Showing posts with label "West Los Angeles Bike Shop". Show all posts
Showing posts with label "West Los Angeles Bike Shop". Show all posts
Monday, April 25, 2011
Monday, August 30, 2010
Come check out the newly released 2011 Raleigh Talus 3.0 mountain bike!!!
Once you sit on it, the bike will speak for itself. Its rugged design is waiting to hit the trails hard before the summer is through.
As part of their mountain bike line, the Talus 3.0 has all the details you would want in a comfortable yet durable bike. It features an Atomic 13 SL Custom Butted Aluminum, Formed Downtube, CNC Machined Headtube frame, SR Suntour Raidon 80mm w/Lockout 15QLC fork, (F) Shimano Deore (R) Shimano Deore derailleurs, Shimano MC442 Octalink 22/32/44t cranks, Shimano Deore 9spd shifter, and Weinmann XM280 rims. Don't let the beautiful weather pass you by!
2011 Raleigh Talus 3.0
As part of their mountain bike line, the Talus 3.0 has all the details you would want in a comfortable yet durable bike. It features an Atomic 13 SL Custom Butted Aluminum, Formed Downtube, CNC Machined Headtube frame, SR Suntour Raidon 80mm w/Lockout 15QLC fork, (F) Shimano Deore (R) Shimano Deore derailleurs, Shimano MC442 Octalink 22/32/44t cranks, Shimano Deore 9spd shifter, and Weinmann XM280 rims. Don't let the beautiful weather pass you by!
2011 Raleigh Talus 3.0
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Monday, May 24, 2010
Nirve Beach Cruiser Bicycle Blowout at Palms Cycle in West Los Angeles
If you live in Santa Monica and you need a Beach Cruiser, or if you live in Mar Vista, Palms, Culver City, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Westwood, Beverly Wood or anywhere in the area of these cities, come get the deal of the season at Palms Cycle over on Motor just North of Venice. They are cleaning out their inventory of Nirve Beach Cruisers and have Hot Hot prices. Sale is limited to stock on hand. No orders at these prices.
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Challenge to Fixed Gear Bike Riders - Sinc it up
Try some of these tricks. There may be a future for trick cycling in the Olympics. Rather watch this than figure skating.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
6 Tips For Buying A Complete Fixed Gear Bike from West Los Angeles/Palms Bicycle Center
Check out a very informative step by step guide to scoring yourself a complete fixed gear bike from Palms Bicycle Center!
6 Tips For Buying A Complete Fixed Gear Bike
Just a year ago in the fixed-gear world, the only way to get a top of the line bike was to build it from scratch. That's all changed. Sure if you want a unique headturner machine, you and your local bike shop (meaning Palms Cycles) are still going to have to paint it and accessorize it. But if you can stand to find out that someone else in the hood has your same ride, here's a guide to getting what you are looking for right out of a factory box.
1. How, Where, With Who, and For What?
Bikes are created specifically for certain types of riding, so thinking through what you will use the bike for is your number one job when selecting a complete. Do you want to ride mostly for fun? Do you want to go fast? How fast do you want to stop? Is this a show bike? Do you want to teach your bike a few tricks? You can technically use most bikes to do all of the above, but if you know what your major expectations are, it will steer you in the right direction.
2. Size Matters
We all know about the silly millimeter, but power, comfort, endurance, and injury free riding all depend on proper fit. Your sales expert at Palms Cycle is trained to help you figure out what size you need. The factories have created variations that will work for most riders after adjustments in seat and handlebars. After your sales expert gets you all set up, test out the bike out on Motor Ave and make sure you feel comfortable on it. Palms Cycle can help you to customize some aspects of the bike for no additional charge to make sure it fits you perfectly.
3. Maintenance is Part of the Price
Bikes, like cars, are better made then ever. But parts are going to wear out. But it is also true that if you pay $250 for a complete it's going to be needing more maintenance than a $1,000 bike. You will want to learn to work on your bike at least to do the simple things. Expect things on a new complete need a break in. Parts like headsets, chains, and spokes will need to be adjusted. Come in as often as you like during the first six months for free adjustments on these types of items.
