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Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 10a-6p • Tue/Thu 10a-7p • Sat 10a-5p • Sun 11a-3p
Tire Change Clinic – 6pm on the 2nd Thursday of every month
Every cyclist, at some point in their riding career, will get a flat tire. Knowing what to do when you get a flat means the difference between a 5 minute tire change and a potentially long and painful walk home. Join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month and learn this valuable skill. We will cover:
- Wheel removal & brake release
- Proper tools to carry
- Identifying how your tire went flat
- Tire & tube removal
- Tire & tube installation
- Proper inflation
- Wheel installation
After you attend this clinic you will know what you need and what to do to fix your flat tire.
Bicycle Shifting Clinic – 6pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month
We have many customers who don’t use all those gears because they don’t know how or when. This free clinic will teach you when to shift and smooth shifting techniques. Bring your own bike and we will set up on rear wheel trainers either outside or in the shop if it rains. After the stationary session, we will go for a 15 minute ride to practice what you learned so bring a helmet. This clinic is limited to 5 people per session. We will address the following:
- The difference between front and rear derailleurs
- Proper and improper shift technique
- What gear to use when
- What a smooth shift should sound and feel like
- It’s ok to use every gear on your bike
Our goal is to help you keep you pedals moving the same speed, no matter what the terrain is like. All style bike riders are welcome to attend. You MUST bring your own bike and helmet. Please email me at robt@fitnesscentralinc.com to sign up.
Drivetrain Maintenance Clinic – 6pm on the 4th Thursday of every month
The drivetrain is the heart and soul of your bicycle. A healthy drivetrain will work better and last longer. The drivetrain is composed of the chain, cassette or freewheel, crankset, and derailleurs. It is important for any bike owner to know how to properly clean and lubricate this system and know what to look for when inspecting it. Come to the Drivetrain Maintenance Clinic on the 4th Thursday of every month and learn this valuable information.
- Identifying parts of the drivetrain and functions of those parts
- Tools, lubricants and degreasers
- How to inspect the drivetrain for wear
- Removal of the chain & cassette
- What to lubricate and what not to
You will probably get more information than you need but you will walk away knowing the right way to care for your bike.
Special Events
Ride Calendar
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Fc + Trek Bikes = SUMMER SALE July 17th thru July 28th Get up to $200 in Trek accessory credit with the purchase of any Trek bicycle* and… Any full priced bicycle also gets 10% of the purchase price right back to you in Fc store credit and… All bicycles come with a FREE Lifetime […]
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Demo Bike Sale Update!! Take an additional $500 off all already discounted demo bikes still available. We have to get old inventory out to make room for 2015. We have to move out old product to make room for new. Here is a list of high-end demo rental bikes for sale, demo road wheels for […]
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2014 Demo Bike SALE Our 2014 Demo bike program went well. We got some people out on some great new technology and helped them determine which bike in which wheel size worked best for them. Now, as 2015 models are coming out, it is time to sell off the fleet. None of these bikes got […]
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Dirt Fest 2014 Review -by Dirty Dave On May 16th I took a 3 hour drive up to Raystown Lake to attend one of the biggest mountain bike festivals on the east coast. Dirt Fest, which is put on by Dirt Rag magazine attracted 2,500 riders to the seemingly endless Allegripis trail system. The most […]
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2nd Annual Triple XXX Trex Fest is coming! Triple XXX Trex Fest is a mountain bike race held at the Trexler Nature Preserve North Range in the fall as a fundraiser for the Valley Mountain Bikers to fund trailbuilding projects. Last year’s event was a great success for the short amount of time we had […]
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Happy Earth Day!! This is one day to remind us of what we should be thinking about all year, how if we don’t all do our part to take care of this planet that we live on, we will destroy it. We (humans) have already done considerable damage, but I believe it is reversible. Think […]
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Fitness Central presents TREKFEST 2014 Spring is here and Trek has given us an opportunity to give you more than before. We have a huge selection of bikes in stock and every accessory you could want. It is a great time of year to buy and this weekend we can set you up with more […]
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The current rainy weather is not what we were hoping for this weekend but it will help melt the rest of the snow and get the trails ready for spring riding. Our group road rides will begin this week, starting with the Fc Monday Evening Road Ride, leaving from Fitness Central at 5:30 pm. Our road […]
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Daylight savings time is this weekend so days will be longer and the weather will get warmer. It has been a long, cold, snowy winter and everyone is itching to ride. We are not in the clear yet so please keep some things in mind with late winter riding: Gravel on the road is a […]
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This has been a great winter for those who enjoy outdoor winter sports. Skiing and snowboarding conditions have been great. It was the first winter in 2 years I got to use my snowshoes. I see XC ski tracks on every trail I go on. Also, it was a good time to really get into […]
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The human body is designed to fight off infection and sickness with a healthy immune system. We are all prone to picking up some germ or virus from time to time. For those of you who are reading this, you probably make it a habit to be healthy and stay fit. The most popular place […]
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Limited Edition Fc Cycling kit Pre-order ends Friday, January 17th and will not be sold in store or available at all after that. You must get your orders in now!!! Call Rob at 610-769-7300 ext 3# or email robt@fitnesscentralinc.com This is an exclusive offer to get a Limited Edition Fc Race uniform, which is pictured […]
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