the price, the components are quality. This bike is a blast on the trails and on the road and provides everything I was looking for. In just the last 6-7 weeks I have taken this bike out in the snow, rain, and sunshine and highly recommend it to anyone looking to break into the biking world without spending thousands."
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