Supporting WTB & Keeping It Local

We're very excited to be dealing with WTB's local wherehouse, located right here in Novato. This means no wasted packaging & shipping materials and no more waiting for orders to arrive. With that said, we'll be bringing more and more of WTB's quality tires, saddles, & components in the shop. Without question, your saddle and tires are the key components that affect the way your bike feels. The items listed below have just arrived and are ready to ride out of the shop!
Product Descriptions // WTB
Photos // WTB & Online Bicycle Retailers

WTB WEIRWOLF COMP // 26X2.1 // $29.99
"The new WeirWolf is the product of a five-year collaboration between top endurance downhiller Mark Weir and WTB's chief designer Mark Slate. It boasts unparalleled grip, predictability at any lean angle, and it's packed with features. The WeirWolf is the most advanced tire to hit dirt."

WTB VELOCIRAPTOR // 26x2.1 // COMP $29.99 // FOLDING COMP $39.99
"The VelociRaptors are legendary mountain bike tires. They are quite possibly the most popular tires in the history of the sport. The front is renowned for its steering control, while the rear grabs the trail with predictable tenacity. After 13 years of diligent service, the VelociRaptors still shine as dependable front/rear specific tires."

WTB SLICK // 26X1.5 // $27.99
"The Slick is the tire for those year-round, all-weather commuters. The Slick utilizes a smooth center for rolling efficiency and deep outer grooves for enhanced control in wet conditions"

WTB SPEED SHE COMP // $39.99 // Recreational, Mountain, & Road
"This female-specific saddle has become one of our most popular models with its ergonomic shape, elegant curves and low-profile stitching. With a smooth synthetic cover, Flex-Tuned shell and Comfort Zone cutouts, the Speed She is an easy-to-ride, easy-to-maneuver women's saddle."

WTB LEISURE SHE COMP // $49.99 // City, Comfort, & Hybrid

"This luxurious ladies saddle features an ergonomic shape and comfortable
paddingthat make it ideal for a ride on the path or to the beach.
When comfort is your priority, the Leisure She is your saddle."

WTB PURE V TEAM // $59.99 // Mountain

"The Pure V features a distinctive drop nose design, wide whale-tail pedaling platform and an ergonomic contoured shape. This saddle also incorporates a Flex-Tuned shell with Comfort Zone cutouts. The Pure V is the saddle choice of freeride legend Wade Simmons."

WTB SST RACE // $59.99 // Mountain & Road
"Back by popular demand after a six year hiatus! The distinctive drop-nose design gives riders much more freedom of movement–to the tip of the nose on steep climbs, for example–and greatly decreases the chance of snagging baggy shorts while maneuvering rough singletrack."

WTB SPEED V COMP // $39.99 // Recreational Mountain & Road

"WTB’s best-selling model utilizes our shock-absorbing Soft-Shell elastomer frame
and high-set padding to provide maximum comfort.
The mid-width, mid-length size fits many riding and body types."

30-50% OFF SALE // All Ski & Snowboard Pants & Jackets!

For the remainder of the season, all of our Ski & Snowboard Pants & Jackets will be 30-50% OFF! We have a solid variety of styles and color schemes from BURTON, MARKER, SESSIONS, & TURBINE. Come in and check them out to save for the season...

Turbine Jackets & Pants

Sessions Jacket Detail

Burton Women's Jackets

Marker Women's Gore-Tex Jackets

Verde Complete Bikes Back In Stock!

With the additions of the new shipment of bikes below, we have the full line-up of Verde's back in stock. With the purchase of any bike from our shop, we also offer a New Bike Tune-Up within 60 days to keep everything dialed and running smooth.
Photos // Greenhouse BMX

EON // Flat Black & Red // $349.99

EON // Flat Black & Blue // $349.99

PRISM // Flat Grey & Orange // $389.99

PRISM // Flat Grey & Green // $389.99

PRISM // Flat Grey & Purple // $389.99

VEX XL // Flat Black // $419.99

RADIA // Flat Concrete Grey // $539.99

Name DUO Brand’s New Street Tire Prize Package

DUO is a BMX brand that we highly support here at Old Town. They outfit all of the Verde complete BMX bikes with components here at the shop. They're offering a great opportunity below! Below is the info and prize package photo—courtesy of DUO Brand...

There’s still time to enter our “Name The New DUO Street Tire” Facebook contest. If we choose your name suggestion for our new 2.25″ street tire (given that you’re the FIRST person to post the winning name on our Facebook page) you’ll receive a pair of DUO Stunner tires, a pair of DUO Bohan grips, a pair of DUO Resilite pedals, a DUO Perf Pivotal seat, and a DUO trucker hat! Post your suggestions on our Facebook page for your chance to win!

