Tommaso Augusta D&D Blue Steel Track Bike: The Epitome Of Value
Let's talk about value for a second. I don't think anyone reading this would be surprised to learn they could get a bike online for cheap. Heck, household names like Cadillac are willing to sacrifice their image to sell some poorly made bicycles. But cheap isn't value. Value comes when quality and price intersect to create something thats affordable and of good quality.
Case & Point: The Tommaso D&D Blue Steel Track Bike. This bike comes in a Blue Steel color with silver and black accents. While the bike has subtle and minimalist styling, it is packed with all the features you could want in a real track bike. Starting with the quality of the bike, the frame is Tommaso made and backed by a Lifetime Warranty. The components are carefully selected to offer the greatest quality/price ratio. Moving onto aesthetics, while we appreciate neon bikes and deep dish wheels, this bike is a turn in the other direction and we think you're gonna love this bike -- both for the look and ride.
This is probably the number one mistake bike owners make, especially since many of us own multiple bikes. If your bike gets stolen the police are going to ask for the serial number in the police report since that is the only way to truly verify the bike belonged to you. GO RIGHT NOW and write down the serial number of any bike you own and store it in a safe place. Are you back yet? ok, now remember to do this one every bike you ever buy.
2. Get your bike tuned regularly
Bikes are pretty complicated machines and if tuned regularly can last a long time, if not tuned regularly things will start to break down. It is recommended that you have your bike tuned after the first 6-7 rides to ensure cable tension and then once a year to get another set of eyes on the tires, chain, brake pads, etc. If you let it sit for a long time without riding (ahem* like during the winter) then you should have your bike checked out before riding it.
3. Store it safely
Storing your bike make sure it is in a safe place. Safe means two things: 1. not able to be stolen (catching onto a theme here?) and 2. not going to be damaged while being stored. The garage is a great place for bikes but do NOT put it in front of the car against the wall, thats just a disaster waiting to happen. Our recommendation is to buy a stand, this will minimize impact on your bike and ensure storage space maximization.
4. Clean after usage
Bikes get dirty, here's the proof.
The best way to keep your bike from needing frequent tuning is to keep it clean.
5. Actually ride the damn thing
Too many bikes get out of tune or sit in the garage; get out and ride the thing. The prime riding season is going to sneak up on you and we encourage you to get out and ride your bike. Hopefully you can avoid these mistakes and get the most out of this season. Happy riding!
Shimano is known for quality bicycle components. They own an estimated 70% of the market for bicycle components, and the main cause of that fact is quality. Shimano does not make the cheapest components in the industry but they continue to dominate because of the simple fact that their products are light weight, they work well, and they last long. The components consistently show up on race winning bikes and almost every bike manufacturer uses Shimano components as their primary group.
We are offering these top quality components at bargain prices, around 50% off MSRP. We have secured some closeout inventory and have:
Fresh off the truck here in Boulder is a line of Diamondback Mountain Bikes just in time for Spring. We have brought in a few select models at unbelievable prices including the Mission, Overdrive Pro and Sortie. These 2008 and 2009 models are priced so low, you couldn't buy the parts kits for the sale price. We know, this might sound like an advertisement about how we have the best bikes at the best prices anywhere in the world (plug: www.rscycle.com), but seriously, we are wicked stoked on these new Diamondbacks.
Diamondback is a company moving to the forefront of the industry with high quality frames, top of the line parts, competitive prices, and a great performing suspension design called the Knucklebox. This revolutionary suspension optimizes wheel rate and axel path while effectively lowering the bike's center of gravity for an unparalleled ride up or down any mountain. Basically it's so badass that Chuck Norris... never mind, I'm sure you've heard that one. Anyway, we have been working very closely with Diamondback in the past few weeks to secure these bikes at a price that enables us to pass the savings along to you. We hope you enjoy!
Let's take a closer look at the Mission, Overdrive Pro and the Sortie.
The Mission is Diamonback's all mountain, singletrack, root-hopping slayer. With three different models available to meet any price range, this will be tough to beat. With the top of the line coming spec'd with a Rock Shox Pike 454, Shimano XT cranks, brakes, shifter, and derailleur, you know you'll be destined for singletrack greatness.
The Overdrive is spec'd with a great build, but the biggest surprise is the price. At only $799 you get a Rock Shox fork, SRAM rear derailleur, Avid mechanical disc brakes, and WTB tires. This is truly a bargain for a bike that is ready to roll over any and everything in your path.
Last but certainly not least is the Sortie. Also available in a variety of price points and build levels, the Sortie is DiamondBacks XC/Trail bike. Offering slightly shorter travel than the Mission (4 inches vs. 6 inches), this bike will still attack the trails, regardless of your mission on the dirt.
I don't know if you've been keeping up with the Tommaso Facebook Fan Page at all but I have and there's some incredible stuff on there. Rarely do companies give the customer a glimpse into the production of their product. Part of this is because companies are probably worried about the perception of their brand once the customer understands what goes into their production. The other part is that brands don't want their customer to have too much information, there is a "the less they know the more they buy" philosophy in most businesses. Brands would rather feed you what information they want you to have rather than let you have what information you want.
As we move into a new decade transparency is going to become more utilized by businesses. Tommaso was ahead of the curve in allowing us to sell their bikes online, and now they are doing it again by showing the world the nuances of producing premium bikes. Check out some of these insider photos, and check out the rest at their Facebook page.
Kuota makes some seriously nice bikes. Here in Boulder, CO you can find a consistent stream of Kuotas if you head north out of the city on 36. Seriously, between Boulder and Estes Park you will find the true badasses of the Boulder cycling scene and a good number of those dedicated pedalers are pumping away on a Kuota. Rightfully so, Kuota is a brand with a great reputation for making a quality product. They have a roster of professionals nearing the count of 30 and they continue to push the boundaries of technology used in carbon road bikes.
We at Randall Scott like Kuota for the simple fact that their bikes perform. In testing we have found that their bikes are thrilling to ride and can handle the long rides and wild descents that Boulder than throw at a bike.
We have worked closely with Kuota to bring you an undeniable deal on the Kuota K-Factor Road Bike from 2008. We only have the bike is a size XL which is a 58.5cm bike. Don't be frightened by the designation of XL, this bike will fit anyone from 6'0" - 6'-4" extremely well. This bike features the K-Factor frame which is commonly used in triathlons but when decked out with the road spec'd Ultegra SL components we have on there it rides like a dream on the road. Swap out a few components (handlebars and stem most notably) and you are ready for a triathlon. This bike is a great cross-over if your training for a triathlon, use it to train, then use it in the event.
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