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State Bicycle Co. 12 Speed All-Road Bike
Regular price $1,599.00 Save $-1,599.00This 12-speed ripper is Mechanic's own flat-bar twist on State Bicycle Co.'s 6061 All-Road Bike. Built-up with a comfortable and responsive Raceface cockpit, this build is a versatile, capable, throwback to flat bar mountain bikes of the 1990s - with modern technology and conveniences.
1 x 12 Speed Sram Drivetrain
A monster gear range means there is no hill you can't crush. The dinner-plate sized cassette and super-reach rear derailleur allow for a more simple and lightweight crankset. You don't have to worry about "crosschaining" or shifting wrong - just ride.
Frame: State Bicycle Co 6061 Aluminum w/ Thru-Axle Dropouts. 142mm spacing.
Fork: State Bicycle Co Carbon Fiber w/ Thru-Axle Dropouts. 100mm spacing.
Wheelset: Tubeless Compatible 700c Wheelset with Schwable Cross Tires
Handlebars: Raceface low riser extra wide
Grips: ODI Lock-On Grips
Brakes: Promax Mechanic Disc
BB Standard: NX Dub
Saddle: Chromag Trail Saddle
To order: checkout online or contact us now. Available for pickup at our shop in Haverford.
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Meerkat 5 Speed 24" Cleary Bike : In stock and ready to ship.
Regular price $594.00 Save $-594.00These bikes are light weight, making Meerkats easy to handle and less intimidating for little riders. Cleary designs all bikes with a low center of gravity, resulting in a very stable, easy-to-balance ride. The Meerkat comes with front and rear rack and fender mounts so this bike is ready for the Elementary School commute in all weather. The internal hub gears mean this bike will shift perfectly for your Elementary Schooler, no matter how tough they are on their bike. This kid's bike is made out of real bicycle components, not toys. Hydraulic disc brakes function more like a button-push than a lever-pull so these are easy to brake with little hands. The bottom line is this is the safest bike you can get for your child.
Cleary Bike Sizing:
Inseam 15"-18", Height 36"-42": Cleary Gecko 12"
Inseam 16"-21", Height 41"-46": Cleary Hedgehog 16"
Inseam 18"-24" Height 44"-46": Cleary Owl 20"
Inseam 21"-26", Height 50"-57": Cleary Meerkat/Scout 24"
Inseam 25"-30", Height 55"-64": Cleary Scout 26"
Frameset | Lightweight 1020 alloy steel suspension corrected frame and fork, disc brake compatible dropouts for singlespeed, internal hub or rear derailleur |
Headset | FSA sealed 1 1/8” headset |
Stem | 50mm alloy 1/ 1/8" w/25.4mm clamp |
Handle Bars | 600mm /24” wide alloy handlebar w/ 15mm rise, for 22.2mm grips |
Grips | Cleary grips |
Seat | Vegan leather saddle and alloy seatpost |
Brakes | Tektro HD-291 Junior disc brakes with 160 front and 140mm rear rotors |
Shifter | Sturmey Archer DLC-50 Trigger shifter |
Cranks | 152mm alloy 3 piece cranks |
Chain Ring | 28 tooth |
Bottom Bracket | FSA sealed bearing |
Pedals | VP junior pedals 9/16" |
Chain | KMC Z610H |
Freewheel | 19T with hub |
Wheels | Alloy front disc hub with Allen style QR, Rear Sturmey Archer RX-RK5 5 speed internal gear hub and 19 tooth sprocket. Alex tubeless ready rims with stainless spokes and Kenda 24 x 1.9” all terrain tires and Presta valve tubes |
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We offer financing on all purchases over $350 made with your MECHANIC/bicycle pro shop credit card. Instant approval allows to buy what you really want.
We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
KICKR Snap Indoor Bike Trainer | In Stock!
Regular price $499.00 Save $-499.00Kickr SNAP is the Wahoo Fitness entry-level indoor bike trainer but do not let the affordable price tag fool you. This Wheel-On trainer makes getting your miles in easy. The Snap is compatible with an extremely wide range of wheel sizes. [Click here to check if your bike is compatible] The Kickr Snap is compatible with Zwift and Trainer Road.
Metrics: Speed, power, and distance
Resistance Type: Electromagnetic
Accuracy: +/-3%
Connectivity: ANT+, ANT+ FE-C, and Bluetooth Smart
Flywheel Weight: 10.5lbs
Maximum Simulated Grade: 12%
Maximum Power Output: 1500 Watts
Repairs: Contactless repair appointments are available. Contact us to schedule your repair.
