Posted by Charles
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:15:00 GMT
The Specialized Women’s Specific Demo Rides and Body Geometry Presentation on Wednesday night was a successful and fun event that brought together women from around the area.
We took some Specialized demo bikes out for rides, with one group doing dirt up at Waterdog, putting some Safires and Eras through a few singletrack tests, and another group hitting the road with feather light Rubys. Our trail riders reported enjoying the stiffness of the full suspension carbon frames, with the brain technology keeping the bike feeling quick and nimble on the climbs, yet active on the downhills. The Ruby riders liked the vibration damping qualities of the zerts inserts in the fork, seat stays and seat post, not to mention the overall speedy feeling of these awesome bikes that take the same concept of the men’s Roubaix and size the frame and spec the components to suit womens’ proportions better.
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Posted by Pancho
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:37:00 GMT
It’s the end of the season and the 2010 bikes are rolling in from most of the manufacturers. In turn we are selling off a few of our demo bikes to make room for a few new ones we have coming in.
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Posted by Charles
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:03:00 GMT
Whew! We just had a fantastic weekend running our third Fall demo event at the shop. We had major league participation from Giant, Specialized, and Santa Cruz for the first time, and were also able to round out this fleet with bikes from Maverick and Ibis, allowing us to send out over 200 separate test rides over the two days. I want to thank everyone that participated, from those that came to tempt themselves by looking at new hardware, to the benevolent bunch that volunteered to help us keep things running smoothly, to those that just left a little extra in the til or the tip jar before the end of the day. We have been getting a lot of positive strokes and good feedback since Sunday, and it would not have been as good without everyone’s help.
I still want to hear what bikes you liked, what you liked about them, what you didn’t see or get to try, and what surprised you. Add a comment to this thread, or shoot something out to info@PassionTrailBikes.com. Santa Cruz left some bikes here for a couple extra days, so I was able to get a long ride in on a Blur LT Carbon yesterday. Look for a more thorough ride report on that one from me soon.
We ran special pricing on all bikes this past weekend, special orders and stock bikes included, and sold a few bikes and frames in the process. If you are regretting not taking advantage of that and getting one for yourself, let me, Berry, or Pancho know and we will do what we can for you.
I am updating Passion’s Flickr page tonight, and a few images from the weekend are already posted here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/51326343@N00/sets/72157622385579697/
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Posted by Patty
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:19:00 GMT
We are having our Fall Demo Days on October 3 & 4, with plenty of bikes to test ride at Waterdog Park. FREE!
Check out the list of bikes and make a reservation here: http://spreadsheets.google.com
Some of the bikes that are available include the Santa Cruz Tall Boy 29er, and their long travel V-10 and Driver 8, the Specialized Demo 8, and the new fabulous Stumpjumpers and Enduros, the Ibis Mojos, and Giant is bringing a HUGE truck full of bikes including the Glory and Faith, plus many Trances and Reigns. And MORE. Please see the list here!
ALSO WE WILL HAVE ROAD BIKES! Giant is bringing their TCR, Avail, and Defy Advanced road bikes, and Specialized is bringing their Tarmac, Amira, and Roubaix, including a couple models with the new electronic Dura Ace shifting sytem.
A sea of test bikes from Specialized occupied half our driveway at the Spring Demo Days
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Posted by Patty
Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:57:00 GMT
Patty hands out maps to Waterdog Park for the start of the Female Friday rides
On July 24th we enjoyed some great riding in grinning groups of girls on Female Friday. After savoring lots of fun swoopy singletrack, along with a wee bit of coaching for the novices, we returned to the lounge for a gourmet meal prepared by David and Marianne Milburn and managed to fill our bellies and our smiles. Lots of socializing and girl bonding with a bit of show and tell of our amazing collection of bruised bodies! Only mountain bikers really understand this, and it’s so fun to gather and give each other the support that makes us all feel right at home in this wonderful community.
Save the date! Put August 28th in your calendar for the next Female Friday. Rides will probably launch sometime around 6pm. This month food will be catered by the amazing chef Chris Aquino who has planned a fabulous menu with Spanish dishes to delight your tastebuds! Please RSVP if you think you can make this event so we can get a headcount for our shopping expedition by sending Patty an email at
patty@passiontrailbikes.com.
Marianne and David Milburn working on the finishing touches to a tasty meal
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Posted by PeterD
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:52:00 GMT
So, you saw the pictures in the Lounge of Charles and Jay from their tandem adventure at the Sea Otter and wondered about those jerseys they were wearing? And you probably want one, as those jerseys sure made them fast – not quite as fast as Superman, but faster than Nice Lobster…
Well, those are the official Passion Trail Bike jerseys, made by Zoic, and we have plenty in the shop at $45 each should you want to be fast like them (custom tandem not included).
Here is some information from Zoic abut these jerseys:
- Tagless neckline
- Wicking
- Anti-microbial
- “(ee) Environmentally Enlightened”
- Fabric: 57% Polyester / 43% Bamboo Active Carbon
And here’s a closeup of the front and back logos:
They are t-shirt style, so they don’t have pockets on them (none of that roadie stuff).
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Posted by Patty
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:36:00 GMT
Just a quick note to you that we will be closed on the fourth of July for the Independence Day holiday.
We had previously announced we would be open in our email newsletter; this was an error, and while heads will not be rolling for misleading you on this important bit of news, knobby tires will be rolling instead, so we hope you’ll forgive us.
We will be in on Sunday July 5th, from 12noon to 5pm.
Here’s a little color that came in and created a few fireworks back in receiving today. SRAM X0 rear derailer, in a patriotic red color. Also available in pink, green, gold, and orange, with matching cranks, shifters, cassette, and more
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Posted by Patty
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:29:00 GMT
We are seeking a mechanic for our high-end service department. This is a full time position in the best mountain bike focused shop in the Bay Area.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- has extremely high standards for precision mechanical work
- turns a wrench with a nuanced hand
- values time and skill
- stays on track despite distractions
- is intelligent and wants to learn
- has excellent interpersonal skills
- is passionate about mountain biking and trails
We are looking for someone who either has experience working as a bicycle mechanic or who would like to transfer their skills from another industry and work in a bike shop. Ideally you would be confident in your ability to take apart, troubleshoot, and reassemble bicycle components such as forks, shocks, suspension linkages, hydraulic brake systems, and drivetrains. You would also be experienced in facing frames, assembly, and all other typical duties of a bicycle mechanic. Although we prefer someone with experience working on mountain bikes, we are willing to train the right person. Most important is that you have really good problem solving skills, you have a good touch with a wrench, you can handle working in a demanding environment, and you can work with customers from all walks of life with respect and a high level of customer service. Sales experience is also helpful.
To apply please send your resume to Charles by email to
info@passiontrailbikes.com. Include a cover letter explaining why you are qualified and want to work at our shop. Applications should be received by Wednesday 6/24/09.
Compensation: depends on qualifications; competitive salary for the bicycle industry, vacation & sick leave, medical insurance, employee purchase discounts
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Posted by Charles
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:58:00 GMT
Tom emerged from the truck Monday morning with this inspiring text on his shirt, over the picture of a dead, inverted, rat. He pointed out to us that it was always good advice, and good for everyone. He and I, along with Daryl and Fabio, had woven our way through the minivan fender bender madness on Page Mill Road that morning to met at the Park n Ride before we carpooled down to the Demo, and we all admired or commented on the shirt before hitting the road in pursuit of Santa Cruz Mountain goodness.
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