SOUTH BAY CALIFORNIA BIKE SHOP NEWS

2012 Specialized Crux Comp Cross Bike: Sizing & Fit

2012-01-17T12:00:00.000-08:00

SIZING AND FIT I generally ride a 54 or 56 road bike, depending on brand, model, etc and went with the 54cm Crux for a few reasons. At 5’9.5″ I have a relatively low saddle height around 72.5cm. On road bikes this is no problem, just lower the saddle and keep the stock stem and generally I’m comfy. On my personal Crux though, fitted with a Thomson setback seatpost I’m almost at the minimum

2012 Specialized Crux Comp Brakes Explained

2012-01-15T12:36:00.000-08:00

One of my first complaints during assembly is the front derailleur cable housing stop angle. On the back of the seat-tube the housing stop is essentially vertical, I think front shifting may be smoother and front shift cables would likely need less frequent replacement/service if the housing stop were angled. Imagine if the cable stop was angled like a hand on a clock pointed towards the ’1

Details of the 2012 Specialized Crux Comp Explained

2012-01-13T12:36:00.000-08:00

The Crux frame uses full length internally routed cable housing. The shift housings – easily installed - enter the downtube and exit under the BB, and are then routed with zipties along their respective paths. The rear brake housing enters on the underside of the toptube and is also easily fished out the exit on top near the seat-tube. The exit point features a removable cover making cable

Tracer Sport CX Tire Featured on 2012 Specialized Crux Comp Cross Bike

2012-01-11T12:39:00.000-08:00

The Tracer Sport CX tire is a welcome tread that I look forward to riding/racing in fast hardpack-y conditions. However I think a grippier tread would be more suited for this disc brake equipped cross bike, designed to excel in nasty weather. Perhaps their Terra CX tread would be more at home on this bike, but then again racers will choose their own tires (hopefully tubulars!) for racing

2012 Specialized Crux Comp Carbon Fork

2012-01-09T12:53:00.000-08:00

The FACT Carbon fork uses carbon legs and a tapered alloy full carbon steerer tube, but the hidden details are the forward facing dropouts (visible on Specialized’s website – sorry forgot to photo) and the uber-clean post-mount adapter(s). A departure from traditional disc brake adapters, these are more of a super-thick washer combined with Avid’s own perfect mix of washers allowing ‘tri-align

2012 Specialized Crux Comp Frame & Disc Specifics

2012-01-07T12:46:00.000-08:00

As is nearly standard on current road and cross racing bikes, the steerer tube is tapered from 1-1/8″ to 1-1/2″. This serves not only to ‘balance strength, stiffness and compliance’ but in my opinion tapered steerers/headtubes help reduce infamous brake chatter on cantilever equipped bikes. Call it a hunch, but I’m sure disc brake equipped cyclocross bikes benefit from the tapered steerer

Bike Radar's Best Bicycles Under $1k

2012-01-06T12:34:00.000-08:00

Specialized Allez Triple $840 "Ideal first race bike, save for that low-ish top gear" Unlike many road bikes at this price, the Allez makes precious few attempts at being an all-rounder. Rack mounts, forget 'em. Clearance for wider tires, nope. This is a modestly priced bike with racing aspirations, and the decades Specialized have spent producing aluminum Allez frames haven't

Check Out One of the Worlds Scariest Mountain Bike Trails!

2012-01-06T12:31:00.000-08:00

2012 Specialized Crux Comp Frame Weighs In

2012-01-05T12:43:00.000-08:00

My 54cm model (w/ Crank Brothers Egg Beater SL pedals installed – 266grams) weighs 21lbs 7oz. For those who’ve adopted the metric system, that’s 9.71kg – and the EggBeater SL’s weigh 266grams/9.38oz – making the true ‘out of the box’ weight 8.9kg 9.44kg or 20lbs 13oz. CRUX COMP DISC FRAME For 2012, Specialized offers their Crux in five complete builds, two with disc and three with

Take a Look at the 2012 Specialized Crux Comp Cross Bike

2012-01-04T19:43:00.000-08:00

When I first heard I had the chance to test-ride the 2012 Specialized Crux Comp Disc I wondered if it was even worth my time. I’ve been riding/racing on a traditional cantilever equipped Crux for the last ten weeks or so – but I soon realized this was my chance to check out disc brakes on a cyclocross bike and be ‘that guy,’ the over-equipped Cat CX3 racer with a complete pit bike, so I

Behind the Scenes at Specialized Bicycles

2011-12-31T14:42:00.000-08:00

Check out this sweet video made by our friends at Vurb Moto. Take an inside look into Specialized Bicycles.

2012 Specialized Crux Comp Disc Brake Cross Bike - Review and Test Ride

2011-12-18T09:25:00.000-08:00

Specialized Crux Comp Disc Brake Cross Bike – Unboxed, Weighed & First Ridesposted by someslowguy - December 16, 2011 - 10am EST When I first heard I had the chance to test-ride the 2012 Specialized Crux Comp Disc I wondered if it was even worth my time. I’ve been riding/racing on a traditional cantilever equipped Crux for the last ten weeks or so – but I soon realized this was my chance to

General Bike Maintenance Tips by Palos Verdes Bicycle Center

2011-12-17T12:24:00.000-08:00

Tuning up and maintaining your bike is important to the overall health and longevity of your bike. Treat your bike like a second child and prevent unnecessary ware and tear.

