More Tallboys

More Tallboys in stock.

1 large Black

1 large Orange SOLD!!!!

Felt Blowout Sale!!!!!!!

Carolina Fatz is blowing out all 2009 Felt Bicycles.

Come on down and take advantage of some great deals on some great bikes.

Thanksgiving Ride and Store Hours

On Wednesday November 26 we will be closing at 5pm for pre Turkey Day Ride. If you would like to join us, meet at Rice Pinnicle at 5:30 ready to ride.

Holiday Hours:

Tuesday November 24 10-6

Wednesday November 25 10-5

Thursday November 26 Closed

Friday November 27 10-6

Saturday November 28 10-6

Light & Motion Demo Program

For 2009 Carolina Fatz will a have a light Demo Program. We will have demo lights from Light and Motion for the 2009-2010 season. These guys make the best lights on market and are proven best sellers in the shop. They offer crisp clean light, long battery life, compact batteries and great customer service.

We will have the following lights availible for $20

a day. (If you decide to purchase a light the $20 goes toward your purchase)

Stella 200

Seca 700

Here are the specs for these lights:

Stella 200($269.99)

Run time on high setting 5hours, Lumens 200, Lithium Ion battery. System weight 250 grams

Seca 700($549.99)

Run time on high setting 3hours, Lumens 700, Lithium Ion battery. system weight 520 grams.

Santa Cruz Tallboy

We have a large Tallboy in Stock!!!!!

specs: R kit, Reba 29 maxle lite fork, Monarch 3.3 rear shock. This bike is sure to change the 29er market and make other 29er companies step up to plate. Come down and check it out.

Come out and ride with us!!!!!!!!!!

Carolina Fatz shop tonight. Meet at Rice Pinnicle at 6:30pm. Make sure to bring lights because we will ride into the night. Ride will be done around 8:30pm.

The ride will take place each Wednesday weather permitting.

September 30 Shop RIde

Here is our shop ride from September 30 2009.

Distance:12.58mi

Elevation Gain:1969 ft

Mrp 1 X update

This past week I placed an MRP 1X on my Blur XC. I am not a weight weenie by any means but I was amazed at how much weight I shave off my bike with this simple installation.

Here are the numbers:

Shifting Setup:
This weight includes: Nokon cable and housing, front dérailleur (FDM970), shifter and brake lever(STM975), chainrings (FCM970), chainring bolts(FCM970).
Total weight 598.6 grams

MRP setup:

This weight includes: MRP 1X guide, 36 tooth Salsa chainring, chainring bolts, brake lever(BL975).

Total Weight: 306.9 grams

Weight Savings: 291.7 grams

The weight saving does come at a penalty. You only have one front chainring but the system works great. The chain runs smooth and setup is a breeze. The guide adjust up to a 40 tooth chainring and goes down to a 32tooth ring.

The system is great for people who want to simplify there bike and shave some weight at the same time. Come by and talk to us and we will see if this setup is right for you.

MTbr Best bike shop of 2008

Just noticed we were awarded on the "Best bike shops of mtbr" list for 2008.

Let's make sure we get 2009 as well. Go spend a couple minutes and write a review of your favorite Carolina Fatz experience.

Thanks in advance.

Jimi

Super Sale Continues

This weeks special is the Yakima Super Joe 3 trunk rack. $99.99

We still have plenty of 2009 bikes on sale including, Felt Q 620s, Redline Cross Bikes, Santa Cruz Stigmata, and Orbea Cross bikes.

Local Events

Here is a list of upcoming events in the Asheville Area.

September 9 Wednesday Night Cross at Fletcher Park

September 20 Cyclocross at the Bent Creek Fun Park

September 26 5k run, Short Track MTB at Bent Creek Fun Park

Labor Day Sale

LABOR DAY SALE!!!!

WE HAVE PRICE CUTS OF $50-$150 ON ALL 2009 BIKES.

