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The Tour de Fat is Coming to Boise! |
The Tour is back at Ann Morrison Park this year, August 21!
 This is SWIMBA's largest annual fund raiser, and one hell of a party. We expect to see you there, in costume, on bike, and having a great time.
Be sure to stop by the SWIMBA booth to catch up, and check out all the cool stuff we've got going on.
IMPORTANT: This event does not run itself, so we need volunteers to sell beer tokens and wrist bands, set up, clean up, or help out in other ways. Shifts start at 9:00 am and run 3 hours each until 6:00 pm. Volunteers get a cool t-shirt and 2 beer tokens. If you would like to volunteer please contact Margie Rosenberg, the event coordinator and president of SWIMBA at
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Welcome to our new member benefits page. We will be updating this page often so please check back.
Current benefits for SWIMBA members. Please support these local retailers.
Some restrictions apply on all offers, please see retailers for complete details. All offers require active membership and members must present card at time of purchase. SWIMBA grants no warranty for products or services obtained through the below vendors or offers.
Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy FREE injury screenings, 10% discount on custom professional bike fittings for road or mountain bikes AND 10% discount on Computrainer sessions. Injury screenings include advice on treatment options, such as a home exercise program or referral to a PT or an MD, where appropriate. Three locations in the Treasure Valley: 390 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise (208) 433-9211; 1520 W. State St., Boise (208) 336-8433; 2635 Caldwell Blvd., Nampa (208) 442-0577.
College Works Painting 10% Discount on any exterior painting project.
1682 Langey Ave., Irvine, CA 92614, Phone: 208 731-0798
Lucy's Coffee & Espresso Buy 1 Espresso Drink Get 1 Free 1079 Broadway Avenue, Boise, ID 83706-3624, (208) 344-5907
Boise Health and Wellness Chiropractic Center Free initial exam and 20% off treatments Dr. James Rosenberg, DC1150 W. State St., Ste 220, Boise, ID 83702, 208-384-9070
Core Concepts 15% off any purchase of $100.00 or more on any Core Concepts products purchased at Idaho Mountain Touring. Offer valid only at Idaho Mountain Touring.
Core Concepts, 208-340-6436
Foot Dynamics 10% off any in-store product or service1021 Main Street, Boise, ID 83702, (208) 386-3338
Gem State Solar $35.00 off installation of any Natural Light tubular skylight / $25.00 off installation of any Natural Light solar attic fan. Not to be combined with any other offer. 610 Bacon Drive, Boise, ID 83712, (208) 949-3947
Joyride Cycles 10% Discount on all non-sale items. Not valid towards repairs or labor.
1306 Alturas Street, Boise, ID 83702, Local Calls: (208) 947-0017, Toll Free: (866) 426-9058
See Jane Run 10% Discount on any full priced item. Excludes electronics and wet suits.
814 W. Idaho Street, Boise ID 83702, Phone: 208 338-5263
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SWIMBA Product Reviews- Precision Cycling Components All Mountain Post (AMP) |
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The AMP telescoping seatpost was given to me as a birthday gift by SJ based on recommendations given to her by our friend Ryan K. It weighs about 470 grams including remote and cable so it weighs about 200 grams more than the 27.2/410mm Thomson Elite seatpost that it replaced. The version I got was a 1" and 3" drop. Actuating the remote unit was as simple as pushing the remote lever forward and putting weight on the saddle to lower it and then releasing the remote lever (the seatpost will remain lowered). Raising the seatpost involves pushing the remote lever and getting up off the saddle at which point the saddle will go to the preset normal riding height at which point you release the lever. The AMP also comes with a neoprene boot that covers the spring and detent mechanism. This product gets a two thumbs up from the SWIMBA Wrenching Crew.
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Ask a Wrench- Saturday, July 2, 2010 |
If you have a Rockshox Coil U-Turn fork and you want to replace the spring to a softer or harder spring but didn't how, click on Read More to learn how to do it yourself with very simple tools you probably already have...
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SWIMBA Announces 2010 Mountain Biking Classes! |
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SWIMBA is pleased to offer a series of mountain biking classes for the 2010 riding season. Classes include:
Basic Maintenance and Trailside Repair – April 24, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, and October 9.
Adult Women’s Beginner Mountain Bike Class – May 22 and June 26.
Co-ed Adult Beginner Mountain Bike Class – May 29 and July 24.
Adult Women’s Intermediate Mountain Bike Class – August 28 and September 25.
SWIMBA board member Gary Dinoso will lead the classes. Gary has close to 30 years practical knowledge in mountain bike riding and repair. He is an experienced mountain bike coach for Performance High, LLC, and is a certified United Bike Institute (UBI) bike mechanic and frame builder. SWIMBA members Mark Hodges and Sarah Jo Lawrence will assist in teaching the classes.
For more details on the classes and to register, please see the calendar on the right side of this page.
Please note: These classes are FREE to all SWIMBA members. To become a member, select “Join SWIMBA” from the menu on the left.
These classes deliver an incredible value and will fill up quickly. Classes are limited to 10 people, with a minimum of three students per class. Sign up soon to avoid missing out! To register for the classes, please contact Gary Dinoso or Mark Hodges at
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