Saturday, June 12, 2010
2010 Masi Portenza
With it's all aluminum frame and carbon fiber front fork this lightweight, easy-to-ride bike also features quick release front and back wheels. It has 16 speeds, tektro brakes and STI style shifting levers allow you to brake and shift safely. This bike is perfect for someone who wants to ride every day.
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2010 Masi Ultimate Speciale Fixed Limited Edition
The Masi Speciale Fixed Ultimate has some of the coolest features, including triple wall aluminum rims and precision loose ball bearing hubs and bottom bracket. MKS Sylvan track pedals — straps and cages included! A custom Masi stem with track bars, and tektro brakes put the finishing touches on this sweet looking bike.
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2010 SE Draft Lite
This inexpensive, stylish looking track bike offers 700 x 28 tires for smoother riding, a threadless stem, and a flip flop hub to switch from free-wheel to a fixed cog. Now there's only one choice to make... Blue or Black?
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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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Thursday, March 18, 2010
MARCH MADNESS SALE
Save $70
Velocity Deep V Wheel Build Sale
Deep V Velocity wheel build sale for Road bikes and Fixed gear bicycles. We are paying the labor, so that is $70 off!!!! Price is not good on special orders, only the existing rims in stock.
Tune Up Specials
Take advantage of our March Tuneup prices before the repair shop gets busy and the prices go back up!
Regular Tuneup- Adjust the brakes, gears, true the wheels, tighten the spokes, bottom bracket, and oil the chain.
Regular Price: $ 65.00
March Sale Price: $ 55.00
Super Tuneup- Wash and degrease the bike and the drive train, Adjust the brakes, gears, true the wheels, tighten the spokes, bottom bracket, and oil the chain.
Regular Price $ 89.95
March Sale Price $75.00
Clothing Sale
25% off Shorts
50% off Jerseys
15% off Shoes
Leader 722 Frame
Steel Track Frame Under 4 lbs!
Regular Price $249.99
Sale Price $200.00
Price only good on the frames in stock, special orders will be charged regular price.
Save 15%
On your accessories when you buy a bicycle in the month of March 2010! Just print out this coupon and bring it in at the time of purchase
Offer Expires: March 31, 2010
Save $70
Velocity Deep V Wheel Build Sale
Deep V Velocity wheel build sale for Road bikes and Fixed gear bicycles. We are paying the labor, so that is $70 off!!!! Price is not good on special orders, only the existing rims in stock.
Tune Up Specials
Take advantage of our March Tuneup prices before the repair shop gets busy and the prices go back up!
Regular Tuneup- Adjust the brakes, gears, true the wheels, tighten the spokes, bottom bracket, and oil the chain.
Regular Price: $ 65.00
March Sale Price: $ 55.00
Super Tuneup- Wash and degrease the bike and the drive train, Adjust the brakes, gears, true the wheels, tighten the spokes, bottom bracket, and oil the chain.
Regular Price $ 89.95
March Sale Price $75.00
Clothing Sale
25% off Shorts
50% off Jerseys
15% off Shoes
Leader 722 Frame
Steel Track Frame Under 4 lbs!
Regular Price $249.99
Sale Price $200.00
Price only good on the frames in stock, special orders will be charged regular price.
Save 15%
On your accessories when you buy a bicycle in the month of March 2010! Just print out this coupon and bring it in at the time of purchase
Offer Expires: March 31, 2010
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Monday, March 1, 2010
Everyday: A Beach Cruiser Story- Everyone Should Have Their Own Yellow Beach Cruiser
Check out this entertaining video! All about jumping on a Yellow Beach Cruiser and the adventures you can have on it! Definitely recommended!
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
One of the World's Best- Dennis Enarsons, shows his crazy Skills on his BMX
You do not want to visit this video! Some crazy awesome tricks performed by the one and only Dennis Enarsons! How many of these tricks can you do??
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Head out to Palms Cycles in West Los Angeles and Hit the Beach for a Ride on your Beach Cruiser
Quite an interesting video showing a couple heading out to Newport Beach on their Beach Cruisers. Different video speeds and entertaining music makes the video even cooler. Make sure to score your own Beach Cruiser and take a ride on the beach!
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Friday, February 12, 2010
The Advantages of Riding Beach Cruisers with Friends and Family- Get Your Own in West Los Angeles at Palms Cycles
Check out this very cool article explaining all of the benefits of cruising around on beach Cruisers! Make sure to catch the full article HERE.
Riding a beach cruiser is an enjoyable way to engage the family in a safe, fun and healthy way to pass the time. These specialized bicycles have been designed to maximize pedaling efficiency on the sand. Don’t be fooled into thinking that these bicycles are exclusively for beach use, as they are also quite efficient for a family cruise around town or the country side.
Almost all cruiser models are very user friendly, requiring little to no maintenance, and often having only a single speed. These days, manufacturers pride themselves on building durable, lightweight machines. Ergonomic seats and frames ensure that you and your loved ones will be riding not only in style, but comfort as well. There are as many options for cruisers as there are for other bicycle models. Depending on the budget available, one can get suspension, plush seating, disc brakes and yes, even a horn.
Almost all cruiser models are very user friendly, requiring little to no maintenance, and often having only a single speed. These days, manufacturers pride themselves on building durable, lightweight machines. Ergonomic seats and frames ensure that you and your loved ones will be riding not only in style, but comfort as well. There are as many options for cruisers as there are for other bicycle models. Depending on the budget available, one can get suspension, plush seating, disc brakes and yes, even a horn.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Fixie Bikes- Like no Other Bike out there- make sure to check out Palms Cycles in West Los Angeles
Make sure you check out this very cool website by clicking HERE! It is all about Fixies and has several awesome pictures of what can be done with building your own fixie! Have you ridden your fixie today?
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Check out what it takes to make a Single Speed Bike- Better go to Palms Cycles in West Los Angeles Instead.
Make sure to check out this video. An explanation of what it takes to make a Single Speed Bicycle. Better just give Palms Cycle a call at 310-838-9644.
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Friday, February 5, 2010
Beach Cruisers- Defining Adventure from Past History up Until to Today
Here is a great article explaining the history of Beach Cruisers. It also gets into the advantages of what riding a beach cruiser today is like. To read this great informative article, click HERE!
"Beach Cruisers or Cruiser bicycles are bikes with heavy duty frames and wide tires. Such bikes were introduced first in America, and it became very much popular. Their wide tires provided better balance and simple mechanicals ideally suited to riding on flat sandy beaches. These cycles became popular among people passing time on beaches during the 1960s and 1970s, that's why they are popularly known as Beach Cruisers."
"Beach Cruisers or Cruiser bicycles are bikes with heavy duty frames and wide tires. Such bikes were introduced first in America, and it became very much popular. Their wide tires provided better balance and simple mechanicals ideally suited to riding on flat sandy beaches. These cycles became popular among people passing time on beaches during the 1960s and 1970s, that's why they are popularly known as Beach Cruisers."
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Very Cool Fixie Gear Spin!
Make sure to check out the unexpected awesome spin on a Fixie! Not too many riders can pull this off on a fixie!
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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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