http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles2012-05-29T12:30:51.008ZPosts of NewsGoogle Sites1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/3315471620895692552012-01-14T15:33:05.432Z2012-01-17T17:53:41.522Z2012-01-17T17:53:41.520ZBAC Night this Wednesday at Magic Cycles
Join us at Magic Cycles this Wednesday, January 18th 2012 from 6pm-9pm for the second annual Boone Area Cyclists Night! BAC Night is a way for us to show how much we appreciate all the members of BAC and all cyclists in our community.

Here is what is going on at Magic Cycles next Wednesday, January 18th from 6pm-9pm:
-Free food and beer courtesy of Black Cat Burrito
-50% off all winter clothing and accessories
-All other in stock items at least 15% off (bicycles included!)
-$1000 in door prizes including Giro Prolight helmets, Magic Cycles T-shirts, and Magic Cycles Jerseys
-Everyone is welcome to attend but you must be a member of BAC to take part in giveaways and discounts
-Non-members will be able to join at the door

We hope to see you there!


Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.combacnightthiswednesdayatmagiccycles2http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/80847430556127247712011-12-15T15:54:42.470Z2011-12-15T16:32:12.008Z2011-12-15T16:32:12.007ZSpecial Holiday Sale and Polar Bear Ride
Special holiday sale Friday, December 16th and Saturday, December 17th at Magic Cycles...
Everything in stock will be an additional 10% off. We will have hot apple cider and treats for everyone.
Also, the annual Polar Bear Ride will be Sunday, January 1st out of Setzer Creek Church in Lenoir, NC at 11am.
Happy holiday from all of us at Magic Cycles!

Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comspecialholidaysaleandpolarbearride2http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/88386563154987622962011-11-29T18:20:16.403Z2011-11-29T18:20:16.405Z2011-11-29T18:20:16.365ZKids Bikes Have Arrived Just in Time for the Holidays
Happy holidays to all of you!

A fresh batch of excellent value kids bikes have just arrived at Magic Cycles.

-Push bikes at $109.95 - A great bike to learn balance
-16" wheel bicycles starting at $209.95 - featuring training wheels, and both hand brakes and coaster brake

-20" wheel bicycles starting at $229.95 - geared and single speed options available
-24" wheel bicycles starting at $319.95 - for a kid's first real mountain bike

Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comkidsbikeshavearrivedjustintimefortheholidays1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/16064836169297286432011-11-19T20:00:20.113Z2011-11-19T20:02:19.154Z2011-11-19T20:02:19.152ZDemo Bikes On Sale Now
Below is a list of the demo bikes that are now for sale. All come with the full manufacturer's warranty, one free tune up within the first year of ownership, 10% off parts and accessories for one year, and 90 days of free adjustments. Come on down to Magic Cycles to get yourself a deal.

Road:
2011 Giant Defy 1 Men's Small Black/Blue regularly $1369.95 MAGIC PRICE $1029.95 !!!
2011 Giant Defy 1 Men's Medium Black/Blue regularly $1369.95 MAGIC PRICE $1029.95 !!!
2009 Giant TCR Alliance 1 Men's Large Black/White regularly $1699.95 MAGIC PRICE $1199.95 !!!
2009 Giant TCR Advanced 3 Men's Extra Large Black regularly $2499.95 MAGIC PRICE $1599.95 !!!

Cyclocross:
2011 Giant TCX 2 Men's Large Black/White regularly $1019.95 MAGIC PRICE $799.95 !!!

Mountain:
2009 Giant Anthem X3 Men's Extra Large Black/Silver regularly $1999.95 MAGIC PRICE $1299.95 !!!
2011 Giant Trance X3 Men's Small Dark Blue regularly $2199.95 MAGIC PRICE $1699.95 !!!
SOLD 2011 Giant Trance X3 Men's Medium Dark Blue regularly $2199.95 MAGIC PRICE $1699.95 !!!
2011 Giant Trance X3 Men's Large Dark Blue regularly $2199.95 MAGIC PRICE $1699.95 !!!
2010 Giant Trance X1 (XTR/Stan's wheels, XTR shifters) Men's Large Black/Red regularly $3599.95 MAGIC PRICE $2599.95 !!!
2011 Orbea Rallon 30 Men's Large Black/Earth regularly $4199.95 MAGIC PRICE $2699.95 !!!
2011 Giant Cypher 1 Women's Small Black Cherry/White regularly $2799.95 MAGIC PRICE $2099.95 !!!
Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comdemobikesonsalenow2http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/45317564173982691622011-11-15T23:20:21.814Z2011-11-19T17:46:57.608Z2011-11-15T23:24:06.638ZSpecial Discount for One Week Only... Lightly Used Princeton Tec Switchback 2
Special discount for one week only...
Lightly used Princeton Tec Switchback 2
Regularly $249.95
Special Sale Price $99.95!
Well taken care of
Includes light emitter head, battery pack, A/C charger, car charger, handlebar mount, and helmet mount
SAVE BIG!
Hurry in, sale ends November 23rd


Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comspecialdiscountforoneweekonlylightlyusedprincetontecswitchback22http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/77184040392626058722011-11-15T22:46:31.554Z2011-11-15T22:46:31.560Z2011-11-15T22:46:31.547ZMagic Cycles Free Winter Repair Clinic Schedule
Below you will find the schedule for the Magic Cycles Free Winter Repair Clinic series (also on our calendar). Clinics begin promptly at the posted times/dates at Magic Cycles. Space is limited so contact us to reserve your spot. We will be offering special discounts to those who attend for tools and accessories related to the clinic topic. So, if you are interested in attending free classes and learning more about how to maintain your bike then we would love to see you at Magic Cycles!

Fixing a Flat - Wednesday January 18th 6-7pm
Emergency Repairs - Wednesday January 25th 6-7pm
General Maintenance - Wednesday February 1st 6-7pm
Derailleur and Shifting Adjustments - Wednesday February 8th 6-7pm
Wheel Truing - Wednesday February 15th 6-7pm


Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.commagiccyclesfreewinterrepairclinicschedule1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/72737105050021253212011-11-06T00:30:54.806Z2011-11-06T00:33:26.716Z2011-11-06T00:33:26.714ZUpdated Shop Hours
Just a quick post to let you know that shop hours are now Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm and we will be closed on Sunday for the remainder of the cold months.
Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comupdatedshophours-12http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/37166312039391508892011-11-05T15:29:57.070Z2011-11-05T17:28:24.822Z2011-11-05T17:28:24.821ZRocky Knob Fest Today!
Come on out to Rocky Knob Park for the first Rocky Knob Fall Festival. Magic Cycles will be out there with plenty of Giant demo bikes for you to try as well as some sale bikes. More details below...

Magic Cycles Demo Bikes

Pump tracks, dirt jumps, flow, flat tires? Have you gotten all you can out of Rocky Knob? Join us Saturday, November 5th 1:00 – 4:00 for skills clinics with local experts.

Drop in Skills Clinics will include: Pump track skills, intro to dirt jumping, trail flow (applying pump track skills to the trail), and trail side flat tire repair. Food and music will be provided.

Bring your bike, helmet, and gear and check in at the parking lot for locations of clinics. We will reschedule for Sunday, November 6th in case of rain.

Activities: Klunker contest, skills clinics, tune up clinics, Giant demo bikes (courtesy of Magic Cycles), Pump Track clinic (hopefully), food, music, prizes.

Click here for more details:
http://rockyknob.wordpress.com/2011/11/03/rocky-knob-fest-2/
http://www.booneareacyclists.com/

Map here:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=rocky+knob+loc:+Rocky+Knob,+New+River,+NC+28607&hl=en&hq=rocky+knob&hnear=Rocky+Knob&t=m&z=15&vpsrc=0

Big thanks go out to Boone Area Cyclists for putting this festival together.
Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comrockyknobfestivaltoday3http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/14464084422308180722011-11-04T17:01:18.353Z2011-11-04T22:03:17.633Z2011-11-04T22:03:17.625ZNiner Air 9 Carbon Custom Build Just Completed
We just finished building up this Niner Air 9 Carbon custom build and it is awesome! Come down to the shop and check it out. Test rides are fine as long as it's dry outside.

