08 July 2010

Featured Bike of the Week

This week we have a special mountain bike featured on the blog. The Santa Cruz Blur LT Carbon is just what the name says, a ripping mountain bike made entirely of super-light carbon fibre, with some serious components to boot. The new Blur LT Carbon is one of Santa Cruz's strongest frames to date, and happens to weigh a full pound less than its aluminum predecessor while still featuring the same VPP (Virtual Pivot Point) design that has made the Blur XC and Nomad such flying successes within the Santa Cruz lineup. Not only do the technology and design make this bike a standout, but this is actually a longer-travel version of the ever-popular Blur XC, Santa Cruz's flagship cross-country bike. That's right, a 5.5'' travel, all-carbon mountain bike...how much more versatile can a bicycle get? As if that weren't enough, the Blur LT also comes with a full Shimano XTR kit, DT Swiss wheels, an Easton Carbon bar and stem, and a Thomson Masterpiece seatpost. But don't take our word for it, come by Hoback Sports today and check out this sweet machine for yourself!


^I'm not a doctor, but if the Blur LT doesn't look sleek to you, you may want to get your vision checked.

^Part of what makes the Blur LT pedal so smoothly is the VPP linkage system.

^A full XTR drivetrain keeps this baby's shifting at its peak, ride after ride.

^Chris King headset, Easton MonkeyLite SL handlebar, and Avid Elixir CR hydraulic disc brakes? Yes, please.

06 June 2010

Featured Custom Bike Build

Check out this brand new, 2010 Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3, equipped with the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Electronic Shifting System. That's right, this baby has electronic shifting, no more clicking gears or funny noises in the chain, because the Di2 system has shifting precision that only electronics could provide. One tap of the shift button and the battery pack provides the power for an incredibly quick and accurate shift, putting you where you need to be faster than any other shifting system. Also on this Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 is the Roval Rapide SL45 wheel-set, an incredibly lightweight and aerodynamic wheel choice that provides the perfect complement to such a quick, light bike. All things considered, this will be one happy road rider.

^The 2010 Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 gives new meaning to the word sleek.

^Shimano's Dura-Ace Di2 features carbon brake levers, and of course electronic shifting.


^Specialized's S-Works line represents their top-of-the-line products.

^This proprietary S-Works carbon crank provides the lightest and stiffest crank option available.

Come Rent a Bicycle from Hoback Sports!

While it hasn't exactly been bike riding weather lately in Jackson, we here at Hoback Sports feel certain that the sunshine is on the way. It has often been said that the best way to experience Jackson and the surrounding areas is via bicycle. Make your visit to the Tetons unforgettable by renting bicycles and heading out into nature to experience Wyoming like never before. Hoback Sports has every type of bicycle available to rent, ranging from full-suspension mountain bikes to all-carbon road bikes; we even have tandem bicycles and kids' bikes available too! Stop by and ask us about our guided mountain bike tours, and we'll tell you all about the best cycling in and around Jackson.


^Hoback Sports offers the biggest and best variety of rental bikes in the area.

New Hoback Sports Team Kit

Calling all racers and enthusiasts alike! If you love riding in comfort and style while showing your support for Hoback Sports, you had better check out the new team uniforms, now available to the everyone. We had the Belgian clothing company Vermarc make the sweetest-looking custom kits available, highlighting Hoback Sports, as well as several other sponsors including Specialized, Oakley, and Hammer Nutrition. These highly funcional pieces of cycling clothing have our race team members hooked on the quality and performance of Vermarc's clothing. Stop by the shop and check out the new team clothing today!


^The new Hoback Sports Team Jersey

30 May 2010

Welcome to the Hoback Sports Blog

Welcome to the Hoback Sports Blog, a brand new way to see what's new at Jackson Hole's biggest and best outdoor sports store. If you're new to the area or want to see what we're about, stop by 520 West Broadway Avenue in downtown Jackson, or visit www.hobacksports.com to see what we have to offer. If you already know all about Hoback Sports, use this blog to check out the latest and greatest in Hoback happenings. If you'd like to stay up to date with the Hoback Sports Race Team, get coupons for great deals, and be in the know about upcoming events, feel free to join our mailing list and you'll be the first to know about our sales and great deals. Make sure to check back on the blog frequently to see photos of the hottest new bikes, cool gear, and featured sale products. Summer is coming up fast so make sure to stop by and outfit yourself with the best gear before tackling the great outdoors. Give us a call at 307-733-5335, or stop by the shop in downtown Jackson.