LIFE TIME SHIFT AND BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS INCLUDED WITH BIKE PURCHASE.

CLOTHING SPECIALS CAN BE FOUND THROUGHOUT THE STORE. UP TO 30% OFF

HOLIDAY HOURS

FRIDAY 10-6
SATURDAY 10-6

MONDAY CLOSED

THE FINE PRINT. PRICES ONLY APPLY TO IN STOCK MERCHANDISE.

MRP 1X Review

The MRP X1 is the answer to your 1x9 drivetrain. This simple device allows riders to have a single chainring up front with no fear of dropping your chain in rough terrain. The guide weighs 58 grams and can accomidate 32-40 teeth. It comes in black or white and sells for $49.99

The device is simple to install on most Mountain Bikes. You simply remove the driveside BB cup and install it behind the cup. The plate is 2.5 mm just like the BB spacers included with most BBs. The kit also comes with 3mm chainring spacers for fine tuning of the chainline.

Nathan installed on his cross bike but it took some customization to get it on the bike. He had to face his BB down to 65.5 mm(standard size is 68mm). Road BBs are not designed to accomidate any spacers like mountain bike BBs. So far the 1X is running great. No dropped chains and it shed some weight off his race bike.

Its time to get muddy.

This is the new Dura-Ace carbon cranks. It is 7900 compatible.

It is getting to be my favorite time of year. Cyclo-Cross season!!!. Here at Fatz we want to address all of your Cross needs. We have two bikes we are blowing out from last season. One is a Santa Cruz Stigmata and the other is Orbea. The Stigmata (54cm) is Full Shimano Ultegra 6600 equipped. Sale price $2099 Regular price $2599. The Orbea Shimano 105 5600. Sale price $1399 Regular price $1699.

We will also be stocking plenty of tire choices including Grifo Tubulars. If you have any questions about bike set up come and talk to Nathan. Race information can be found at nccyclocross.com and msgcross .com. There will also be a training series at Jackson Park in Hendersonville. The dates are September 6, September 23 and October 7. We will post more information as soon as we get it.

Come by and check out our new Giro sun glasses. We have multiple models in stock. Giro uses Zeiss lense technology. This is same technology used in high end camera lenses. They also offer many different lense options to adapt to any condition.

Latest Sale Ad

Mountain Express - Best of WNC

Ok all you Carolina Fatz Cycling Center fans, time to show some love. The Mtn Express magazine is doing their annual Best Of WNC poll. So, if you love Jason's close talking passion, or Marcus's wonderful goofiness, or if those boys in the back really do it for you; speak out!

Ride safe, and keep the rubber side down!

Jimi

The Megalodon

The Megalodon.

The Megalodon was probably the coolest shark ever. They're extinct now. Read more about them at Wikipedia.

Memorial Day Weekend

First off, good luck to all the Carolna Fatz Racers going to Tsali this weekend.  Keep it rubber side down and scorch the trails!!

Second, we will be closed Monday May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Thanks for all your support, and have good day off.

Intense Demo Day

Intense Cycles will be at Carolina Fatz on Saturday May 16th. They will have Spider 2's,Tracers, and Spider 29ers on hand to demo. The guys at Cane Creek will be here demoing there Double Barrell Shocks and showing off their new 110 headsets.

Carolina Fatz will also have a huge sale table, and we will be grilling burgers and hot dogs all day long.

New Bikes, Demo Saddles, Arundel Cages

Arundel Bottle Cages. Light and a carbon Cage that holds your bottle.Demo Saddles: $10 a week. If you decide to purchase a saddle the $10 goes towards that purchase.



Blur XC Carbon
Size: Large
Price: $4199.99


Build Spec: Reba Race Fork, Monarch 3.3 rear shock, Cane Creek S3 headset, Fsa OS 150 stem, Pro Carbon Handlebar, WTB Wolverine Grips, Sella San Marco Ishchia Saddle, WTB 2.14 Moto Raptor tires, XT m 760 hubs, Mavic 117 rims, DT Champion spokes, SLX Crank, SLX front Derailleur, XT Rear Derailleur M771, SLX 11-32 cassette, SLX chain, Avid Juicy 7 Brakes.



