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2019 Bikes
2019 bikes are instore now! Drop in and chat to us about what’s new, and we’ll give you the download. We’ve got epic news from Trek and Giant! They have managed to get even more speed out of their E-Bike range this year, with speed increasing from 25 to 32 km/h. Longer travel... Read Post
- 04 Sep 2018
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Top Tips to Tune Your Bike in Time for Spring
Now that it’s spring, the days are longer, the sun is warmer and it’s finally time again to jump on your bike and hit those trails. Before you get out there though, make sure you get the most out of your ride with a service. Check out our five top tips to tune up your […] Read Post
- 23 Aug 2018
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Father’s Day Expert Top Picks
Father’s Day is all about the adventurous dads who love to get out there with their families. To help you find an epic gift, our experts put together their top picks for all those dads who live and breathe the outdoors. Trail Masters Does your Dad like to get out there on his bike? Loose... Read Post
- 21 Aug 2018
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The Torpedo7 Hillary Challenge Final
The secondary school battle for first place is intense The Hillary Challenge (video) is undoubtedly the toughest adventure competition for high school students and the battle for first is intense because it is a prestigious and highly coveted title for schools to achieve. Not only does this... Read Post
- 08 May 2018
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Mountain Bikers Code
New Zealand has some of the best mountain bike trails in the world. Let’s keep it that way by abiding by the mountain bikers code! Stay safe and have fun. See You Out There! Respect Others Stay in control Give way to walkers Signal your approach and pass with care Ride shared use tracks in... Read Post
- 08 May 2018
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Kieran Bennett Update
Last weekend the annual Santa Cruz Bicycles NZ Enduro took place in the Marlborough Sounds, consisting of three days of racing some amazing, very rugged trails in the region. This was my first time at the event and it didn’t disappoint, Sven and Anka Martin know how to put on an extremely... Read Post
- 16 Mar 2018
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Adventures in the Top of the South
Three weeks ago I packed up the car in Dunedin and headed off on route to Rotorua where I have just started my first real job! I was excited to see the new road past Kaikoura and do a few adventures on the way. This was my first time doing this stuff by myself and […] Read Post
- 08 Mar 2018
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Backcountry Mountain Biking – By Mountian Safety Council
Backcountry mountain biking allows people to enjoy the technical challenges of riding while seeing large areas of New Zealand’s backcountry in a shorter time span. Every trip into the backcountry has an inherent degree of risk, which can be easily reduced through careful planning and good... Read Post
- 07 Mar 2018
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Staying safe on the trails – MTB
New Zealand offers some fantastic backcountry mountain bike trails which can take you to remote and breathtaking parts of the country. This activity is increasing in popularity across the globe, with all kinds of tracks and trails being built each year. Some of the key things to consider when... Read Post
- 06 Mar 2018
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Bell Super 3R Helmet Review and Thoughts – Andrew Sloan
After sending my previous Bell helmet to the helmet retirement cemetery for crashed and used helmets, I was in search of the best possible protection I could get for my head in terms of a good quality helmet. After doing my research and looking into what was available as well as trying on a few... Read Post
- 05 Mar 2018