4. Componentry Is Critical
It may be trite, but it is true. You get what you pay for. If the bike is spec’d with name brand parts that you trust or that we recomend, you know you are getting something better than generic parts. Also, on the “small” topic, look for a small gearing. A small sprocket in the front means less metal to get in the way of certain tricks, and less weight. At the same time, you don’t need a 25t sprocket to be cool. A 30t sprocket will still do the trick. However, if the bike comes with a 45t, watch out because the whole bike is probably outdated. HELP?
5. What Can't You Afford
Not the way you normally hear it. Let's be serious. When we are buying "fun" sometimes we get a bit carried away. Set your limit. There are bikes that will take care of most of your needs, wants and desires that won't break the bank.
6. Weight Is a Component
Going faster, further, and doing stunts and tricks is easier on a light bike. You might suspect that the less it weighs the more it costs, and you'd be right. Just be clear that weight isn't the only component that effects the fun or the performance of your bike. You may need to trade off a little weight to get other things you want. Wide tire bikes for doing some kinds of tricks will definitely be heavier that 700c tire bikes.
Chromoly is a lightweight alloy metal used on all high-end fixed gear and single speed frames, forks, and bars. Some complete bikes use a combination of steel and alloy construction in their frames, bars, and/or forks. This will raise the weight and drop the price.
A good, average weight for a complete is somewhere around 25 lbs, give or take a few.
6 Tips For Buying A Complete Fixed Gear Bike
Just a year ago in the fixed-gear world, the only way to get a top of the line bike was to build it from scratch. That's all changed. Sure if you want a unique headturner machine, you and your local bike shop (meaning Palms Cycles) are still going to have to paint it and accessorize it. But if you can stand to find out that someone else in the hood has your same ride, here's a guide to getting what you are looking for right out of a factory box.
1. How, Where, With Who, and For What?
Bikes are created specifically for certain types of riding, so thinking through what you will use the bike for is your number one job when selecting a complete. Do you want to ride mostly for fun? Do you want to go fast? How fast do you want to stop? Is this a show bike? Do you want to teach your bike a few tricks? You can technically use most bikes to do all of the above, but if you know what your major expectations are, it will steer you in the right direction.
2. Size Matters
We all know about the silly millimeter, but power, comfort, endurance, and injury free riding all depend on proper fit. Your sales expert at Palms Cycle is trained to help you figure out what size you need. The factories have created variations that will work for most riders after adjustments in seat and handlebars. After your sales expert gets you all set up, test out the bike out on Motor Ave and make sure you feel comfortable on it. Palms Cycle can help you to customize some aspects of the bike for no additional charge to make sure it fits you perfectly.
3. Maintenance is Part of the Price
Bikes, like cars, are better made then ever. But parts are going to wear out. But it is also true that if you pay $250 for a complete it's going to be needing more maintenance than a $1,000 bike. You will want to learn to work on your bike at least to do the simple things. Expect things on a new complete need a break in. Parts like headsets, chains, and spokes will need to be adjusted. Come in as often as you like during the first six months for free adjustments on these types of items.
4. Componentry Is Critical
It may be trite, but it is true. You get what you pay for. If the bike is spec’d with name brand parts that you trust or that we recomend, you know you are getting something better than generic parts. Also, on the “small” topic, look for a small gearing. A small sprocket in the front means less metal to get in the way of certain tricks, and less weight. At the same time, you don’t need a 25t sprocket to be cool. A 30t sprocket will still do the trick. However, if the bike comes with a 45t, watch out because the whole bike is probably outdated. HELP?
5. What Can't You Afford
Not the way you normally hear it. Let's be serious. When we are buying "fun" sometimes we get a bit carried away. Set your limit. There are bikes that will take care of most of your needs, wants and desires that won't break the bank.
6. Weight Is a Component
Going faster, further, and doing stunts and tricks is easier on a light bike. You might suspect that the less it weighs the more it costs, and you'd be right. Just be clear that weight isn't the only component that effects the fun or the performance of your bike. You may need to trade off a little weight to get other things you want. Wide tire bikes for doing some kinds of tricks will definitely be heavier that 700c tire bikes.
Chromoly is a lightweight alloy metal used on all high-end fixed gear and single speed frames, forks, and bars. Some complete bikes use a combination of steel and alloy construction in their frames, bars, and/or forks. This will raise the weight and drop the price.
A good, average weight for a complete is somewhere around 25 lbs, give or take a few.
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