Felt Garmin Replica
Price: 849.99
Sizes: 54.56

Blur LT2 Carbon

Santa Cruz has done it again.  They just released the Carbon Blur LT2. 5.6lb frame `140mm of travel. We already have one on order.   Follow this link to learn more.

Paris Roubaix

Team Garmin will be a team to watch in the 107th Paris Roubaix.  Martijn Maaskant will be one to watch in the 107th edition of Paris Roubaix.  He finished 4th in the Tour of Flanders last Sunday.  The guys at Felt are doing everything they can to ensure a victory on Sunday.  They have prepared special Roubaix bikes for him and his teammates.  

Some specific features and include, more tire clearance, a fork with more rake, 27mm Vittoria Roubaix tires and top mount brake levers.  One interesting feature is that the Garmin mechanics have switched the bike to Dura Ace 7800.  They feel it is more durable than the new 7900 version. The mechanics have installed a third eye chain watcher and Arundal Stainless bottle cages.  

Team Columbia will have George Hincapie leading the charge.  Scott has prepared special bikes for the entire team.  The changes include using a frame with standard seatpost.   This gives a more supple ride over the cobbles.  Just like Garmin, Columbia is using a mix of Dura 7900 and 7800 on its Roubaix bikes.  Last the frames have one piece derailleur hanger for snappier shifting over the rough cobbles. 

Coverage of the is on VS at 5pm on Sunday.  

New Clothing and Winter Clothing Blow Out

All winter clothing is now 30 % off. (Exlcudes Merino Wool products)

We have also recieved a fresh order of Fox Helmets, Gloves, Shorts and Jerseys.  Come by and check them out.

We are now stocking WTB tires.  They offer many tread patterns in 26inch and 29 inch versions.  Jason has been running the 2.2 Wolverine. He has raved about how well it rolls and how well it hooks up in the turns. Nate is currently on a Wolverine 2.2 in the front and a Vulpine 2.1 in the back.  

Jason just built up an Intense Spider 2.  The bike has 120 or 130mm in the rear and can have up to a 140mm fork up front.  The guys at Cane Creek set it up with a Double Barrell shock.  Current build weight  27lbs 3 oz

Build Spec:  Intense Spider 2 frame, Cane Creek Double Barrel Shock, Marzocchi 44 ata micro, XTR brakes and drivetrain, Industry Nine Wheels, Thompson stem, Thompson Seatpost, Wtb Wolverine tires, Wtb Pure V saddle, Salsa moto handlebar, Cane Creek lockon grips, Time pedals.

Nate is currently on a Santa Cruz Blur Carbon.  The new Blur has shorter chainstays, a more progressive shock rate and 105mm of travel.  Santa Cruz outdid themselves with this bike.  Current build weight 23lbs 4 oz.

Build Spec:  Blur Carbon Frame, Rock Shox Monarch 3.3 shock, Rock Shox Reba SL fork,Cane Creek 110 headset, XTR drivetain and brakes,  Industry Nine ultralite race wheels, Thompson stem, Thompson seatpost, Salsa Moto Carbon handlebar, WTB Devo SLT seat, ESI grips, Maxxis Crossmark Exception tires(tubeless), Crank brothers Candy Ti pedal.

Blur Carbon Winter Clothing Sale

We have a Large Red Blur Carbon in Stock!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come by and see the latest from 

Santa Cruz Bicycles

New stuff and local group rides

Warm weather has returned and we now have more time to ride in the evenings. That means local group rides are starting up.  The Carolina Fatz mountain bike ride takes place on Wednesday nights at 6:30. We leave from Rice Pinnicle parking lot.  On Tuesdays at 6 a great road ride leaves from the Etowah Ingles.  All abilities are welcome to attend
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Here at the shop new spring clothing is showing up every day.  We just recieved a shipement of Shelia Moon cycling clothing for women.  Shelia is a cyclocross racer and freelance designer.  She combines both  talents to make functional stylish cycling clothing.  