Online Orders: All of the bicycle goods and accessories we sell are available to purchase online. Don't see what you are looking for? Contact us for a prompt reply. Special Orders are also available from all of our brands. Purchases made online are available for contactless pickup at our shop. You will receive an e-mail confirmation that we received your order and we will contact you for pickup once it is fulfilled.
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We offer financing on all purchases over $350 made with your MECHANIC/bicycle pro shop credit card. Instant approval allows to buy what you really want.
We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
KICKR Core Smart Bike Trainer - In Stock!
Regular price $899.90 Save $-899.90In Stock! The KICKR Core packs an intense workout into a moderately priced package. Wahoo's proven flywheel technology make this direct drive trainer an incredible value. This indoor bike trainer is built to withstand your workout with sturdy and durable materials. KICKR trainers are compatible with the most 3rd party apps and software.
Repairs: Contactless repair appointments are available. Contact us to schedule your repair.
Online Orders: All of the bicycle goods and accessories we sell are available to purchase online. Don't see what you are looking for? Contact us for a prompt reply. Special Orders are also available from all of our brands. Purchases made online are available for contactless pickup at our shop. You will receive an e-mail confirmation that we received your order and we will contact you for pickup once it is fulfilled.
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We offer financing on all purchases over $350 made with your MECHANIC/bicycle pro shop credit card. Instant approval allows to buy what you really want.
We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
Black Label All-Road 6061 Frameset
Regular price $679.00 Save $0.00Call it a gravel frame, call it an all-road frame, call it a cush road bike - the choice is yours! State Bicycle Co. has released this multidiemsional aluminum frame with trail rider in mind.
The Black Label 6061 All Road Frame can run 700c tires up to 45c or ride on 650bs for a whopping 2.2" of tire clearance.
6061 Aluminum frame
Thru Axle Dropouts, 142mm spacing
Carbon Fork with 100mm thru axle spacing
Includes: FSA Sealed Bearing tapered headset, Stealth Thru Axles for front and rear, rear derailleur hanger, and a seat post clamp.
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We offer financing on all purchases over $350 made with your MECHANIC/bicycle pro shop credit card. Instant approval allows to buy what you really want.
We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
Light Bern Asteroid USB Rechargeable
Regular price $29.99 Save $0.00The Quickmount Asteroid is a micro-USB rechargeable bike light. The Quickmount Asteroid can be fastened to the two-hole mount located on the rear of the helmet's shell.
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We offer financing on all purchases over $350 made with your MECHANIC/bicycle pro shop credit card. Instant approval allows to buy what you really want.
We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
Hemp Extract CBD Gummy Rings Multi Flavored Full Spectrum 30ct 25mg
Regular price $44.99 Save $0.00SIMPLE
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We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
CBD Gummies Full Spectrum 3 pack
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CBD Dog Chews Full Spectrum
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6061 BLACK LABEL ALL-ROAD - DEEP PACIFIC (650B / 700C)
Regular price $1,399.99 Save $0.00ON AND OFF ROAD WITH THIS VERSATILE ADVENTURE MACHINE.
Two Words: Speed and Versatility : ntroducing the 6061 Black Label All-Road blending all of our abilities to make one of the most capable and quickest bikes on the market for gravel, commuting, touring, and beyond. With options for speedy 700c or rugged 650b wheels, a capable 11-speed drivetrain and accessory mounts for bottles and fenders the 6061 Black Label All-Road is ready to lay down some speed on any road in all conditions.
We've Gone Geared (again)...
With years of success designing the Black Label alloy fixed gear and road bikes, we have some serious ability to design a winning alloy frame. Spring 2020 saw the launch of our massively successful 4130 All-Road bikes. The new 6061 Black-Label All Road combines all the best of their prior Black Label and All Road bikes. Starring a lightweight shaped 6061 Alloy frameset and matching carbon fork, the complete is built up with a mix of SRAM Apex and in house-brand components to maximize performance and value.
The Frame
We've built the Black Label All-Road frame from 6061 aluminum for maximum performance, allowing the rider to get the most out of every pedal stroke. Aluminum is known for being both light and incredibly responsive to the rider, making it the ideal frame for covering ground quickly over any road surface. The bike’s geometry is tailored to be comfortable for long days in the saddle on and off the road. The frame uses thru-axles with 100/142 spacing, this along with massive tire clearance (700x45 or 650x50) gives the bike compatibility with a myriad of wheelset options/sizes. Two bottle mounts and fender mounts make it a long ride champ in all conditions, while internal main triangle cable routing keeps it looking clean.
