CRC CYKEL GARAGE

2011 CRC KIT PRE-ORDER-ON NOW!

2011-02-10T14:57:00.001-08:00

Ladies and Gentlemen,
the time has come to place your order for the new 2011 CRC cycling kit. Once again, we have collaborated with local powerhouse, Twin Six, to bring you a classic design to help you look good on the bike, whether suffering through a gravel grinder century, or turning the screws on your nemesis at the 24 hour race. This year we are offering jerseys and bibs, in both men's and women's sizes. The cut falls in between race cut and club cut. Sizing chart is available here. If you're unsure, I'd suggest ordering up. Or put down that cake and ride a few more miles...

The jersey design is largely unchanged from last season, although the blue has been brightened up, and the black will be blacker; there is none more black. Jerseys are FULL ZIP, and will be in stock in roughly 3 weeks. Bibs are about 8-10 weeks out. As you can see below, you may order each piece separately, or together as a kit. Please be certain to select your proper size from the drop-down windows. Shipping will be via USPS Priority Mail.

*International customers, please contact me in advance of ordering.

Any questions? Please ask. Thank you!

SOLD OUT

2011 South of Heaven

2011-01-07T16:18:00.000-08:00

Baby I'm A Star-Nü CRC Team Shirts

2009-12-17T09:44:00.001-08:00

The Team CRC shirt. ~~S-XL $20~~

~~Operators are standing by: 612.822.4130 or hurl[at]carsrcoffins.com~~ SOLD OUT!

A Night In The Box

2009-10-20T07:29:00.000-07:00

Did you know that One On One Studio, those darlings of Metro Mag, will sell you a bicycle at an "in the box" price? Neither did I. And never mind that the bike you do actually purchase may, or may not have, been used several times as a rental. Or that when you go to pick it up, there aren't any bikes of the actual agreed upon size, in the box? Weird...

New Tshirts at CRC

2009-10-16T15:22:00.001-07:00

There is little doubt that this is the best crc shirt to date. Huge thanks to Kelly Mac, & to T6 for their ongoing support.

Can't forget STROKER ACE SCREENPRINTING, and their ubiquitous sense of style. Heathen Haw, indeed...

More cx racing on the calendar this weekend, but I'll be sitting it out due to, uh, lack of appearance money...

Oh, and we've got new socks, too.

Rad Crap For Sale @ CRC

2009-02-18T13:28:00.000-08:00

Bitchin. Orange. Single. Speed. Yes, the one that started it all, the venerable Bianchi B.o.S.S. This one is a 19.5" and is in great condition. $SOLD

Mostly stock (Race Face, Paul Comp, SDG) Upgrades: Nokian tires, Control Tech stem. Do it. $500

1987 Panasonic DX-6000. This one is rare, and beautiful. Top tube is 57cm. $SOLD

Little Girl, Wutcha Doin'?

2009-01-09T13:30:00.000-08:00

If you're in Minneapplepuss this weekend, drop by ONE on ONE for the opening party for Christopher Olaf Berg's STUPOR BOWL XI Portraits. Should be a good time, attended by all the usual nefarious local cycling inebriati...

And if you're in Harrisville, wUtah, drop by Boccia's, where Skyline Cycle is yet again hosting a session of their Gold Sprints. Bust a lung.

Cyclocross Is Young and Good Looking...

2008-10-23T11:18:00.000-07:00

51cm On One Il Pompino. This one is super sexy and ready for a mud bath, dig? $800

Rare, red, and rad. A 41 tooth ano-red NOS chainring from days or your. Currently set up 41 x 18 for fast, dirty action.

Tektro cantilevers: the best bang for the buck.

Valient Thorr, Man!

2008-10-14T09:22:00.000-07:00

Lamont, I'm Having the Big One...

2008-02-24T12:49:00.000-08:00

Sir Jon Fleck, Esq. dropped by the Cykel Garage today with his newly assembled Surly Big Dummy. Damn, those things are cool, and it's just a matter of weeks before the 20" size arrives. And by 20" size I really mean "my" size. Ahem. But I digress. This is Fleck's first foray into the longbike. He says he digs it, but that it took a boatload of Framesaver to coat those tubes. I believe him.

"Grady, pass me some more ripple..."

The pink Chris King headset is a nice touch, and adds a bit of color to the behemoth. "It's such a dark bike," sez Fleck. Is he talking about its soul?

A man and his machine.

It's Going to be a Stupor Weekend

2008-02-01T13:56:00.000-08:00

STUPOR BOWL 11 starts tonight. Pre-Registration is from 5-8pm here at beautiful downtown CRC. Come early for the PBR, stay later for the Texas Twin Bicycle Relay Rally. Yes, on those bikes you see above. It's going to be a beautiful mess...

r.i.p. Rachel

2008-01-15T15:46:00.000-08:00

photo: Mark Emery

This is Rachel Dow's Bianchi, the night she built it. A month or so ago, she brought this old blue Bianchi bicycle in to the shop explaining that she "wanted to build a fixed gear," for the winter. She made it perfectly clear that she wanted me to show her how to build it, rather than me building it for her. We agreed to meet the following Wednesday.

The handlebars were covered in rust, the cranks thrashed, tires were flat. Parts were needed. I took the liberty of stripping the crusty parts from the frame and hung it in the rack. Later, when Rachel found out, she was disappointed, maybe even a little pissed. That Wednesday night Mark & I were there to assist her, Rachel asked pertinent questions, and turned all the wrenches herself. She wanted to build that bike from start to finish, with her own hands, using her own knowledge. And she did. We stood and watched as Rachel took her first ride out of the alley on the new bike. She smiled and laughed and we understood.

There was a perpetual gleam in Rachel's eye that was sometimes mischievous, but always inquisitive. She was intelligent, independent, and determined. She was a gentle soul with a knack for learning. I am happy to have known her, proud to be amongst the so many people whose lives she touched.

r.i.p. Rachel.