January 19, 2012

Earth Friendly Chain Lube Is Here

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In addition to the other fine Dumonde Tech products we carry, we are pleased to announce that the Bike Peddler now
stocks BioGreen. Dumonde Tech’s G-10 Bio-Green Chain Lubricant is developed from plant, vegetable and/or seed oil, ratedas bio-based and Earth friendly. BioGreen is 100% bio-degradable, 100% plant based and backed by Dumonde Tech’s award winning proprietary technology. G-10 Bio-Green Chain Lubricant out-performs the competition and is safe for the environment.

Click here to read Bicycling Magazine’s review of Dumonde Tech’s G-10 Bio-Green Chain Lubricant then stop in and check the product out for yourself.

January 16, 2012

Free Safety, Health and Wellness Event

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Come join Robert, from the Bike Peddler, and over 40 other vendors on Friday, January 20th for a free safety, health and wellness fair. The event will be hosted at the Salem Armory from 10am to 4pm. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn the benefits of commuting by bicycle and the enjoyment of exercise. There is something for everyone, young and old; free medical screenings, lots of information, prizes, snacks and refreshments. Parking is even free!

This event is sponsored by the Oregon Military Department and is open to the public. You can even support the Governor’s Food Drive by bringing in a canned food item. Your donation could win you a $25 gift card. Have fun!

 

 

January 11, 2012

Updated Dates for our Winter Bike Maintenance Classes

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Here are the new dates for the Winter repair classes:

  1. Part 1: Tire/Tube change, flat repair and selecting tools for the road (January 17 and February 14)
  2. Part 2: Roadside repair and basic trouble-shooting (January 31 and February 28)
  3. Part 3: Brake adjustment, break pad swap and cable replacement and trouble-shooting break problems from squeals to poor breaking (March 13)
  4. Part 4: Derailleur adjustment, cable replacement, trouble-shooting gear sounds and worn cogs, chain-rings and pulleys (March 27)
  5. Part 5 HANDS ON: Introduction to hubs and bearing surfaces, front hubs, rear hubs and headsets, replacing and adjusting hub bearings, trouble-shooting loose or tight hubs (TBD Spring 2012)
  6. Part 6 HANDS ON: Introduction to bottom brackets, overhaul and adjustment of the bearings, trouble-shooting shot bearings and poor adjustment (TBD Spring 2012)
For more information please visit this page. We look forward to seeing you, and your bike, at these great classes.

January 4, 2012

First of the Year Overhaul Special

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Hurry into the Bike Peddler and take advantage of our first of the year overhaul special. This month long sale includes a complete overhaul of your bike, cables and housing included, for only $120 (a $35 savings, parts not included).

December 17, 2011

We Have Shimano Ultegra Di2!

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For the past four years, professional riders have been riding Shimano Dura-Ace components with Di2 electronic shifting technology over the highest mountains, the roughest cobbles, and through the most extreme weather conditions imaginable. As of this year, Shimano Ultegra was also outfitted with this groundbreaking technology.
What are its characteristics? Just the same as Dura-Ace: changing gears becomes easier and faster by simply touching the shift buttons. Di2 continues these successes with Shimano Ultegra. Additional benefits include an automatically-trimming front derailleur, greater shift accuracy and simple adjustment.  And it makes no difference if these roads are cobbles, tarmac or mud.
Ultegra Di2 has been built upon the experience of countless professional riders. If it works for them, then it will work for you.

Come on in and try out the latest in electronic shifting!

 

December 4, 2011

Be seen this holiday season!

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Hi peddlers, it’s winter-time and that means cold temperatures, biting fog and plenty of dark days and nights. Be safe and seen with the Serfas True Lumens series LED rechargeable headlights. These lights produce either 150, 250 or 500 Lumens in Overdrive Mode! Each model comes with a USB/wall mount Quick Charger (charges in 3.5 hours), a quick release handlebar mount, an easy-adjust helmet mount and a replaceable li-ion battery. Each unit weighs in around 150 grams, with bracket and can run up to 15 hours on low mode (50 Lumens).

The True 150 retails for $89.99, the True 250 retails for $114.99 and the True 500 is just $154.99! The Serfas True Lumens will make a great gift for that cyclist in your life. Make some time to come  into the Bike Peddler and check out these amazing and affordable lights  today.

Happy Holidays

November 27, 2011

Bike Donation Drop Off Day!

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Sponsored by the Bike Peddler and the the Assistance League of Salem, Auxiliary

Your donated bicycles are fixed up and distributed to young adults who are transitioning out of foster care or young adults on the road to independence.

Don’t miss this special event and a chance to help someone special!

When: Saturday, December 3, 2011

Where: The Bike Peddler, 174 Commercial Street NE

Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

For more information, please contact Becky Willhite.

We can’t wait to see you there!

November 19, 2011

Come Play Our Game

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The rules of this game are simple:

  1. Come to the Bike Peddler.
  2. Browse a selection of Holiday Sale bicycles.
  3. Fall in love with a bike.
  4. Next choose to either reduce the price with instant cash off or
    choose an even larger amount of free merchandise to “gear up” your ride.
  5. Have fun on your new bike, you’re a winner!
Here is just a sample of what we have; Giant Sedonas Cypresss, XTC 2, TCR, FCR 2, Dashs, Methods, GFRs, Defys, Avails, Trance, Specialized Roubaixs, Tarmacs, Allezs, Secteurs, Fuses, Hardrocks, Rockhoppers, Stumpjumper FSR, FSR XC, Mykas, Amiras, Dolce, Ruby’s, Sirrus and Globe Viennas and Carmels.

October 15, 2011

We Now Have Giro Shoes

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We are very proud to announce the Bike Peddler now carries select models of Giro’s 2012 shoe line. Come on in and check out The Trans, The Treble, The Privateer, The Factor and, for women, The Sante.

More information, about each of these shoes, can be found here.

October 7, 2011

Trail Building Weekend

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International Mountain Biking Association’s Salem Trail Care Crew Workshops, sponsored by Salem Area Trail Alliance

Come learn about the activities of SATA:

Friday October 14th
Salem Greenway Trail
Better Living Through Trails
5pm – 7pm West Salem Library
395 Glen Creek Rd NW

Social at Venti’s Cafe & Taphouse 7:15pm (2840 S. Commercial St)

Saturday October 15th
Sustainable Trail Building
9am – 12pm Willamette University
Mudd Building, Room 204
12pm – 1pm,Lunch Provided
1pm – 4pm, Trail Building at Spring Valley State Park

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