Wheels and Tires
The 6061 Black Label All-Road comes standard with a rider’s choice of tubeless-compatible 700c wheels with 38mm tires OR 650b with 47mm/1.9” tires.
BUT WHY PICK...when you can get both!? State Bicycle Co. has always had the motto Rider-First. To us, it means allowing each rider to select a bike that is perfect for their riding needs. When a rider orders their 6061 All-Road bike, they are able to choose 700c or 650b (at no cost difference) or get both for an extra $349.99. We make it easy to go back and forth between each wheelset. Riders ordering BOTH get a 2nd set of fully-loaded wheels including wheels, rotors, cassettes, tires and tubes. With BOTH wheels included, we're essentially offering 2-bikes-in-1. Commute to work with the 700c wheelset Monday-Friday, and rip the trails on your 650b wheels on the weekends!
High performance on and off-road! Make it 2-bikes-in-1 by selecting “both” as your wheel set choice and we’ll send you a 2nd pair of wheels, tires, tubes, rotors, and cassettes for easy back-and-forth switching between 700c / 650b.
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We offer financing on all purchases over $350 made with your MECHANIC/bicycle pro shop credit card. Instant approval allows to buy what you really want.
We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
6061 BLACK LABEL ALL-ROAD - DARK WOODLAND (650B / 700C)
Regular price $1,399.99 Save $0.00ON AND OFF ROAD WITH THIS VERSATILE ADVENTURE MACHINE.
Two Words: Speed and Versatility : ntroducing the 6061 Black Label All-Road blending all of our abilities to make one of the most capable and quickest bikes on the market for gravel, commuting, touring, and beyond. With options for speedy 700c or rugged 650b wheels, a capable 11-speed drivetrain and accessory mounts for bottles and fenders the 6061 Black Label All-Road is ready to lay down some speed on any road in all conditions.
We've Gone Geared (again)...
With years of success designing the Black Label alloy fixed gear and road bikes, we have some serious ability to design a winning alloy frame. Spring 2020 saw the launch of our massively successful 4130 All-Road bikes. The new 6061 Black-Label All Road combines all the best of their prior Black Label and All Road bikes. Starring a lightweight shaped 6061 Alloy frameset and matching carbon fork, the complete is built up with a mix of SRAM Apex and in house-brand components to maximize performance and value.
The Frame
We've built the Black Label All-Road frame from 6061 aluminum for maximum performance, allowing the rider to get the most out of every pedal stroke. Aluminum is known for being both light and incredibly responsive to the rider, making it the ideal frame for covering ground quickly over any road surface. The bike’s geometry is tailored to be comfortable for long days in the saddle on and off the road. The frame uses thru-axles with 100/142 spacing, this along with massive tire clearance (700x45 or 650x50) gives the bike compatibility with a myriad of wheelset options/sizes. Two bottle mounts and fender mounts make it a long ride champ in all conditions, while internal main triangle cable routing keeps it looking clean.
Wheels and Tires
The 6061 Black Label All-Road comes standard with a rider’s choice of tubeless-compatible 700c wheels with 38mm tires OR 650b with 47mm/1.9” tires.
BUT WHY PICK...when you can get both!? State Bicycle Co. has always had the motto Rider-First. To us, it means allowing each rider to select a bike that is perfect for their riding needs. When a rider orders their 6061 All-Road bike, they are able to choose 700c or 650b (at no cost difference) or get both for an extra $349.99. We make it easy to go back and forth between each wheelset. Riders ordering BOTH get a 2nd set of fully-loaded wheels including wheels, rotors, cassettes, tires and tubes. With BOTH wheels included, we're essentially offering 2-bikes-in-1. Commute to work with the 700c wheelset Monday-Friday, and rip the trails on your 650b wheels on the weekends!
High performance on and off-road! Make it 2-bikes-in-1 by selecting “both” as your wheel set choice and we’ll send you a 2nd pair of wheels, tires, tubes, rotors, and cassettes for easy back-and-forth switching between 700c / 650b.
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We offer financing on all purchases over $350 made with your MECHANIC/bicycle pro shop credit card. Instant approval allows to buy what you really want.
We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
Vektron Q9 (Local Pickup Only, 4-7 day delivery timeline)
Regular price $3,199.00 Save $0.00The Vektron is a best-in-class electric bike that folds in 10 seconds to go on trains, in cars, and under desks. Shorten distances and flatten the hills on your commute, or put a couple of Vektrons in the trunk of your car on your next trip, so you can explore further.
