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A Waterproof Cycling Pouch... do you need one?

Thought I would share this product that I recently picked up called Jerseybin. I had a need for a secure, waterproof type of product to carry my IPhone in during my cycling rides and wanted more than a double wrapped ziplock baggy. 

I had seen several type of items that hold a phone on the stem/handlebar, etc. but those were a bit bulky and more than I wanted since I don't use my IPhone as a bike computer, etc. 

Jerseybins are available in several different sizes at a modest cost. I decided to order a couple and to try them out. When my order arrived I was pleasantly surprised that the folks from Jerseybin had thrown in a couple additional samples as well. They might have done this for a industry sales rep, but nonetheless I was delighted. I've been putting them to good use, and thanks Jerseybin for the added swag!!

You can check out their video here. Click Here to view video.

Oh yeah, the medium sized pouch (pictured at the top of this post) allows me to fit my IPhone (with Otter box case on) into the package. It's a tight fit, but works perfectly. Great way to take along your ID, cash, Ipod, etc without getting it possibly soaked and ruined. Well, I guess you can tell the apple folks you were just riding along...

Bob

 

Trek (Gary Fisher Collection) Cronus Ultimate has me smiling!

Well, I finally got to throw my leg over this new 2012 Trek Cronus Ultimate CX (which is part of the Gary Fisher Collection) and I've been smiling all evening long. This isn't your oridinary cyclo cross bike, oh no, but so much more. Besides the carbon 500 series OCLV frame, you'll see other fine points that set this bike apart from others. Touches like a wide stance fork (FCC - Fisher Control Column) which has a crown mounted housing stop, internal cable routing (which, if you want allows you to run fully sealed shifter cables) and of course the cool vanishing fender mounts found on the Cronus, which allows the use of full length fenders (I'll find them handy this winter).

 

The bike was received last week by friends at Y Not Cycling & Fitness which they expertly built up along with all the little extra's that I've grown a custom to, such as the cool handy front basket and super fast looking streamers! These added touches were the handy work from friend Josh (@fisherfreerider) who just happens to be one of the techs/sales guy and fellow Cronus Ultimate owner. Thanks Josh for the great set up.

The Cronus Ultimate has been getting quite a bit of pub (Bike Radar) of late and many are being spotted at the local cyclo cross scene. But its so much more than just a cyclo cross bike; a very capable road bike, light trail bike, towpath crusier, and all around urban bike as well. Matter of fact, I swapped out the Bontrager Cyclo Cross Tires (CX-O) for a set of Bontrager H2 (700x35c) hybrid/road tires for my initial ride. 

If you want to find out more on this bike and several others like it, go here to read more at trekbikes.com. Or better yet, give your local Trek retailer a call.

Bob

 

 

 

Leopard Trek riders visit Trek World

Maple Bluff, Wisconsin
Trek Bicycle's President John Burke hosted a party for several Trek Bicycle Retailers this evening at his home and were joined by several members of the Leopard Trek Racing Team (Frank & Andy Schelk, Fabian Cancellara & Jens Voigt) and Triathlon superstar Chris Lieto.
Pretty good time as we all got to witness a wonderful sunset and get ready to see all the awesome new Trek & Bontrager products tomorrow for 2012.

Bob

Trek World 2012 (continues...)

Madison, Wisconsin

Gary Fisher giving a pre dinner toast! Gary's ready for the festivities to begin, stay tuned....

Bob

Trek World 2012...continues

Monona Terrace, Madison, Wisconsin

Pretty interesting day it was yesterday, and a long one at that. Up early to board a bus that would take us approximately 20 miles away to Waterloo for a chance to ride the new bikes. Honestly, for me it's like Christmas morning!!

Great weather, the bikes and trails were so fast. So fast, that one of our more aggressive riders (Mike S - Michigan) forgot to stay on the trial and suffered a broken collarbone.   Personally, I got the chance to ride the new Superfly 100 (just plain fast), Fuel EX 9.8 (has the new Fox DRCV fork), Speed Concept 9.9, and lastly the Madone 6.9SSL. If you are in the market for a new bike, we've got one for you.

The afternoon was reserved for more meetings, product into's and then our introduction to this year's "Trek World" ballroom. Here's some more pics from TW of late:

 
 
 
New RXL ATB Shoe (wow, does this shoe fit great and have features); women's line of interchange bags; cool rack trunk boom box; Spartacus' bike from the tour.

Stay tuned...

Bob

 

Trek World 2012...it's almost time

Waterloo, Wisconsin
Final touches being done @ HQ for Trek World 2012 that begins this Monday. Sales reps were given the opportunity to ride some of the new bikes this morning.
Personally, the Madone SSL was a sweet ride! On the mountain side, the new Fox DRCV fork which is coming on some Fuel EX & Rumblefish models was really impressive.
Oh yeah, the picture of Dorothy's red shoes are actually podium XXX Bontrager shoes with a regular soles that our area demo rep was sportin.
Stay tuned....

S&S Trails 2011 Edition

There was an awesome turnout for today's S&S Trails ATB race on the southside of Zanesville (officially Perry County I believe). The heat of late July continued today but the ground was a bit slick due to a heavy rain that came through the area late last night. Nonetheless, Chris & Colleen Skinner (fabulous hosts) and their army of volunteers had the course ready and food on the table for all the riders & their families. As hot as it was, I didn't hear too many complaints.

Bob

A Special Guy... Mr. Gary Fisher

One of my regional "29er Crew" riders Lindsey Prososki was kind enough to share this great photo of she and Gary while at this past years "Iceman" event in Traverse City, Michigan.

If you are active with twitter, you might want to follow Gary as he is a regular on the "tweeting" front. 

Gary's address is @Gary_Fisher . 

Bob

Bontrager Oracle coming this spring...

I was checking out the Bontrager site today and came across this... Pretty cool.
The Bontrager Oracle helmet. I believe this cool new helmet (due out this spring) will be sitting atop the heads of a new squad in the pro peloton this spring. 

If you follow the Bontrager link (just click on the word Bontrager) you can check out some of the other new products that are available now and others that will be available in stores this spring.

Bob

Navigating those darn Cyclo Cross Barriers...

Recently, I've been able to attend a few cyclo cross races in Ohio and at one race in particular (Cap City - Smith Farms) was able to capture these two photo's with my IPhone camera as a lesson on navigating those darn cyclo cross barriers. 

The rider on the left dismounts prior to the barriers and quickly runs up and over each barrier, while rider on the right decides to bunny hop, which you see in the picture was not the desired outcome. 

I couldn't believe I actually caught this on my IPhone. Pretty cool, hey?

Bob