Wheel Maintenance at PV Bicycle Center

2011-12-15T12:21:00.000-08:00

Wheel true maintenance is something not many keep up on properly albeit extremely important. Mark tells you everything you need to know.

Mountain Bicycle Maintenance at PV Bicycle Center in Palos Verdes

2011-12-13T12:18:00.000-08:00

Ever wondered how to properly maintain your mountain bike suspension? Shawn shows you the tips and tricks. If you still have trouble, bring your bike into the shop.

2012 Specialized SL4 at PV Bicycle Center

2011-12-11T12:16:00.000-08:00

Steve Bowen shows of the sweet new 2012 Specialized SL4. This you have to see..

2012 Specialized Sirrus Road Bike at PV Bicycle Center

2011-12-09T12:14:00.000-08:00

Steve Bowen presents the 2012 Specialized Sirrus Road Bike. Come in to take a closer look at the details.

2012 Specialized Vita Womans Road Bike at PV

2011-12-07T12:12:00.000-08:00

Check out the all new 2012 Specialized Vita women's road bike new in stock at PV Bicycle Center. Its a piece of art.

2012 Specialized Venge at PV Bicycle Center

2011-12-05T12:10:00.000-08:00

Owner Steve Bowen shows off the swanky new 2012 Specialized Venge race bike.

2012 Specialized Roubaix Featured at PV Bicycle Center

2011-12-03T12:09:00.000-08:00

Steve Bowen from PV Bicycle Center presents the Specialized 2012 Roubaix Bike.

Bike Pivot Maintenance at PV Bicycle Center

2011-12-01T12:07:00.000-08:00

Shawn from PV Bicycle Center gives tips on bike pivot maintenance.

Bicycle Maintenance Tips from PV Bicycle Center

2011-11-29T17:05:00.001-08:00

Mark from PV Bicycle Center gives tips on bike maintenance.

DON'T MISS 3-HOUR SPECIALS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!

2011-11-22T14:55:00.001-08:00

For the first time ever, PV Bicycle Center is offering early-bird specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. From 10 - 1 on Friday November 25th and 9 - 12 on Saturday November 26th, take 25% off all 2011 adult bikes in-stock, and 20% off all Raleigh and Diamondback kids bikes in stock. Also, during the same time periods, all tires and tubes are 40% off! No other coupons, offers

PALOS VERDES BICYCLE CENTER CELEBRATES 3RD ANNIVERSARY WITH GREAT FREE EVENTS FOR CYCLISTS

2011-11-10T16:03:00.000-08:00

If you live anywhere in LA's South Bay and love to cycle, the PV Bicycle Center annual anniversary celebration has become the place to go. This year the festivities take place the weekend of November 19th and 20th. Local cyclists will have an opportunity to participate in rides, races, demo rides, and take advantage of very special sale pricing. The featured event of the weekend will be the

THE RIDE FOR 9/11 - Honoring the Firefighters in New York City

2011-09-22T13:57:00.000-07:00

Deciding to Ride with the Firefighters As a bike shop owner, I meet a lot of interesting people. We have a customer named Scott Smith who is an accomplished triathlete, a member of a team we co-sponsor, and he is also an LA firefighter. We first met when he came in to have a complete bike fitting last spring. He mentioned that he was organizing a memorial ride from California to New York to

A Great Bike Ride for Labor Day Weekend

2011-09-04T23:30:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite rides - Malibu Vistas. 64 miles, 7,000 feet of climbing. Start at Malibu Civic Center, up Latigo Canyon, down Mulholland Highway, lunch at Neptune's Net, up Yerba Buena, down Encinal Canyon. Head South on PCH, detour through Zuma Beach (short but super steep climb up the cliff), back on PCH to the starting point. With my friend, trainer Marcella Piersol, here we are on Decker

OUR BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR STARTS THURSDAY SEPT 1ST

2011-08-30T12:48:00.001-07:00

Don't miss our annual Labor Day Sale - our biggest sale of the year. We're making room for the currently arriving 2012 products, so we're giving great deals on all current stock. There will be many in-store specials, but here are some of the savings you can expect: 2011 and earlier bikes 10 - 50% off Clothing up to 50% off Shoes up to 50% off Helmets up to 50% off Special purchase

PV Switchbacks Time Trial Saturday 9/3

2011-08-30T12:27:00.000-07:00

COME BATTLE THE PV EAST SWITCHBACKS SATURDAY Our quarterly running of the PV Switchbacks Time Trial continues Saturday September 3rd. Women's race begins at 9:30, men's at 10:00. Sign up 15 minutes before the start at the last pull-out before PV Drive East adjacent to the Trump Golf Course. Gift certificates will be awarded for women's, women's 50+, mens and men's 50+. Test your mettle against

New PVBC Shop Kits Have Arrived!

2011-08-20T11:51:00.001-07:00

New order of PVBC shop kits now in stock. Get yours soon - the last order sold out very fast!

Bike Skills Descending Clinic Saturday 8/20 11 AM

2011-08-17T14:08:00.000-07:00

This Saturday, August 20th, PV bicycle Center will host a free descending skills clinic. The clinic will be hosted by Patrick Brady, cyling writer and bike racer. The clinic aims to help you gain the skills you need to descend steep roads with confidence and control, making cycling more fun overall. This is a road-bike based clinic (hybrids are fine also) but the skills are also applicable to

Local Athlete Bill Macleod Wins Age Group at Vineman Tri

2011-08-17T11:04:00.000-07:00