Thursday, December 17, 2009

POLAR RHINO RIDE

The 21st. annual Polar Rhino Ride, a New Years Day gravel road ride with 7 & 17 mile loops. The ride starts at noon, food and refreshments and even a cool T' shirt.
info www.flyingrhinocc.com

Saturday, November 28, 2009

STATE CROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

The State Cyclocross Championship Race, will be next Sunday December 6th. at Springfield Oaks Metro Park in Davisburg. There will be an award ceremony and party after the race in the administration building with plenty of food refreshments, in fact its Robert's, from Tailwind, birthday so we are going to also have some cake as well. So come on out and watch the race or better yet come out and race.

more info www.tailwind.net

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Basic Maintenance Classes

Its that time of year again, yep, time for Dougs famous basic maintenance classes.
Three dates to choose from

The info for the classes are..........
Sunday Dec. 20th, Sunday Jan 10th., and Feb 14th.
Classes run from 12 till 4pm. with a snack break in the middle. The class size is limited to 10 folks.
These are basic maintenance classes, how to really fix a flat, on the road quick fix, derailleur and brake adjustment, and a general over view on how those darn things work. Cost is $35. Call for more info or to sign up.

We will also be offering some overhaul classes so check back for dates and times.
jeff

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

THE ICEMAN

Yes, folks its time for the biggest one day race in Michigan, So stop by on your way up to the race.

check out the web site www.iceman.com

Saturday, October 17, 2009

MAD ALCHEMY

We just received a shipment of "Mad Alcheny Cold Weather Embrocation" great warm up creame, all natural, made by hand by a small company in Merrimac, Ma.
check out there website www.madalchemy.com

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

SCARY RIDE '09

It's that spooky time of year again when the trees change colors, leaves fall to the ground, and ghosts and goblins come out to play. We will be celebrating this most beautiful time of year with our annual Scary Ride on Sat. Oct. 24th. The ride will leave from Jeff's house in Ortonville at 7pm or when it gets dark enough. Bring your headlights, warm clothes, maybe a little snack to pass, and a musical instrument if you play one. This will be a no drop ride, very casual, but very fun. After the ride enjoy a huge bonfire, snacks, drinks, and hopefully some live music from the Jeff and Jack Jug Band. For more info you can of course call the bike shop at (248)625-7000.

Monday, October 5, 2009

THE FALL BACK 40

This Sunday Oct.11th. will be the Fall Back 40 a gravel road tour, we usually get 300 to 400 folks comming out its a great time. For more info go to flyingrhinocc.com

Thursday, September 10, 2009

The Orange Crush Photos





Thanks for checking out the blog, we will see you Saturday.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

CROSS CLINIC ON SAT 12th NOT SUN.13th

Opps, cross clinic date has been changed to Sat September 12th. intead of the 13th. All other info is the same 11:30 start etc. Also Robert from tailwind and I are in the process of building a flyover, which should be done for the clinic. We will have some pic's soon.Need more info call me at the store. jeff

Sunday, August 9, 2009

CYCLO CROSS CLINIC

Cross Clinic, on Sunday Septmeber 13th. at Waterford Hills Racetrack. Cliic starts at 11:30 with a low key A & B race At 2:30. Sponsored by Kinetic Systems, Tailwind, and The Flying Rhino Cycling Club. call us for more info.

Monday, June 22, 2009

CROSS BIKE SALE

Check out some of the great prices on our "deals of the week site" on the front page

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

09 DOS NINER

We have a few Dos Niner's in stock check them out.

www.salsacycles.com

Friday, May 15, 2009

GORE RIDE ON SYSTEMS

Perfect for those mountain and cross bikes try some of the new and improved Gore cables.
check them out. www.rideoncables.com

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

BIANCHI CARBON CROSS BIKES

We are now carrying all the Bianci Cross Bikes,, check out the carbon cross concept at the link below or stop in for that 3D visual




http://www.bianchiusa.com/09-bicycles/09-d2-special/carbon-cross-concept/09-d2-cross-concept-race.html

Thursday, April 16, 2009

THURSDAY NITE TRINING SERIES

The Thursday nite series at Waterford Hills Racetrack will start on thursday May 7 th. not on April 23rd. we had a scheduling conflict so we had to move back the date a bit. Check out the club web for more info www.flyingrhinocc.com

Thursday, March 26, 2009

TRAINING SERIES

This Saturday, March 28th is the start of our 19th. annual
SPRING TRAINING SERIES
at
WATERFORD HILLS RACEWAY

Monday, March 9, 2009

SALE STUFF

HERE'S A FEW OF THE 08 BIKES WE WILL HAVE ON SALE !!!!!!!!!

