Always wanted to ride one of the newest bikes on the market but don't have the money to drop into a brand new bike? Well, you're in luck. Hopefully by next month, we will be rolling out a fleet of 2017 Giant Anthem 1 mountain bikes for hire. Updated for 2017, The Anthem 1 is Giant's performance XC Ninja, tackling everything from steep climbs to technical descents with ease. Its new trunnion-mount Maestro rear suspension system delivers you 110mm of rear travel, with 120mm of Fox 34 Performance Elite suspension up front. Sitting on a 27.5" wheelset and driven by a Shimano Deore XT drivetrain, the Anthem 1 is sure to take on any trail you put in its way....
Over the next few weeks we'll be interviewing each of our wonderful staff here at Bike Otago to give you a little glimpse into the people behind the job. We decided to start out with none other than Joel Anderson. It seems like you've been around here for forever, how long have you been a bike mechanic? (Shrugs and laughs) ... a long time. I'd probably have to check my Inland Revenue forms to figure out exactly. I've worked for Bike Otago for about 7 years, I originally started working building bikes when the shop was still owned by Greg Leov. Once Kashi took over I became the workshop manager. What's your favorite part about the mountain biking community...
Prime biking season is right around the corner, and with it a new fleet of 2017 bikes will be arriving soon. So if you're looking for a great deal on a 2016 bike, we're having a massive clearance sale on all last year's Giant, Liv, Norco and Yeti models we have in stock. We have a whole range of Norcos from the Storm 7.2 hard tail, on sale for just $650, to the entry level full suspension Fluid 7.2, coming in at just $2,000, a great investment for those looking to step up their mountain biking game. All 2016 Norcos are on sale for up to 35% off. Liv is the first cycling brand dedicated completely to women, and offer up some...
With our new and improved larger shop space, we've been able to expand our horizons to bring in more brands and apparel. While we've been fans of their components for a long time, we're happy to introduce the Race Face clothing line to Bike Otago. We now carry a wide range of Race Face apparel, from jerseys to outerwear, technical wear, shorts, gloves, and more! Perfect for the upcoming warmer weather, the Indy short sleeve jersey is the perfect addition to any rider's closet. Its relaxed fit and moisture wicking material will leave you cool and dry on the ride, and its hidden stash pocket in the side panel doubles as a goggle wipe. Race Face offers a seemingly rainbow...
We've got a great selection of CatEye lights in store and are putting them on sale from now through the end of August! Even though the days are beginning to get longer and the sun is setting later and later, having a solid set of lights is one of the most useful purchases you can make for your bike. As a commuter, to be legally riding on NZ roads, you are required to have at least one front and one rear light. More importantly than getting you out of a ticket, having lights on your bike will keep you safe on the road, increasing your visibility to cars and other cyclists. CatEye has a great range of lights available from...
