Photo submitted by Xochi de la Luna, “In the photo is the APHP 10000. A prototype bike, and one of the first that Peacock Groove’s Erik Noren created. It is for lack of better terms, a bmx fat bike, with 10 speeds, disc brakes, racing components and fun and comfy metropolis bars. I am usually […]
We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are definitely some questions too embarrassing to ask your local shop or riding buddies. Ask A Stupid Question is our weekly series where we get to the bottom of your questions – serious or otherwise. Hit the link at the bottom of the post […]
Just before Eurobike officially kicked off, Rotor already let the cat out of the bag. One of their newest products was to be an all new free hub design that uses radial and angular pawls with a floating ratchet ring. Stating that the design offers less drag while saving weight, Rotor also points out that […]
Another Interbike in the books, fueled in large part by whatever snacks, bars, samples and other sugary treats we could maw on while running from booth to booth. CarboRocket had their new Rocket Red drink mix for pre-race and pre-workout. It’s a mix of powdered red fruits, like cherry and pomegranate, but the main boost […]
Mr. Locksmith offers UL Approved heavy-duty panic and fire exit hardware suitable for a variety of door applications including wood, metal, and aluminum frame doors. A variety of electronic and security features are available. The Mr. Locksmith line of exit devices reliably secure egress doors in compliance with all applicable fire/life safety code requirements. Narrow and wide stile exit devices are available in rim, mortise and surface or concealed rod configurations in both fire- and panic-rated versions. F.
Our exit devices reliably secure egress doors in compliance with all applicable fire/life safety code requirements. Narrow and wide stile exit devices are available in rim, mortise and surface or concealed rod configurations in both fire- and panic-rated versions
All our Panic and Fire exit devices are heavy-duty and have all been certified to the highest industry standards and are used in schools, hospitals and government buildings
The breadth of available options allows for tailoring to any facility’s needs
Designed for high use and abuse in institutional applications like schools, hospitals and government facilities, convention centers, bars, casinos, etc.
A variety of field-configurable options are available
Retrofit kits available to keep up with changing technology (High Security Lock, Electronic Access Control, High Security Bluetooth, WiFi, etc.)
Specifications and certifications are specific to each configuration. Call Mr. Lockmsith for more information.
ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 certified
ANSI/UL 10C (fire-rated only)
ANSI/UL 305
CAN/ULC-S104 (fire-rated only)
CAN/ULC-S132
A variety of functions and trim options are available call Mr. Locksmith for more information.
Panic and Fire Door Hardware Functions
Classroom: the key locks and unlocks the lever or knob
Dummy: the rigid mechanical trim for pull operation
Exit only: no outside trim
Passage: the lever or knob is always active
Storeroom: the key retracts the latchbolt, the lever or knob is rigid
Electronic Access Control
High Security Key Access
Intergrates into any Key Control Master Key System
Popular trims
pull trim, 5 standard functions:
Classroom (TP)
Storeroom (NL)
Dummy trim (DT)
Passage (TP-BE)
Exit only (EO)
Mr. Locksmith 98/99 and 33A/35A Series Panic and Fire Exit devices can be retrofitted to keep up with evolving technology with various retrofit kits. Call Mr. Locksmith for more information.
Retrofitting an existing device
CDSI/HDSI: security dogging indicators provide at-a-glance verification of the panic device status
QEL: electronic latch retraction with limited operational noise
Electronic switches: can be used as part of an access control system or in a standalone application
Request to exit (RX)
Latchbolt monitoring (LX)
Electronic Access Control offers security solutions for every opening.