TREK FUEL EX 7 19.5" Rock Shox Recon 351 front suspension Fox Foat RP2 w\ pro pedal rear suspension XT rear der. reg. $1995 sale $1795

SPECIALIZED SEQUOIA COMP 58cm. 105 shifters, der's carbon fork and stays
reg. $1500 sale$1300

ORBEA MUD CROSS 55cm. 105 shifters ultegra rear der. maviv aksium wheels
reg. $1800 sale $1600

TREK 6000 DISC 21.5 reg. $750 sale $650

SPECIALIZED ROUBAIX COMP 58cm. full carbon frame 105 equipped shimano wheels
reg. $2400 sale $1950
MORE STUFF ON SALE
ALL LONG SLEEVE JERSEYS - BASELAYERS - JACKETS - KNICKERS
40% OFF
more to follow!!!!

Monday, March 2, 2009

Salsa stem recall and more

I (Matt Ashley) recently found out about a recall of a small amount of Salsa stems that may break during riding. Salsa of course has stepped up and informed their suppliers and customers of the danger and will be replacing those stems ASAP. I'm sure that we here at Kinetic Systems have some customers with a stem affected by this recall. So, if you have purchased an El Mariachi 29 inch MTB or a La Cruz CX bike from us please contact the store immedietly. You can read the story about this recall here.... http://www.velonews.com/article/88647/salsa-recalling-some-cromoto-sul-stems

Speaking of Salsa Bicycles, Louise arrived back from the Frostbike show last week and was able to check out some of their latest lineup. The latest from Salsa is the Fargo. The Fargo is a very unique adventure touring MTB which has been highly anticipated by much of the cycling community. The Fargo comes with 29 inch tires, drop bars for mulitple hand positions, disc brakes, and a whopping 6 bottle cages. Other changes include the new paint scheme on the ever popular Chili Con Crosso. As you all know, we love 'cross here and this bike doesn't dissapoint with a light-weight scandium frameset matched to a custom painted Alpha Q CX20 fork. To check out the new paint scheme and all the other cool toys from Salsa check out their site here... http://www.salsacycles.com/

FROSTBIKE PICTURES

Sorry for the delay on the pictures, they will be alomg shortly, so just close your eyes and think about spring that should hold you for a bit.......................................

Saturday, February 21, 2009

FROSTBIKE

Louise is in Minnesota at the annual Frostbike Show put on by Quality Bicycle Products, checking out all the new and cool stuff. The venders there are to many to list but check back in a few days for some pictures and info.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

New Food for 2009

It's that time of the year when we start stocking the shelves with all the new goodies for the year. One of those new things is from the eco-friendly Clif Bar company. Clif has introduced a few new flavors to their product line and changed the packaging of their popular Shot Bloks. VeloNews recently got their hands on the newest flavor for the Shot Bloks line...you can check out the article here...http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6665029138159473706

I should also remind everyone that we now collect the wrappers from your bars for recycling, so DON'T throw them out. You can get more info on this program at ... http://www.terracycle.net/ or call the shop.

While were talking about food, come on in and take advantage of the deals we have on ALL of our Enervitene products. All Enervitene is 50% off so get in here while supplies last. This blog update was written by Matt not Jeff, so if you have any complaints blame it on me.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

THIS WEEKS SPECIALS

This weeks specials or untill I remember to come up with something new.

40% OFF ALL BASELAYERS, VESTS AND KNICKERS
SHE BEAST -- SUGOI -- SPECIALIZED -- DESCENT
SPRING IS COMMING!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

STUDDED TIRES PART II

Well, thanks to folks actually reading this blog we've sold out of Nokian 26" studded tires.
We still have a few 29'rs left at $75. Also we have some Innova 26x 2.1 studded tires reg. $46 on sale for $35 and some Kenda Klondike's 700x35 reg. $58 now $45 .
So stop by and get those bikes set up for the ice and snow.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

