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If you haven't been by the shop for a while
... come on by. We are in full summer mode ... bikes, bikes,
bikes!
New this year is the addition of Masi
bicycles ... beautiful artistry ... the Speciale
Fixed is the coolest bike ever. I want one!
Sombrio clothing is in the
shop ... be the best dressed at the trailhead. Very, very
functional as well.
Along with Shimano footwear, we are pleased
to announce that MBC is carrying Northwave bike
shoes. Only the best for you.
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Freeriding is hard to define ...
but using gravity usually is part of it. Pure DH, NorthShore styles and Moose Mountain
ripping are all examples of this style of riding. Freeride
bikes are usually a bit heavier, built up with very durable
parts and have between 6 and 9 inches of travel. They are
usually harder to pedal up hills so shuttling, chairlifts
and plain ol' pushin' are part of the game. But going down
is what these bikes are all about ... stable, plush and
fast.
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Trailbikes are antigravity bikes ... they are a HUGE category
... everything trom modern 5 inch travel bikes, pure
cross country racing bikes and entry level hardtails ...
as long as you can climb on them and rip a smooth line
downhill on them ... they are a trailbike. This is probably
the most "all around" style of bike you can own
... you can usually do a bit of everything on these bikes.
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For the latest local trail conditions, bike gossip, and
the occasional rant ... breezers trail
reports are back for another season. Our library page also has all the weather
info, manufacturer info, trail
conditions, and all the
other cool stuff you could possibly need.
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The most impressive feature of the XTR group is its universality.
Shifting can be with Dual-Control or Rapid Fire Plus
pod shifter, rotors are available in Centerloc or 6-bolt
universal mounting, rear derailleurs come with rapid-rise
or traditional function, the XTR crankset adopts current
XT-style chainring set-up and the new XTR pedals are
cross compatible with the rest of Shimano’s off-road
pedal line. Offering six-bolt disc rotors means a rider
can use Shimano’s discs on any bike with any wheelset
they choose.
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MBC is Calgarys freeride shop! All
your repair and tuneup needs are done by our full time
knowlegable mechanics who care! Fast turn around to get you back on your bike. We
ride ... we understand!
tuneups and overhauls
wheel building and bearing overhauls
drivetrain adjustment and replacement
shock setup
fork maintainance
Need
to upgrade? Forks by Fox, Marzocchi, Manitou and
Rock Shox, Brakes by Hayes,Shimano, Hope and Avid ... Grupos
by Shimano and SRAM |
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Its spring time ... and we need to make room for all
of our bike stuff!
All skis, boots and bindings left in stock are
now 30% off. Everything else ski related is 50% off.
Get up here as soon as you can ... I love these sales!
All the new bikes by Kona and Cannondale are
in the house, and boy, we are building up a lot of bikes! Stinky's,
Coiler's, Dawg's ... Perp's, Judge's, Chase's and
all the rest of the 08 lineups have arrived at our back
door and are sitting in our showroom. The hot new bike
from Cannondale this year is the Moto ...
On the face of it, mountain bike designs change very
little. This means the ideal bike is one that's light
and nimble enough to ride on single-track, with the burly
qualities of a big mountain rig. It's an all-new breed
of mountain bike that's so versatile it defies categorization.
Marin is back! The Quake
7.2 is an awesome choice for those of you who need 7
inches of bump eating travel. This is a very cool bike
... drop by and pedal one around. We also have Marin
bikes from the Quad XC and Quad
Trail lineups ... very
good trail riding choices.
Want a one of a kind bike! Spend some time with our
knowledgable staff and have us build up a true performance
machine for you. Hand built frames by Turner and Intense ... the best bikes money can buy! You know you want one!
What should you ride?
How do you ride? Do you like
to use gravity, do you fight
gravity, do you ride
the park, the road or use a bike to commute? Our experienced
full time staff will listen and help you pick the right
bike. 'Cause if you can't have one of each, you've got
to make the right call!
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Dirt Jumping bikes are smallish hardtails with 26" wheels
and built up with a very strong parts spec. They can
be used in skate parks, on bmx tracks and for urban
assault riding (a style of riding which incorperates
elements of freeriding and trials in an urban setting).
These are great bikes for kids or as a play bike for
adults. All the skills you develop on one of these
will be transfered over to your dirt riding.
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Road bikes aren't just for roadies
anymore ... they
are a great way to put in some base training miles
and are a great recovery ride option. They are built
for speed, riding on a relatively smooth surface ...
if you haven't ridden drop bars in a while ... try
it out! Cyclocross bikes are a bit more durable and
are designed for racing on smooooth dirt.
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Our biggest beef with kid’s bikes, is how a bike
that small could weigh more than their music and math
teacher combined (not really ... but we’re making
a point here).
Good kids get good bikes. Bad
kids get bad bikes. Kona
kids are good kids; so if you so happen to have a good
kid, buy 'em a Kona bike. If you’ve got a bad kid….
call (write the name of your least favorite bike company
here....). |
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