S-Works 2012 Trivent Shoe - Folding Heel Cup

Coming soon is the S-Works 2012 Trivent Shoe

S-Works Trivent Shoe 2012

Features:
High modulus FACT 12.0 carbon sole
Lightweight L4 Boa Closure with Fastback heel
Approx weight 280g

The new Trivent has a folding heel cup to open up the back of the shoe and a magnet closure to keep it down and a BOA quick draw lacing system. In transition, fold the heel back and use the magnet to keep it down. When you jump on the bike, you’ll slide into the shoe then turn the BOA dial, which brings the heel up and tightens the shoe around your foot. The wire runs the entire length of the opening, so the fit is secure. A small velcro tab at the front of the shoe allows for further fit adjustment. 

Also helping with ease of entry are the small plastic clips placed near the ankle on the outside of the shoe, perfect for rubber banding the shoes to your bike to keep them level as you run out of transition. With level shoes and a wide opening, athletes can slip their feet right into the shoe without having to pedal with their feet on top of the shoe.

Check out the Specialized video on this great shoe.

Bike Clinic- Cycling for Health & Performance

VENUE CHANGE

Now at Building 207, Level 2, RMIT Bundoora West Campus.

Clinic 1 Cycling for Health & Performance, will cover the following:

• Defining an endurance athlete
• Adaptation - Contrasts between trained and non trained skeletal muscle
• Training specifically and developing the perfect program
• Adaptation basics- Why it is important to stick to the program
• Exercise nutrient interactions, maximising the training response

Herald Sun article- Coffee peddlers, Bike n Bean, South Morang

Our recent Victoria Small Business Hero Award has brought us some more fame with this weeks Herald Sun, check it out:  Herald Sun Article

Lauchlan Denny Fundraising Ride Melb to Syd 2011

Bike n Bean helped support Lauchlan Denny this year with his mammoth bike ride from Melbourne to Sydney to raise funds for the World Challenge Nepalese Community Projects.


Now he and his school Parade College are fundraising further with an evening with two inspirational talkers. 


This is a great evening to attend, so we urge you to support Lauchlan and book tickets.

Article today on cyclists and car drivers

Share the road safely with those 'lycra-clad clowns'

From: PerthNow

July 28, 2011

CADEL Evans' heroic performance at the Tour de France is being celebrated around Australia, as it should. The response has been wholly positive. Well Almost. 

Despite Evans’ epic win, some media commentators have still felt the need to roll out the tired “well, I guess this means we have to put up with more lycra-clad clowns on the roads” line.

Read more at:  http://www.perthnow.com.au/share-the-road-safely-with-those-lycra-clad-clowns/story-fn6mhct1-1226103541632


Blogger fans- what's your views? any bad or good experiences to be shared?

Introducing the Specialized 2012 Road bikes available now

TARMAC
Whether it’s winning the Tour de France or a city-limit sprint, Tarmac is made for racing, with its powerful acceleration and razor-sharp handling. The Comp features Shimano 105 components, FSA carbon crank, and our new DT-Axis 3.0 wheels for race-ready performance at a great value.

>	FACT IS 8r carbon frame with tapered head tube and elliptical seatstays is race-ready stiff and fast without sacrificing compliance
>	The FACT carbon fork is light, stiff, and compliant with a tapered steerer
>	Adjustable four-position oversized alloy stem with 31.8mm bar clamp for strength and versatile positioning
>	New Specialized Tarmac Comp alloy handlebar is stiff, tough, and light for serious performance
>	Shimano Ultegra 10-speed shifters are lightweight, and laser-accurate for high-performance use
>	Specialized BG Romin Comp features a shaped profile for max power and hollow Cr-Mo rails for durability
>	FACT carbon Comp seatpost helps absorb road vibrations but remains stiff and efficient

Tarmac Comp Mid Compact Blue/White RRP $3499

Tarmac Comp Mid Compact Charcoal/Red RRP $3499

ROUBAIX
The smoother, faster S-Works Roubaix SL3 features a super light and stiff FACT 10r carbon frame with our Cobra tapered head tube, In-Zertz vibration dampers, and full internal cable routing—the same frame that won the grueling Paris-Roubaix race; with Pro-Tour proven Dura-Ace components, Specialized SL FACT carbon cranks, and DT Tricon tubeless wheels.

