helmets are an...

important part of any ride. from quick trips to the store, to long road rides, to an easy day in the saddle on the tow path, to epic mountain bike rides. you need a helmet.

these are two new models from bell and giro.

first up; the bell volt. this is their race helmet. it comes with a detachable visor, so it either works great as a road or mountain helmet. amazing ventilation, light weight, and the most comfortable bell helmet that i've put on. the way that the vents are designed, really keep the head cool and comfortable during the ride. if you want/need only one helmet for both mountain and road...this is it.

next is the giro athlon. this is their high end mountain helmet. this is a slimmer design than their xen, and lighter weight. again; these vents are amazing at keeping the head cool on those hot days in the saddle.

why go more high end on the helmet? first; better ventilation. keeping you cooler, keeps you more relaxed, and enjoying the ride. second; weight. lighter the helmet, again the more comfortable you are going to be. if you are not comfortable you are not going to enjoy the ride, and that is what it is all about.

remember...keep your brain safe.

amitibha...

A great clip on the local race scene

Races at the Lake from ohio cycling on Vimeo.

A lot of Felt Action out there

Group Night Ride on the Maple Highland Trail this Friday

Join us on Friday April 24th for our first Maple Highlands Trail Night Ride! Meet at Mountain Run Station (12601 Chardon Windsor Rd) parking lot at 6:30. A basic light set and helmets are required. 16 Miles total.

Suspension Services

Did you know Mountain Road Cycles service Fox and Marzocchi suspension forks and rear shocks in house? Common problems and wear include, changing the oil, seals leaking and not holding proper air pressure. We are an authorized Fox and Marzocchi dealer. We can also send out your Rock Shox and Manitou to service centers. Speeking of taking a rear shock off to service we also will rebuild any full suspension frame. Many times pivots and bearing wear out and need to be replaced. These are not easy jobs and require knowledge on frame and suspension design. We can get any parts from Kona, Giant, Felt, Yeti and Moots. If you have another brand feel free to get the parts from an authorized dealer and bring them in for us to overhaul. (we can help you figure out what parts you need. These repairs usally take longer so plan for a 1-2 week turn around. Let us help you get the most out of your bike!!
That brings us to the next point. Tuning suspension. Modern shocks have a wide range of adjustment. We can tune the suspension to you body and ridding style. Do you know what Sag, preload, rebound, damping, platform valve, compression, instant center, lockout,and inertia valving are??? Stay tuned for the next post and we will start explaining!

Kick off the Season SALE!

April 3rd,4th and 5th is our Spring Sale. Take advantage of the lowest prices of the season, 12 month no interest no payment financing,.......and free HOT DOGS!

Mountain Road Cycles in Chardon has rentals available for the Maple Highlands Trail

Starting April 1st our Chardon store will have RENTAL bikes available for use on the Maple Highlands Trail. Do you have family or friends in from out of town. Let this be the perfect adventure! We will offer Giant Sedona ST's and Giant FCRs, Trail-a-bikes, and Kids Trailers.
Comfort Bike Rental: Giant Sedona ST $8.00 per Hour

Perfomance Bike Rental: Giant FCR 3 $12.00 per Hour

Road Bike Rental: Giant OCR A1 $20.00 Half Day $40.00 Full Day

Rentals available on a first come first serve basis and subject to waivers.

It is 63 degress out, do you know where your bike is?

If its not with you on a ride then beat the rush and bring it in to the shop for your Spring Service. In another week we'll be backed up with repairs, right now we can turn them around in a couple days. What is our most popular and needed repair you ask? A Tune - Up with a Drive Train Clean up. What is involved with that you ask? All mechanical adjustments of the bike including brakes, gears, bearings, tension and truing wheels, lubing all cables and pivots and checking all the bolts. We also take off your derailluers, chain, cassette, and crankset; then soak it in our solvent tank and make it all Shine! And who does all this for you..................