Jim Eicher sent me a few of the photos he took at last nights crit racing in Bryan Park. The Bryan Park Criterium series has been going on most Tuesday nights throughout the spring and summer for 30 years now. It’s a fun fast race and probably the best way to get your feet wet...
When I think of road bikes under $1000 nice thoughts do not pop into my mind. I think of heavy frames and cheap parts that don’t work very well. I think about bartape that tatters to soon and wheels that come out of true. The fact is that it’s actually quite hard to take all...
Last nights racing was a blast as expected. A few new faces and and most of the usual suspects came out. Johnny Phan posted the best 1 lap time for the opening event edging out CBC mechanic Ian Marcuse. In the A class scratch race Stephen Mull of Richmond Velo Sport got away with CBC...
Although it would probably get pretty uncomfortable after a while, this bike is awesome. 36″ wheels, no chain, disc brakes and a freewheel drivetrain. Just make sure you stretch your legs out every once in a while. Check out the video of the Inner City Bikes 36.
CBC team rider and all around cool guy, Brian Beckmann, had recently come in to ask us to build a Surly Long Haul Trucker for his dad. With goals in creating this bike for commuting to and from work as well as Touring purposes, comfort was high on the list of priorities. We installed mustache bars due...
Heading out. Love the fact that my commute takes me through Bryan Park every day. Helmet… check. Passing over the train tracks near Laburnam. Bike shoes off… work shoes on. Banana chips, almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. So much to work on… Tim’s rig. Fancy. Troy and Josh hard at work....
Kali Protectives markets helmets and body armor to some of the most aggro downhill and freeriders out there. I can’t say that I’m up for either of those things. What I am up for is track racing. This year I decided to get geeky and look for a helmet with some specific design criteria. I...
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Apr 23, 2011 • This singlespeed cyclocross frame is absolutely fantastic looking! Our friend Stu is the owner of this particular Nature Boy Frame, and he loves them! He use to ride the 2010 model of this exact bike, but with the new and easily more serviceable internal routing, Columbus Nivacrom Zona Alloy Tubing, and the new Black &...
Being the track nerd that I am my season officially started tonight with the first race of the season at Southside Speedway. We had awesome weather and a decent turnout. The action was non stop. In the A race CBC employee, Andrew Troy, took first in the scratch race. In the points race CBC co-owner,...
Who needs innertubes? Everyone. While there is never a convenient time to get a flat, the worst is when you realize you forgot to put a new tube in your gear bag after the last time you used one. This Thursday all standard innertubes are just a buck! Stop in and grab a few and...
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Apr 16, 2011 • Whether it be on the muddy tracks of Cyclocross, riding the pristine roads of the Blue Ridge parkway, or just out on a camping trip; Chris wanted that great all around bike that could be ridden almost everywhere. The Cooper CX fit the definition superbly, so we got to work in building around the awesome light and durable titanium...
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Apr 13, 2011 • What: Pizza Crawl III – Cruise the fan and pickup some delicious pizza from a few of our favorite local pizza spots. When: Tuesday April 19th – 6:30pm departure from Carytown Bicycle Company Where: Carytown Bicycle Company, 8 1/2 Pizza, Tarrantinos, Belly Timber Tavern Other: $5 Registration covers your pizza for the evening. We do...
Sorry gang… but the weather wins out on this one. Rain date is next Monday. SEE YOU AT THE SPEEDWAY!
This Surly Long Haul Trucker turned into one tough bike. Kevin, a local and friend, in the past had done Touring. Finding that it wasn’t for him, he wanted to turn his Long Haul Trucker into a “bombproof” city bike. We accepted the offer to turn his Surly into one mean machine meant to take...
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Mar 28, 2011 • A couple weeks ago, a good friend of Andy’s named JR came in looking for a reliable yet simple commuter bike. The main cause of his search was to use it to go to and from work. After some discussion and contemplation, he came to a decision; he chose the Surly Crosscheck. To keep JR’s...