DUO Brand's Prize Package

DAKINE Backpacks In Stock

Dakine bags are as clean and stylish as they come. Their designs thrive from simplicity and functionality. Whether they're used for school, carrying your board, daily use, or traveling, they definitely get the job done and last forever. The Groms packs are great for the little guys too!
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Photos—Dakine.com

Mission Backpack—Denim

DAKINE MISSION BACKPACK $64.99
• Vertical board carrier
• Fleece lined goggle pocket
• Fleece lined sunglass pocket
• Organizer pocket
• Adjustable padded waist & chest straps
• Padded sleeve (fits most 15" laptops)
 

Mission Backpack—Vertical Board Carrier

Mission Backpack—Fleece Lined Goggle Pocket

Explorer Backpack—Black

DAKINE EXPLORER BACKPACK  $54.99
• Skateboard carrier
• Fleece lined MP3/Sunglass pockets
• Padded sleeve (fits most 15" laptops)
• Organizer pocket
• Mesh side pockets
• Adjustable chest strap

Explorer Backpack—Denim

Explorer Backpack—Pocket Organizer

Explorer Backpack—Skateboard Carrier

Grom Backpack—Checks

DAKINE GROM BACKPACK $29.99
• Skateboard carrier straps
• Bungee Storage (Great for holding your sweatshirt)
• Fleece lined MP3/Sunglass pocket
• Mesh sidepockets

Grom Backpack—Denim

• Reflective Details

The History of Oakley By Harrison Boyce

Here's a few words from Harrison Boyce about this amazing video he created...
This past year, I got the chance to go down to the Oakley headquarters in California to check out the re-issue of the infamous B-1B grip that Oakley was working on. While I was down there, I took the opportunity to put together a video giving a little history and background to the brand. Oakley is a company that does a billion dollars a year in sales, has stores all over the world, and has created some of the most iconic eyewear of my generation… and I’m pretty sure not many people know that Oakley started out by making BMX grips.

I had the opportunity to sit down with Mike Bell, a former AMA Supercross champion and employee of Oakley who started in 1985, to tell the story of how Oakley went from a small grip company to one of the biggest eyewear brands in the world. Thanks to Brian Takumi, Mike Bell, Dylan Radloff, and Mark Scurto for making this happen.
History of Oakley from Defgrip on Vimeo.

Ski & Snowboard Helmet Law Update

Just wanted offer some sources and info regarding the ski & snowboard helmet law.
Unfortunately, it did NOT pass according to Ski Law, but will be attempted again.

Here's a few links to some articles...
SKI SAFETY BLOG—California Ski Safety Bills Terminated
SF WEEKLY—Leland Yee Introduces Ski Helmet Law -- Again

$39.99 Ski & Snowboard Full Tune-Up Special—Saturday December 11, 2010 through Sunday December 19, 2010

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Regular Price $55.00
Full Tune-Up consists of...
• Clean Base
• Sharpen Edges
• Repair Minor Base Damage (P-Tex)
• Coarse Wet-Belt Stone Base Grind
• Fine Wet-Belt Stone Base Grind
• Diamond Stone Base Grind
• Edge Detune
• Edge Deburr
• All-Weather Hot Wax
• Buff Base

Help Fight Leukemia & Lymphoma With Team In Training

Kelly Potter—A HUGE Inspiration To Team In Training

Angela Wright & Her Mentor, Jen

In the end, the only thing that matters is the individuals we love. If there is anything we can do along the way to help fight or cure potential illnesses' for the people we care for most, the only question is why not?

Previously on our blog, we posted some info to help one of our former employees, Michael Wright, fight Multiple Sclerosis. Currently, Michaels wife, Angela, is training to complete The VineMan Full Ironman Triathalon on the mission to wipe out blood cancer. This event was inspired by her best friend; Kelly Potter that grew up right there in Novato with us all, who passed away. If there is anything you can do to help, wether it is to join the Team In Training, go to the triatholon on July 30, 2011, or make a donation, your genuine support will be truly be appreciated.

Click HERE to view Angela Wright's page for the Team In Training, who are trying to raise funds to help find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myleoma.

Ski & Snowboard Season Lease Program

Our goal is to make your families skiing & snowboarding as easy, fun, & inexpensive as possible. Leasing ski or snowboard packages for the entire snow season is the most convenient & cost efficient solution, especially for kids as they continue to grow every year.

// SKI PACKAGE INCLUDES—skis, bindings, boots, & poles.
// SNOWBOARD PACKAGE INCLUDES—board, bindings, & boots.
// Boots & Helmets are available for lease as well.

JUNIOR PACKAGE (Size 130 & Under)
$199.99—junior equipment picked up prior to January 1, 2011
$149.99—junior equipment picked up after January 1, 2011
$19.99—ski/board helmet picked up at any time

ADULT PACKAGE (Size 140 & Up)
$299.99—adult equipment picked up prior to January 1, 2011
$199.99—adult equipment picked up after January 1, 2011
$19.99—ski/board helmet picked up at any time

// You don't have to return the equipment until May 1, 2011.
// If you want to switch boot sizes or styles, there is no charge.
// If you need the skis or board tuned during the season, there is no charge.
// If you want to switch from skis to snowboarding, there is no charge.
// All damage to equipment is covered by a 10% insurance fee of the lease, which means there will be no issues if you have a gouge in the base of your skis or board from running over a rock, scratches or tears on the boots, a broken boot buckle, or a bent pole. As long as the equipment is not lost or stolen, damage is covered. We'll take care of the repairs for you, but please try to be respectful and caring of the equipment.