Thursday, November 19, 2015

2016 Trek Madone 9-Series - "Never Happened Before With An Aero Bike"

The Bike Testers at Bicycling.com Have Never Unanimously Praised An Aero Bike; Until Now.


"It's one of those bikes that just feels incredibly fun to ride—speedy and snappy, but also surprisingly stable and comfortable."


Customize To Your Heart's Delight Using Trek's Project One

Trek claims that the 2016 Madone 9 is the most aerodynamic road bike, thanks to the slippery frame shaping and highly integrated components, which hide every possible wire, cable, and small piece from the wind.
Besides feeling fast, though this aero bike is more compliant and comfortable than many road-race bikes.






"This is one of the most remarkable bikes you can buy and one of the best Trek has ever produced."



Every detail of Madone is engineered for unprecedented futuristic performance, ride quality, and efficiency, putting every single watt you earn toward demolishing your competition.

The revolutionary Madone IsoSpeed decoupler is fully integrated, offering unparalleled aerodynamics, unmatched vertical compliance, and ultimate ride quality.

TECH SPECS

Frame: 600 Series OCLV Carbon, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shape, Madone IsoSpeed, Micro-adjust seatmast, E2, BB90, invisible cable routing, Control center, precision water bottle placement, Aero 3S chain keeper, DuoTrap S compatible

Wheels: Bontrager Aeolus 5 D3 Tubeless Ready
Tires Bontrager R4 Hard-Case Lite, 220tpi, aramid bead, 700x23c




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DRIVETRAIN

Shifters: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 11 speed
Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
Crank: Shimano Dura-Ace, 50/34 (compact)
Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-28, 11 speed
Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace

COMPONENTS

Saddle: Bontrager Paradigm XXX, carbon rails
Seatpost: Madone micro-adjust carbon seatmast cap, 25mm offset
Handlebar: Madone XXX Integrated Bar/Stem, KVF profile, Invisible cable routing, OCLV carbon, VR-CF
Stem: Madone XXX Integrated bar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 7 degree, aero top cap pocket, w/Blendr computer & light mounts
Headset: Madone integrated, stainless cartridge bearings, sealed, 1-3/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Brakeset: Madone aero, integrated, direct mount

Thursday, November 12, 2015

The 2016 Trek Crossrip Elite Is Everything You Need It To Be

Quick in Traffic, Sure-footed, Comfortable on Long Rides.

Who could ask for more?



Sporting a light aluminum frame and a carbon fork, this bike is lively, fast and ridiculously fun to ride.

It's 18-speed drivetrain consists of Sora front and rear derailleurs and shifters, giving you a wide range of gears for help on the steepest hills.

Hayes CX-Expert mechanical disc brakes give you all weather stopping power so you can commute all winter long and tackle the sloppiest cross courses. Built-in mounts make it easy to add racks and mudguards for added versatility.

The wheels are tubeless ready and the tires are Bontrager Hard-Cases, so flats are pretty much a thing of the past, too.

Bontrager's proprietary Race Lite IsoZone bar means more comfort, less fatigue, and more control. Integrated IsoZone pads in the alloy handlebar reduce vibration displacement by 20% without altering the bar's profile.



It's no wonder Trek challenges us with a question: What can't this bike do?


SPECS

Frame
100 Series Alpha Aluminium w/rack & mudguard mounts, internal cable routing, inboard disc brake mounts

Fork
Bontrager Satellite Plus, carbon disc w/lowrider mounts

Front hub

Formula DC20 alloy

Rear hub
Formula DC22 alloy

Rims
Bontrager Tubeless Ready

Tires
Bontrager H5 Hard-Case Ultimate, 700x32c

Shifters
Shimano Sora, 9-speed

Front derailleur
Shimano Sora

Rear derailleur
Shimano Sora

Crank
FSA Vero 50/34 (compact)

Cassette
SRAM PG 950, 11-32, 9-speed

Pedals
Nylon body w/alloy cage

Chain
KMC X9

Saddle
Bontrager Evoke 1

Seatpost
Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset

Handlebar
Bontrager Race Lite IsoZone, VR-CF, 31.8mm
1038 W. 4th St.
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 984-9067
www.bumsteadbikes.com

Stem
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7-degree, comes w/computer & light mounts

Headset
Cartridge bearings, sealed

Brakeset
Hayes CX Expert mechanical disc brakes, Tektro alloy levers

Grips
Bontrager gel cork tape

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Are Disc Brakes Better Than Rim Brakes?

