www.fast-ones.com.....they are doing something cool

Flea in Review...it's not a big deal (the light that is)

This light has truly amazed me. It has been a GREAT seller and everyone has loved it. Including the NY Times. Read about it here: PDF

Uggghhhh......recalls

The latest salmonella outbreak has made it's way into the bike industry. Powerbar / Nestle seems to have dodged a bullet but Cliff bar is having some recalls to some of their products. Velonews has some info: Cliff Bar PB Recall. We had very few of these products but we received and sold these before there were issues.

Giant Bicycles has also issued a recall for their Giant TCR Advanced SL. There have been some issues of the forks having problems. You can learn the details here: Giant Fork Recall. We have not sold any of these bikes.

2009 Tour de Kota Registration is Open

Tour de Kota registration is now open. Having been on this ride every year for the last 4 years, it's something you don't want to miss.

Registration

Custom Cervélo Giro Italia RS Frameset

In 1909, the owner of the Italian newspaper La Gazetta dello Sport took inspiration from the Tour de France (then only 6 years old) and created his own national stage race, the Giro d’Italia. Won by such cycling greats as Fausto Coppi, Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, and Marco Pantani, the maglia rosa of the Giro d’Italia has become one of cycling’s most coveted achievements. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Giro d’Italia, and the members of Cervélo TestTeam will be commemorating this landmark race by riding custom-painted Giro d’Italia Cervélo bikes. This unique, commemorative paint scheme will also be available to customers on a very
limited edition RS frameset.

Frameset pricing: est 2500.00 USD.
Available sizes: XS, 51, 54, 56, 58.
Delivery to retail: Early April, 2009.

Available as a frameset only, the limited edition paint scheme on this model will look fabulous built up with a wide variety of components, but is wellsuited to particular parts and accessories in the same colour scheme. Some recommended specs include:

• Speedplay Light Action pedals in pink
• Selle Italia SLR Gelflow white saddle with pink insert
• 3T PRO stems, bars and seatposts, with the white stripe

The Giro d’Italia RS is an extremely limited run, with a single delivery window. Contact your sales rep to place your order by January 20, 2009.

Ride Club

This month we are sending Ashley almost $100 just for making Spoke-N-Sport her bike store. If you shop at Spoke-N-Sport ask about our Ride Club.

Mavic R-SYS Front Wheel Recall

As part of its ongoing commitment to customer safety and satisfaction, Mavic has announced a voluntary recall of its R-SYS front wheels as a precautionary safety measure.

Mavic has identified that the carbon tubular spokes of the R-SYS front wheel may break during use in certain circumstances and causing the rider to lose control and possibly fall, potentially sustaining injury.

All models of Mavic R-SYS front wheels are concerned (R-SYS, R-SYS test, R-SYS Premium), whether purchased separately or as part of a bicycle. The wheels must no longer be used.

If you have one of these wheels please call Joel at 605-275-2453.

2009 New Year's Ride

I hope everyone had a GREAT time on the New Year's Ride. We couldn't have asked for nicer weather or better people to go on a ride with. Don't forget to put the 2010 New Year's Day Bike Ride on your calendar for next year.

NYDR PICTURES

Bike Commuter Law

You can now get $20 pre-tax dollars from your employer for riding your bike to work. The $20 is only part of it. You will also save money on your other transportation costs. For more details go to the League of American Bicyclists website to read the FAQs on the law.