Besides his road and off road bicycle racing experience, Hank also races triathlons. Reluctantly, he admits to winning his age group at the 2009 Solana Beach Triathlon, although he laughingly says that the top guys weren’t racing that day. (I knew he won fair and square, as we chatted at the waters edge before the start of the race.) Lately he garnered 3rd place in his first ½ Ironman at SOMA. Moreover, he is a dedicated father and husband, who often races with his 16 year old daughter on their tandem bicycle. Most recently, they rode the Solvang Century.

True to his Hi-Tech Bikes.com trade name, Hank researches the products he carries. In other words, he is selective, looking for product safety, verifying manufacturers claims, and he even road tests his product while racing. He modestly boasts of his wholesale line of 1,500 ceramic bearing inventories, which minimizes wheel rolling resistance thereby increasing efficiency and speed. Hank also imports high end German lightweight components like carbon fiber chain rings, and an assortment of seats, aero bars, and race wheels. He even proudly displayed Shimano's new light weight “electronic shifting” system on a carbon frame at a recent TCSD meeting. He carries an extensive line of bicycles including, Serotta, Colnago, Look, Guru, Orbea, Janis, QR, LiteSpeed, Bianchi, and Kestrel to name a few.

If you want form fitting clothes, shoes and wetsuits, Hi-Tech Bikes.com’s seven employees will take the time to personally custom fit you into a variety of quality product lines like Emillo DeSoto’s Fine Line, 2XU, Orca and Zoot to name a few. When you buy new bicycle shoes, your cleats will be safely adjusted to your pedals. Now that is service!

Speaking of safety, Hank believes in promoting the longevity of Triathlon. He refuses to cut corners when inspecting bicycles before giving them his ‘ok’ seal of safety approval. When a bicycle comes in for repairs, Hank’s staff goes over and beyond. They look for safely adjusted brakes, worn tires, and misaligned gearing. Hank believes a return to a ‘bike check’ sticker system before a race is a good idea, to protect his customers and race directors. He also uses “green” biodegradable part cleaning agents because he cares about the environment.

Hank’s “crew” also generously gives back to the community. They volunteer as shop mechanics at various rides, like the Alpine Challenge, MS Ride Support Stop, Team in Training, and Father Joe’s Village.

Hi-Tech Bikes.com is conveniently located at Clairemont Mesa Blvd. near the 5, the 163, and 15 freeways, which allow San Diego City, inland and commuter customer’s easy access to his store.