In test after test, the Vektron is called the best folding ebike on the market. With an updated frame, upgraded Bosch motors, and a wide ecosystem of accessories to help you carry your stuff, the Vektron will easily turn a lot of your car trips into bike trips.
Once you fold your Vektron, it’s easy to roll it around. The new frame design also lets you keep the bike in vertical position when folded, so stopping and going is easier than ever.
There are other folding electric bikes but none ride better. The Vektron is stiff and stable for a truly solid ride – even when fully loaded. Take a test ride and feel the difference.
Take your Vektron on a train or bus to cover those extra-long commutes, or to complete the first and last leg of your commute faster. Ride to the station, hop on, hop off, and keep riding.
The Vektron has a low-step frame design and resizes in seconds—no tools required—to fit riders between 145 and 195 cm (4’10” – 6’5”), so you can share the bike with anyone in your family.
School runs have never been more fun! The frame-integrated Atlas V Rack is designed to fit a Thule Yepp Maxi or a Nexxt Maxi seat—no adapters needed.
Our patented Andros Stem, Physis 3D Handlepost, and OCL+ Frame Joint are incredibly strong and stiff, easy-to-use, and serviceable.
The Bosch-equipped Vektron can take you up to 25km/h (20 mph in the U.S.), maintaining its excellent performance while delivering a quiet ride with less pedal resistance.
With a Bosch PowerPack, your Vektron gets a range of up to 130 km. Clip your battery on and lock it for theft protection, or clip it off for easy indoor charging.
The Vektron comes equipped with integrated lights front and rear so you can see and be seen. The lights are wired to your Bosch battery so you’ll never have to charge your lights again. Up front the Vektron features the upgraded Valo Direct light with 30% more light output.
With hydraulic disc brakes, your Vektron is ready for a safer ride, giving you excellent stopping power, and working effortlessly even in rain, snow, or mud. All it takes is the gentle pull of just two fingers.
Haul all your bg-gray-700 with ease. With a burly frame-integrated rack that carries up to 27 kg, the Vektron handles well even when loaded. The Atlas V Rack is KLICKfix-compatible, and was designed to work seamlessly with a Thule Yepp Maxi or Nexxt Maxi child seat.
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We offer financing on all purchases over $350 made with your MECHANIC/bicycle pro shop credit card. Instant approval allows to buy what you really want.
We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
Vektron S10 (Local Pickup Only, 4-7 day delivery timeline)
Regular price $3,999.00 Save $0.00
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We offer financing on all purchases over $350 made with your MECHANIC/bicycle pro shop credit card. Instant approval allows to buy what you really want.
We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
Vektron P9 (Local Pickup Only 4-7 Day delivery timeline)
Regular price $2,699.99 Save $0.00The Vektron is a best-in-class electric bike that folds in 10 seconds to go on trains, in cars, and under desks. With an electric drivetrain, 20” wheel bikes are just as fast as 700c. That means riders can enjoy all the benefits of small wheels—compact size, low center of gravity, quick acceleration, maneuverable handling, and plenty of cargo space—with big wheel speed.
The Vektron P9 comes equipped with a nine-speed Sora drivetrain, for all the gearing you need in the city. With the Tern Cargo Rack, Valo Direct light, and full front and rear fenders, it’s purpose-built for all-season commuting.
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We offer financing on all purchases over $350 made with your MECHANIC/bicycle pro shop credit card. Instant approval allows to buy what you really want.
We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
Ultragen Recovery Drink
Regular price $49.95 Save $0.00Ultragen is the most advanced recovery formulation ever developed. Each serving of Ultragen delivers the levels of nutrients that have been shown in clinical research to maximize recovery and give you an extra edge over the competition.
KEY BENEFITS
✓ Maximizes Recovery
✓ Refuels Exhausted Muscles & Restores Energy Levels
✓ Improves The Ability to Train and Race on Consecutive Days
Cortisol, known as the regulator of immune response, is a hormone controlled by the adrenal cortex. This powerful hormone is also known as an adrenalcorticol hormone, a glucocorticoid and hydrocortisone or simply cortisone. Cortisol has a catabolic (muscle breakdown) effect on tissue and is associated with a decrease in anabolic (muscle growth) hormones like IGF-1 and GH. Thus reducing levels of cortisol is ideal for an athlete to achieve tissue growth and positive adaptations to exercise training. Playing many different roles in the body, cortisol can have a negative impact on sleep, mood, sex drive, bone health, ligament health, cardiovascular health and athletic performance, potentially causing fatigue and inflammation. Its primary functions are to increase protein breakdown, inhibit glucose uptake and increase lipolysis (the breakdown of fats).
