Signature Cycles Presents: Meet the Makers – Round II

Signature Cycles Greenwich
Saturday, April 27th from 12-3pm

A repeat performance and exclusive meeting of five of the world’s finest Custom Frame Builders in one location to discuss the story of their success building the best bicycles on the planet and what they have planned for the future.

The afternoon will feature a panel discussion with from the following bespoke bicycle company owners:

Bob Parlee – Parlee Cycles – Peabody, MA
Ben Serotta – Serotta Bicycles – Saratoga Springs, NY
Gary Smith – Independent Fabrications – Somerville, MA
Rob Vandermark – Seven Cycles – Watertown, MA
Robert Pinazza – Guru Bicycles – Montreal

You may have missed the North American Hand-Built Show, so we’re bringing New England’s best to you!

The event will kick off at noon with a meet and greet, light lunch, and then a “Makers” round table discussion followed by a Q&A session.

You’ll have an opportunity to meet face to face with the builders of your choice.

Join us at 9am for our regular Saturday Ride prior to the festivities!

RSVP by April 25th to lorihoefer@gmail.com or 203-485-0500

specialized

“Blasphemy, I tell you.” my good friend scolded me.

“Why would a company that built its stellar reputation on a custom platform entertain the idea of offering a non custom product line?” he continued the beat down.

It was a gut check, for sure. I know what attracts me to Specialized S-Works and Shiv offerings. I have seen first hand, while spending time at the mother ship in Morgan Hill, California, the attention to detail in the design, engineering and execution of these fine production bikes. I have ridden all the S-Works models when I could steal time away from my teaching duties at the Masters Body Geometry Fit classes. There is no doubting that Specialized S-Works models deliver something special while cruising the Santa Cruz mountain ranges.  Yes, “something special,” is critical in meeting our criteria to offer a product for sale, but is it enough?

It was time to put this decision through the litmus test of our corporate mission.

Signature Cycles is a service based company with a primary goal of offering our clients the best quality products, the highest level of expertise and service, and unparalleled ongoing support.

We create  a customer experience that is specifically tailored to our individual client’s cycling aspirations, delivered in a professional manner in which every client is made to feel understood and important.  We offer exemplary services and products which ultimately create raving fans.

When put through the test, Specialized S-Works and Shivs meet our criteria and then some. We have chosen Specialized S-Works and Shivs for the quality, innovation and variety the lines offer our discerning clientele.

Our commitment to a Fit First philosophy will never waiver. We believe that your bike doesn’t exist, until we fit you. Specialized S-Works and Shivs, like our other non custom models offered in our current lines,  will need to fit first before one will be allowed to roll out the door.

“Blasphemy?”  I think not. The only blasphemy part is that we will only be offering Specialized in our Greenwich studio. We sit too close to a current Specialized S-Works dealer in Manhattan and will respect their territory privileges.

So, say it is so. We welcome Specialized to the Signature Cycles family of the world’s best frame and bicycle offerings and are excited to add them to our stable. Please reach out to us in Greenwich when you are ready to see what all the fuss is about and have us check if one of the Specialized S-Works or Shiv geometries fit your positional coordinates.

If you are new to Signature Cycles and haven’t had a Sizecycle fitting, this would be the perfect time to get Fit and dial in your non custom current bike or take the plunge and discover what is special about riding a Specialized.

See our new Specialized S-Works gallery HERE

Paul Levine

 

The Jersey Project Signing and Greenwich Holiday Stroll

Signature Cycles Greenwich
Saturday December 1st from 11am to 4pm


Make sure to stop by our Greenwich studio location this Saturday, December 1st, for a book signing with Bill Humphreys, co-author of The Jersey Project.  The Jersey Project is a beautiful and colorful way to tell the story of America’s Bicycle racing renaissance alongside the European story that inspired it.  You can read more about The Jersey Project here.

Also on Saturday, Signature Cycles Greenwich will be participating in the Greenwich Holiday Stroll.  Stop by for some spiced apple cider and seasonal treats.

Signature Cycles New Greenwich Studio Grand Opening Celebration

Thursday, November 15th from 5-8pm

Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Greenwich studio location on November 15th from 5-8pm. We will be giving away over $10,000 in prizes including:

-Lightweight Meilenstein Wheelset
-Shimano Dura Ace 9000 Group
-Majorca Cycling Vacation
-Rapha and Assos Clothing
-And Much More
In addition to food and refreshments, manufacturers will be on hand to show off their 2013 models. You won’t want to miss this exclusive chance to win valuable prizes and experience our fantastic new studio!

New Staff at Signature Cycles

caffery1-wpIf you have been in our Manhattan or Greenwich studios recently you may have noticed some new faces. We are delighted to announce the addition of Caffery Garff to the Manhattan studio and Darren McNeill to the Greenwich studio. Caffery and Darren bring with them a wealth of knowledge and industry experience.

When not in the Manhattan Studio you’ll find Caffery ondarren3-wp the podium at the local Prospect Park Crits and look for Darren competing at this season’s cyclocross events. Both of them will be riding for team Rockstar/Signature Cycles. To learn more about our newest staff members, you can watch Caffery’s video bio here and Darren’s here.

Help Wanted: Looking to Replace Me

Soren KlingspornThough I don’t feel like my work at Signature Cycles is done by any measure, I will be moving away from Greenwich, CT in a few short months. My planned move puts me in a unique position to find my replacement. I’ve worked in bike shops for most of my working years, and I’d like to think that I’ve ascended to working at Signature Cycles. My time at Signature Cycles has improved me professionally in as many ways as I have improved the business.

I wear a lot of different hats at Signature Cycles, which is not unusual for many small businesses like us. A typical day will see me working with a client in a SizeCycle fitting, some time updating our web site and blogs, and tuning a bike or gluing tubulars in the workshop. A wide range, to be sure. As my replacement, your primary responsibilities will be sales, being a resource for product knowledge and processing parts and bike orders.

We seek a candidate with an open mind that is willing to learn new skills and adapt to the needs of our clients. Continue reading

Introducing: Rapha Grand Tour Shoes

We are very excited to announce the launch of the Grand Tour cycling shoes from Rapha. Combining the best new technology with the finest shoe making craftsmanship, the Grand Tour shoes feature Easton EC90 carbon soles and hand cut yak leather uppers. Signature Cycles partnered with Rapha as the exclusive East Coast dealer for the initial launch of the shoes. They are available at our Manhattan studio and through our web store. Stock on the first run is limited to one of each size in each color, so act quickly.

For a closer look at the shoes, check out our video below:

Rapha Grand Tour Shoes from Signature Cycles on Vimeo.