Introducing the 2012 Specialized Venge! This gorgeous bicycle is the first in a rather new category for Specialized. Aerodynamic road bikes have gained a huge amount of popularity in the past year or two. We live in the midwest…we don’t have many hills, but we always have wind so we will take any advantage we can! Specialized engineered this bike to have larger ovalized carbon fiber tubes to aerodynamically cut through the wind while still keeping the weight of the frame down. They have done serious amounts of wind tunnel testing and testing with professional athletes. This is Mark Cavendish’s bike for cryin out loud! That has to say something…. This bike is fast!!!

The Venge comes equipped with the brand new Shimano Di2 Ultegra. This is an electronic shifting component group that has revolutionized the industry. The Di2 Ultegra shifts perfectly each time, even while standing on the pedals. The lithium ion battery lasts for well over 1000 miles and once the group is set up it requires very little maintenence. The new Di2 Ultegra is even cheaper than the mechanical Shimano Dura-Ace (the highest end group). Specialized even threw in a 45 mm carbon fiber Roval wheelset to make the Venge even faster. Come in and check out this beautiful bicycle before you see it as a blur in the corner of your eye as it rides past you!

Just a teaser on OUR NEW BRAND, welcome to the family FELT BICYCLES!!!!!!! Felt is an awesome company with a fantastic bicycle line. They have everything from cruisers to $10,000 road bikes and everything inbetween. Their bike line is extensive and the quality of their bikes is hands down one of the best on the market. These are just some teaser photos so come in to Wheel Fast and check out the real thing!

New Topeak dry bag and Minoura Iphone holders just arrived! These items have been out of stock for a long time and are going quick so stop by today and claim yours. The Topeak dry bag keeps the phone out of the elements and you are still able to use the touch screen through the plastic. The Minoura Iphone holder securely fastens the phone to the bike so you are able to use your GPS or try and beat the newest Angry Birds level! Come in and check these hot items out!

Wheel Fast is very excited to introduce our new line of Salsa Cycles! We have been riding Salsa’s for years now and are very proud to finally be selling them. Salsa makes a wide variety of mountain bikes, touring bikes, cyclocross bikes, and even snow bikes to go along with their “Adventure by Bike” campaign.

Salsa makes beautiful steel and aluminum frames, and recently in the past two years they have added titanium to the line up. They have a titanium frame option for nearly every model they make normally. The titanium frames are extremely strong, light, and have a great ride to them.

Stock models are available as well as framesets to build up the bike of your dreams. Go to the website or stop by Wheel Fast and check out Salsa Cycles…the newest addition to the family. Like Salsa’s slogan says….”Ride and Smile”!

Camelbak Podium Chill bottles are now back in stock at Wheel Fast! These bottles come in a 21 and 25 oz. size and have an insulated lining to keep your liquids cooler on the hotter days. Matt “The Big Sweat” Saner has given these bottles two thumbs up and recommends them to all cyclists riding in this heat. Stop by and check them out at Wheel Fast!

This is last call for the first order of the 2011 Wheel Fast Cycling Team and Riders club jersey.  We are very excited for some new sponsors and our new design! Please let us know if you would like to order any clothing as soon as possible. Go to the Champion System’s website to view clothing options and sizes. We have some samples in stock (but not every size and style) if you want to come by and try a jersey or shorts on for size. If you have had a Wheel Fast jersey or short before, the sizing should be very similar to what you already have. Pricing is $125 for the jersey and bibs. Again, other clothing options such as vests, jackets, knickers are available on the Champ-Sys website, call for prices on these items if you are interested. Let us know if you need any Wheel Fast Cycling Team clothing so we can get this order going and get these HOT looking jerseys on the road!  We are looking forward to a great year of cycling!!!

Just because the sun is setting earlier and earlier, this doesn’t mean the riding has to stop.  Here at Wheel Fast we have all the neccessities to help push your riding into the colder temperatures and darker nights.  Affordable light packages from Niterider will help you stay visible on the ride home.  If you really want to light up the trail, try the new Serfas True 150 or 250 lumen recharble headlights and make sure the cars see you with the Planet Bike Superflash (both shop favorites).  Stay warm with shoe covers, arm/leg warmers, hats, tights, gloves, long sleeve jerseys, and jackets from Specialized.  The fabrics insulate while still being breathable.  Dust off that Mountain or Cyclocross bike and lets ride!

Not enough daylight to ride before or after work?  Is it just too cold to ride outside?  Wheel Fast has just received a huge shipment of trainers and rollers.  From your basic mag trainer, to the smoother fluid trainer, to the adventuresome that want to ride rollers, we’ve got you covered.   This is a great and affordable way to maintain your fitness and stay in shape throughout the winter!!  Come by or call today, we keep the same hours year round.  More info coming next week on Fall and Winter clothing arrivals.  Stay tuned…

I have not made a post in a few weeks so I thought I would share some eye candy shots of new 2011 product that has been coming in (and going out) the door.   Pictured above is one of the lightest bikes I have ever built.  A 2011 S-Works Tarmac SL3 weighing in at around 14 pounds!!!

Here is the frame on the scale…..887 grams or 1.98 lbs. 

A very happy 16 year old and his new Tarmac Elite. 

Big wheels keep on turnin on this Giant XTC 1 29er.

Just another hot looking Tarmac Comp. 

And a picture of my ace mechanic Jay just in case you forgot what he looks like.