While cortisol in normal amounts is necessary for proper metabolic function, a chronically elevated cortisol level has adverse effects on health, mood, body composition, and performance. Elevated cortisol secretion from physical or mental stress causes fat, protein, and carbohydrates to be rapidly mobilized in order for the body to take action against the stressor. This is sometimes referred to as the ‘fight or flight’ response. The mobilization of these nutrients in addition to epinephrine and a number of other endocrine hormones allows the body to take quick action when presented with stress. During this mobilization, cortisol and adrenaline increase while DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) and testosterone decrease. Chronically elevated cortisol levels cause the body to enter a state of constant muscle breakdown and suppressed immune function, increasing the risk of injury while reducing muscle.
It is only with chronically elevated cortisol levels that performance will suffer, but the effect is dramatic. Excess cortisol suppresses the immune system, producing a greater risk of upper respiratory infections and depressed levels of testosterone. On top of that, the body will be in a catabolic state — breaking down muscle and storing fat. In addition to reducing muscle and getting sick, suppressed testosterone means suppressed recovery. Aerobic and anaerobic muscle fibers need time to repair and recover from hard workouts to improve their capacity to exercise. Elevated cortisol and suppressed testosterone do not allow maximized recovery, leading to slower performance gains. A Swiss study of elite male cyclists suggested that ratios of anabolic to catabolic hormones (ie. testosterone/cortisol or IGF-1/cortisol) may be useful markers for the detection of overtraining (Hug et al. 2003). In fact, scientists use this Free Testosterone/Cortisol ratio to evaluate an athlete’s training state. A ratio where cortisol is elevated indicates overtraining, so the modulation of this ratio can be key for those athletes who are susceptible to overtraining.
A literature review of hormonal responses to exercise by Steinacker et al. (2003) suggested that with glycogen deficiency, cortisol levels are elevated and induce a “myopathy-like state” in skeletal muscle. And it’s not only what is eaten but when. Breakfast is a necessity, which will help regulate blood sugar and cortisol prior to workouts. In a recent paper by Dr. Mark Davis and Dr. Adrienne Brown, it was clearly demonstrated that ingesting carbohydrates during exercise modulates many of the endocrine hormones, including cortisol. To ensure that glycogen stores are not depleted, carbohydrates should be ingested while exercising along with a high-quality recovery drink with high levels of carbohydrates immediately following exhaustive exercise. The bottom line: endurance training should not be attempted on a high protein, low carbohydrate diet.
A high dose of B vitamins and calcium can help regulate the endocrine hormones necessary for proper cortisol control. Supplementing with 4+ grams of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) and 6+ grams glutamine following exhaustive exercise can have a dramatic effect on cortisol. In fact, in a 25-week study of intercollegiate swimmers, the group supplementing with BCAAs and glutamine showed a significant decrease in serum cortisol. A study done by Stone entitled “Effects of Vitamin C on cortisol and the Testosterone: cortisol ratio” showed a decrease in cortisol levels in 17 junior elite weight lifters. This study also showed that the individuals taking vitamin C (an extra gram a day) improved their testosterone to cortisol ratio by over 20%. This type of decrease in cortisol can lead to increased muscle and connective tissue hypertrophy and enhanced recovery from training. Since vitamin C also decreases the chance of suffering from a cold or flu infection by 30% and may aid in collagen synthesis, it would be wise to take some extra vitamin C when involved in an intense training program. Beta-Carotene, which is often times used for healthy skin function, may also minimize cortisol levels according to Dr. Sapse. He suggested this in an abstract he presented at the 1997 conference on cortisol and anti-cortisols.
Intense physical exercise drains glutamine stores faster than the body can replenish them. When this occurs, the body breaks down muscles and becomes catabolic. There is evidence that supports glutamine supplementation for recovery, glycogen storage, synthesis of other amino acids and reduction of the catabolic effects of over-training.
With reduced glutamine levels, performance and recovery are also compromised. It’s been proven that glutamine levels in the serum are dramatically reduced following exhaustive exercise.
Glutamine has also been shown to aid in recovery and recuperation in addition to boosting immune function. It accomplishes this as one of the building blocks for the body’s most powerful antioxidant, glutathione, and may possibly cause extra growth hormone release with just a 4-gram oral dosage.
