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2021 Chicago Cross Cup* Service Package

September 23, 2021

Well, it’s been a pretty wild ride since 2019 when we last had a cyclocross racing season in Chicago! We sincerely hope all of our customers (past and present) and friends of the shop are hanging in there and doing well. We apologize for the delay on this, but we have finally hammered out the details of what will be the Tailwind Cycles cyclocross service package for the 2021 season. It’s important to note that while the Chicago Cyclocross Cup itself has been canceled this year, the promotors of the individual races have been given the option to still run their events as they see fit. As it stands right now (September 23rd, 2021), five races have confirmed they are still planning to hold their event, and two races are listed as “TBD”, so those are up in the air.

We are basing the  $230 price of the Tailwind CX Package this year around the idea that there will be at least four races. If we have customers purchase the package and there ends up being less than four races, we will issue a shop credit for the unused labor. If we actually get to have seven races this year, the Tailwind CX Package will be an even better value! Once again, the CX Package also includes a 15% discount on in-stock parts to keep you rolling this season and also a 20% discount on tubular gluing services. As in years past, we include one full tune up to get your bike into top racing shape, then a bike wash either before or after each race in addition to bike transportation to or from each race in the series. We are limiting the CX Package to the number of bikes we are able to transport to and from the races, so give us a call or email ASAP if you want to sign up.

race-day support

20 percent off tubular gluing labor!

Tailwind Cycles is also planning to be involved with USAC Cyclocross Nationals this year, which are conveniently in the Chicago area . We are planning to release our plans for CX Nationals later in the season, but if you are already thinking about looking for support at the Nationals races, please feel free to contact the shop and start talking about that.

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We're working through our suspension service schedule right now and currently have about a 7-10 day turnaround. That time will go up as we get into mtb riding season. Remember the old saying "If you don't schedule time for maintenance, your equipment will schedule it for you". Don't be stuck with your bike out of commission during prime riding season this summer! Call, email, or just bring your bike to the shop to get your suspension serviced. 
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Mountain bike sale! @santacruzbicycles is putting all of their in-stock bikes on sale for 15-25% off (depending on model) though the end of March. Our in stock mountain bikes from Santa Cruz and Scott are on sale for 20% off.

These include a Medium Bronson C  R-build for $4,319

A Large Blur C S-build for $4,439

A MD Chameleon S-build for $2,080

Our Jackal demo build for $2,200

Scott Scale 940 carbon hardtail bikes in Sm, MD, and Lg for $1,840

Scott Aspect 940 Granite in Xs, Sm, MD, or Lg for $823 

We can also order in any Santa Cruz in-stock bike for the sale price! 
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Here is a new build we just completed for a customer! It's an @otsocycles Warakin Ti all-road built up with a @shimanoroad GRX800 2x drivetrain. The build features @sunringlewheels G30 Expert disc wheels with @panaracer_world 700x35 Gravel King semi-slick tires, setup tubeless of course. When you order a bike from Otso, you get the option of picking the color of your @wolf_tooth_comp headset. The brushed silver aluminum finish looks so good against the bare titanium head tube, our customer decided to go with that. 
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Here it is all built up! A custom repainted @santacruzbicycles Stigmate for @thebonebell. The  @mphpaint finish on this bike is stunning! We tried to catch as many of the cool details as possible in the photos, but if you are local and have the chance, try to get a good look at this bike in person. We put the original @sramroad and @zippspeed components back on the bike after the repaint. 

We're especially stoked on how the paint design on this bike is a love letter to the owner's Guatemalan heritage. The N14 logo on the seat tube references the district in the country the bike's owner is from. Coincidentally, the capital of that district is Santa Cruz del Quiche' , which works perfectly with the branding of the bike, named after Santa Cruz Bicycles' home of Santa Cruz, Ca.  The Quetzalcoatl artwork on the top tube pays homage to the Mayan god of the sun. 
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