The all-new Procaliber SL will change the way of hardtails. Procaliber SL pairs cross country stiffness with the efficiency and comfort advantage of Trek’s proven IsoSpeed for the ultimate XC experience.
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Things move fast these days! We recently refreshed our website to make it more user-friendly. Navigation is easier than ever! Check it out for yourself!
In addition to being able to buy great products on-line, we offer cycling tips, Trek Financing applications, bicycle Trade-In application, Rides and Events, and so much more!
Check out our refreshed website today!
Have you been putting off riding your bike until Spring or Summer hits? Well, wait no longer!
We are a full service bicycle repair shop!
Jax Bicycle Centers are full service bicycle repair shops located in Orange County, Los Angeles and Riverside. We are trained to repair or service any bicycle make or model. Whether it’s a minor tune-up or a major overhaul, you can count on us to do the job right the first time, every time.
What can we do for you?
- Basic to overhaul tune ups
- Component upgrades and installation
- Derailleur, brake and drivetrain cleaning and adjustments
- Wheel truing and rebuilding
- New bike assembly
- Bicycle packaging
- Bearing adjustments
Chem & Lube: $12.00
Basic Tune Up: $69.99
- Adjust Brakes
- Adjust Derailleur
- True Wheels
- Lubrication
- Wipe Down
Peak Performance: $129.99
- Clean All Parts (Solvent Tank)
- Adjust Brakes
- Adjust Derailleur
- True Wheels
- Lubrication
- Wipe Down
Annual Overhaul: $219.99
Need a service or repair that is not listed?
No problem, give us a call or stop by any of our 8 locations and we would be happy to provide you with a free estimate!
We’re excited to introduce the brand new Trek KRX model in support of creating riders for life. Little racers are sure to appreciate this real deal, lightweight, race-worthy ride that can handle kids’ triathlons, convert to a kids’ ‘cross bike, or carry them past mom and dad on the open road.
KRX features:
- Lightweight Alpha aluminum frame inspired by our legendary Madone
- Shimano 9-speed drivetrain with STI integrated shifting is ready to take the lead
- 26″ wheels for a fast ride
- DuoTrap compatible for kids who are serious about training to race
- Legal gearing for juniors racing
- Designed with dirt in mind – swap to the 1.6″ width tires with the 1.9″ width knobbies for an instant ‘cross bike.
The kids’ performance frame geometry, combined with 26-inch wheels allows for a safe, speedy, yet fun ride while leaving lots of room to grow. The same Trek kids’ bike quality your customers know and love is built right in.
Seriously. Fast. Fun. All the way to the finish line.
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Things have sure changed! Back when I was a kid, we rode bicycles and skateboards everywhere. We couldn’t wait to get outside in the morning and didn’t want to come in at night time. We didn’t have electronic devises to suck up our time. There we no cellphones and social networks. We were just kids!
Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s was a fun experience. We were reckless, we were not safe, we enjoyed our time with friends. Granted, those were very different times, we all made it through to see another day; another great day.
So I acme across this picture a few weeks back and felt like reminiscing for just a bit. Enjoy!
How much air do I put in my tires and how is it done? This is a question we get asked daily! For many, they are not aware of how often bicycle tires should be aired up. Further more, many are often pleasantly surprised at how much easier and better the ride quality of their bike is when tires are properly inflated.
This video will be helpful to learn more about how to properly air your bicycle tires. Enjoy The ride!
I know we have touched on this topic before, BUT, flat tires continue to be problematic for so many cyclists.
The first step is getting a good bicycle floor pump. These usually include gauges and are made to inflate tires faster and easier than the pump you carry on your bike for emergencies. Once you have a floor pump (we carry a good selection), use it to check your tires regularly and ensure they’re properly inflated.
This is important because the number-one cause of tire problems is riding with too little air pressure. This happens because bicycle tubes naturally seep air, so even if your bicycle is just parked in the garage, the tires soften over time.
Soft tires make it harder to ride. Worse, they increase the risk of flat tires two ways (this holds true for road and off-road rubber): They’re more likely to pick up debris, which may work into the tires and pop the tubes. Second, when you hit holes, ruts, rocks, etc., soft tires can deform to the point that the rim pinches the tube (between the rim and obstacle) and cuts it in two places, which is what’s known as a pinch flat or snakebite puncture (because the holes in the tube resemble a snakebite). Besides damaging the tube, this impact can bend the rim, leading to an expensive repair.
Under-inflated tires also lack the sidewall rigidity needed for safe cornering. And, too-soft tires wear quicker, too. So, save yourself a lot of hassle and get a good floor pump and top off your tires regularly. We recommend pumping before every road ride and once a week on your off-road bike.
It’s also important to keep an eye on your tires for wear and tear. With enough miles, the tread will wear out or the sidewalls might crack or tear, and when worn like this, tires are much more susceptible to sharp objects. On some road tires, it’s hard to tell when the tread is wearing out because it’s very smooth even when brand new. One way wear is apparent on your rear tire is that it will tend to square off. When the flattened top of your tire is about 5/8 of an inch across, it’s time for new rubber. Also, whenever you can see wear spots on the tread where the threads in the tire casing show through, you know the tire’s worn out.
Tracking mileage is another way to gauge condition. Road tires generally last about 1,500 miles when used on the rear and about twice that on the front, though this varies according to the weight of the rider, bike and equipment, and the roads you ride. If you’re unsure, feel free to drop by and we’ll be happy to inspect your tires.
Besides watching for wear and tear, regularly check your tread for cuts and debris. Sometimes a small piece of gravel or glass will get stuck in the tire leaving a small gash and hiding beneath the surface. If you spot these and carefully pick them out, it’ll help ensure they don’t keep working their way through your tire causing a flat. Flats aren’t always caused by outside objects. Sometimes the culprit is something sharp inside the rim, such as the edge of a nipple hole or a jagged rim seam.
Fortunately, there’s an easy trick for telling what’s causing flats. When you get one, remove and inflate the punctured tube, and find and mark the hole. If the hole is on the “belly” of the tube (the same surface the valve is on), something inside the rim popped the tube. If the hole is on the outer surface, it was caused by something that penetrated the tire and tube.
Of course, it’s very important to find and remove anything that caused a flat. Run your glove or a rag around the inside of the tire in both directions and it will snag on anything sharp, which you can then remove. For punctures on the tube’s belly, make sure that the rim strip is fully covering the nipple holes and that it can’t move out of position. If you find anything sharp on the rim, sand it smooth with a file or sandpaper.
If you follow all these steps and still suffer more than your share of flats, there are several additional options available, such as flat-resistant tires and tubes, and sealant, which is injected into the tubes/tires to fix flats automatically. Just ask and we’ll recommend a solution to make flat tires things of the past.