Mavic cycling shoes are in stock too.  We have entry level to pro race level in stock.  Mavic has produced shoes for several years.  They were produced under the Adidas brand, but this year Mavic dropped the Adidas name to brand there own shoes.   They make a lightweight,  funtional, and comfortable shoe.  

Last, service is getting busy again.  Our typical turnaround is 3-5 days on most repairs.  Don't forget we scedule appointments too.  Call ahead and we can get your bike back to you within 24 hours.  

Garmin Data for Wednesday shop ride

Here is a link to Garmin Data from the shop ride Wednesday night. Ignore the data after the 1 hour mark because I left the GPS on while I drove home. Everyone else rode 5 more miles. I had to be back home by 8:30. We look forward to seeing everyone at the next ride.

Garmin GPS, Bent Creek Trail conditions

BENT CREEK CONDITIONS

We are going to have warmer weather this week which means it will be a good time to ride. While riding keep in mind that some trails will be muddy and some will be dry.  The trails unthaw when it gets warm and creates a muddy mess.  Avoid some of  the lower lying trails and recently worked on trails.  Trails that have been worked on recently retain more moisture because they are not as packed in as some of the more established trails.   Also we have a great network of forrest service road that can make for a great ride.  

Typically southern facing trails stay dry becasue they have constant sunlight.  Also  well

 established trails are firmly packed and are not suseptible to the freeze thaw cycle.

Get out there and ride but respect the trails!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GARMIN

This week Nathan started using the Garmin Edge 305 GPS bike computer.  This is a great device for recording rides, sharing rides with your buddies, and you can even race yourself.

Follow this link to see what it can do.

SHOP RIDES

Daylight savings time starts on March 7.  We will be doing our shops rides at 6:30pm on Wednesday nights.  Meet at Rice Pinnicle parking area.  Intermediate pace.   Call the shop or email us if you have any questions.

Santa Cruz Blur XC Carbon

Santa Cruz has finally produced a race specific Blur XC.  The new carbon Blur is 4.2 lbs with a Rock Shox monarch 3.3 shock and has 105mm of rear wheel travel.  Complete XTR build with be under 23 lbs.  The bike uses Generation 2 VPP links and the suspension is tuned to the rigors of XC racing.  This means the suspension will be more linear and chain growth has been shortened from 24mm to 15 mm.  The chain stays have been shortend by 7mm down to 422 mm and the bike has 69.5 head angle.  

Frame Price $2299

Complete XT $4699

Complete XTR$6281

We will have these in stock by mid April.  

New Santa Cruz Driver 8

Well the guys at Santa Cruz Biycles have been busy.  They have lauched two new bikes and have plans for one more.  They first lauched the Blur XC Carbon and then the new Driver 8 all mountain bike.  

$2399 US MSRP, powdercoat frame w/RockShox Vivid 5.1

$2561 US MSRP w/Fox DHX RC4(add $200 for anodized finish)

Add $200 for Ano

Intense's New Uzzi VPP (2nd Gen)

>Here's the latest from Intense.  It's their Re-Vamp of the Uzzi featuring the 2nd Generation VPP technology.  Color shown is Works Blue.

It features adjustable travel of 7" or 7.5".  It incorporates the new "G3 drop out" that gives 3 way geometry adjustment to chainstay length, BB height & head angle.  It can run 160 to 180mm forks.  Again as on the Tracer vp the travel adjust does not affect the geometry.  It also has a 1.5 Headtube and ISCG 05 mount so it is Hammerschmidt compatable, and includes cable guides for a dropper seatpost.

Santa Cruz Blur XC Carbon

What?  Another new bike from Santa Cruz.  You got it!

Visit the Santa Cruz Website for more info!