Complete specs:
Frame: Niner Air 9 Carbon
Size: Medium
Color: Tang
Fork: RockShox Rebal RLT Ti 29" Dual Air 100mm Tapered with PopLoc Remote Lockout
Handlebar: Easton EA70 XC Wide
Stem: Thomson Elite X4 100mm
Seatpost: Thomson Elite 31.6x410
Saddle: WTB Rocket V Team
Shifters: Shimano XT M780, 3x10 10 Speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX M661
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M780
Brakes: Shimano XT M785 Calipers and Levers with Shimano XT RT86 Rotors 160mm front and rear
Cassette: Shimano XT M771 11-36
Chain: Shimano SLX HG74
Crankset: Shimano XT M771 42x32x24
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Press Fit BB92
Wheelset: Easton EA70 XC 29"
Tires: Kenda Slant Six 29x2.2
Weight: 25.16 pounds




pedal damn it
Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comninerair9carboncustombuildjustcompleted2http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/43945891157895530402011-11-02T16:55:45.655Z2011-11-04T14:57:06.371Z2011-11-02T16:55:45.650ZSpecial discount for one week only... Easton EA90 Aero Road Wheelset
Special discount for one week only...
Easton EA90 Aero Road Wheelset
Regularly $839.95
Sale Price $549.95!
Super stiff and only 1545 grams
SAVE BIG!
Hurry in, sale ends November 10th
Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comspecialdiscountforoneweekonlyeastonea90aeroroadwheelset1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/21507469089285352722011-10-20T20:28:27.903Z2011-10-20T20:28:27.909Z2011-10-20T20:28:27.894ZSanta Cruz Tallboy Aluminum Is Here
Yet another new arrival here at Magic Cycles... This time it's a Santa Cruz Tallboy Aluminum D XC 29 in size large. This is one of the more affordable offerings in the world of full suspension 29ers and it rides great thanks to the VPP suspension design.

Highlights include:
- RockShox Recon Silver TK 29 100mm tapered fork
- Fox Float RP2 shock
- Shimano Deore and SLX components
- Avid Elixir 1 brakes
- Easton EA30 handlebar, stem, and seatpost
- 31.42 pounds as seen in size large




Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comsantacruztallboyaluminumishere1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/80309139141007927752011-10-20T18:27:57.133Z2011-10-20T20:09:40.940Z2011-10-20T20:09:40.939Z2012 Giant Defy Advanced 0 Is Here
We just received a 2012 Giant Defy Advanced 0 in size medium. Simply put, this bike is awesome. The standout feature is the brand new Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset. You really just have to try it one time to realize how revolutionary electronic shifting is. Come on down to Magic Cycles for a test ride.

Highlights include:
-Advanced-grade carbon frame
-Overdrive 2 headtube (1-1/2" bottom, 1-1/4" top)
-Built-in Ridesense ANT+ sensor
-Powercore Pressfit bottom bracket
-Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic components
-Shimano Ultegra brakes
-16.76 pounds as seen in size medium







Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.com2012giantdefyadvanced0ishere2http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/57639656868015512222011-10-20T20:04:37.879Z2011-10-20T20:04:37.882Z2011-10-20T20:04:37.875Z2012 Giant Reign 1 Is Here
Below is a 2012 Giant Reign 1 in size large that just arrived at Magic Cycles. Highlights include:
-RockShox Revelation RL Dual Air QR15 150mm fork
-RockShox Monarch RT High Volume rear shock
-Shimano SLX groupset
-Avid Elixir 5 Brakes
-Giant Contact Switch Remote Seatpost
-29.54 pounds as seen in size large




Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.com2012giantreign1ishere1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/15234325993636069142011-10-13T02:25:27.791Z2011-10-13T02:27:32.228Z2011-10-13T02:27:32.227ZGiant Bicycles Responds To GM Ad
Apparently Giant has a response to a GM ad that has been circulating recently (click to embiggen)...

Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comgiantbicyclesrespondsgmad2http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/18408811073559499382011-10-05T21:40:06.441Z2011-10-06T14:11:33.508Z2011-10-06T14:11:33.507ZUpdated Shop Hours and Wednesday Night Ride Comes to an End for the Season
Just a quick post...

Effective immediately, Magic Cycles shop hours are Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 11am-4pm.

Also effective immediately, the Magic Cycles Wednesday Night Ride is done for the season due to waning daylight hours.
Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comupdatedshophoursandwednesdaynightridecomestoanend2http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/69803753339588659472011-09-10T18:44:42.986Z2011-09-10T18:46:54.302Z2011-09-10T18:46:54.294ZUSA Cycling 2011 Mountain Bike Gravity National Championships
Beech Mountain Resort has been named host for the 2011 USA Cycling Mountain Bike Gravity National Championships, Sept. 22-25 2011. The popular North Carolina High Country resort has also been awarded the 2012 championship, and is the first resort in the South to host the event.

