Speedgoat Bicycles

	2008 PINK BIKE REVEALED (A LITTLE) by Chris
	Fox Racing Shox has joined us again this year as a sponsor for our soon-to-be-revealed 2008 Pink Bike. We can't wait to show you this year's bike. But we have to. Each year we seem to go bigger and bigger, and this year is no exception. This year, it's going to be pretty tough to believe the finished bike can be yours for only $10. But it's true. Stay tuned . . . . more...

Why Choose our Fit System?

When we chose to develop our Rider Profile on-line fit system, we entered into the project with a few core beliefs. Fit is the most important aspect of any bicycle purchase. That, above all else guides us. Equally important, though, is our belief that proper bicycle fit involves communication between individuals. Regardless of the technology brought to bare in the fitting process, the truth is that accurate and comprehensive bicycle fit demands a motivated individual to conduct the fit and offer analysis, and a motivated individual determined to find the best fitting new bicycle. Together, these two individuals can elevate the entire concept of "fit" to a comprehensive process, involving analysis of the physical dimensions of the customer, but also much more. Our personal approach to each rider's fit needs involves a detailed analysis of all elements of the bicycle--not just the size of the frame and components, but the intended use of the bicycle, and the unique riding style of the individual.

When we set out to develop our Rider Profile on-line fit system, we realized the magnitude of the task at hand: to properly fit a wide variety of individuals to a wide variety of bicycles with the highest possible degree of precision--without having the benefit of a rider here in the store. Creating a successful solution involved admitting that there is no automated form currently available with which to determine bicycle fit with any degree of accuracy, and approaching the fit process from the customer's point of view. Our Rider Profile fit systems has successfully fit over a thousand riders based on our simple and reliable formula: we spend time communicating personally with you. When you complete a Rider Profile from Speedgoat, you receive a personal typed analysis and a CAD-based drawing of your dimensions set over those of the bike you are considering. In an increasingly automated world, we're well aware that our method here is not designed to be the most efficient means of "processing" and individual, but we never set out to process people in the first place. Our goal has always been to match each rider with the perfect bike.

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How-to: Single-speed Conversion

Many of us have a bike in the corner that we don't necessarily ride anymore, but don't have the heart to get rid of either. You can rescue your back-up bike from limbo with a single-speed conversion. Converting your old bike into a single-speed, is the easiest and least expensive way to give it a new lease on life-and give yourself a new perspective on riding. Many companies are offering out-of-the-box solutions to help you convert your geared bike into a single-speed. Almost any geared bike can be converted to a single-speed quickly and easily.

Step 1: Is Your Bike Single-Speedable?

Currently, the only bikes that don't convert easily to single-speed are Campagnolo®-equipped road bikes and most full-suspension mountain bikes.

Because conversion kits rely on replacing the gear cluster or "cassette," on your rear hub with single cog and spacers, the type of cassette that's on the bike matters. Because Shimano™-compatible splined hubs are the standard for all mountain bikes and most U.S. road bikes, all the commonly available spacers and cogs required to convert your bike will be based on the Shimano spline system. The splines on a Campy hub are different, making it more difficult to find compatible cogs and spacers, at least in the U.S. Now if you're in Italy, things might be a bit different.

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