>	FACT IS 11r carbon SL3 frame weighs less than 1000grams, with outstanding torsional stiffness, and Zertz seatstay inserts for the fastest most compliant endurance bike available
>	FACT full carbon monocoque fork with vibration-damping Zertz inserts is ultra light and durable
>	Super light DT Tricon tubeless ready alloy wheelset allows for lower tire pressure enhancing ride quality
>	Specialized S-Works SL FACT carbon crankset with OSBB, removable carbon spider, and ceramic bearings, plus legendary Shimano Dura-Ace 10-speed shifters ultralight, smooth performance
>	S-Works SL ergonomic carbon handlebars for superior fit, comfort, stiffness, and strength at minimal weight
>	BG Toupe Plus Expert takes our ultralight, minimalist racing saddle and adds just a touch more padding for those longer rides, plus hollow Ti rails
>	FACT carbon Pave seatpost uses a Zertz insert to minimize road vibrations for greater comfort but remains stiff and efficient

S-Works Roubaix SL3 Compact RRP $7999

Venge

The S-Works Venge’s competition-crushing combo of Tarmac-inspired stiffness and light weight with Shiv-inspired aerodynamics makes this pure race machine truly more bike than aero. Throw in a FACT IS 11r carbon frame plus Pro Tour-proven Shimano Dura-Ace components, and this bike will elevate you—and Team HTC-Highroad—to a whole new level.

>	UCI-legal, FACT IS 11r Aero Race Design, full-monocoque carbon frame with one piece carbon OSBB/chainstay, internal cable routing, and tapered head tube provides the complete performance formula for weight, stiffness, and aerodynamics
>	Legendary Shimano Dura-Ace 10-speed drivetrain is the benchmark for immediate, precise, and quiet shifting
>	UCI-legal, carbon fork with 3:1 airfoil shaping and straight profile for best combination of aerodynamics and stiffness; carbon dropouts with co-moulded steel inserts for added durability
>	Ultralight Roval Rapide SL 45 wheelset with carbon/alloy hybrid rims for low aerodynamic drag with the durability of an alloy brake track
>	Specialized S-Works FACT carbon crankset with OSBB, removable carbon spider, and ceramic bearings has the highest strength-to-weight ratio for unparalleled efficiency and power transfer
>	New Body Geometry Romin Evo carbon-reinforced saddle with hollow Ti rails features contoured profile and turned-down nose for comfort and power in aggressive position

S-Works Venge SRAM Red RRP $8999

S-Works Venge Dura Ace RRP $9299

Sponsored rider Shannon takes out the Melbourne to Ballarat Cycling Classic

Melbourne to Ballarat cycling classic success

BY DAVID BREHAUT, The Courier 

24 Jul, 2011 11:59 PM

TWELVE months ago Shannon Johnson was one of Australia’s fastest men on two wheels. Johnson was to the fore of the Australian Superbike Championship, having carved out a decade-long career in motor sport.

The 31-year-old is still making a mark on two wheels, but not at the same hectic pace. He has switched to pedal power and is beginning to make an impact in road cycling. Johnson landed his biggest road cycling win so far in the 101st Melbourne to Ballarat Classic on Saturday. He out-sprinted Ballarat Sebastopol Cycling Club duo Scott Townsend and Jeremy Doolan to take overall honours in two hours, 21 minutes, 52 seconds.

He was also the first masters rider home in the 93-kilometre event. Scratchmarker Steele Von Hoff had the fastest time of 2:08.44. The scratchmarkers finished about four minutes behind Johnson, but never looked like bridging the gap. Johnson, who rode off 18 minutes, said he was introduced to cycling as part of cross-training in his motorcycle career.

The 2002 Australian superbike champion said it seemed a natural move to make after last year deciding to give away motorsport, taking up race cycling in January. Johnson said there was no way he could have walked away from competitive sport. “I couldn’t have gone cold turkey. “I needed something to satisfy the competitive juices.”

Johnson has only contested a handful of open feature events, but is determined to go as far as he can in the sport.

He already has his sights on riding in the Australian masters road championships in Ballarat in October. Johnson said he began thinking about the possibility of winning on Saturday about 10km from the finish. “I was feeling good.”

