Looking For A Bike To Cruise The Neighborhood With, Or Ride Around A Local Park?

The 2014 Fuji Barnebey Series Has An Excellent Design and Features For More Relaxing Rides

The 2014 Fuji Barnebey 1, 3, and 7  are all great choices for a relaxing ride around the neighborhood, to the coffee shop, or to a local park for a well-deserved spot of fresh air and exercise. The key to relaxation resides in the foot-forward frame design. By moving the crank position forward, your foot position moves forward as well. The end result is better control, a lower center of gravity and greater comfort. Plus, when you are ready to stop riding, simply place your feet right on the ground. It's that easy.

The 2014 Fuji Barnebey 1 features swept back handlebars and a spring saddle for comfort, a rear coaster brake makes slowing down a breeze and a lightweight alloy frame lets you steer easily as the road turns.

Specifications:

Main Frame: A1 alloy

Rear Triangle: A1 alloy

Fork: Elios 1

Crankset: Cruiser, 38T

Bottom Bracket: Cartridge

Pedals: FPD, platform w/ Kraton non-slip

Cassette: 20T

Chain: KMC Z-410

Wheelset: Alloy Rims 36H w/ alloy front hub, rear coaster brake

Tires: Vera Seaside, 26 x 2.10”, 30tpi

Brake Set: Coaster

Headset: Cruiser, threaded

Handlebar: Cruiser, sweep back

Stem: Cruiser, quill

Tape/Grip: Cruiser, kraton

Saddle: Cruiser, sprung

Seat Post: Cruiser, alloy

The Barnebey 3 features swept back handlebars and a spring saddle for comfort, a rear Shimano coaster brake makes slowing down a breeze and a lightweight alloy frame lets you steer easily as the road turns. 

The Barnebey 7 features swept back handlebars and a spring saddle for comfort, a 7-speed Shimano Revo shifter for slight changes in road grade,and a lightweight alloy frame lets you steer easily as the road turns.

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[Photos] 2014 Scott Spark 930 29er Review: Great Frame, Great Kit, Great Ride

"Scott introduced their Spark 29er last year, and the potentially ultra-light, remote lockout-equipped machine only continued Scott’s deserved popularity among racers"

Ride & handling: Naturally fast and fun

With a reasonable all-up weight and immediate shock lockout, the Spark spins up fireroads and tarmac well and the ‘high’ chip position gives it a more perched cross-country feel. The middle setting is essential for stopping back-end bob and morale sapping suck-down in high torque/low rev situations on rougher climbs, however, and that in turn makes it more prone to spilling traction and momentum over the bigger lumps.

With the geometry chip in low and the shock fully open, the Spark feels like a proper badass. The rollover effect of the big volume tires offsets the twin chamber-compromised feel of the rear shock, so while it doesn’t enhance the ride it doesn’t undermine it too badly either. 

Add impressive mainframe stiffness and that smooth-riding Fox fork and the Spark’s downhill and tech trail attitude is all about minimum braking and maximum speed. The downhill trails were definitely the Scott’s time to shine.

The low center of gravity and relaxed head encourages you to properly throw it through corners too, though you may want to consider a tire upgrade to get the most out of this bike.



Frame & equipment: Decent kit on an excellent frame, shock aside

The seriously light 930 is the cheapest carbon front/alloy rear Spark frame. The skinny quick-release rear axle means some tracking flex, but shifter and shock cables are internal and the bottom bracket is a very stiff, light press-fit design. The neat bar lever toggles the twin chamber shock from open to reduced volume to lockout, and tallies with similar settings on the synced Fox fork.

The SRAM transmission is light, the Shimano Deore brakes are excellent and the Syncros finishing kit includes decent wheels and saddle, plus a well-shaped short-stem, mid-width flat bar cockpit

We love the Scott’s mix of low weight and high stiffness, as it helps create surprisingly playful and descent-dialled handling. The Spark’s kit levels are good for the price too. But it’s the usual Scott story of whether you like the idea of the remote shock switching – or not – that will ultimately decide if the Spark ignites your riding enthusiasm.