Magic Cycles has some specials events in store for the race... Stay tuned!
Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comusacycling2011mountainbikegravitynationalchampionships1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/59932687931148358632011-08-15T21:17:25.567Z2011-08-16T01:00:44.226Z2011-08-16T01:00:44.225ZMagic Cycles Demo Days Coming Up August 21st and 28th at Rocky Knob Park
Magic Cycles will be hosting a mountain bike demo day featuring Giant Bicycles at Rocky Knob Park.
Come on out and join us for some fun and a great opportunity to test out some awesome bicycles on some great trails!
We have two demo days scheduled...
The first demo day is scheduled for Sunday, August 21st from 12pm-4pm.
The second demo day is scheduled for Sunday, August 28th from 12pm-4pm.
We hope to see you out there!

The Magic Cycles crew will be happy to get you set up on a Giant demo bike. Photo credit: Justin Harris Photography

Justin Harris getting in some ride time at Rocky Knob Park. Photo credit: Kristian Jackson Photo

Fantastic view of Justin Harris riding at Rocky Knob Park. Photo credit: Kristian Jackson Photo


Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.commagiccyclesdemosdayscomingupatrockyknobpark6http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/8105870248761559652011-07-23T03:37:00.944Z2011-07-23T03:52:45.311Z2011-07-23T03:52:45.292ZNiner Air 9 Carbon and Tour De France Sale
Just a quick update reminding you that there are only two more days remaining in the Magic Cycles Independence Day/Le Tour de France sale. You could treat yourself to a great deal on a killer new ride such as the custom built Niner Air 9 Carbon that went out the door today. Hurry in, the sale ends Sunday.

Niner Air 9 Carbon size medium in Vana White color with Fox 32 F29 RLC fork, full SRAM X0 2x10 group and brakes, Easton EA90 XC wheels, and Ritchey WCS bars, stem, and seatpost. 22.26 pounds as seen. Awesome bike!

Mmmmm, Kashima coat on the Fox 32 F29 RLC fork... Yummy.

Note the slick internal cable routing through the head tube.

Close up of the SRAM X0 bits. Also, the dropout/hanger can easily be swapped to a singlespeed set up.

All eye on the TV for the 2011 Tour de France coverage

Stage 18 proved to be one worth watching as Andy Schleck made an attack and grabbed the stage win.
Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comninerair9carbonandtourdefrancesale1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/81041224860567308932011-07-08T19:49:07.507Z2011-07-08T20:08:48.330Z2011-07-08T20:08:48.313Z2012 Giant Road Bikes and Wheelsets Sneak Peak
The new 2012 Giant road bike and wheelset offerings are looking great! Giant Bicycles has a sneak peak here:

And remember, the Magic Cycles Le Tour De France/Independence Day sale is still going on. But hurry on in, the last day is July 24th!

The new 2012 Giant Defy Advanced SL promises to be an awesome bike; frame weight is slated to come in UNDER 800 grams!


Also worth noting is the further reduction in frame weight on the 2012 TCR Advanced SL product line by way of higher modulus carbon fiber in the construction.

2012 Giant TCR Advanced W

Giant P-SLR1 Aero wheelset

And finally the sub 1400 gram Giant P-SLR1 wheelset





Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.com2012giantroadbikesandwheelsetssneakpeak1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/68743248791829114112011-07-01T23:57:56.326Z2011-07-02T02:37:58.950Z2011-07-02T02:37:58.946ZMagic Cycles Independence Day/Le Tour de France Sale!

SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE!


To celebrate Independence Day and Le Tour de France, Magic Cycles is pleased to bring all of you an opportunity to pick up some great deals...


From Saturday July 2nd (first stage of Le Tour de France) until Sunday July 24th (last stage of Le Tour de France), we are offering 10% off ALL bicycles, parts, and accessories!


This sale is for in stock AND special order items!


Some exclusions apply (Boone Area Cyclists apparel, Rocky Knob apparel, and items already discounted more than 10%).


