Demo Ride Photos

Posted by PeterD Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:18:00 GMT

Over 30 demo bikes and awesome weather. Made for lots of smiling faces.

We had 3 lead group rides on the weekend, and a bunch of people who took bikes out on their own at other times. Seemed like around every turn at Waterdog or DMC you’d see another person on a demo ride.

Special thanks to JayB, JohnH, JustineM, DaveO, and BeckyG for leading rides!

Below are some pics from the rides…

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And the winner is...

Posted by PeterD Sun, 04 Mar 2007 07:09:00 GMT

The person who best represented the theme of our Luau party was Michael Perez. The hula skirt was a daring touch, and thankfully he didn’t try a hula dance as I don’t think the skirt would have given quite enough coverage…

He left before we were able to give him his award (a hat and a gift certificate), so he doesn’t know he is the winner yet. So, Michael, if you read this – you won!

Many of the attendees wore appropriate Hawaii themed clothing. Here are a few pics of other folks and the event…

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Party!

Posted by PeterD Fri, 02 Mar 2007 19:42:00 GMT

Everything is coming together for the Luau tomorrow. Even the weather is coming through or us-sunny and mid-60s predicted.

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Park Tool Distinguished Service Award

Posted by PeterD Fri, 23 Feb 2007 02:01:00 GMT

Park Tools has a quarterly award they give out called the “Park Tool Distinguished Service Award.” And they just announced that Passion Trail Bikes is the recipient of the award for this quarter!

Congrads to Charles, John, Berry, and Sterling for all the work they have done to earn this award! Passion Trail Bikes is the first shop in Northern California to receive this award.

Special thanks to those who submitted us for this award. And for those who wrote reviews on us at MTBR, Yelp, and other places! It is good to see this feedback that what Charles is trying to build in Passion is coming through.

I can’t wait to see the real plaque – for now all we have is the online image (looks like they even have our logo engraved in to it).

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Passion Trail Bikes’ 1st Annual Spring Luau

Posted by PeterD Fri, 23 Feb 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Passion Trail Bikes has made it through its first year, and we are ready to celebrate. We are throwing a party the weekend of March 3 and 4. Please come down and join us!

Events:

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around the shop

Posted by PeterD Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:15:00 GMT

• Specialized has provided us with an awesome display rack for bikes. This jungle gym has replaced the wobbly wall rack of old…
• Timing on getting the rack was great, as we have received some 2 dozen new bikes. We were letting our stock run a little low as we waited for the 2007s to come out – well, now they are here. Many are still in boxes, but Sterling, John, and Charles will get them on the floor quickly.
• Save the Date – We are planning a little shindig on the weekend of March 3 and 4. Group rides, a small fleet of demo bikes, party on Saturday night, etc. This will be an event that you don’t want to miss!

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Skeggs Ride Report - Feb 03

Posted by PeterD Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:32:00 GMT

Had a great ride at Skeggs today. Something between 17 and 20 people (some joined us in the middle, some left early, and I never got an accurate count to start with) showed up for the ride. Conditions were great.

Pictures below…

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Enduro SL Carbon is in stock

Posted by Charles Sat, 03 Feb 2007 01:54:00 GMT

We just received our first 2007 Specialized Enduro SL. Its a complete bike, S-Works, in size Medium, and for sale at $6500. We are also expecting a Large S-Works frame in on Tuesday, and another Large S-Works bike in a day or two after that.

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January Build of the Month - S-Works Roubaix

Posted by PeterD Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:51:00 GMT

Before you ask – Yes, Passion does do bikes with drop bars and skinny tires…

On to the bike… This is likely to be the least custom, or should I say, most stock equipped Build Of the Month in some time. This Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL SRAM is the top of a very fine line of performance road bikes, and left little room for upgrading. The adjustable Barmac, range of sizes and long rails on the Body Geometry saddle, and uncut fork steerer negated any need to change out components to get the ideal fit for this rider.

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Velo Girls are taking over the shop

Posted by PeterD Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:43:00 GMT

On the evening of Thursday, February 15, VeloGirls will be taking over the shop for a talk on endurance mountain bike racing. Here is what they posted on their web site…

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