Following the massive popularity of the Evoc bags last summer, we've got in a few new brands, models, and colours for all you gear fanatics to drool over... The three brands we carry are Evoc, Vaude, and Camelbak. They all do the same basic job - they carry tools, helmets, and water bladders. Here's an overview of their differences. You can see all of our backpacks here. First up are the good ol' Evoc bags. Anyone riding the trails, or 3 Peaks, knows just how popular these bags are. Here's why:1. They've got pockets and dividers for everything, plus a water bladder sleeve, so you know exactly where your tube and CO2 cartridge are when you blow out halfway down...
By now you've probably heard we're opening a new workshop upstairs (we tried to keep it a secret, but it didn't work). You might not find tools exciting, but mechanics Joel and Nigel do, and it'll help ensure your bikes are fixed as quickly and as expertly as possible, so it's a good thing. We sell Park Tools if you need them - special order only, but they're usually here overnight.
As of yesterday, we're a Surly Bikes dealer. We've been suppliers of fantastic Surly gear since ages ago, but now we're able to get some really awesome stuff, like fatbikes, some seriously cool steel roadies, and the absolutely legendary touring bike the Long Haul Trucker. How cool is that? To say we're excited is an understatement. Now for the pictures...
And which one shall we get in first?Flying fattie!Yummy Surly PacerECR (with 29x3.0 tyres!) off-road touring in AfricaWe don't know what this bloke is up to, but his Long Haul Trucker looks well-lovedCross-Check singlespeedSurly the dwarfAnother Long Haul Trucker, this time in Argentina!Moonlander. Look, he's still smiling.
Check out pages 84-91 of Down in Edin magazine - an in-depth look at electric bike use in Dunedin, particularly around Blueskin Bay. http://issuu.com/downinedinmagazine/docs/down_in_edin_issue_two
It is crucially important that your bicycle has wheels. Without wheels, you will have to carry your bicycle everywhere, which gets very tiring. Not all wheels are created equal, though - there are about a bajillion variations, so if you're not sure what flavour of wheel you're after then just call or email us.We love Stan's wheelsets. You'll find them on the majority of our custom builds, and on most of our personal bikes too. Why? Because they're light, stiff, reliable, and in terms of value-for-money, the best out there. They stand up to some serious punishment (provided you select the right wheelset for your needs - see the chart below), and it goes without saying that they hold a tubeless tyre perfectly. We...
