Secrets are hard to keep in this industry! So its time to put the rumours to rest, Yes, we are moving... Don't get us wrong, we love our current location with its beautiful old walls, views of the railway station and its slanted wooden floors :) There has been something wonderful about being hidden away up the stairs and we have enjoyed so many good times up here. But as the good word about our service has spread, so has our popularity. We have needed more staff. With three mechanics we have been running out of space fast and you may have noticed temporary repair stands being used quite a lot this summer? We realised if we wanted to keep our high standard...
Bike Otago Will be closed on the following days due to Public Holidays and events.
Monday 21st March - Otago AnniversaryFriday 25th March Saturday 26th MarchMonday 28th MarchTuesday 29th March
We are sorry for any inconvenience. Enjoy the trails!
Kia Ora Summer is well and truely arrived... so here are some tips on keeping your precious steed running as well as possible.1 - Wipe and oil your chain every rideThis might sound excessive, but this is the number one thing to keep your bike riding nice, and the drive chain lasting well. Always have a rag or two with you and before you get on your bike, run the chain through the rag until you get all the grit and grime off. Then apply a thin lube (my personal favourite is Finish Line Ceramic Wax Lube)... put plenty on, then let it sit, before wiping it off again.2 - Cleaning your bikeYour bike is not made from concrete (hopefully), so DONT use a...
Why NORCO? Its simple... top quality, great pricing and an excellent range. The brand, from BC Canada, has a long and awesome history, being known around the world for producing some of the best mountain bikes. They also have always sponsored many of the top riders. Currently NZ's top DH rider, Sam 'Blinky' Blenkensop is on their factory DH team. A key reason we are offering these bikes is that we believe they are better bikes and better value then the other brands on offer. If you do the comparisons, our standard pricing will usually beat the discounted pricing of other brands when you compare quality and spec. Top that off with the awesome service we can provide and we hope the decision...
In addition to long weekend rides, a talking point around the shop this week has been the Moustache Samedi 27/9 FS Ti. Moustache bikes are some of the nicest electric bikes we've seen and worked on and their take on a mountain bike is no exception! From the hydroforming and frame construction to the proven Bosch electrics, the quality of these is second to none! A quick ride around the block and the most obvious differences to other electric bikes would have to be the handing of the bike and the power and responsiveness of the electrics. With the additional weight of the motor and battery being centrally mounted, the handling is very neutral - not too dissimilar to your standard...
