Post Turkey Pics

It was a windy and cool Saturday evening, but we did get some awesome dudes out for the ride

 All lined up and ready to go

 itinerary

 laughing it up, unaware of the ride to come

 showing proof 

Thanks to all who made it out. There will be another soon. Stay tuned for more pics soon

Come Ride This Saturday

Minnesota State CX!!!

Headed down to Minnesota State CX just outside of the cities this weekend to watch some awesome racers, cheer (heckle) for friends, and try and keep warm. It was definitely a success of a trip. Cyclocross has such a jovial demeanor, sure the racers are serious about there sport. That does not stop some of them for stopping for a beer to hand off, or picking up dollar bills stuck in a pants zipper or strewn across the ground. 

 pushin it

 friends are always there with hydration

 Beer and Coffee

 Those stairs looked pretty brutal

 After everyone finished their respective races, they came up and joined us 

 it was pretty chilly, luckily there was an awesome fire to warm up by

 sand pit

 the downhill

 A pat for good luck

 Sledding!

 waiting for the cat 1 racers

 One of those risk vs. reward type situations

 smiles

All in all I would say it is the most fun I have had spectating a cycling event yet. It was wonderful to be able to spend some time with so many current, and former Fargoans. We had a great Fargo cheering section. I will definitely be at this event next year as well.

Lots of wax and a ski solution

We are all prepped for the expo this weekend! Just got a ton of wax and waxing accessories in the store.

 We have everything you will need for getting your ski's flying across the tundra!

Also Craig wanted a way to bring his skis along on his Pugsley. This is what came from that, pretty damn awesome if i do say so myself.

See I said it was awesome!

Come see the whole movie on Sunday at the Fargo Theater

Tickets available at the shop!

Attack of La Niña Trailer HD from MSP Films on Vimeo.

Dialed and Drilled

So we have been drilling out rims here at the shop lately. We are charging 75 dollars a wheelset, they are coming out pretty darn awesome! I was fortunate enough to get my Rolling Darryl's drilled out for myself this last week. They actually weigh in 80 grams less than the holy ones. We also drilled out a pair of Fat Sheba's for a customer last week. We were able to take off 180 grams a wheel on the Sheba's. Here are some pictures.

I was not too preferential to the stock look of the 2012 Mukluk 3, so I decided that the best and cheapest thing to do was swap out a few parts to make it more aesthetically pleasing. The setup of the 3 has a great hardware offering for a Fatbike, so I didn't feel like I needed to change the drivetrain which is a good thing. Here is what came about.

Dave getting it all tuned up for the first ride

We got it done late, so the first ride was in the dark.

Made it home, rode through every obstacle I could on the way there. It had been a very long time since I had been on a bike that didn't have skinny tires. It is so awesome to just be able to roll over just about anything!

In the light

Next to a stock Mukluk 3. The difference between the two are as follows 1) Stock Darryl's drilled out in house to a little over an inch and a quarter, with the Darryl rim bands in white. 2) Replaced the cables with Jagwires Ripcord compressionless housing in white and paired that with Avid brake levers. Resulting in a much better brake feel. 3) Went with a white seatpost and stem, and a Brooks B17 in blue. Hot pink Oury grips and a purple Salsa Liplock to tie it all together. 

Next Weekend

Here are a couple of things to really wet you appetite for some snow! Come on out it will be a blast!

 

On Saturday the 19th we will be hosting a ski expo, both downhill and cross country. There will be representatives from all of the local resorts, treats, and a helpful staff to help you find the right set up for you.

 

On Sunday the 20th "Attack of La Nina"  premiere at the Fargo Theatre. Tickets are available here at Paramount 4501 15th ave. south. All sales benefit Detroit Mountain recreation area. So come on out, and help us work at getting that ski resort open again!

Another teaser!

Finished bike coming soon

Death Alley Pics

Thanks to everyone who made it out on the 29th for the Death alley alleycat race. It was an absolute blast!! A big thank you going out to our sponsors for the race, Quality Bicycle Products and American Classic for the awesome prizes, Bernie's Liquors for the delicious Hamm's beer, Wayne's Electric for helping out with supplies.

Hot Dogs and Beer, Makes for a tough stop

Soda was available to those who did not want to enjoy all the flavor Hamm's has to offer

 Everyone showing up

 LeMond Start

 Getting everyone signed in

 Now that is a fun Checkpoint!

 One of the checkpoints involved picking up a raw egg to return at the end, unbroken

 Doing some trick or treating

 Zach made it out , even with a broken hand!

 Asa picking up the egg, which he brought back unscathed for the Win! 

 "oh man, eggs!!! really??"

 Judith and Oliver were pretty eggcited about it

 always wear your reflective gear at night

 Craig handing out the leftovers

Asa and his new All City Dropout frame