CycleSmith is proud to announce we are now carrying the full line of bikes from MASI.  We feel Masi is a perfect compliment to our other key Italian brand, Bianchi.  MASI offers a great line of bikes featuring excellent component choices and a host of frame materials including carbon, steel and aluminum. 

High-Modulus Carbon All Masi carbon fiber framesets are precision handcrafted with Mitsubishi TR50 and TR60 high-modulus carbon.T6 SLX & T6 SL Alloys Masi handcrafted frames are constructed with multi-butted 7005 series superlight aluminum tubing. Select models in this range also feature carbon fiber rear stays for added torsional rigidity and vertical compliance for superior isolationEvery Masi aluminum frameset is precision TIG welded for beauty and strength. These welds are polished smooth or left as raw scallops depending on the bike’s final aesthetic.Reynolds 631 Steel Masi steel bicycles feature Reynolds’ legendary 631 butted tubing. Masi frame crafters have used Reynolds tubing to build fine bicycles with confidence for over 50 years.

Shown below are the MASI TEAM 3VC, Special Fixed LTD and Soulville 7.  Here is a link to the MASI site so you can check out their full line of FUN!  www.masibikes.com

FINALLY!!  We’re seeing some of the white stuff come down here in SLC.  The forecast is calling for snow on a regular basis from now through Christmas - Whoo Hoo!!

BUT - that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be riding.  Nice easy spinning during the winter can improve your pedal stroke and help maintain your fitness. 

Come on by Cyclesmith to check out some excellent trainers from Blackburn and CycleOps.  They make great Christmas gifts too….

 WASHINGTON D.C., July 27, 2008 — Cyclesmith has been selected for the 2008 Best of Salt Lake City Award in the Bicycle Shops category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

 Whoo - Hoo !!!

You may have seen the above headline in one of CycleSmith’s advertisements in The City Weekly…Our other ad-line is, “Deliver us from evil.”  The intent behind both of these ads is clear - our dependence on oil is bad……bikes are good.

Now is the time to take action.  We feel the best way to help lower our dependency on oil, clean up our air and get fit, is to simply stop driving - and start commuting to work via bike.

Cyclesmith has several ‘off the rack’ commuters that can get you out of the car on onto a bike.  Here are a few alternatives to consider:

FELT:

The Café series from Felt offers a real-world answer to bicycle commuting and neighborhood grocery store runs.  The features of the Cafe series include an aluminum frame and fork and drivetrains ranging from 8 to 24 speeds, with several extra features including an adjustable stem, fenders, rear rack and a saddle bag. These additions bring the added benefits of more flexible positioning, more carrying capacity and dry riding no matter where you ride.  The Cafe series serves as the ultimate multi-purpose bike.

Check out the entire Cafe series here:  http://feltracing.com/08/thumb.asp?catid=1504,1528

 BIANCHI:

The Bianchi Milano line up, consisting of the ‘Alfine,’ ‘Citta,’ and ‘Parco’ models come in a variety of gearing options and a huge list of ‘commuter must haves’ like fenders, racks and lights.  Bianchi’s relentless pursuit of quality, attention to detail and flair for Italian design is clearly represented in this multi-purpose line. 

Check out the Milano series here: http://bianchiusa.com/08_cross_terrain.html

SALSA:

Continuing to shine as a true standout in the bike industry, Salsa offers a couple of beautiful options when it comes to commuting by bike. 

Salsa’s Casseroll Triple Complete is the take on a do-it-all road bike, perfect for everything from non-competitive road riding and commuting to credit card touring and charity rides.  An extremely versatile frameset is what makes the Casseroll Triple so…well, versatile.

Why not step it up a notch and make the cross over to a cross?  La Cruz Complete is your ticket to the mixed bag world of pavement and dirt…dirt and pavement. A fine cyclocross steed: race it if you like, but ride it you must.  This highly functional ride will carry you where ever you need to go - IN STYLE!

Check out these Salsa bikes here: http://salsacycles.com/casserollComp08.html

Remember when you were REALLY little… Like kindergarten little and your teacher had a felt board??  For those that have no idea what I am talking about…. Before there were digital tablets, computers, or even whiteboards, there was the felt board.  Teachers would tell stories to a rapt audience of 5 year olds and stick paper cut outs to a board covered in felt.  Picture your favorite story immortalized in awkwardly cut out shapes, monochromatic crayon, and stuck upside down on a fuzzy covered light blue plank.   Sometimes if you were really lucky you got to stick something on the felt board.  I was never so lucky but I sat next to someone on the bus that got to do it once.  The felt board was truly magical!

You can experience this same type of magic, wonder, and joy with in the walls of Cyclesmith and avoid the bad school lunch.  The days of the felt board may be gone but here in its place is the Felt bicycle.  Create your own colorful stories and memories aboard one of the finest bicycle brands around… FELT.  Just like the yarns your teacher would spin Felt bicycles has a little something for everyone….

Road….Mountin… TT/Tri…. Urban…

Comfort…Fixie……..you name it.

You to could be that kid…  The kid on the bus who gets to go through life knowing what it is like to have stuck something (in this case a foot on the pedal) to felt.  Come see/ride the magic!

I know… I know… Everyone hates senseless product plugs but I promise this is not one of those! Promise!

After seeing them around, selling a couple, and now riding one I have to say the Salsa Chilli Con Crosso is hands down my favorite cross bike out there! I am/was a skeptic right off the bat! Not just of the salsa but all cross bikes. I have ridden many and have found most of them…well… wanting.

