Wrench Log

I wanna be electric!

Brian Dallas — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:26:00 +0000

2012 FOCUS Izalco Pro 3 Di2 - The 2012 edition of the FOCUS Izalco Pro 3 or what used to be called the Team Replica gets a few upgrades from the past year. Now as a pro mechanic I am afforded some benefits to allow me the skills to upgrade my personal bike. In the first few days of its life at my shop I upgraded all of the SRAM Force components to Red and swapped the cranks to a SRAM SRM power meter. The wheels are an upgrade as well, removing the DT Swiss wheels and going to Mavic Cosmic Carbon Ultimates. This shaved around 3lbs off of the stock bike. But as in life you are never really satisfied with things and you always have to tinker. Now this gets me to my secret project.

What's Next?

Brian Dallas — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:36:18 +0000

After a lengthy cross season one ponders ones future. I am in that state at the moment.

After a very successful 2 seasons with Team Rapha-FOCUS, 3 years with Focus Bikes USA as the one who did everything, I am at another crossroads. What's next?

Who knows. The course at hand is to be with my family, get caught up on my "honey-do's" and ride my bikes a lot more. Maybe I will take up sewing or something other then what I have been doing for the last decade.

All I know is that the future is bright and I am wearing shades thanks to Mr. Blick!

Later Skaters. Catch you all on the flip side.

End of the Season

Brian Dallas — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:57:03 +0000

Well it is finally here. Cross season in my house is at an end. Whew what a run. 30 races, 18k miles driven and 5 countries visited. What do we have to show for it, 2 national champions, multiple podiums and a group of riders and staff that are totally smoked.

Here are some images from this year. Thanks to Focus Bikes, Rapha, Easton & Giro, SRAM, Feedback Sports, Lemond Fitness, Crank Brothers, Contour and fi:zi;k. Withour you help and support this year would have not been possible.

Enjoy the pics.

And then the Kid goes BOOOOOOOM!

Brian Dallas — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:13:14 +0000

Our boy Zach McDonald posted one of the best results in US Cyclocross history today by taking 3rd at the World Cup in Zolder Belgium. He is coming off a dissappointing night a few days ago when he was attempting to bunny hop the barriers and pre-released from his pedal and jacked the landing. In life we always want a "do-over" and Super Z got one today and made it count.

Well done my brother if you are reading this. I will be busting ass over the next 2 weeks to help you earn your Stars and Bars.

Ginger Snaps and G-BOOOOOOM!

Brian Dallas — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:42:30 +0000

Behind THE Barriers Season II Episode 11 from Behind The Barriers on Vimeo.

Redem Thy Self - NOW

Brian Dallas — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:42:14 +0000

Rapha are challenging riders across the globe to go the distance and escape the clutches of holiday indulgence by riding 500 kilometres between the 23rd and 31st of December. Clock your kilometres however you can and then post evidence on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/rapharacing

The most compelling entries will win special Rapha prizes.

Just like last year there will be a coveted Festive 500 roundel, please email festive@rapha.cc when you have completed your 500km with a link or picture of your proof of performance.

You can also log your kilometres with our friends Strava:
strava.com/challenges/rapha-festive-500 (registration goes live on December 16th)

Entry:

Facebook - 'Like us' and post your photos and captions to our page.
Twitter - 'Follow us' (@rapharacing) and hashtag #rapha500 on your tweet with a photo and caption.

Additionally:

Garmin/Strava data counts but will not win prizes alone. We want stories!
Rollers/turbo trainers are unacceptable.
Please make sure your name and address is registered at the email above to have a chance of receiving a prize and roundel!

We will be compiling a shortlist in the New Year for your delectation and will announce the winners shortly after that.

A little FOCUS Bikes USA love. Thanks

Brian Dallas — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:06:11 +0000

CyclingMechanic on CyclingNews.com

Brian Dallas — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:42:04 +0000

Have a look at my buddy Matt P wrote up on the Team Rapha-FOCUS Service Course. Pretty cool.

On BikeRadar.com

Final Push

Brian Dallas — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:37:11 +0000

Sorry for the lack of input on my site. Just been slammed with family, team and life. But for the next few weeks as things close up on this season I will be more diligent in posting.

Stay tuned.

A Day in the Life from PodiumInsight.com

Brian Dallas — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:44:28 +0000