University of Delaware Professor John writes the following about his very-own Delaware built custom bike.

Hey Rob -

Just a quick update. The bike is working out great & I am more than pleased.

Performance-wise — it is remarkable. I’ve set PRs in all of my typical routes (geared mostly around the icicle metric – with about 1500ft of climbing per the typical ride). Last year most of my rides were in the 16.5 – 17.5 mph range & now I’m consistently around 18.5 with a lower heart rate. These times are also in significantly more clothing than I will wear in the summer as well. Comfort-wise — no problems to date & noticed that I can push pretty hard uphill at the end of a ride. My longest ride this year has been 40 miles but I’m pretty sure that even at the 100+ mile mark I will feel better than I did last year.

Anyway — I hope all is well & you guys are having a great Spring!

Best,

John

 

He also provided the following photos of the bike!

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It’s built with a mix of Sram Force/Red so money could be spent on the Enve compact carbon handlebar, Enve carbon stem, Moots ti post 30.9mm, Rolls’ Saddle, King I-7 No-Thread headset, PressFit 30 BB w/ the corresponding BB30 crank.

This was specifically built for a very strong rider who is also quite tall! Reliability was the main focus. 17.5lbs with pedals!

Our program on Saturday, January 7^th was again a complete success!

Rob Garrison, Garrison’s Cyclery, gave a great demonstration on chains, spokes, and brake repairs.  Not even the sirens could keep Rob silent.

Who would have thought that a chain and a master link could get everyone out of their seats so they could actually see what was involved when a chain breaks. Rob made it look easy as he illustrated what we can do to fix it on the fly with the correct tools in our pouch?  Rob explained to us with a little tweak here and a little attention there we can spend less hours with our bikes in the shop and more hours on the road.

Again, “THANK YOU” Rob from WCBC and its members for partnering with us to do this program.

There are a few more people who need to be mentioned that helped make this program a success: 

• Brandywine Fire Company for letting us use their facility again
• Richard Petrillo from the BFC who made all the arrangements
• Jim Dudley and Isaac Frerichs for setting up the tables and chairs
• Bob Adelman and Dave Anderson were the photographers and Bob Siegwarth for the use of his camera

And last, but not least, everyone who stayed to help clean up.

Submitted by: Gail E. Robillard, Safety & Education

New for 2012! We are excited to announce that Garrison’s Cyclery has signed with Santa Cruz Bicycles and will be selling a wide variety of rides right here – in TAX FREE Centerville Delaware.

2012 Niner Jet 9

I thought I’d pass along the details a newly built custom bike.  If you enjoy the preview, feel free to see the rest in the gallery

2012 Niner Jet 9 aluminum w/ Fox RP23 size large

• Handbuilt DT 240/Stan’s wheels…DT Swiss RWS 10mm though axle rear hub built on a Stan’s Arch rim, DT Swiss double butted spokes w/ DT red alloy nipples. DT Swiss 20mm front hub converted to a QR15 axle built on Stan’s Crest
• Full XTR 2×10 components: 11-36 Cassette, 28/40 2bi 175mm crank
• XTR Trail Brakes w/ 160/180mm ICE Tech Rotors w/ Hope Ti hardware
• Schwable Racing Ralph’s 29×2.35 w/ 26X1.5-1.95″ presta valve tubes…
• 2012 Fox F29 100mm RLC FIT Kashima Coat, 1.5 tapered, 15qr
• Thomson Black X4 Stem w/ Red Hop Up Kit
• Chris King I-8 Red Pressfit headset
• Enve Carbon Riser Handlebar
• Ergon GP1 L grips
• Crankbrothers Joplin 30.9 dropper post (correct diameter w/o a shim)
• Fizik Aliante Carbon Kium Saddle

Light and durable!

Niner Jet 9 Gearing

Niner Jet 9 Details

Our program on Saturday, November 12^th was a complete success!

Rob Garrison, Garrison’s Cyclery, did a great job in taking the mystery out of good bike maintenance to insure cyclist safety each and every time we saddle up.

The questions kept coming to the point I had to stop the program to insure the pizza was eaten.

A big “THANK YOU” to Rob from WCBC and its members for partnering with us to do this program.

There are a few more people who need to be mentioned that helped make this program a success:

Brian Donovan who secured the Brandywine Fire Company with Richard Petrillo

Brandywine Fire Company for letting us use their facility

Richard Petrillo from the BFC who made all the arrangements for set up before he left for Florida

Bob Siegwarth who brought the ice and taking on the role of photographer

And last, but not least, everyone who stayed to help clean up.

Here are just a few words from those who were at the program:

“Great course tonight. So much useful information.  Rob really did a great job. ”  - Jim

“Thanks Gail, had a good time and learned a lot; Rob passion for cycling is obvious. I’m sure if you had this again next year there would be even a larger turnout..hint?” –  Tom

“Great class. Thanks so much for setting up the program.  Really learned a lot about bikes and enjoyed some delicious pizza.  Would love to have a follow-up for both maintenance and riding techniques and training.” –  Marcia Cloud

“Hi Gail, I really enjoyed the event – and learned A LOT. ” – Bob

For those of you who missed this one be on the lookout for; Maintenance “102” and a repeat of Maintenance “101” in early spring.  

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Rain Date – October 23, 2011

Join us Sunday October 2nd (rain date Sunday October 23rd) from 9am – 3pm for group rides for all ability levels on marked trails, great food from Fast Eddie’s, beer from Dogfish Head, live music, bike games including the ‘Earn Your Wings’ Pixie Bike Race sponsored by GT Bikes, bike shop and vendor tents, and much more. Bring the family and enjoy a day of riding and celebrating at beautiful Fair Hill. You won’t want to miss it!  Click Here For More Information!

Lost art of the group ride

Written by Peter Wilborn on September 1, 2011

Every so often, I’ll ride a recreational group ride. I love the comraderie of cyclists, the talk, the last minute pumps of air, the clicking in, and the easy drifting out as a peloton. “I miss riding in a group,” I’ll think to myself.

 

 

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