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There Is A Clear Winner. Faster, More Reliable Braking In All Weather Conditions.


Have you been wondering whether disc brakes are more effective than rim brakes? Turns out, they are. 



Sure, you can get by using rim brakes on your road bike in most conditions. But in ALL conditions, including rain and low quality roads, you can count on disc brakes to stop you about 20 feet earlier than a rim brake.[source]*



5 Tips To Better Braking


1. Use Your Front Brake

If you yank on the front brake, you will flip over the handlebars. But, it is the most effective way of slowing the bike down. Don't be afraid of using it. Best practice is to have a light touch on both brakes at the same time.

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2. Body Position

When you are stopping fast, your body weight needs to be in the correct place. The harder you brake, the further back you should put your weight. Straighten your arms and push your backside over the saddle.

3. Keeping Your Hands in the Drops

Learn how much grip you have. Road and weather conditions very and can play a big role in how much grip you have available to you. Skidding with your rear wheel isn't too serious, but you could be in big trouble if your front wheel begins to skid. Watch out for loose gravel, potholes, wet patches, and sandy areas.


4. Avoid Braking in Corners

Your tires will already be under stress from the physics of cornering. Adding more stress through braking is a recipe for skidding. You can apply the brakes very gently when cornering, if necessary.

5. Ride in a group

When riding in a group, braking sharply is often the cause of crashes.

Don't brake sharply, communicate with your group, and try your best to keep from braking to help the group stay efficient and safer in the long run.


Come to Bumstead's Bicycles for all your cycling needs.
We are located at 1038 W. 4th St in Ontario, CA.
You can reach us by phone at (909) 984-9067

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

2016 Trek Bikes Appear in 3 Top Five Bike Lists

Bike Radar Has Been Releasing Top 5 Lists of 2016 Bikes. 

Trek Bikes Have Been Named in 3 of Bike Radar's "Top 5" Lists (So Far)


In the Top 5 Road Bikes:

2016 Trek Madone

Finally, a bike that is stiff, fast AND comfortable.

"Aero gains easy to see in the wind tunnel, and easy to feel on the road." - Bike Radar

Trek claims that the new Madone surpasses every other road bike on the pavement.

The Madone's IsoSpeed decoupler is fully integrated, offering unparalleled aerodynamics, unmatched vertical compliance, and ultimate ride quality.

The new direct mount brakes are seamlessly and beautifully hidden from the wind. Saves weight, increases speed and looks amazing. The brakes work fantastically well, and considering their location are easy to adjust.



In the Top 5 Lightest Road Bikes:

2016 Trek Emonda SLR 10


The 2015 Trek Emonda was named VeloNews Road Bike of the Year

Is it really that surprising, though?

This bike actually weighs 10.25 pounds.



Full Carbon frame, full SRAM RED 22 11 speed drivetrain, Bontrager Integrated XXX stem/bars, and Bontrager Speed Stop direct mount brakes.



In the Top 5 Cyclocross Bikes:

2016 Trek Boone


  • 2015 CX Magazine Cyclocross Dream Bike of the Year
  • TOUR Magazine Best CX Frameset
  • CX race geometry, developed with the world's fastest racers
  • 600 Series OCLV Carbon frame is super-light and Cross tough
  • IsoSpeed doubles compliance to conquer the roughest races


Come in to Bumstead's Bicycles today and check out these amazing bikes. We've got a bike for every rider and would love to help you pick out the bike of your dreams!







We are located at 1038 W. 4th St in Ontario, CA.
You can reach us by phone at (909) 984-9067