NOKIAN EXTREME'S " THE BEST IN STUDDED TIRES "
26x2.1 reg $86 now $65
29x2.1 was $102 now $75
Nokian's final stage in production shrinks the rubber around the studs
Non Toxic 58a winter rubber tread compound provides excellent traction in ice and snow.
Break in Advice
Ride on road surface for first 30 miles
Avoid rapid starts and stops
don't do this and you will not have the best studded tires in the world!
ps: It's normal to lose 5-10 studs during normal use.
Okay here's the BEST PART They are on SALE

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

A FEW CROSS DATE CHANGES

Because of some overlapping race dates the Munson CX is now on Sat. Oct.3rd. it still will be a nite race. The Ithaca CX moves to Sunday Sept. 27th. it also will not be a Tailwind event this year. Brian Hancock will run it again and put on a great race as always.
For races on the other side of the state go to www.kisscross.com
For Tailwind events go to www.tailwind.net
For a great midwest cross site go to www.madcross.org

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Clif Bar and Lara Bar recall

I'm sure a lot of you have heard all the news about peanut butter being linked to the salmonella outbreak lately. We have just recieved notification from Clif Bar and Larabar about a voluntary recall on a few of their products. If you have any of these products please bring them into the shop and we will take care of everything else.

The folks at Larabar are asking for customers to bring in all PeanutButter Cookie bars that have been purchased in the past year.

For a list of recalled items from Clif Bar please visit http://www.clifbar.com/voluntary-recall/
This list can get a little confusing so feel free to bring your bars into us and we will check them for you.

If there are any questions regarding this recall please call Matt at Kinetic Systems and he can fill you in on the details. Thanks to everyone for your business and remember spring is on it's way so beat the rush and get those bikes tuned up now.

THE CROSS SEASON

Here's the "TENTATIVE" schedule for the Tailwind Series, Michigan Double Cross and The State Cross Championships

September 12th. Saturday Munson Park CX , Monroe Cross Race "Night Race"

September 13th. Sunday Waterford Hills, Waterford Cross Clinic

September 19th. & 20th. Waterford Hills, Waterford Michigan Double Cross

October 3rd. Saturday Ithaca CX, Ithaca Cross Race

October 18th. Sunday Lower Huron CX, Belleville Cross Race

October 31st. November 1st. Vets Park CX, Ann Arbor Cross Race

November 15th. Sunday Stoney Creek CX, Shelby Twp. Cross Race

November 22nd. Sunday Bloomer CX, Rochester Cross Race

December 6th, Sunday Springfield Oaks CX, Davisburg State Championships

* Note all the races are part of the Tailwind Series

Friday, January 16, 2009

SALSA MOTO RAPIDO SALE

Salsa is having a closeout on its Moto Rapido Frames reg. $800 now $580!!!

* Flattened chainstays and seatstays for a more compliant rear end
*Salsa scandium size-specific, custom-drawn tubeset with Salsa Carbones carbon seatstays
* Fits up to a 26 x 2.3 tire
* and most importantly they look cool

A few of the folks in our club race on the Salsa's and they like the heck out of them, and because the Moto looks so good they've become more popular! Need more info on how you can become more popular riding a Salsa ...... call us

Check them out www.salsacycles.com

Saturday, January 10, 2009

MAVIC R-SYS UPDATE

Mavic will replace all R-SYS front wheels at no charge, but replacements won't be until spring. Due to this inconvenience Mavic will send a " PAIR " of aksium wheels to use will you wait for the R-SYS and to keep after the R-SYS arrive. R-SYS wheels must be returned to a mavic dealer. Call us if you need more info.

ENERGY BAR BRIGADE

We can now recycle those energy bar wrappers we never knew what to do with, here at the store. For every energy bar wrapper we recycle TERRACYCLE will donate $.02 to a non profit organization of our choice. So save your Cliff Bar, Luna Bar, Power Bar, Balance Bar, Nature Valley Bar, etc. and bring them here to the store and we will recycle them. No candy wrappers or wrappers without a foil lining please.
Terracycle, will then take the wrappers and upcycle them into accessories and products. For some more info on how you can get involved go to " terrecycle.net "

Friday, January 9, 2009

MAVIC has issued a voluntary recall of its R-SYS front wheels. According to Mavic you should stop using the R-SYS front wheel immediately. We called Mavic USA and they are working out the details with the CPSC and will have them to us early next week. Give us a call if you have any other questions or call Mavic USA @ 800 664 9228
As we get more info we will post it.