This article was originally published in What Mountain Bike magazine

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[VIDEO REVIEW] Just Released 2014 Scott Genius 740 Sweet All Mountain Bike

The 2014 Scott Genius 740 Bows Only to the 2014 Scott Genius LT 

It's one of the first Giant bikes available in 650b platform, and it's really well specced for the price. It may not be the best option for your first bike, but if you're looking for a step up from your first mountain bike, you will find both value and quality in this machine.

The Genius has 150mm adjustable suspension front (and rear) suspension that's tunable via a lever on the handlebars. You can change from fully open and plush 150mm travel, medium 110mm of travel, or lock it out completely for grueling climbs.

The Drivetrain is a Ten speed Shimano with Deore Shifters, Shimano SLX Front Derailleur and Shimano XT Rear Derailleur. It even has the option of an oversized axle on the back with interchangeable dropouts that let you change between a traditional 135x10, 135x12 thru axle and the new 142x12 mounting standard.

Built in chainguard, internally mounted cables, entry level disc brakes, and it rides great. Why don't you come by one of our locations to take a test ride for yourself!

 

Check back later this week to see a review of the 2014 170mm Genius LT!

Brand New 2014 Felt Z100, Z95, Z85, Z5 and Z4s Released

2014 Felt Z Series is A Perfect Blend of Comfort and Performance

From Felt.com: The 2014 Z Series is specifically designed to deliver top-tier handling with all-day capability.

Felt Z frames use a slightly taller head tube for greater flexibility in stem and bar position, as well as overall rider compartment. They feature sloping top tubes for increased stand over clearance, and benefit from improved vertical compliance from an enhanced cockpit layout. The Felt Z uses a slightly longer wheelbase for confident handling at any speed. Design goals of the Z were simple: make a race ready bike without limiting rider position or all day capability.



Starting off the group is the Z100. It offers excellent road performance for the more recreational rider who can see the quality in a lightweight, responsive 6061 superlight aluminum frame. The Z1 Frameset is stiff enough for optimal pedaling efficiency, yet smooth and compliant for long days in the saddle. The Z1 UHC Ultimate+Nano carbon fiber frame is built with Felt's Dynamic Monocoque Construction and forms the perfect chassis for the Z100.

Shimano handles the components with their Claris STI (Claris clamp-on derailleur and Sora cage rear derailleur) and proprietary Felt Road Crankset. With  a 50/34T Chainwheel and an 11-32T cassette, you will have no trouble finding the right gear in most circumstances.

For a bit more money you can upgrade some components  with the Z95. This will get you a Shimano  Sora STI Drivetrain, and an FSA Tempo Compact 50/34T Crank

One level higher you will find the Z85, whose Superlite custom-butted 6061 aluminum tube frame  is lightweight, dependable, and quick. A UHC Performance carbon fiber fork and Shimano 105 drivetrain, including compact cranks for a wide range of gearing completes the Z85 performance package. Here you will find an upgrade from the Felt All Weather Tires of the first two models, to the Mavic Akison 700 x 25c tires on Mavic CXP-22 rims.


Next is the 2014 Z5. A comfortable mix of performance componentry including a SRAM drivetrain,

Felt hubs and Mavic rims, the Z5 is incredibly versatile and an all-around performer. Instant acceleration, all-day compliance - the 4 is ready for your next epic cycling journey. SRAM Rival DoubleTap shifters make shifting a breeze, especially when connected to the SRAM Apex Front and SRAM Rival (with WiFli) Rear Derailleur. Keep your rear end happy on a comfy Prologo Kappa T2.0 Saddle.


 Last is the 2014 Z4. Tour de France-worthy technology made affordable - the sophisticated Modular Monocoque COnstruction process used to build the Z5 frame, made with UHC Performance carbon fiber, produces a smooth-handling, lightweight road bike that can sprint, climb and hammer the flats with equal aplomb. Add a smart, hand-picked selection of performance parts and the Z5 is a contender.




Shimano 105 STI Drivetrain, FSA Omega BB30 Crankset, 50/34T Chainwheel all driven by a Shimano 10-speed chain.

Whether you choose a Z model built from carbon fiber lay ups, or one of the lightweight aluminum models, you'll get the same proven handling and confidence inspiring performance. The proven Felt Z Series will inspire and deliver you to new heights.