Frostbike: Salsa 2014 Preview!

So, I have been lucky enough to be invited to Frostbike in Minnesota for several years now. QBP puts on this event every year to showcase their brands and new products and interact with their dealers in a more intimate setting than you typically find in Las Vegas at the Interbike trade show. There are seminars and product previews and lots of beer drinking. It is very cold and snowy here right now, but what is going on is HOT! 

Salsa just unveiled their 2014 plans for a small group of dealers, after signing non-discloseur agreements, and I have to say that I am impressed. Every year refining what they have and pushing it even further.

They did allow us to leak these photos of their new FULL CARBON Beargrease! When I say full carbon, I mean frame and fork, with through axles front and rear. The complete build with SRAM XX1 is rumored to be 24 lbs, which for a fat bike is totally amazing. 

We got to see this bike in person and it was unbelievable. Surely a sign of bigger and better things to keep coming from Salsa Cycles.

Enjoy these pics, don't drool on your computers too much.

All-City Nature Boy (Zona) Snow Day!

Quick ride this morning in the fresh snow. Best time in the city when it is soft, white and quiet.
Then it started to sleet and freezing rain, getting slippery out there. Put those knobbies on!

Salsa Selma, can you say upgrade?

So, I'm finally getting motivated for more offroad fun in my life. Been riding a Surly Karate Monkey for 6 years or so, and it has been a great bike for my infrequent adventures into the Forrest. I have decided this is the year I was ready to take the bull by the horns. I knew I was gonna need a squish fork to help my cause as my thumb is still a little sensitive after my incident last december.
Long story short, I have a new mountain bike. And my Monkey is going to a great new home, and will likely get some serious shredding.
Sunday is her maiden voyage, wish me luck!

Monster Track XI, Here I come!

I made a couple of modifications and additions to my Lo Pro for Monster Track. I needed the risers on it because, well I'm too damn old for racing around NYC with drop bars. And put on some WTB Pathway 700x32 tires I have been wanting to try, they are pretty rugged.

And I moved my camera mount from my Surly so I could catch some of the chaos of Monster Track and NYC traffic. And I will be topping off the flask with Ol' Grandad just to make sure I stay warm...
If all goes well I will have some nice video and photos for posting next week, assuming I am still alive.

All-City Frostbike Sneak Peaks

I have been hearing that All-City was going to be showing some new goodies at Frostbike, this is amazing. Thanks to Prolly for the heads up, pics of this new project were hanging out in the All-City Flikr. Jeff is probably trying to recover from Frostbike before he reveals all of the goodies to the rest of the world. This bike looks great, can't wait to get more info.

Lights, Camera, Action!

I recently got a FREE digital video camera with my staples order, so i figure why not have some fun with it. Just acquired a handle bar mount for it, ready for some slippery slidey action in the ice and snow.

Snowpocalypse, The Day After. You Are Going To Need Some Knobbies!

Three solid tires to help you navigate the frozen tundra that we are now living in. Don't let it get you down, evolve and adapt. For the next three days we will be running a 15% discount on these three models of tire to help you keep it upright. Thursday, Friday and Saturday only, while current inventory lasts.

Kenda Klondike, studded 700x35 tire for $65each

WTB Pathway Flat Guard 700x32 and 38 tire for $35each

Kenda Kwick 700x30 tire for $15each
You Must Mention The Snowpocalypse The Day After to take advantage of this special deal! All instock products, no special orders, and all items must be paid in full before 6pm on Saturday.