Named after the Spanish nature reserve, designed by our founder, Georgena Terry, and just reviewed by Adventure Cyclist magazine, the Coto Doñana Tour is getting some much deserved attention. Read Jill Janov’s review of this lovely, true touring bicycle here: GT_Adventure_Cyclist_5
One More Mountain: Road Warriors Explore America.
Georgena introduced us to Janet Buckwalter in 2005 when she published her very entertaining, “How many cheeseburgers does it take to win the Tour de France?” Her newest book is a celebration of strength and bike-spiration, featuring ordinary people doing extraordinary things on wheels:
“Dip your toes into the Pacific Ocean after pedaling 4,100 miles with a silver-haired, spitfire grandma on a trike. Feel your lungs explode as you struggle the last few miles up and over the Rocky Mountains with Dick & Rick on their bike/wheelchair. Beg your quivering biceps to stay in the race with Team Can Be Venture racing their hand cycles.”
For those facing huge life challenges and those who appreciate living life based on what it can be instead of what it is, this book’s a real treat. Way to go, Janet!
Leave it to the Italians to introduce Formula 1 style to bike rack design. Made of laser-cut and shaped steel tubing, with cast aluminum ends, these delightful pit crew workers double as helmet holders. Available in British racing green and Ferrari red.
There are some pretty incredible adventurers out there in Terry land and we are thrilled when we get photos from you (send more!!). Here are a few that get us motivated to RIDE BIG in 2014…
The new Terry Butterfly Century with Poron XRD shock absorption is already creating a buzz and it hasn’t even arrived (our first shipment arrives from Italy in April). Designed to take comfort up a notch for longer distance riders, we’ve engineered a layer of Poron XRD shock absorbing material between the saddle’s base and foam layers.
The results are a reduction in road shock, thinner layer of foam and narrower overall saddle profile without any loss of rider comfort.
Additionally, we were able to create a wider cutaway than in other Butterflies, sculpt the foam for pressure relief and go seamless with a Lorica cover that reduces the incidence of high cadence chafing.
About Poron XRD
A patented material used in MTB pads, gloves and footwear, is unique in its ability to consistently absorb and dissipate energy (road shock), impact after impact, while remaining comfortable. At rest or under low pressure, PORON XRD material reacts much like a slow recovery foam (similar to Tempur-Pedic® mattresses). It easily conforms to the body and is very comfortable on/against the body. But under high strain rates (ex: quickly hitting the material), the PORON XRD molecules instantly stiffen, forming a comfortable protective shell and spreading the energy over a larger area, thus protecting the body from the impact.
Saddle Specs
Length x Width: 262mm x 152mm
Weight: 8.8oz / 249g
Rails: Ti-nox
Cover: Lorica
Price: $164
made in Italy
Find the new Butterfly Century Women’s Bike Saddle here on the Terry website.
From its innovative use of earth-friendly fabrics like modal (made of sustainably harvested beech trees), to its uncanny ability to infuse technical outerwear with an aesthetic sophistication that really works on a bike, Nau is a company that we can’t get enough of. The 2014 spring line really forced us to be selective since there was so much cool stuff.
Poncho Via: our #1 choice for NYC commuters. 3-layer waterproof breathable pullover with belted waist, front hand pockets, generous easy fit and a hood. $275
Tanquil Top + Pantalones: office appropriate up top and super stretchy comfort down below, this pairing goes extremely well with an urban cycling lifestyle. Tanquil $75; Pantalones $70.
Inte-great Dress: wear it loose or belted, sleeveless or with a bolero. It is the extremely versatile beauty of a black dress in a very forgiving shape. Perfect blend of tencel linen. $168
Compleat Dress: a soft hand, beautiful drape with nothing tight through the body makes this the full package of comfort dressing in every direction. $98
Happy Spring Everybody!
Brooklyn Fit Chick here and I am so excited for the upcoming spring season and the opportunity to get back on my bike outside once again (it’s been too long, folks!)
Every year about this time I take my own road bike “Trixie” to 9th Street Cycles for a tune-up and it got me thinking about what I can do on my own to get her ready for the road all year round. So who better than Bicycling magazine’s Executive Editor Leah Flickinger can offer us all this sound advice?