A strict and strenuous training program, which does not allow for enough recovery time, may cause an athlete to experience over-training syndrome (OTS). Researchers have effectively correlated OTS to amino acid imbalances. Decreased performance, decreased mood, and increased incidence of infections characterize these amino acid imbalances caused by OTS.
Athletes who exercise extensively and are suffering from OTS may become immuno-suppressed. This can lead to increased infection and upper respiratory illness. In addition, recent clinical trials have shown that overtrained endurance athletes suffer from chronic low plasma glutamine levels. Maintaining normal levels of intramuscular glutamine is critical in preventing the breakdown of skeletal muscle and catabolism (the breakdown of muscle).
There is also strong evidence that glutamine acts as an immuno-stimulant, which reduces the incidence of infection during training and racing. The best time to take a glutamine or glutamine peptide supplement is right after a hard exercise session since glutamine stores in muscle can be depleted up to 40% after exhaustive exercise.
Branched Chain Amino Acids are also associated with a syndrome termed central fatigue. Following exhaustive exercise, BCAAs are depleted from the working muscle and from the circulating pool of amino acids. This depleted state causes an imbalance of the BCAA to Tryptophan (another amino acid) ratio.
When BCAAs are low, Tryptophan (a precursor to serotonin) is more readily available and can cause increases in serotonin. Low levels of BCAAs cause an increase in serotonin, which causes a feeling of sleepiness and lethargy It is this imbalance that can cause an athlete to become lethargic and almost sleepy. Supplementing with higher levels of BCAAs will help stop the Tryptophan/serotonin mechanism.
All whey protein supplements contain Tryptophan, however, only some will actually disclose an amount on the label. An effective supplement should contain at least three grams of BCAAs and minimal levels of tryptophan.
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We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
Multi-Vitamin Supplement (90 Tablets)
Regular price $49.95 Save $0.00
PERFORMANCE BENEFITS
✓ Supports immune system
✓ Daily micronutrition for endurance athletes
✓ Boosts oxygen efficiency and increases time to exhaustion
✓ Formulated with clinically effective ingredients
Multi-V is unlike any other multivitamin available. This unparalleled formulation contains a number of special ingredients (besides vitamins and minerals) that address the unique requirements of endurance athletes.
In addition to having the highest-quality, most bio-available vitamins and chelated minerals available, this special endurance formula delivers clinically effective doses of digestive enzymes that improve carbohydrate utilization and time to exhaustion, Green Tea for improved endurance capacity and fat utilization, and Zinc for enhanced muscle recovery.
Endurance MultiV is the only multivitamin that contains a patented enzyme blend that’s been clinically proven to improve carbohydrate utilization and increase time to exhaustion by 43%. You won’t find this in any other endurance products.
Clinical studies on elite cyclists demonstrated how these enzymes break down multi-chain carbohydrates into simple glucose. What’s really unique about these enzymes is that even with this fast breakdown of carbohydrates, insulin sensitivity is blunted. With no insulin spike, your blood sugar remains elevated for many hours so it can fuel working muscles and improve performance.
The antioxidant profile in Multi-V is unequaled. Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) testing is recognized as the “gold standard” for measuring antioxidant protection against oxidative damage. Multi-V is one of the first products to utilize this important technology to ensure superior antioxidant protection. This new testing method allows nutrients to be qualified in their antioxidant capacity with a number. Multi- V contains some of the highest tested nutrients found, with ORAC values of 8,000 units or more, and guarantees this with thorough analytical tests. In addition, Multi-V contains an antioxidant support blend that includes bioflavanoids, turmeric extract, grape seed extract and alpha lipoic acid. These antioxidants are widely considered to be the best antioxidants available. This is one of the many ways Multi-V helps protect endurance athletes from the stresses and demands of everyday training and racing.
Every athlete probably knows of antioxidants for their health benefits, but can antioxidants make an athlete faster? How do antioxidants fit into an athlete’s regimen for performance and recovery? What exactly is an antioxidant? Tending to look first at products for performance and then at recovery systems, athletes often overlook antioxidants. Crucial not only for the health of the cardiovascular system, they can also aid in performance and recovery. For many years scientists as well as consumers have known of the antioxidant powers of vitamins E & C and selenium. Today, this category has expanded to include oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), alpha lipoic acid, grape skin, grape seed, beta-carotene, lutein, tocopherols, tocotrienols and various other compounds. It can certainly be confusing since so many supplements, both traditional and newly introduced, can be classified as antioxidants.
