May 23, 2013
May 23, 2013
May 23, 2013
Surly Straggler. $1775.
The old Surly Cross Check still survives for 2014, this year in black or green. The Cross Check is one of those great all-around bikes that you can take to work, take on a long ride, or take on the trails.Surly Cross Check. $1250.
Also still around, hopefully for years to come, is Surly's heavy-duty touring rig, the Long Haul Trucker. We recently outfitted a group of fine young Australian men with four of these beauties for their epic surf/tour ride from San Francisco to somewhere in South America. They are doing exactly what you want to do with one of these bikes -- riding, camping, and hittin' the surf. Since last year, the Long Haul Trucker has come in either a cantilever brake set-up or a disc brake set-up. They are also available in either a 700c wheelset or a 26" wheelset.Surly Long Haul Trucker. $1350
Last but not least, the new 2014 Surly Pacer is a huge upgrade from previous years. Surly has ditched the bar-end shifters on set this bike up with a Shimano 105 group. O hell yes. A great bike for commuting and long rides across the Golden Gate Bridge, the Pacer continues to impress!Surly Pacer. $1850.
We stock all of these bikes on our sales floor, with the exception of the Pacer. But don't worry, if it is a Pacer that you want, it is a Pacer that we will get for you. Call, e-mail, or better yet, just come in and check out a new Surly.May 23, 2013
May 23, 2013
Perhaps a Salsa Vaya?
Perhaps a Giant TCR?
Perhaps maybe even just one little baby Brompton?
Or maybe a sweet bikes isn't right for this holiday season. It could be the year for that backpack or bike-friendly purse. We've got 'em.Check out these new colors for the lovely Brooks Pickwick.
Is that the Chrome bag you've looking for but couldn't find for the camouflage?
But maybe even a bag isn't what you are looking for. Maybe you want to dapper up your man or woman with some new clothes. Or maybe you want to give yourself the gift of dapper.Consider PedalEd. They kinda make the nicest jacket ever...
How about these new ladies' biking pants from Iladora?
Try a little Giro New Road BBHD vest.
Or maybe get crazy with some Levi's.
OF course nothing says loving like a pair of shoes.We always have a great selection of DZR shoes for commuting or touring.
Look at the cleats on those Chrome shoes in front of our shop! But that is certainly not all. I can only begin to list all of the great things we stock up at Huckleberry Town. Here are a few more images to get you going.May 23, 2013
The 1989 Giant Escaper. The paint used to be way cooler, but that's the only thing.
After using that bike year-round in Chicago and Ann Arbor, I sold it, bought an old steel Bianchi, and started "road biking." I guess that was when I really got interested in bicycles and cycling. The old Giant was like a gateway drug -- dependable, fun, not too bad for you... now I'm hooked. And so I'm pretty darned excited that Huckleberry Bicycles, the World's Smoothest Cannondale Dealer, is now also the World's Smoothest Giant Dealer. Our smoothosity knows absolutely no bounds! (Kenny Loggins you know what I'm talking about here.) I mean, granted, these new Giant bikes may be a bit different from that old green Giant, but the same thing still holds true with Giant: they make dependable bikes, and they make A LOT of them -- that brings the costs down for customers, but the quality is superior. And so, here are the Giant bikes we have in stock right now for your enjoyment: The TCR is Giant's performance/race platform. Giant is arguably the leader in carbon and composite technology--and so they actually make the frames for a lot of major brands. Here's what they have to say about this bike: "Using lightweight, race-proven Advanced-grade composite material, Giant builds every TCR Advanced frame by hand with its innovative, race-proven Compact Road geometry. Lightweight, stiff, and quick to accelerate, it features Giant’s OverDrive 2 steerer tube design for precision steering and handling. The MegaDrive downtube and toptube combination, along with the PowerCore bottom bracket, produce a razor-sharp, super-efficient ride quality that’s often imitated but never duplicated." In English, this bike kicks ass. The TCR Advanced, pictured above, comes with an Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting kit and retails for $4475. The TCR Composite 1, pictured above, and Composite 2 are the same geometry as the TCR Advanced, but the frames are made from a slightly heavier compound than the Advanced. Equipped with Ultegra, the Composite 1 runs $2550 and the Composite 2, which is equipped with Shimano 105, is $1850. Unlike the TCR, the Defy is Giant's endurance platform. A more relaxed frame geometry provides comfort as well as high performance on those all-day rides or group rides, like Aids LifeCycle. Giant makes a carbon Defy, the Advanced pictured above, and