Bad Economy? Time to fix up your old bike.

Get your bike running for 2009 at Carolina Fatz. Nate and Jimi are here to make sure your bike will run its best in 2009. We are running winter tune/overhaul and parts specials through February 28 2009.

Our standard tune includes: adjust shifting, adjust brakes, air up tires, lube chain and cables as needed, check all fixing bolts, clean braking surfaces.

Our standard overhaul includes: all of the standard tune procedures plus, wash bicycle, repack hubs, pull BB and grease threads, pull head set and lube where necessary, true wheels.

Seasonal pivot maintenance is crucial to ensure proper suspension performance. Your suspension will be disassembled, cleaned, regreased and reassembled. During this procedure we check bearings for proper function. They may need to be replaced and the price varies by model.

THE ABOVE PRICES ARE LABOR ONLY AND DO NOT INCLUDE PARTS.

Call us to make an appointment or just swing by and we will get you riding as quick as we can.

Well the Holidays flew by at Carolina Fatz.  Thank you to all of our loyal customers and all the new customers we met over the Holidays.

This time of year is a great time to get your bike tuned.  Service times are currently 24-48 hours.  Call to make an appointment or just come by and Jimi or Nathan will get your bike running like new.

We just built up the 5.5 FRO with a Rock Shock Revelation and SRAM X:7.  Retail $3299. 

Current Special $2999

Intense's  new 2009 UZZI.

The race season is about to kick off.  The Icycle is January 31 and the Snake Creek Gap TT series is under way in Georgia.  Look for Nathan at these events.  

If you want to improve your mountain bike skills come to the Asheville Velosports camp February 21 and 22.  It will be hosted by Andy Applegate and Nathan Wyatt.  

Merry Christmas to all of our blog followers.  

Check out the new Intense Spider 2

Our Holiday Hours will be as follows:

Tuesday December 23 10-6
Wednesday December 24 10-3
Thursday December 25 CLOSED
Friday December 26 CLOSED
Saturday December 27 10-6

Lance Armstrong, Santa Cruz Bicycles, Kirt Vories, Cyclocross Nationals

More New goodness from Intense

This is the New Spider XVP Version 2. It uses the new Second Generation VPP pivots and links. It'll be available Spring of 2009.
Jimi

Rifle Season

Be sure to wear bright colors while Mountain Biking the next few weeks.  Rifle Season in WNC runs from November 24- December 13.  

If you are in Bent Creek you may encounter hunters like this one.  

Limited Edition Tracer

Brand New From Intense.... Yet Again!


The Limited Edition Tracer. The frames will be CRC Blue with Nickel plated links and bolts. It will be offered as a complete XTR bike with a white Fox Talas 150 RLC fork with tapered 1.5 to 1-1/8 steerer, white DT Swiss wheelset, white grips and saddle. Complete weight minus pedals is 26.4 lbs in a medium.

Carolina Fatz Thanksgiving Sale

Come by Carolina Fatz for huge price cuts on 2008 bikes and clothing. We need to clean out our old inventory to make room for the new 2009 products.

The sale starts today November 20 2008
Holiday Hours:
Wednesday, Nov 6; 10-2
Thanksgiving Day, Nov 27 ; Closed
Friday, Nov 28; 10-6
Saturday, Nov 29; 10-6

Have a great Holiday!

Fall Tune Special

For all the loyal readers of our blog we are offering a Standard Tune Special. Mention that you saw this picture and get a Standard tune for $35.00, regularly $45.00, valid till December 31st 2008.

We are currently offering 24 to 48 hour turnaround. Call to make an appointment or come by and drop your bike off.

Stolen Bike

One of our customers had their bike stolen last night at The Wedge. Here is a description.

Large Anodized Black/Silver Santa Cruz Heckler
Gold Headset and Red Wheels.
Urban Camo Manitou Sherman Fork.

If you find or spot this bike around town email us @ Carolinafatz@gmail.com.