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| Where to mountain bike in and around Steamboat Springs Mad Creek/Hot Springs Emerald Mountain/Howelsen Hill Mount Werner Dumont Lake to Buffalo Pass Coulton Creek Scott's Run Spring Creek |
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| Ski Haus is featuring three different full suspension demo mountain bikes for summer 2006. Treat yourself to a special day of riding on the mountain, test ride one or two of our demo bikes before you purchase, or just come test out the latest suspension technology that will smooth out the roughest, mankiest trails you can find. For summer 2006 you can choose from the completely redesigned Rocky Mountain Slayer 30, Cannondale's Prophet 800, or the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp. The Rocky Mountain Slayer 30 is built for aggressive trail riding with six inches of travel front and rear. After demoing the Slayer youÕll want one of your own. Choose between 3 retail models (30, 50, 70) all built with the same plush 6 " travel frame. Cannondale's Prophet 800 is a perfect go-anywhere, do-anything bike that will comfortably get you to the top of your rides as well as down. And don't forget the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp for those of you who ride all day and all night and want the most efficient full suspension ride you can get. One of the easiest ways to get trail ready for summer is to log lots of springtime road miles. Ski Haus will also feature the Wilier Evasion road bike in our rental/demo program. The Evasion features Campagnolo Centaur groupo, aluminum frame with carbon fork and seat stays and is a great way to introduce you to the world of big mileage and big speed. Also new from Wiler on our retail floor is the Thor featuring a full carbon frame. Choose between 2 component packages on the Thor, Centaur or Chorus. For women road riders check out the Specialized full carbon Ruby that will smooth out rough springtime tarmac. Speaking of springtime, if you wait for the perfect weather day you wonÕt ever get on your bike. Too wet, too cold, too snowy, too bad! Routt County springtime weather is fickle at best and not riding your bike for days on end is not an option for most of us. There is no such thing as bad weather in the springtime if youÕre dressed right and prepared. Don't forget about the ever popular Bianchi cross bikes, the Axis or the Cross Veloce. These are perfect Routt County springtime bikes that handle the pave or the dirt in both dry or desperate conditions. Ski Haus has you covered with wild weather gear from Castelli and Craft, cold weather gloves from Specialized, and arm, leg, and knee warmers from Craft, Pearl Izumi, and DeFeet. Or if you are already thinking desert temperatures then check out the new jerseys and shorts that are in stock from Fox and Cannodale. Ski Haus also stocks a full selection of fenders to keep the mean streak from forming up your back, light systems from CatEye and NiteRider, and awesome new bike shoes for both mountain and road from Specialized, Sidi, and Cannondale. |
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We stock gear and clothing from the
following bike companies: Specialized Giant Rocky Mountain Wilier Bianchi Cannondale Electra Sidi Pearl Izumi Sugoi Fox Giro Bell Craft |
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| Downhill/Freeride: Big bikes meet big speed, big drops, big obstacles. Big fun! | ||||||||||||
| The Rider: Andrew Bernitt The Riding Style: Technical at speed. Lift service is key. Downhill The Rig: Rocky Mountain RM-77 Try this Ride: Cowboy Up to TNT to Wild Thing at the Keystone ski area. Very technical. Very fast. High speed berm turns (brake softly before the turn, aim for the middle of the berm, keep your eye on the exit and pedal out for acceleration), small to large jumps and drops (most landings are clear and wide open, no surprises, you can hit these at any speed you're comfortable, land either with rear wheel first or both wheels even, hit with your front wheel first and be prepared for a dusty rocky stop, tuck and roll), rock gardens (enter with medium speed with your body weight towards the back of your bike for stability, let go of the brakes and let the bike do the work), tight trees (don't look at the trees, focus down the trail and keep arms and legs tight to your frame), hairy steep switchbacks (scrub speed before the turn, start wide, and cut to the apex of the turn, work your way wide again), ladders and bridges (practice your balance and ride within your limits), bomber straight aways (pedal with as much energy as you have left or sit and catch your breath). A blast to ride. Ride multiple laps. You get faster and faster as you become familiar with the terrain. |
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| Ski Haus employee, Andrew Bernitt and his Rocky Mountain RM7 downhill/freeride rig. | ||||||||||||
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| The Gear: 1. Giro Mad Max Helmet - Full coverage insurance. Full coverage around your head with jaw guard. You still eat some Routt County dirt now and again. 2. Smith Stance Shades - Distortion free vision is pretty important. Wrap shades eliminate glare and protect your from your eyes tearing out. 3. Pearl Izumi Jersey - No cotton. Technical advantages lie in the details. Comfort is key. Comfort allows you to think about the trail, and if youÕre not comfortable in your bike gear, guess what your thinking about? 4. Fox Sidewinder Gloves - Full length fingers for protection and a little silicone on the index finger for brake lever control. Great gloves. 5. Fox High Frequency Bike Shorts - Durable shell makes this a strong short that can stand up to hard riding. Vents to prevent overheating, and 4 piece performance chamois keeps you in the saddle longer. 6. Fox 911 Shin Guards - For our photo shoot I only had shin guards on. Full downhill armor includes elbow pads, chest protector and even back armor for tuckin' and rollin'. 911 pads stay in place and protect against rocks, logs, pedal rakes down the shins, and other miscellaneous nastiness. 7. Salomon Shoes - Again, I ride in what is most comfortable. I prefer flat pedals so installing a cleat on my footwear for a clipless setup is not a consideration. 8. Rocky Mountain Flat Pedals - Flat pedals allow for a bigger platform to balance and adjust body weight. |
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Ski Haus
1450 South Lincoln Avenue
Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80477
1-800-932-3019
info@skihaussteamboat.com