The CRANK
Cycling, Paddling, Sailing, Fishing & Outdoor Sports Gear
Events / Sales
Special Events at The Crank

2008 Calendar Year

August 6th - August 31st:  Summer Clearance sale...

All of our stock Kayaks ON SALE! Huge discounts on Necky, RIOT, and Boreal kayaks and paddling clothes...

WOW!!! --25%  off
of RIOT KAYAKS (all Brand New Boats!)
5% off  New Boreal recreational and sea kayaks
15% off Kokatat and NRS watersports wear in stock
20% off all Cyling clothes
25% off all BMX racing clothing
50% off full-face BMX helmets

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June 14th - July 2nd:  4th of July sale...

Everything In The Store (in stock items) are ON SALE! Huge discounts on Bikes, Kayaks and all accessories...

20%  off
of RIOT KAYAKS (Brand New Boats!)
20% - 50%
off of leftover & demo kayaks in stock
5% off  New Boreal Kayaks
10% - 26% off of new bikes from Redline, Dianmondback, etc.

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May 20th - June 7th:  Memorial Day sale...

Come outside and enjoy the best of spring with a brand new quality bicyle or kayak from The CRANK

15%  off ALL RIOT KAYAKS (Brand New Boats!)
5% - 35%
off of Kayaks in stock
Big discounts on all Bicycles in stock

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April 22nd - May 10th:  BMX / Freeride special...

Full-faced helmets, jerseys and pants in stock - 30% off

Also save on:

Selected Bikes in stock 15% - 26% discount
Selected Boats in stock 10% - 20% discount

Summer clothing with a discount of 10%
Winter clothing with a discount of 30% (in stock items)
In-stock dry suits: 10% off

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March 21 - March 29:  Annual
Paddle Sports special...

-- Discounts also available on custom & special order items --

Up to 20% off of new kayaks in stock
Up to 50% off of demo kayaks
Used Kayaks in stock!
15% off of all paddle sports parts, clothing and accessories
15% off of Thule and Yakima car rack systems


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February 26 - March 8:  Early Bird Tune-Up special...

Save five dollars on any bicycle tune-up from now until March 8th by mentioning this ad when you visit The CRANK...

Also save on:

Summer clothing with a discount of 30%
Winter clothing with a discount of 20%
Full-face helmets with a discount of 50% (in stock items)

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2007 Calendar Year

May 11th - 24th:  Memorial Day sale...

Come outside and enjoy the beautiful spring weather with a brand new quality bicyle or kayak from The CRANK

5% - 35% off of Kayaks in stock
Big discounts on all Bicycles in stock
10% off of retail price on all Parts, Clothing & Accessories 

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Necky Kayak clearance sale...

20% to 50% (!!!) off 2007 and older Necky kayaks in stock... New and Demo models available now in our shop. Come on in and take a look at this summer's demo boats - while they last!

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August 18th: Paddling Accessory sale...

Come on in for big savings on all kinds of in-stock Paddling Accessories from: Kokatat, Thule, Seatle Sports, Carlisle, Lendal, Extrasport, NRS, Scotty & Blue Storm

10% - 30% off of paddling clothing
10% - 30% off Pfd's, Paddles and Fishing Hardware

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August 18th: Bicycle Clothing sale...

End of summer prices on in-store bicyling clothing including big name merchandise by: PRYME, REDLINE, BOMBshell

20% off of REDLINE BMX Clothing
30% off of BMX closed-face helmets, racing pants & body armor
30% off summer bicycling shorts and jerseys

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December 4th: Early Bird Holiday sale...

Why wait for the last minute Christmas rush to get fantastic deals on cycling and paddling equipment at your favorite shop? Prices are good from Tuesday, December 4th through Saturday, December 8th. Sale prices are for in-stock merchandise only...

     --- SAVE UP TO 50% ---

10% - 50% off of EVERY ITEM in the store!!!

10% off of regularly priced bicycles
     --- Up to 26% off specially marked bikes!!! ---

30%
off of summer clothing...

25% -plus off of exercise bicyles...

FREE Paddle with any new Kayak purchase!

----------------------------------------------------------------December 18th thru 29th: Inventory Reduction sale...

Take advantage of the best prices of the year while we reduce our year-end inventory load...

Close Out Prices off of Every Item in the store!!!

Not sure what to get your favorite rider or paddler this year?
          How about a shiny new Gift Card from The CRANK!

Come on in and tell 'Cranky-Claus' what you want for Christmas...
Events Schedule:


2008 Calendar Year

Sunday, June 15:
Water Safety Day  -- Blue Marsh Lake day use area... 12pm - 5pm

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2007 Calendar Year


Biking Events

May 5 & 6: Duryea Downhill Race - Duryea Dr., Reading, PA

June 3: Commerce Bank Lancaster Classic,Lancaster, PA

June 7: Commerce Bank Reading Classic, Reading, PA

June 10: Commerce Bank Intl. Championship,Philly PA


Paddling Events

May 5: Keystone Canoe Club/Schuylkill River Regatta

Sunday, June 10:
Water Safety Day  -- Blue Marsh Lake day use area... 12pm - 5pm

Water safety and rescue demonstration shows including The CRANK demo team and their bodacious boat-handling skills. Come see if we can roll up from a capsized position with only one hand! The Crankman himself will be available for autographs after the show...


May 22: Keystone Canoe Club meeting - "Rolling & Rescues" presentation by The CRANK - State Hill Boat Launch, 7-8pm

May 29: BCTV Water Safety Festival Show (LIVE) - 6-7pm on BCTV


Other Events


April 8 - April 22: RiverPlace Cherry Blossom Festival

May - Schuylkill River Sojoun

Runs the entire length of the Schuylkill River


June 3: Second Annual Run for the River

5K Race & Fun Run/Walk in Schlegel Park

June 21: Solar Flair 2007


A solstice celebration inspired by the river