Here are a few tips from Leah on what we can all do to get our bikes ready to rock:
Wipe it down with a clean, damp cloth. As you wipe the frame, use the opportunity to inspect it for nicks, cracks, or other damage. Pay close attention to chain stays where damage can occur when a chain accidentally gets jammed.
Dirty rims can reduce stopping power. Scrub with a clean rag and mild dish detergent and water. Rinse, then dry. Spin each wheel and check for wobbling. If they wobble, take them to a shop to get trued (a process in which a mechanic adjusts tension in the spokes so the wheel rolls straight).
Wipe down brake pads with a clean rag, dislodge any crud or buildup, and check them for wear. Pads usually have grooves; when they begin to disappear, it’s time to replace the pads. Spin each wheel and listen for rubbing. If you hear it, adjust the calipers so the pad doesn’t rub. (It’s usually pretty easy to do this manually just by moving the calipers gently.)
Apply degreaser to the chain, scrub it with a clean rag or toothbrush, allow to air dry. Apply a drop of lube to each link/pin (turn the cranks in reverse to get a full rotation). Soak up excess lube by holding a clean rag to the chain and spinning the cranks backward. Then, with your chain in the large ring and smallest cog, use a 12-inch ruler to measure a 24-link section of chain from pin to pin. If it measures 12 1/8″ or more, the chain is worn and you should replace it.
Deflate the tire to about half its pressure. Look for cuts in the sidewalls or treads. If you find any that go either through the tire or are deep enough to make you anxious, replace the tire. For knobby tires: If five or more treads are ripped away, the tire will likely fail and should be replaced.
Want to troubleshoot and tackle additional repairs on your own? Check out Bicycling.com repair tips and videos or pick up a copy of Bicycling’s Essential Road Bike Maintenance Handbook (available at Rodalestore.com).
That’s all for me this month. Looking forward to checking in with all of you soon!
Brooklyn Fit Chick
Turns out it may not be just about the music – he loves bikes! Exhibit one, he shows up to a music award show on a bmx bike–how red carpet cool is that?
And not content to simply ride, he co-owns Brooklyn Machine Works and has just fascinated the bike and fashion world with an off-the-chart leather bike creation he collaborated on with a pair of French artists from Hermes.
Available exclusively at SoHo’s Atelier Courbet for a mere $16,500.
Chances are that if you’ve made a call to Terry, you’ve spoken to Lisa Wilkes (at right). Lisa heads our rider assistance and customer service department, and is responsible for much of the fan mail we receive. She’s recently hired Whitney (at left), a UVM graduate and refugee from Montana. Between the two of them, they manage to run our sponsorship programs, manage events, talk to our customers, help manage our social media and product website and entertain the warehouse dudes all day long with their colorful personalities.
Whitney >>
What I love most about my job is getting people excited to get on their bikes, whether it be the first time or just coming back from the season. There is a lot of cycling gear out there that is made with a man’s anatomy in mind, not taking the time to consider that a woman may need padding in different places or numerous other factors that determine comfort. Being able to be there when our customers discover Terry, cycling gear made for women and a woman’s anatomy, and they realize how much of a difference it makes is absolutely the best part of this job. My wish for our customers would be that I hope they never settle for anything less than perfect when it comes to cycling apparel, shop around until you find what makes you feel great in the saddle! What is THE product our customers should buy now? If you are up north where spring is late to come, our Mandarin Thermal is not to be missed! It is perfect for chilly weather runs or rides. The bike ride of my dreams would be in Southeast Asia, a couple of our customers I have talked to are headed that way and I could not think of a more beautiful ride.Lisa >>
I love my job because it’s all about our customers! I truly want to help them find the right products for their needs. I remember my early cycling days and how daunting it all seemed. What bike, which saddle, clip in or clip-less, what shoes, padded shorts, cold weather options, how can I possibly pedal 100 miles in one day… I truly feel blessed to have gotten great advice that has made for so many years in the saddle! I still look forward to the spring thaw, tuning up the bike, and rebuilding the legs for another great season on the road! Tailwinds – Lisa Command Central…
Terry will introduce its new Highland Fling apparel collection this April. Inspired by the rich cycling history of the United Kingdom, the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and the 3-stage Yorkshire kick-off to this year’s Tour de France, 4 new prints in Terry’s most popular summer jersey styles are featured.