Amino Acid Chelate (AAC) Protected by US Patent# 5,516,925
Multi-V uses a unique form of iron called Ferrochel®. This iron source is organically bonded to amino acid chelates (AAC), forming a highly stable bio-available bond. Unlike iron as ferrous fumarate, iron AAC does not compete with the absorption of some minerals like calcium. In addition, there are no toxicity issues so it’s also very safe.
Iron is a trace mineral required for red blood cell formation. In addition, iron plays a critical role in numerous body functions including enzyme systems, neurotransmission, collagen formation and immune system function. Of particular importance is the role iron plays in the formation of hemoglobin and myoglobin — the proteins that carry oxygen in the blood and muscle tissue.
Iron balance is determined by losses and dietary intake. The body can lose iron via blood, urine, or sweat. Certain circumstance may make athletes more likely to experience iron loss. It has been shown that a significant percentage of runners experience small amounts of gastrointestinal bleeding after runs longer than 10 km. Another possible source is referred to as “foot-strike hemolysis”. In this situation a small number of red blood cells burst in the vessels of the feet, due to the pounding of running on a hard surface. Most of the iron in free hemoglobin can be reclaimed, but some is filtered out into the urine. If the exercise is unusually severe, damaged muscle cells will spill myoglobin into the blood where the kidneys will excrete it in the urine.
The primary active constituents of ginkgo biloba are ginkgo flavone glycosides and terpene lactones, which are standardized in high quality material. The flavone glycosides including quercetin are responsible for the antioxidant properties of ginkgo biloba extract. The terpene lactones, which include ginkgolides A, B and C, as well as bilobalide, possess neuroprotection, improvement of choline (a neurotransmitter) uptake in brain synapses and inhibition of platelet activating factor (which reduces the tendency of the blood to clot). Laboratory and clinical studies have found a great deal of support for the majority of claims made for the therapeutic use of ginkgo biloba extract. Recently ginkgo has been studied for its ability to prevent acute mountain sickness (AMS) through nitric oxide metabolism and peripheral and cerebral blood flow. Ginkgo’s ability to improve oxygen use and peripheral circulation is of particular importance to endurance athletes.
Enzymes are a special type of protein. Enzymes help the body’s chemistry work better and more quickly. Each enzyme usually has its own chemical job to do, such as helping to change starch into glucose (sugar).
Clinical studies on elite athletes showed the enzymes in MultiV break down multi-chain carbohydrates into simple glucose. This is important for endurance athletes because glucose is readily accessible and useable for working muscles. What’s really unique about Carbogen is that even with this fast breakdown of carbohydrates, there is no effect on insulin. This is important because it doesn’t create an insulin spike. Blood glucose remains elevated for many hours.
In summary, the clinical study resulted in:
– Increase in blood glucose levels during high-intensity exercise by 23%
– Sustained increase in blood glucose levels for 5 hours
– Decrease in the accumulation of blood lactate by 58% average
– Increase in time to exhaustion by 43%
– Decreased rate of perceived exertion (RPE).
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We offer financing on all purchases over $350 made with your MECHANIC/bicycle pro shop credit card. Instant approval allows to buy what you really want.
We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
OPEN x ENVE WIDE EXTREME GRAVEL FRAME LTD Size Medium
Regular price $3,661.00 Save $0.00The biggest tire clearance gravel bike O.P.E.N. makes at 2.4” wide, with road geometry & parts to combine speed with go-anywhere capabilities. Ideal for the toughest singletrack and roads.
This limited edition comes with the brand new ENVE adventure fork (and no, for regular production we stick to our U-Turn fork). The ENVE carbon fork designed for bikepacking and endless exploration. Experience easier carrying of all possible accessories for everything from overnight endeavors to epic self-supported excursions with the ENVE Adventure Fork.
In the box: Frame, ENVE Adventure fork, headset, seattube collar, front & rear Carbon-Ti thru-axle, 2 RD hangers, 3 MultiStops (1x, Di2, eTap), chainstay cable exit, noise-reduction foam sleeves, manual.
SIMPLE
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We offer financing on all purchases over $350 made with your MECHANIC/bicycle pro shop credit card. Instant approval allows to buy what you really want.
We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
GT Edge Ti Road Bike Made In the USA 56cm RARE FRAME
Regular price $1,500.00 Sale price $1,350.00 Save $150.00SIMPLE
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We offer financing on all purchases over $350 made with your MECHANIC/bicycle pro shop credit card. Instant approval allows to buy what you really want.
We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
Specialized Hotrock 20"
Regular price $250.00 Save $-250.00We have two certified pre owned bikes in the shop.
