(Sent via iPhone: Apologies for my conciseness) :-) Mike Upchurch Owner Mad Cat Bicycles 2645 Marconi ave Sacramento, CA. 95821 (916) 488-8588 voice (916) 488-8595 fax www.madcatbikes.com
Thursday, August 6, 2009
2010 Giant Trinity SL0
(Sent via iPhone: Apologies for my conciseness) :-) Mike Upchurch Owner Mad Cat Bicycles 2645 Marconi ave Sacramento, CA. 95821 (916) 488-8588 voice (916) 488-8595 fax www.madcatbikes.com
2010 Giant Product release
We are here in Keystone Colorado for the 2010 Giant line-up and so far we're quite impressed. The full line will be rolled out later today, but we've caught a glimpse of a few fun rides. Stay tuned for more thoughout the next 3 days.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
2010 Giant product release
Next week, Erin and I fly out to Keystone, CO for the unveiling of the 2010 bikes from Giant. I'll be taking pics and posting as we go. Feel free to post comments and questions or requests along the way, and I'll do my best to respond. Giant is also rolling out a few new models that are sure to be talked about.
Papa cat.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Giant 29'ers in Stock!
Giant finally came through with one of the most talked about bikes for the last few years. They knew that they were late to come around, but at the same time, wanted to release a 29'er that would put all the other mass-produced big-wheeled rigs to shame. They pretty much nailed it. Awesome graphics, octagonally shaped downtube, super light proprietary frame, custom wheels, and their own high-end line of bars, stem, post to match that compares with FSA, Raceface, Easton, but at a much better price.
The paint scheme looks good in the pictures, but when you get up close, you notice the little touches that are extremely pleasing. I thought it already looked good in the pictures we were receiving a few months ago, but was blown away with what came out of the box. They did it right and I think we've found a bike that is going to be our main-stay for the next few years. If anyone from the R&D dept happens to come across my post.... I'd like to say thank you!
There's always room for upgrades for the person who has to have the lightest bike on the trail, but there's really not too much on this bike that has to be upgraded immediately. I'll be riding one soon, and I'll probably go a littel gucci on brakes and cranks. I'm curious to see how the wheels do. They look good, could be a little heavy, but we'll stan's them up and go from there. I personally am in love with the frame and thinking about moving parts over from the Ventana.
Stop by and take a look... I doubt you'll be disappointed.
-Papa Cat
The paint scheme looks good in the pictures, but when you get up close, you notice the little touches that are extremely pleasing. I thought it already looked good in the pictures we were receiving a few months ago, but was blown away with what came out of the box. They did it right and I think we've found a bike that is going to be our main-stay for the next few years. If anyone from the R&D dept happens to come across my post.... I'd like to say thank you!
There's always room for upgrades for the person who has to have the lightest bike on the trail, but there's really not too much on this bike that has to be upgraded immediately. I'll be riding one soon, and I'll probably go a littel gucci on brakes and cranks. I'm curious to see how the wheels do. They look good, could be a little heavy, but we'll stan's them up and go from there. I personally am in love with the frame and thinking about moving parts over from the Ventana.
Stop by and take a look... I doubt you'll be disappointed.
-Papa Cat
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Racin' Racin' Racin' - Time for a nap.
For the last 4 months, it seems like everything has been about racing. I love to race MTB, but because of all the training and races, I haven't had a day AT ALL to just go for a ride. Last weekend after the conclusion of the Cool24hr MTB race (my team took 3rd place), I decided it was time to temporarily retire from the sport of competitive MTB. Temporarily for me, means putting away my race mentality for a few months and focusing on purely fun rides. I need to de-tune the edges of my racing mindset for a while and get back to my roots. I love competitive cycling, but now and then you gotta take a break and just go for a ride. In August, I suit up for some intense CX training and then I'll hit the course on the skinny tires and try to give it my all. In the meantime, my rides will be long, fun, no pressure, with friends, road trips, day hikes, photography and fun fun fun!
peace out and power down!
M Papa Cat.
peace out and power down!
M Papa Cat.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Best Bike Shop 3 years running!
This morning I got word that we had won "Best Bike Shop" for the 3rd
year in a row! I must admit, I didn't think we could pull it off three
years in a row, but our customers must have thought otherwise. Thanks
for all your support! I look forward to many more years of serving our
loyal and local clientele.
year in a row! I must admit, I didn't think we could pull it off three
years in a row, but our customers must have thought otherwise. Thanks
for all your support! I look forward to many more years of serving our
loyal and local clientele.
Papa cat
(Sent via iPhone: Apologies for my conciseness) :-)
Mike Upchurch
Owner
Mad Cat Bicycles
2645 Marconi ave
Sacramento, CA. 95821
(916) 488-8588 voice
(916) 488-8595 fax
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Racin' and Racin'!
April is a busy month for those that like to race MTB. Here in Norcal we have a plethora of events to choose from. We start our local Weds night series in April (www.racemtbikes.com) each year that runs through June and gives us the mid-week training ride to keep us in shape for the weekend events. This coming weekend is the Napa Valley Dirt Classic, a race in Angwin, CA. that has been happening for many years. It's a great classic course with fun single-track and big rolly fire roads, ending on a nasty hot climb. It's a must-do for any MTB rider/racer! I'll post a re-cap upon my return.
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