Meet the guys from DOWN CYCLES, the oldest DH shop in New York.AJ and his crew are located just about 45 minutes north of Midtown Manhattan.
1. How long have you been the business of selling bikes?
Nine Years
2. Tell us about your customers. What are they riding these days? Downhill, the local trail loop, lunchtime road rides?
XC and DH
3. What do you think of the riding options in your area?
I’m a product of my environment. The trails around these parts are amazing!
4. Are you involved in local bike advocacy? How?
Yes. I am involved in trail maintenance. I also design/build new trails and make suggestions about how to make an old trail flow and or cause less erosion.
5. How often do you, yourself, get out and ride?
Whenever possible. Usually 2 times a week and DH race weekends.
6. What is your favorite model in the 2008 IH line?
The Sunday is my favorite model. It has always been my favorite, since 05.
7. Where do you see mountain biking in 5 years?
Mountain biking is growing at a steady rate. I feel all racers will get the credit they deserve and DH will be an Olympic sport.
8. What’s the greatest challenge when helping a rider, rookie to veteran, find the right bike?
Getting them to walk through the door of my shop rather than purchasing online! I will set them up with the proper bike once they’re inside Down Cycles.
posted by Iron Horse at 12:00 PM
16.5.08
signing autographs
at CAMPMOR in Paramus, NJ on May 22nd.
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location:
CAMPMOR
810 Route 17 North
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 445-5000
This will be Mr. Hill's only area appearance in preparation for the U.S. Open at Diablo Freeride Park, May 23-25. Be at both events to witness history!
posted by Iron Horse at 11:08 AM