So come on down to Magic Cycles and treat yourself to a new bike, pick up a new helmet to replace the one you have had for years, or even grab a gift for a loved one.


And remember, Magic Cycles is an authorized dealer for Giant Bicycles, Orbea, Santa Cruz Bicycles, Niner Bikes, Ibis Cycles, Pivot Cycles, Haro Bikes, and Masi Bicycles.


Come celebrate with us!


SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE!

Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.commagiccyclesindependencedayletourdefrancesale3http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/13786542030927261462011-06-26T15:10:44.808Z2011-06-26T23:33:35.286Z2011-06-26T23:33:35.285ZCyclo.Via is in full swing... Come out and join us
There appears to be an excellent turnout for Boone Cyclo.Via... Come out and join everyone for some human powered fun on the streets of downtown Boone. Magic Cycles is open until 4pm today if you need any odds and ends for your bike and we are hosting a log pull and obstacle course for those of you who want to test your bike skills. Photos from the event will be posted here soon...

Photos as promised (click for larger version)...

Just before getting things underway

The first person to give THE BIG LOG a go in the log pull

VJ helping set up this father of two in the log pull

And they're off!

VJ providing this youngster with a helpful nudge in the right direction

Kristian pumping out the watts to get THE BIG LOG in motion

Plenty of folks were out and about enjoying the festivities of Boone Cyclo.Via

Some folks finding some goodies at Magic Cycles

We had quite a few visitors in the shop today

A good time was had by all

Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comcycloviaisinfullswingcomeoutandjoinus2http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/62104779157426110322011-06-21T14:50:59.157Z2011-06-21T15:01:00.825Z2011-06-21T15:01:00.823ZUpdated Shop Hours Now Open Sundays
Magic Cycles is now open on Sundays 10am-4pm.

Other shop hours remain unchanged Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm.
Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comupdatedshophours3http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/52007674171139258402011-05-21T15:32:47.520Z2011-05-21T17:21:03.946Z2011-05-21T17:21:03.875ZMagic Cycles AMBC Race Weekend... Mark Your Calendar for June 18th and 19th
Magic Cycles is sponsoring the Magic Cycles American Mountain Bike Challenge (AMBC) Race Weekend presented by Pirate Race Productions. This event is one of the only three-race American Mountain Bike Challenge events in the country. There will be Super-D and Short Track races on Saturday, June 18th followed by Cross Country racing on Sunday, June 19th. The Super-D race is part of the new North Carolina Super-D Championship Series, and the Cross Country race is also part of the Maxxis Southern Classic Series.

Registration information and additional details at http://beechmtb.com/amb

We hope to see you out there at the Magic Cycles AMBC Race Weekend!
Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.commagiccyclesambcraceweekendmarkyourcalendarforjune18thand19th1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/61774757493221932522011-04-30T21:17:05.239Z2011-04-30T21:25:38.343Z2011-04-30T21:25:38.297ZGrand Opening of Rocky Knob Park
Please join us Sunday, May 1st at Rocky Knob Park for the grand opening festivities! The Magic Cycles crew will be out on the trails with some of our Giant Trance X3 demo bicycles in tow in case you want to feel what the Maestro full suspension is all about on the new trails. The trails will be open to ride from noon-1:45pm with the opening ceremony taking place at 2pm. Trail work to commence after the grand opening. See the following links for more details about Rocky Knob Park. See you there!

http://www.booneareacyclists.com/

http://rockyknob.wordpress.com/
Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comgrandopeningofrockyknobpark1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/86676387775814354562011-04-14T20:41:22.109Z2011-04-14T20:47:38.242Z2011-04-14T20:47:38.209ZMagic Cycles is proud to welcome Pivot Cycles to the family
We have always had our eyes on Pivot Cycles ever since getting the opportunity to test ride some at a dealer demo a few years ago. They exclusively use the extremely efficient DW Link rear suspension design coupled with inspired frame designs. Bikes from Pivot Cycles mean business and we are happy to be an official dealer as of the 2011 season.


Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.commagiccyclesisproudtowelcomepivotcyclestothefamily1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/magiccycles/44233313189385792932011-04-05T18:37:56.419Z2011-04-05T18:40:01.339Z2011-04-05T18:40:01.337ZWednesday Night Ride
Magic Cycles Magic Cyclesmagiccycles@gmail.comwednesdaynightride2