Posted by Charles
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:14:00 GMT
Service customer and frequent bike buyer Nigel Ray sent us a few notes about a good ride he had last week:
“I took my first ride on the Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon today and was very impressed. Some of you may know I have had a lot of bikes over the years, keeping two or three good mountain bikes in the stable, and buying a new one maybe once per year. Some I felt immediately at one with (‘03 S-works Enduro), some take a few weeks to settle into that sweet spot (Ibis Mojo), and some just never get there (Ellsworth Moment). My ride on the Nomad today, definitely placed it in the former category.
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Posted by Patty
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:00:00 GMT
Yo. We are going riding on the 4th of July. Get your shopping done a day early!
Colors of the holiday – made in Portland, Oregon, USA by skilled workers earning a living wage
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Posted by Patty
Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:09:00 GMT
After a good hard day of work at the shop, we often opt for dining out instead of heading straight home to a dirty kitchen and empty cupboards. Where do we go to eat?
Here’s a list of places we like with links to the yelp page for each:
Please post your comments below on where YOU like to eat, and maybe you can get a group together for tomorrow’s Wride.
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Posted by Charles
Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:23:00 GMT
We had a customer inquire about getting a Fox Float 36 for the bike we are about to build for him, but in a Matte Black to match the rest of his build. Fox offers this fork only in White for aftermarket sales, but all the parts are available individually in black. This weekend John will be assembling this box of parts, and the following week we will be installing it on a new Carbon Nomad.
You can track the build progress at BikeDoula.com
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Posted by Pancho
Thu, 20 May 2010 22:05:00 GMT
New at the shop is the Follow Me DVD made by Anthill Films. This high definition film showcases all your favorite riders outside of the traditional individual rider segments. The film pairs up world class riders for epic segments through some of the best terrain on the planet. Follow Me brings a modern look at the mountain bike lifestyle – think back-yard sessions, ripping local trails, training bike parks, epic road trips and heli drops – it’s all about having fun your bike.
Riders include the likes of Sam Hill, Gee Atherton, Darren Berreclough, Ben Boyko, Brendan Fairclough, Geoff Gulevich, Matt Hunter, Cam McCaul, Brandon Semenuk, Steve Smith, Kurt Sorge, and Thomas Vanderham. Shot on location in Queenstown NZ, Baja (Punta San Carlos), Whistler, Sun Peaks, Silver Star, Mt. Washington, the North Shore, Sunshine Coast, Kamloops, and Mt. Hood.
After seeing the world premier at Sea Otter this year, Will and I have been eagerly awaiting this DVD release. We ordered a dozen copies for the shop and they are already selling pretty fast. Come and get your copy while they last!
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Posted by Charles
Sun, 02 May 2010 21:26:00 GMT
There has been a lot of interest in the two new mountain bikes coming out from Breezer but they have been pretty hard to get a hold of til now. We got a chance to finally meet them last night, and they will be staying with us for a little while.
Breezer Bikes has been kind enough to loan a couple of really sweet demo bikes to us for a week or two. We currently have one 18.5” Lightening Team, and one 17” Thunder Comp. Our normal demo fee is $75 for a one day rental, and $25 for each additional day, but Breezer is subsidizing these two bikes, so they are available right now at half our normal rate. In addition to the discount, all rental fees can be applied to the purchase of any new bike within 30 days of the rental, so try a couple different bikes while you are at it.
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Posted by PeterD
Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:35:00 GMT
You may have noticed that head mechanic John is missing from the shop. No, he didn’t quit. He is just taking a little vacation to climb some little hill on the other side of the world called Makalu.
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Posted by Patty
Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 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 at info@passiontrailbikes.com, and include a cover letter explaining why you are qualified and want to work at our shop. Please no in-person or phone inquiries.
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Posted by Patty
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:34:00 GMT
WOOT! We have published the Demo Days Bike List and it is available for you to look over
HERE. Call or email us with your reservation request, including the following info:
Rider’s Name
Rider’s Cell Phone Number
Bike Model
Bike Size
Reservation Date and Time
Pedal Preference (yours, or our platforms, or our SPDs)
Also, a quick note from Mark of MBOSC, the group ride that was scheduled for tomorrow at Soquel Demo as part of the film festival has been canceled due to soggy trail conditions. The Jump Jam is still on. See their www.mbosc.org website for details.
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Posted by Patty
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:10:00 GMT
We are thriving! This important new position in our sales department offers an exceptional opportunity to help our business grow, if you are a motivated, self-directed, problem-solving person.
We need someone with a combination of bike knowledge, customer service, sales, visual design and merchandising, buying and inventory management, and leadership skills.
Details after the break
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