aluminum allot Defies as well. Here's the gobbldy-gook from Giant about the Defy Advanced: "This bike was designed to meet the dual demands of hard, fast races and long, grueling rides. Its Advanced-grade composite frame features endurance geometry with the perfect blend of light weight, stiffness and road-smoothing compliance. The OverDrive 2 steerer tube boosts front-end stiffness and precision. The PowerCore bottom bracket turns your power into positive forward motion. And the RideSense ANT+ sensor for wireless data transmission keeps you informed of your progress." Note the key phrase here: "road-smoothing compliance." The World's Smoothese Giant Dealer would have it no other way. The Defy 1, is a nice entry-level alloy road bike for those of you looking to get started road biking, want to get a nice set of parts, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg. If you don't need something that nice, we also carry the Defy 2 for $1075 and the Defy 3 for $880. One of the nicer aspects of Giant is the attention that they give to women's bikes. In years past many brands of done the ole' "pink and shrink." That's basically taking a men's bike, making it smaller, and putting pink on it. Well there is still a lot of pink in the women's bike industry, but Giant is one of those brands that puts a little more thought into women's bikes. In fact, Giant launched a new brand Liv/Giant that focuses entirely on women cyclists. And some of the best professional women cyclists ride Giant bikes! The Avail series is Liv/Giant's women-specific endurance bike. The Avail Composite pictured above is a super-smooth bike equipped with an Ultegra Group. As Giant says: "The handcrafted endurance-geometry frame, made with Giant Composite Technology, is designed specifically for women riders with Liv/giant’s 3F philosophy." What is 3F philosophy? Fit, form, function specifically for women. Also available in the Avail series and in stock are the Avail 2 for $1075 and the Avail 3 for $950. For the commuter, city, or neighborhood rider we now get to offer one of our favorite bikes, the Giant Seek 1. Look at the bomber tires on this thing! Throw in some disc brakes and a super burly construction, and this is one of the best San Francisco bikes ever! Seriously smooth. Also in the commuter category is Giant's excellent Escape series. Although I prefer the former name "Escaper" the Escape is a much more advanced bike for getting around town, across the Golden Gate bridge, through the park, wherever. The RX level Escape is made with Giant's ridiculously smooth and light ALUXX aluminum. Like Whoa! But we also carry the Escape 0 at $870 and the Escape 1 at $650. Well, that is all for now folks. But if you made it this far and learned a little bit about Giant bikes, then here's a parting gift of smoothness just for you:May 23, 2013
May 23, 2013
Thursday night's event was recently featured in Bicycle Retailer Magazine. Sweet!
May 23, 2013
May 23, 2013
2013 Cannondale SuperSix EVO with SRAM Red. Was $4000, now $2900. Sizes 58cm and 63cm.
2013 Masi Gran Criterium. Was $2070, now $1695. Sizes 51cm, 53cm, 56cm.
2013 Civia Twin City 8-Speed. Was $1000, now $795. ONE LEFT!
But those are just a couple of models that we have IN STORE. If you check out our updated closeout list, you will see that we can get A LOT of different bikes for you at closeout pricing. Take a look at the list here, and get in touch with us if you want more details.May 23, 2013
Cannondale Carbon Synapse 5. $2100
One of the favorites for the all-day riding requirements of an event ride, the Cannondale Synapse is one of your best options.Liv/Giant Avail Composite 2. $1850
For the ladies, Liv/Giant (which is the dedicated women's division of Giant Bicycles) makes a great model called the Avail.All-City Mr. Pink. $1950
For those of you who want a little more classic looking bike, maybe prefer the durability, longevity, and ride quality of steel, the All-City Mr. Pink fits the bill nicely. This is a beautiful bicycle. Modeled after the classic Bridgstone bikes of the 70s and 80s, the Mr. Pink hits the mark perfectly. All the comfort and performance of bikes from that era are combined with a modern drivetrain. And if you like a little wider tire and clearance for fenders, this may be the right bike for you.Pinarello Rokh with Ultegra. $3750
And then there are Pinarellos. If you just can't settle for anything but the best of the best, then a Pinarello is the way to go. We stock three different models, but the Rokh, pictured above, is a great choice for those looking for comfort and performance. 2013 Masi Gran Criterium. Was $2050, now $1695. And for the deal hunters, Masi's classic Gran Criterium is a great choice. Classic lugged-steel meets modern road bike components in a sweet and sticky green. When you are done riding it, you can smoke it. (If you have a note from you doctor.) Start test riding today!May 23, 2013