Test #3
Testing Video upload… I apologize for being such a geek! (but we are
headed to CX Nationals on Wednesday in Bend, OR… So you’ll really
all benefit)
Testing #2
Testing some new geek tech to get pics straight to the internets…
iPhone > flickr > uBRDO.com > Twitter > Facebooks… In 1 fell swoop…
A Challenge Special for you, our loving friends!
Challenge Fango Tubulars - Through Wednesday the 2nd – 25% OFF!
That’s right only $74.00. 700×32c.
You want these. Supplies are limited.
uBRDO Voted 2nd! 2009 Best of Western Washington
The 2009 Evening magazine Best of Western Washington has come and gone and we are thrilled to say THANK YOU for voting us 2nd! It is pretty thrilling to know you guys and gals out there like what we’re doing, and at the same time unbelievable that in our second year we are already rubbing elbows with the big guys!
We have a long way to go, but are glad you like where we’re headed… THANKS!
Lusty, functional and attainable by mortals: A story of Challenge, Paul Components, Swiss Stop, and Edge Composites!
A TON of killer stuff rolled through the door last week and we thought we’d tempt you, our loyal and loving friends, with some glimpses of the goodness…
Challenge Griffo Tubulars and Clinchers are back in stock. If you are ready for the sickness in handmade cyclocross tires, here it is. If gum walls aren’t your speed, we also stock Michelin Mud 2’s and Vittoria cx tires… (and don’t forget, through December you get a free tube of glue with tubular purchases!).
Paul Components is a small company in Chico California making some beautiful bits and pieces (their cantilever brakes are unparalleled). We just got in their Touring Canti’s, Melvin chain tensioners, and a small stock of their new Chain Keepers. Also is 1 of 2 Flatbed Racks they had in stock. This front mounting rack is perfectly sized to hold a case of beer, and will do it in style with wood slats!
Swiss Stop brake pads are fully back in stock. These are the best brake pads we have dealt with and keep a full stock on hand including pads for Shimano, Campagnolo, and SRAM brakes, Carbon and Aluminum, linear pull and cantilever and even Shimano and Avid disc brake pads.
Edge Carbon Wheels have been flying out the door and we just thought we might as well put some of the sexxiness on the internets. We have been primarily building these with Chris King Hubs and DT Revolution Spokes. Road, ‘Cross and Mountain wheels in tubulars or clinchers (their handlebars and forks are also getting top ratings from our customers as well!). Give us a shout and we’ll get a quote worked out!
Interbike 2009… let the madness ensue..
James and I are headed to Interbike bright and early Tuesday morning and we’ll be back on Friday. We will be posting pics, video and whatever else we mistake for appropriate as we stumble down the aisles of the greatest bike show on earth.
The shop will be closed Tuesday (which is normal for our summer hours), but will also be closed Wednesday. We will have the store opened Thursday and Friday though!
We will also be trying to hit CrossVegas, the Mandalay Bay Criterium, the Rapha Soiree and more… so check back (and, as I say in advance every year: i AM TRULY SORRY for anything that ends up on here between the hours of 6:00pm and 7:00am).
Lynskey Hotness this week!
Lynskey is running a killer little special on their R430 Road Frames THIS WEEK ONLY… so if you’re thinking it’s time for a hot new Ti Road bike, you’re right. You’ll save over $1350 with free brushed-finish upgrade and (of course) free shipping.
New Summer Hours are coming!
We are officially in summer and we thought to commemorate we’d throw some new hours your way.
Starting the first week of July, uBRDO will be closed on Tuesdays (except by appointment), and will now be open Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 10:00pm!
We’re sorry for the inconvenience being closed 1 day a week may bring, but as far as we can tell it will be pretty small (we don’t see a lot of you on Tuesday)… we really need a dedicated day for admin and cleaning etc. We will, of course, take appointments for fits and personal shopping days on Tuesdays though… just give us a call to set up an appointment.
This also means an impending Tuesday evening group ride in the dirt is in order. We’ll get more info about that up in short order so stay tuned!
Random Coolness
This bike has been in the shop a couple times and more recently a couple customers came in with pictures they had taken of it ‘cuz they thought it was so cool… we know Laila (@Lay_Luh) the bikes owner and know she rides the heck out of it which makes it even cooler (she pulls some mean espresso over at Urban Coffee Lounge too).
Today though the bike just seemed over the top cool. Maybe I’m biased (I am) but the uBRDO sticker really makes this thing blingin’! So I decided we’re going to start rewarding random uBRDO coolness… Laila you just got yourself a $10.00 gift certificate in the shop!
And we have vinyl die-cut stickers in the store now too. $3.00… white, black, pink (for Sandy), grass green, seafoam green, and nude.
We are putting on a little photo contest in conjunction with the…
We are putting on a little photo contest in conjunction with the Carnation TT Series. We have noticed a lot of great photos circulating from races as of late and we thought it might be time to recognize some local talent off the bike!
It’s all flickr based:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/ubrdo_carnation_photocontest/
More info here:
http://www.uBRDO.com/events/pagecarnationtt.php
Info on the time trial:
http://footworkscycles.com/timetrial.html
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Hammer Nutrition products are back in stock! After getting…
Hammer Nutrition products are back in stock! After getting cleaned out last week we finally have a full stock of Hammer again… Gels, Heed, Recoverite, Perpetuem, Sustained Energy, Endurolytes, Race Caps… all in stock!
uBRDO Schedule of Service Rates is online for public…
uBRDO Schedule of Service Rates is online for public consumption. Next day delivery for most services performed, and satisfaction guaranteed!
uBRDO Team Project training program starts ‘em young!
uBRDO Team Project training program starts ‘em young!
the first round of Vassago frames have rolled through the…
the first round of Vassago frames have rolled through the door…
on the wall: a Fisticuff “cross inspired urban bastard” (according to [Vassago’s site](http://www.vassagocycles.com/)), and a Jabber Wocky single speed 29r…
come on in and check them out before they’re gone!
thanks for the postcard unknown postcarder/poet; random mail…
thanks for the postcard
unknown postcarder/poet;
random mail artist.
myself, i’m not big
on bubblegum, that’s just me
though. thanks for writing!
Mean Sea Level, GPS, and the Geoid
Mean Sea Level, GPS, and the Geoid: An interesting article for all you out there waiting patiently…
Amgen Tour of California
Every year we say we’re loading up the Yay-Bus and heading down to Cali for a week of bike…
Patagonian Expedition Adventure Race Live Tracking
Patagonian Expedition Adventure Race Live Tracking: The Patagonian Expedition Race started today and…
Classic Awesomeness
Classic Awesomeness
IMBA Action NEEDED!
IMBA Action NEEDED!: Please check this out and take the few minutes to write a quick letter!…
SO much for the ski season…
SO much for the ski season…: Craziness going on up in the mountains right now… here are few…
THULE Racks Solar Aray Stats
THULE Racks Solar Aray Stats: The Connecticut plant and office building for THULE Racks has a 318…
Snowday 2008
Snowday 2008