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We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
Seven ID 8 Dura Ace 55cm
Regular price $2,000.00 Save $-2,000.00The performance of Ti with the compliance of Carbon.
This quality road bike is in Excellent condition with NO damage. The frame shows some minor scuffs and scratches.
Easton ec 90 Handlebar (44cm C-c) and Easton Ec 70 Stem (100mm). Shimano DURA-ACE 53-39t crank 172.5mm. Chris King headset. Thompson Masterpiece seatpost. Mavic Ksyrium SL Rear Wheel, Mavic R SYS Front Wheel. Prologo Seat. Continental Grand Prix 4 Season 25mm tires. Custom ordered. Originally custom purchased in 2008 for just under $8k.
Frame Dimensions: Center to Top of Seat tube is 55.5cm, Center to Center of top tube is 55.5 cm
A bit about the bike frame:
In 1997, a young Seven Cycles anxiously unveiled its new bike line at the Interbike tradeshow. Seven's wide array of models was impressive enough but one stood out even among a roster of superstars. A road bike then known as the Odonata.
Upon seeing it, Bicycling magazine nominated the Ti/carbon beauty for their Editor’s Choice award. The frame design was so talked about, even Mountain Bike magazine reviewed it, writing “Not even with their abundance of engineers, slick ad campaigns, or lawyers have the biggest of the mega-bike corporations reached such a level. Eat your heart out—the folks at Seven have you beat.”
The Odonata sparked a design revolution, and other companies soon began combining carbon and metal tubes in similar ways. Velonews would write, “What do you do when you have a design so innovative even the Italians copy you?”
Over a decade, the Odonata had seen change, including its name—which is now the ID8. But its essence remains. The ID8’s velvety smooth ride is just as incredible today as ever. In the words of one magazine “It is a contemporary bike for the modern traditionalist.”
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We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
Wahoo ELEMNT Rival Multisport GPS watch
Regular price $379.99 Save $-379.99ELEMNT RIVAL creates a seamless multisport training and racing experience. Powered by proven ELEMNT technology, but with added features unique to multisport, RIVAL radically simplifies the way you interact with a sport watch – allowing you to focus on your performance, not how your equipment is performing.
With powerful and intelligent multisport features, ELEMNT RIVAL tracks segment time and workout data with minimal interaction between you and your watch, letting you concentrate on the task at hand – your race-day performance.
Track each triathlon segment without interacting with your watch, even through transitions.
Press the start button when the gun sounds. This is your only job!
24/7 Data Tracking goes beyond laps logged, time in the saddle or miles run. RIVAL tracks heart rate, step and calorie information to create a dataset athletes can use to optimize workouts to reach their training goals.
Multisport Handover seamlessly shares race data between RIVAL watch and ELEMNT bike computers without pushing a button.
With a large color display that utilizes an ambient light sensor and Perfect View Zoom™, ELEMNT RIVAL works in any light condition to keep your most vital workout data available at a glance.
PLAY VIDEOELEMNT RIVAL’s Ambient Light Sensor keeps your workout data in view even when conditions are less than ideal.
Using Perfect View Zoom™, ELEMNT RIVAL allows you to zoom in and out on specific workout data so you can easily see the metrics that matter most.
ELEMNT RIVAL is constructed using Gorilla Glass – a highly reliable, impact-resistant screen that ensures your watch is as tough as your training regimen.
ELEMNT RIVAL’s 240x240 resolution delivers performance data on a 64-color LCD display that’s customizable and easy to see whether in the pool or on the run.
With the most intuitive user interface, ELEMNT devices have dramatically changed the way cyclists interact with their ride. Now, all that power has been optimized for ELEMNT RIVAL, giving multisport athletes a focused advantage.
PLAY VIDEOThe free ELEMNT companion app has a user-friendly smartphone interface that guides you through set-up, building workout profiles, customizing workout screens, and linking your ELEMNT RIVAL to your favorite fitness apps and wireless sensors.
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We offer financing on all purchases over $350 made with your MECHANIC/bicycle pro shop credit card. Instant approval allows to buy what you really want.
We offer ENVE SES Wheelsets, Open Cycle Builds, and TERN E-Cargo Bike Demos. Demos are using the bike in the way it was intended, more than a couple of laps on a side street. Take an Open U.P. to The Wiss, run a lightweight carbon ENVE wheelset for an important race, or see what it's like to grocery shop and school run on an e-cargo bike. All demo fees are applied directly to your purchase. Message us to get your demo started.
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