Call Mr. Locksmith for further information http://ift.tt/1htmS6q
For On-line and Hands-on Locksmith Training Dates and Cities near you for Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced Locksmithing as well as my Covert Methods of Entry, Non-destructive Methods of Entry and to purchase the Famous “Dumb Key Force Tool” that opens Smart Key locks in seconds go to Mr. Locksmith Training http://ift.tt/1GFfnQ5
Win 1 of 3 Knog PWR prize packs valued at more than $250 each! Each pack includes a PWR Road (600 lumen) and PWR Trail (1000 lumen) bike light, plus an additional helmet mount and Blinder Mini taillight. What is PWR you ask? PWR is an ecosystem of bike and outdoor products designed to share the […]
Mr. Locksmith offers UL Approved heavy-duty panic and fire exit hardware suitable for a variety of door applications including wood, metal, and aluminum frame doors. A variety of electronic and security features are available. The Mr. Locksmith line of exit devices reliably secure egress doors in compliance with all applicable fire/life safety code requirements. Narrow and wide stile exit devices are available in rim, mortise and surface or concealed rod configurations in both fire- and panic-rated versions. F.
Our exit devices reliably secure egress doors in compliance with all applicable fire/life safety code requirements. Narrow and wide stile exit devices are available in rim, mortise and surface or concealed rod configurations in both fire- and panic-rated versions
All our Panic and Fire exit devices are heavy-duty and have all been certified to the highest industry standards and are used in schools, hospitals and government buildings
The breadth of available options allows for tailoring to any facility’s needs
Designed for high use and abuse in institutional applications like schools, hospitals and government facilities, convention centers, bars, casinos, etc.
A variety of field-configurable options are available
Retrofit kits available to keep up with changing technology (High Security Lock, Electronic Access Control, High Security Bluetooth, WiFi, etc.)
Specifications and certifications are specific to each configuration. Call Mr. Lockmsith for more information.
ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 certified
ANSI/UL 10C (fire-rated only)
ANSI/UL 305
CAN/ULC-S104 (fire-rated only)
CAN/ULC-S132
A variety of functions and trim options are available call Mr. Locksmith for more information.
Panic and Fire Door Hardware Functions
Classroom: the key locks and unlocks the lever or knob
Dummy: the rigid mechanical trim for pull operation
Exit only: no outside trim
Passage: the lever or knob is always active
Storeroom: the key retracts the latchbolt, the lever or knob is rigid
Electronic Access Control
High Security Key Access
Intergrates into any Key Control Master Key System
Popular trims
pull trim, 5 standard functions:
Classroom (TP)
Storeroom (NL)
Dummy trim (DT)
Passage (TP-BE)
Exit only (EO)
Mr. Locksmith 98/99 and 33A/35A Series Panic and Fire Exit devices can be retrofitted to keep up with evolving technology with various retrofit kits. Call Mr. Locksmith for more information.
Retrofitting an existing device
CDSI/HDSI: security dogging indicators provide at-a-glance verification of the panic device status
QEL: electronic latch retraction with limited operational noise
Electronic switches: can be used as part of an access control system or in a standalone application
Request to exit (RX)
Latchbolt monitoring (LX)
Electronic Access Control offers security solutions for every opening.
Call Mr. Locksmith for further information http://ift.tt/1htmS6q
For On-line and Hands-on Locksmith Training Dates and Cities near you for Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced Locksmithing as well as my Covert Methods of Entry, Non-destructive Methods of Entry and to purchase the Famous “Dumb Key Force Tool” that opens Smart Key locks in seconds go to Mr. Locksmith Training http://ift.tt/1GFfnQ5
Do you carefully choose each component to make sure they match your ride? Did you order carbon wheels just to get the decals that are color matched? Maybe you just want some high quality replacement graphics for your fork after putting it down in that rock garden? Whatever the reason, if you’re in the […]
Omata, premium analog cycling computer now available – We covered the Omata One GPS bike computer about a year and a half ago when it was still but a twinkle in anybody but Fabian Cancellara’s eye. Well they are available now (kind of). It’s still a preorder for the $550 device, but they are claiming to ship […]
GoPro has just pulled back the curtain on their newest action cam, the Hero6 Black with tech upgrades all around. After just announcing a delivery date for their new Fusion 360° VR camera, the new Hero camera focuses mostly on internal electronics improvements in what GoPro says doubles the performance over the last generation Hero. […]