Although he was unsure exactly how the course finished, Johnson said his cornering experience on motorbikes had been important as he rode off the wheel of Townsend to get the win.

Specialized Cross Melburn Series- Round 1, Lysterfield Park

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Bike n Bean seeking Female Cycling Ambassador

Bike n Bean are looking for a local female cyclist, with great social media skills, to maintain a Blog and Facebook updates with her riding experiences.

The lucky lady will be given a Specialized bike at a heavily reduced price, plus free Specialized S-Works helmet, shoes and cycling kit. The applicant should be outgoing, well organised, and great with social media. A high riding level is not a requirement, anyone from just starting out cycling through to an A-Grade racer will have an even chance of becoming the Bike n Bean Ambassador.

If you think you have what it takes to promote cycling through your experiences, please send in your cycling experience resume, a photo and include the reason why you would be an ideal Ambassador for Female Cycling in Whittlesea. For more info and address to send applications check out www.bikenbean.com.au. Closing Date is 31st August 2011.

The Male Cycling Ambassador has already been chosen (sorry guys). Shannon Johnson is already a sponsored rider at Bike n Bean, with his latest triumph having won Gold at the 2011 UCI in Perth.

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL4 2012

 

The New Specialized S-works Range will be available in the very near future, keep posted for more details and pricing.

Training with a power meter

TRAINING WITH POWER by Stephen Lane

Training with a power meter is becoming commonplace among elite and recreational cyclists alike. Although the initial outlay may be the rate limiting step for many cyclists if you are out on the roads with a specific purpose to train for performance enhancement then the benefits of a power meter are limitless. There are various models on offer and fortunately they are becoming more affordable primarily due to popularity. Different models do have pro’s and cons’. 

The highly popular Cyclops Powertap is integrated in the rear hub. Therefore it is easily interchangeable between bikes and is as simple as swapping the rear wheel and head unit over and away you go. The negative of the Powertap model is that if you have a set of race wheels and your Powertap is laced into your everyday training wheels…. Well you see where I’m going. The alternative to the Power tap and a model that is becoming ever popular for its reliability, practicality and cost effectiveness is the Cinq Quarq model. The Quarq in my opinion is the pick of all the models available. I am lucky enough to run one on both my race bike and training bike. However if the bottom brackets are the same on both bikes it is a quick and easy process to swap from bike to bike.

So.. What can a power meter do that a simple heart rate monitor can’t? Well for starters it is instantaneous. If you are doing an interval at 80% then it may only be by the end of the interval that your heart rate reaches this intensity whereas power is there right from the start. Heart rate is also largely influenced by environmental conditions power on the other hand never lies. Secondary to these benefits is that once you become familiar with your power numbers it becomes a reliable tool to gauge intensity under any circumstance. In the lab the most common power number I use is an athletes peak power output (PPO). The number is the power output that corresponds with an athletes VO2max intensity. I then break this number down as a percentage of PPO to prescribe training intensities that elicit specific metabolic requirements within the body.

Supplementary to power meters are various software programs that allow each ride to be uploaded and your power and similar physiological/mechanical variables analysed. Such programs include Training Peaks or for a cheaper version Golden Cheater. These programs are a useful tool to monitor progress and to see changes in fitness and performance. You can ask any Professional cyclist what their sustainable power numbers are and Id bet they could reel of various numbers such as 1min, 5min and threshold power and max power of course for the sprinters. You may have noticed over the past few years that the power data for every Tour de France stage is posted on the Training Peaks website. I find it amazing to compare the numbers of the pro riders to that of my own and realize the huge numbers these guys are capable of.

In closing, spending thousands on a new bike to gain a small performance benefit is something we all do. However, it is the legs attached to the bike that requires the countless hours of precision training to produce the good numbers. A power meter is in my mind the best tool for any cyclist to monitor training intensity and track progress throughout a competitive season. Get into Bike N Bean and ask Paul which power meter will be best for you.

S-Works Part Exchange Deal

What an offer....

Bring in your old bike or frame in any condition, and get $800 off all available 2011 S-Works models

A once in a lifetime opportunity to race Mark Cavendish

Check out Oakley website for your once in a lifetime chance to race Mark Cavendish.

