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Lots of quick updates as we head into the 2015 model year!! First, we are having our annual in-store wheel and frame blowout...come talk to us about killer deals of up to 40% off all remaining 2014 models including carbon wheels and in-stock frames and bikes, such as our Blacksmith Mosaic RT-1: Second, we are now up to date with all 2015 model launches, such as the incredible Storck Aerfast, so come plan your next dream bike today and stay on the bleeding edge: Finally, we are stoked to be introducing Ritte Cycles to Blacksmith!! Look out for more info...

We are often asked to advise customers as to which bikes are the finest for their needs. Well, in an effort to provide more background for your thirst for knowledge, here is the list of our BEST CARBON BIKES of 2014 complete with links, photos, reviews and more: Alchemy Bicycle Co. Xanthus, Helios or Arion http://www.alchemybicycles.com/bikes Cost: $3,750 for Xanthus road frameset $4,250 for Helios semi-aero frameset $4,750 for Arion aero frameset Add $500 for custom geometry if needed Description: The brand that started in Austin is now based out of Denver and still hand-building some of the stiffest, lightest and...

Here at Blacksmith we may be more familiar with Storck than any other shop in North America.  Already praised by both BikeRadar [4 Stars] and Cycling Weekly [4.5 Stars], today we take a good look at the STORCK SCENTRON plus preview Storck 2014 pricing. Storck Scentron with Campagnolo Athena EPS, Lightweight Gen III tubulars and matching Storck components: This particular bike is a 2012 Scentron, which means an English threaded BB and non-tapered headtube. But even though Storck has moved on to PFBB's and tapered fork with their newer models like the Aernario and Aernario Platinum, this Scentron still stands as...

Industry leader Tour Magazine's recent Ultegra-Di2 road test shows that Storck is truly world-class and that electric shifting is now becoming more accessible to a wider audience than ever. The hand's down test winner in a shoot-out with all major players? Storck's Scentron U-Di2, which thrashed the competition on the way to claiming the title, stomping all over most of the big "Tour" brands... So when we say we only carry only the world's best bikes, we mean it. The overall Tour Magazine results: Ranking. Model - Frameset score + Build Kit score (lower raw score is better): 1. Storck Scentron U-Di2 - 1.8 + 1.8 2. Trek Madone 5.9 - 1.9...

We are about to start getting Storck crazy here at Blacksmith to celebrate that we are now the largest stocking Storck dealer in North America - so say hello to your own German engineered Race machine today. All month long you can expect bike reviews, amazing photos, and a new and evolving full e-commerce Storck store (with free shipping) for your enjoyment. First up, a quick peak at our race "rental", Storck Absolutist, ridden this season by Trevor Doyle and Mike McKee of the Vinylbuilt squad, Andrew from Team Blacksmith, and myself in the ride-her-around-slowly camp. 2012 Storck Absolutist w/ Dura Ace 7900, 3T ARX...