Earlier this summer BMC introduced a new Speedfox trail bike with an integrated dropper seatpost linked to a suspension remote. They even debuted a new 150mm travel Trailfox AMP eMTB for those looking to get a bit more serious off-road. Now they bring the two together in the new Speedfox AMP, a 29er e-bike to round out their […]
GoPro previewed their new 360° degree capture Fusion VR camera last spring, but up until now you still needed 6 GoPros to capture the full virtual reality experience. That will end soon as GoPro just announced a delivery date for 2017. Fusion works with two spherical cameras one facing forwards & one backwards to record […]
Dubbed simply the IMBA Jacket, Showers Pass has taken the cut of their popular Refuge jacket and reworked it into a lighter 2.5 layer breathable, waterproof shell to help raise awareness for trail stewardship. The IMBA Jacket is designed for the trail, both as a mountain biking rain shell and to double as protection when […]
Photo submitted by Lorri Lee Lown, founder and coach, Velo Girls. Head coach and bike fit specialist, Savvy Bike. This is “the closed section of Highway 1, just south of Big Sur, currently known as Big Sur Island. Due to the bridge out at Big Sur and a HUGE mudslide to the south, there’s a 45-mile section […]
The 2018 Norco Search XR drop-bar adventure gravel road bike takes their original off-road 700c model and updates it for modern wheel and tire sizes. The original Seach debuted a few years ago, during which time the market for gravel bikes has exploded and evolved. The new Search adds more mounts and more tire clearance, […]
We first spotted Deda Elementi’s new integrated Alanera road handlebar+stem combo on T°Red bike’s tribute to Deda’s managing director. But that’s not the only new bar from the Italian component maker, with a couple of 35mm standard bars (& a stem). Deda have even added an entirely new pair of SL tubeless carbon clincher wheels […]
RESIDE is an exclusive collection of one, two and three bedroom homes with a coveted Westside Vancouver address. With some of Vancouver’s best parks and amenities close by, this is a well-established neighbourhood. RESIDE will be home to 33 concrete homes and 2 floors of parking. RESIDE is situated near shopping, parks, top-ranked schools, entertainment and dining. Langara Golf Course and Winona Park are within walking distance for you to enjoy Vancouver’s great outdoors. Vancouver International Airport is less than 10 minutes away when you board the Canada Line at Marine Drive Station.
Marcon Developments began as a construction company and gave them the experience to deliver homes not only of high standards, but also of high value. Since inception, they have given the keys to homeowners to more than 10,000 new homes and helped dreams become reality. Marcon has developed some notable residences over the years, such as the first high-rise in Canada to achieve LEED certification. Building to these standards helps to future-proof your home, as well as allowing you to breathe easy from the first day you move in.
Speedplay had a few updates, including these eye-catching new colors for the Syzr pedal bodies. The body is already replaceable, with different size parts to accommodate leg length discrepancies and other fit issues. They had pink ones made for Alison Tetrick and her Dirty Kanza-winning bike, and now they’re considering making a few other options […]
When Aaron Gwin joined forces with ODI to create his own custom grip, he had a lot of ideas. The original AG-1 featured an offset design that improved the angle of the grip for better comfort. The single lock-on design featured an aluminum reinforced end to save the grips in the event of smashing a […]
The new G-Form Pro Trail Glove extends their protection from the joints to your hands. Across the knuckles and digits is their RPT (Reactive Protective Technology) pads, which hardens on impact to instantly disperse forces to a broader area. The rest is a lightweight breathable mesh top to keep you cool. On the bottom is […]
Not content with only an aluminum plus options, Industry Nine is taking it to the next level. With their new PillarCarbon BC360, the company is bridging the gap to lightweight plus tire performance. Strategically positioned throughout the show in places like the Maxxis booth on this Why Cycles S7 that was also displaying the new […]
This year at Eurobike, Token was very excited about their new rims. Lumped into the Zenith family, Token claims that they were able to create a stronger rim by limiting the number of carbon plies in the layup. It’s not that they’re using any less carbon, it’s that they’re using fewer pieces thanks to a new […]