Plus enter the competition to race him for real!

Oakley Jawbones in stock, large selection instore from $320

Sponsored Rider Stephen races Cycling Victoria Time Trial at Phillip Island

ALMOST PRO

Last weekend was the Cycling Victoria Time trial event held at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. This was my first time on the island, a little contrast to Shannon who once flew around this circuit as a professional super bike racer. The sun was out and the tarmac was dry, what more could a couple of pumped up cyclists want. My motivation was high but my form entering the event was an uncertainty as Id just spent two weeks off the bike over in France watching Le Tour. Shannon had been working hard and was more hopeful of a fast time. Taking up more than our fair share of parking space we set up the race machines to showcase the Specialized bikes that Paul has painstakingly been maintaining for us. Shannon gave me the run down on how to ride the circuit…. It was pretty simple…. If you brake Ill kill you!!! So basically ride hard and make it hurt was the plan. Well hurt it did!! Coming into the back straight on the first lap I was still averaging over 400 Watts but the power was dropping quickly. By the time I crossed the line it was below 300 Watts… Not what I was hoping and a reminder that an even pacing strategy is always the fastest!! I averaged just on 40km/h and knew it wouldn’t rank well. Shannon was a good 30seconds faster and just off the podium.

Caulfield Carnegie CC held a criterium style road race the same afternoon on the circuit. Seems as we were already there we thought we might back the mornings race up with another hit out. Shannon did an awesome job in A grade against the the likes of the VIS squad and ended up pulling the chase group around trying to reel in a early break containing Jason Spencer and the eventual winner from the VIS.

I faced 17 laps in B grade. The pace was tame early on so I charged off with a few other boys hoping to get a decent gap in a break away that could hold off the chasing group. All was looking good until about 5 laps to go when the morning’s race took its toll and a little jet lag kicked in and I had the sudden want to pull over and have a rest. The chase group caught up pretty close to the final lap and the rest is an unknown because I was nowhere near the front to tell you who actually won.  It was an awesome weekend of racing and it was good to be on the bike again.  Next week we are racing the Melbourne to Ballarat Handicap.. Fingers crossed for a good mark!! 

Specialized Bicycles 2012

Last week shop owner Paul flew out to Monterey (2 hr drive from San Francisco) to the 2012 Specialized International Dealer Event. He got to network with over 900 Specialized dealers from around the globe.

It was 5 days of introduction to the new release 2012 Specialized bike range. Paul got to ride a few of the new models, including the Roubaix Pro, Tarmac SL4, Venge, StumpJumper, Epic, SX Trail, Carve, Enduro, and Demo 8.

Paul meeting Mike Sinyard, Specialized Founder

Over the coming weeks, we will release details and pictures of the Specialized 2012 range

Whilst the Boss is away...

OK, now that Paul is over in Monterey C-A-L-I-F-O-R-N-I-A, bigging it up at the 2012 Specialized International Dealer Event, the Real Boss, aka Nicola (Paul's wife) has decided to do some pre-spring cleaning and reduce the 2011 Specialized Road and MTB Floorstock.

     

15% OFF 

2011 SPECIALIZED FLOORSTOCK 

ROAD BIKE & MTB BIKE 

Call the store or drop in for available sizes and models. 

Hurry once its gone, its gone...

    

Bike 'N' Bean: The Venge has entered the building

Bike 'N' Bean: The Venge has entered the building

Bike Clinic Series - hosted by Bike n Bean & RMIT

Bike Clinics - Click here for more Information

Bike n Bean gets a mention in the Jayco Peloton News!

The Jayco Herald Sun 2011 Tour starts for the first time ever in Whittlesea on the outskirts of Melbourne on 12 October. Starting in Whittlesea is all about supporting areas still recovering from the horrific bushfires of 2008.


Follow the link for more info- Jayco Herald Sun Tour


BIKE N BEAN gets a mention too in the link- thank you Michael for your shout out!

Specialized TDF Contest-Win Head to Toe Package

For your chance to win Specialized head to toe, register at:  www.specialized.com/tdfau

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2012 Shiv TT's arrive

Two more Shiv TT modules have arrived instore.

The carbon/satin black frames make for a great sleek looking ride!

2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv TT Module