I must admit that I am not a cross racer but more of a cross commuter/ wish they made a road bike that I could ride on a BMX track. I love to dive into dirt corners… boost curbs… and run over stuff all in the comfort of drop bars. Crazy I know but sadly it is true! This bike makes all of this possible and more…not to mention it is cool green!

Once you jump on and hit the gas you will smile. A few pedal strokes later you will find yourself in a full on giggle! This rig sails it soars and nothing is more fun than trucking by someone on their full suspension craziness while you are in your drops….

Trust me if fun is what you are after this is the bike for you and yours!

Salsa Casseroll complete bikes are now available in most sizes! Choose your dish of either single/fixed gear set up or triple. Both equally delicious! What?! Don’t eat it-ride it!

See them in person at the shop! One comment already made was, “WOW! They look even better in person!” Truer words have rarely been spoken!

                     $1,499.99 Boo-Ya!~

This one makes magic too!~ $889.99

          One could have a top 10 for just about anything. Top 10 songs, top 10 vacation spots, top 10 worst automobiles. I can’t think of anything better than top 10 bicycles though. Working at Cyclesmith; this one is going to be easy because we have a lot of super dope bikes! My top 10 is going to be based on each bike’s practicality, afford-ability, style, and fun factor(all what I look for in a bike). Yes I did say fun factor.

Top 10 bikes in no particular order:

Bianchi Sok 29er single speed

Raleigh Soujourn

Salsa Primero

Diamondback Mission 3

Raleigh xxix

Salsa El Mariachi

Bianchi Pista

Soma Delancey

Bianchi San Jose

Salsa La Cruz

Salsa Dos Niner

Ok…so that’s 11 bikes. I was going to slip in another 10 or 20 bikes but I figured it would be a bit obvious. Like I said…we have an over-abundance of very nice bikes!

This will be the final installment in our carbon wheels series. 

Torelli:

The Torelli Aspect wheels are a fine choice for carbon wheels. Why? The price is right ($939) and they’re tough. These are a pair of wheels that you’ll have no problems training on every day and then racing on over the weekend. They’re handbuilt and offer an aluminum braking surface.

40 or 50mm deep rims and 1900g.

HED:

Founded by Steve Hed in 1985. Steve began what was to become his vocation in humble fashion, working on an aero wheel in his garage at home. This quickly led to an interest in all things aerodynamic. Now, 20 years later, HED cycling products designs and manufactures 16 different models of composite wheels, exported worldwide and used in events from the Tour de France to the Hawaii Ironman to the pretigious North Oaks triathlon championship. Every single wheel is still handmade. Minnesota.

HED’s strength lies in two areas: the H3 Trispoke and its reasonable prices. You get a really high end wheel for much less than a pair of Zipps. They make great wheels for any cycling pursuit from the track to the road to the triathlon and time trial. A certain american, first name Lance, won many a tour time trial with a HED H3.

There are three categories to the HED lineup. The Stinger series are all carbon, the Jet series uses an aluminum rim and a carbon fairing, and the H3 is a molded all carbon wheel with a carbon or aluminum braking surface.

Stinger:

50: Using a 50mm deep carbon rim, this is our recommendation for a great all around race wheel. Its built with HED’s sonic hubs and Ti spokes. 1407g. $1390.

60: The Stinger 60 is excellent for TT use. The Stinger 60’s aerodynamic advantage is significant while the handling remains relatively unaffected by side winds. The Stinger 60 is an all carbon bladder molded rim which keeps the wheel strong and the weight low. The Stinger 60 is built with sonic hubs, bladed 6/4 ti spokes front, and bladed steel spokes rear. 60mm deep rim and 1435g. $1390.

90: The Stinger 90 is made for ripping time trials. Aero and lightweight. Compared to a flat sided wheel, the toroidal shape keeps airflow more laminar and reduces the turbulent area behind the wheel. Designed with a high surface area, low weight and minimal drag, the Stinger 90 is a very fast wheel. The Stinger 90 is built with sonic hubs, bladed 6/4 ti spokes front, and bladed steel spokes rear. 90mm deep rim and 1668g. $1390.

Jet:

50: At 50mm deep, 1620g pair weight, with an alloy brake surface, the jet 50 meets Hed’s criteria for an ideal aero road wheelset. Wheels are spoked using bladed spokes, 24 stainless spokes on the rear wheel, 18 6/4 ti spokes on the front wheel. With a clincher rim and machined brake track they are suited to any condition and durable enough to use as season-long race wheels, there’s no need to save them for special events. 50mm deep rim and 1620g. $1290.

60: Race light and everyday strong, a true working man’s carbon wheel. The Jet 60 can do it all from Time Trials to Crits- these are a great plug and play wheelset. 60mm deep rim and 1590g. $1290.

90: The most aggressively designed of the Jet wheel series, the Jet 90 is at its best on high speed, non-technical courses. It is an ideal all conditions rear wheel or for races where discs are not allowed. Best for Time Trials, Triathlons, and of course- KONA.

90mm deep rim and 1745g. $1290.

H3:

The H3 tripspoke is the wheel that HED is best known for and for good reason. For Triathlons you can’t ask for a better set up than a trispoke front and rear. That is a set up beat ONLY by a trispoke on the front and a disk on the rear. These wheels are fast, fast, fast. $1490.