When it came to new product at Interbike, Van Dessel was on fire. When asked what was new, their response was, “everything! Almost…” With a few exceptions, everything Van Dessel has been updated (or is completely new), which bodes well for the relatively small bicycle company. Maybe the biggest news is the all new WTF […]
Recently Bikerumor checked out DT Swiss’ latest offerings for road and cross disciplines at Eurobike 2017, but in this article we’ll check out a whole new line of wheels for off-road riders. After redesigning the SPLINE ONE 1700 aluminum wheelset last year, DT Swiss decided to offer a complete 1700 SPLINE wheel program for 2018. […]
Photo submitted by Natalie Corbett, “Here I am in the Yukon Territory on the Alaska Highway heading south along Kluane Lake. I am on my trusty Surly Long Haul Trucker named Yonder Esmeralda Shitkicker. We are heading south hoping to bike the whole Pan-American highway. You can follow my travels at nataliebybike.com if you want!” We always […]
The Forefront and Overtake will still reign as Smith’s high end cycling helmets for 2018, but they’ll have some serious competition. After introducing the Route and Rover last season, Smith is launching another tier of helmets that will slot in between the two levels. Equipped with all of their safety features, the new helmets feature […]
You could argue whether hitch or roof top racks are the ultimate in bicycle transportation, though sometimes simplicity is best. If you’re looking for a way to travel with your bike without installing a hitch or figuring out a roof top set up, it’s hard to beat the simple trunk rack. Other brands have offered […]
The Rider Firm – the folks behind Hunt wheels – have another project that has been brewing behind the scenes for quite some time. Their new Dissent 133 layered gloves aim to eliminate the cold & wet hands that make riding through the winter unbearable in many locales. The Dissent 133s do that with a […]
We already looked at the most innovative bike from Italian custom frameshop T°Red right at the start of Eurobike with their narrow, premium steel Levriero time trial bike. But they had plenty of other new bikes packed into a small tradeshow booth with three standing out in steel, aluminum, and titanium. Hedera Acciaio steel hardtail […]
Beyond the more typical time trial and road helmets that Lazer had on display at Eurobike, they also had a few updates to their commuter line of helmets. Taking it a step beyond just e-bike specific protection, the new NTA helmets add protection for high-speed pedelecs. Anverz urban e-bike pedelec commuter helmets Lazer talked about […]
Photos submitted by Michael Lee, “Containerized cargo ship heading north from its Pacific anchorage into the southern entrance to the Panama Canal. Foreground: my SC Stigmata – 7:00 am.” “Looking to the northeast, view of the skyline of Panama City, Panama. Mid-day” We always love seeing photos from where you are riding and are happy […]
Picking the best carpet fiber isn’t as easy as you think. Because there are a number of types to choose from, you have to weigh each of their characteristics. Let’s compare two of the most popular synthetic carpet fibers and find out which is a better fit for your home.
Durability
One of the biggest considerations in any carpet purchase is over the carpet’s durability.
Most consumers want a carpet that will stand up to daily wear and tear and still manage to look good for the next decade or so.
Nylon carpet fiber is well-known as being very durable. It has long been considered to be the most durable synthetic carpet fiber available (although some would say that PTT triexta is now a worthy contender for this title). The secret to nylon’s durability lies in its resiliency — its ability to literally “bounce back” from compaction.
Polyester is generally considered to be a less durable fiber than nylon. It lacks nylon’s high resilience, and will typically begin to show signs of wear due to foot traffic in less time than nylon.
It’s important to note that both nylon and polyester carpets are available in a wide range of qualities, and so a high-grade polyester carpet may outperform a low-grade nylon carpet. As always, when comparing two different carpets, be sure that they are of equivalent quality. Source:TheSpruce
Care
Both nylon and polyester are easy to wash and are mildew resistant. Both can be washed in a washing machine and dried on a low heat cycle. Articles made from nylon or polyester should be removed from the dryer immediately. A warm iron can be used on either nylon or polyester. Polyester generally can be dry-cleaned, depending on the manufacturer’s instructions. However, nylon cannot be dry-cleaned as the solvents melt the material. Source:Diffen
Wear and Tear
Nylon Carpets are made from nylon fibers and considered to be the toughest carpets available on the market. Even in a high traffic area your nylon carpet shouldn’t show signs of aging.
