July 2007, Volume 2

We are having another Super Sale! The sun is shining and we are happy, and we would like to extend our happiness to you in the form of more money in your pocket. Come get that bike you have always wanted, or grab a great bike rack and bag for your commuting and adventure trips. We have it all, and we will even attach the racks while you wait for no charge. Don't forget our 1 year interest-free financing, our lifetime frame warranty on all bikes, our 1 year components warranty, and our lifetime free service for your new bike. Enjoy the sun and see you out on the trails!

Summer Super Sale July 18 - 29

Come in for great sale prices on road, mountain and hybrid bikes including the Trek 1600 road bikes, LeMond Poprad, Fuel EX 5, and many more. Also on sale is a large range of accessories including racks, bags, helmets, pumps, tools, and a great sale on cycle clothing. All cycle clothing is up to 40% off.

Lemond Bike

Tech Tip: Deflating the mystery of pumps

There are two main types of bike pumps: the floor pump which gets a lot of use and stays at home; and the mini pump which gets less use (hopefully) and travels with you. There is a third type of inflation system - the CO2 cartridge inflator.

Floor pumps are a great way to get high pressure quickly into your tires. A floor pump should have a gauge so you can see how much air in the tires; this will help you keep your tires at the right pressure, and not put too much air in. A long hose helps you reach your valves easily and a stable platform assists in pumping and minimizes tipping. A large gauge and tall frame are important for saving your back and eyes. Make sure the pump has both a Schrader and presta valve so you don’t have to find out when you need it most. If though you do have just one type, you can purchase a presta valve adapter for under $1. A great floor pump is the Wrench Force Air Daddy.

When you are on the road or trail, it is important to have a good pump, or a good thumb. Make sure you know the pressure your tire should be at and buy a pump that will get you to that pressure. Mountain bike tires require less pressure than road bike tires and having a low pressure pump for a road bike will not get you to get to the right pressure. Mini-pumps come in a variety of weights and lengths, something you should consider if weight and carrying is an issue. Some attach to your bike frame, others are small enough to fit in your bike bag or pocket. Come in and see our range of mini-pumps and ask the experts which one is best for you.

If weight is an issue, the CO2 inflators are a great choice. The cartridges and inflator fit neatly into any seat pack and a quick shot of CO2 inflates your tire in seconds. Innovations make an inflator which takes both threaded and non-threaded canisters, and also the Air Chuck which is a lightweight head that fits only threaded valves. There is also a neat combination pump that couples a CO2 cartridge with a hand pump that works when the CO2 has run out. Currently we are low in stock in the CO2 inflators, we have plenty of cartridges, but give us a week or so and we will be back in full stock.

Feature Item - Kids Trailer Bike

Want to ride with your kids, but they can't keep up? Why not let them travel at your speed while still on their own bike! The Trek Mountain Train bikes are a great way to let the kids join in on family bike rides and learn to ride. The bikes fit onto the seat post of just about any bike, and once the seat post fitting is attached, a quick release allows easy removal and attachment.

Trailer Bike

Goldstream Sports Mechanic School - Enroll Now

You've got the padded shorts, but can you swap out a crank or overhaul the hubs?

Join the mechanics at Goldstream Sports on Wednesday nights, starting August 8th, and we'll totally geek out over each system of your machine from bottom to top. Learn how to change a flat, true your wheels, inspect and adjust your hubs, tune your derailleurs, drive-train maintenance, tune and adjust the braking system.

The course will be taught using the Park Tool Big Blue Book of Bicycle Maintenance. Gain new insights to your bicycle. Tuition is $60 dollars for the whole course, or $30 dollars for individual sessions. Registrations are accepted until the day of the course.

August 8, 6 - 9 pm: Wheels, hubs, tires and tubes

August 22, 6 - 9 pm: Chains, cranks, cassettes, bottom bracket, and derailleurs

August 29, 6 - 9 pm: Rim Brakes, Disc Brakes, handlebars, stems and headsets

Sale Item - Trek 1600 WSD

Alpha SLR Aluminum frame with a carbon fork, Shimano 105 cranks with a triple chain ring. Shimano Ultegra rear dereailleur.

This is a great mid-range bike fit for women with a shorter top tube and a longer seat tube which fits women better. A great woman-specific seat at handlebars make this bike a comfortable bike for the gals.

Trek 1600 WSD

August Calendar of events

1	Women's Ride	Patty Center	6pm
2	Women's Least Fast Ride	Patty Center	6pm
2	Amanita Hill Climb	Amanita, CHSR	6.30pm
4	Group Road Ride	Goldstream Sports	8am
4	Youth Series Race 3	UAF Trails	10am
7	Doug Ride	Ester Fireplug	7pm
8	Wome's Ride	Patty Center	6pm
9	Women's Least Fast Ride	Patty Center	6pm
9	Tour of the Other Mining Co	Ester Comm. Ctr	7pm
11	Group Road Ride	Goldstream Sports	8am
14	Bike and Tie	Birch Hill	3pm
14	Doug Ride	Valley Center	7pm
15	Women's Ride	Patty Center	6pm
16	Women's Less Fast Ride	Patty Center	6pm
18	Senior Games MTB Race	Birch Hill	1pm
18	Senior Games 10K Time-Trial	1.5 Murphy Dome Rd	6.30pm
18	Group Road Ride	Goldstream Sports	8am
19	Senior Games 5k Time Trial	1.5 Murphy Dome Rd	6.30pm
21	Doug Ride	Two Rivers Ski Trails	7pm
22	Women's ride	Patty Center	6pm
23	Women's Less Fast Ride	Patty Center	6pm
25	Group Road Ride	Goldstream Sports	8am
26	Time Trial Championships	Moose Creek	6pm
28	Doug Ride	Cleary Summit	7pm

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