Polyester Carpets are second in line to nylon carpets, but have a tendency to get matted and not spring back to its original shape. It will show wear in high traffic areas. If it comes in contact with high heat, polyester carpet can melt. Source:DifferenceBetween
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Living in a smart house may sound luxurious but the benefits are definitely worth the investment. Get to know how home automation can positively affect your daily routine by checking out the following:
It’s Energy Efficient Having precise control over the power used as well as the temperature can ensure that your home is more energy efficient. This is why smart homes are a part of the appliances that you can use to be more environmentally conscious in your home. Depending on the system that you have in your home, it can suggest energy efficient settings. Source:Property24
Increases Peace of Mind Perhaps this benefit will not apply to everyone, but for those who habitually worry about whether or not they have taken care of everything at home before leaving for the day, a home automation system is a perfect investment. In short, it offers peace of mind. This is quite beneficial for those individuals who leave each day, obsessively worrying if everything is in order. With so many stresses in daily life, it is nice to take at least one off the list by being able to see what is going on at home without physically being there. Source:Freshome
Convenient Convenience is one of the biggest reasons that people build and purchase smart homes. These homes give users remote access to systems including heating and cooling systems, intercoms, music and multimedia devices throughout the home. Integrated hard drives allow homeowners to watch video or listen to audio in any room; video intercoms make it easy to communicate with others in the home or visitors at the door. All of these smart home technologies streamline common tasks. Source:HomeGuides.SFGate
Can you imagine how convenient it would be to have automated window treatments? It’s entirely possible! For more information, call us today!
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Renovations are always exciting. Yes, you might have to spend a lot. But if the work is excellently done, then you’ll definitely get your money’s worth. Remember to take note of the following things before you proceed on your project.
Consider these master bath must-haves
Sharing with your sweetie is simpler when you’ve made space for these features.
Toilet room:Gives this area privacy; best if it’s got a door.
Separate shower stall:Lets bathers and shower-takers clean up simultaneously.
Dual workstations:Place double sinks 36 inches apart or more, measured drain to drain, so that you’ll have elbow room. Give each sink enough outlets and lighting, as well as mirror, countertop, and storage space.
Wide pathways:Traffic lanes 36 to 42 inches wide allow two people to pass each other without having to squeeze by. Source:ThisOldHouse
Don’t make the toilet the first thing you see when open the door
Ask a bathroom designer what his or her best tried and true tip is, and this is what you’re likely to hear. The reasoning is simple. Oftentimes bathroom doors get left open, meaning that you or any guest in your home walking by will see the toilet — which, come on, isn’t the most aesthetically pleasing thing to look at. If you’re hoping for a spa-like vibe, putting the john front and center in the design can sort of kill the mood as you’re transitioning into the room. So, what should you make the focal point? Anything but the toilet. Source:Houzz
The golden rules of bathroom renovations
Draw up a clear plan of the room to remodel, and make it to scale. This will be a great reference not only for you, but also for your subcontractors.
Estimate the approximate total cost of your renovation beforeyou begin your work. This includes quotes from workers, for materials, new fixtures (bath, shower, toilet, and faucets), furniture, decor and lighting.
Ask for at least two or three quotes from different workers.
Shop around for your bathroom fixtures. You’d be surprised how much you can save.
Prepare yourself for surprises and extra expenses along the way, especially if you decide to open up the space and remove walls.
Do not touch a load bearing wall without first consulting with an expert. Source:Yellowpages
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Rotec is one of those names that if you’ve been around the gravity side of things enough, you surely know it. Or at least have heard of it. Their DH bikes were legendary back in the day, and durable enough that many are still running laps today. In 2001, John Sullivan bought the company and […]
Tantrum Cycles is almost ready for prime time. Literally. After introducing their prototypes with their novel Missing Link suspension system, Brian Berthold took to Kickstarter with a successful campaign to get the first batch of bikes up and running. In addition to showing finished production bikes at Interbike, Brian also had some news in the […]