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How to fit a kids bike
Are you planning to hit New Zealand’s epic bike trails these school holidays? Kids love to get out there on the bike. For them to be able to ride safely and confidently it’s important to choose a bike that fits. Check out our tips on how to fit a kids bike… Let’s be honest, the […] Read Article
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WALK ON Foot Protection – Sore Feet Stop Here
WALK ON feels like you're walking a cloud. Anyone who treks, cycles, wears high heels, dances or treads in work boots all day will appreciate the soft and magical feel of sheep on their feet - you could even use it to relieve pack rub or sports bra chaffing. The use of a silky strip of hyperfine mer Read Article
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Mons Royale Merino and Mountain Biking
There’s no need to take your rotten cotton and your glad bag polyester on tour anymore. Whether you’re hiking your bike, trail riding, hucking or going full enduro, life behind bars just got a whole lot cooler with Mons Royale’s Air-Con – Surf the Dirt Series. Merino Air-Con Surf the Dirt in Read Article
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Travelling With Your Bike
Whether you are a Roadie, Triathlete or All-terrain shredder, there comes a time when you are ready to test your skills amongst a new crowd, or simply enjoy the scenery of the road less travelled. Flying with your bike can be a challenge for amateurs and professionals alike, but there is a way to pl Read Article
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Long Term Test: Schwalbe Procore review
Riding at lower pressure means better performance, but at the same time it increases the risk of failures. While low pressures offer greater grip and small bump dampening, the limit so far tends to be about 20 psi, below which you start to run the risk of burping a tyre, dinging your rims or getting Read Article
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Compression 101
You know compression sportswear is tight, right? But so are skinny jeans, so what’s the big deal? Do SKINS really improve performance and speed up recovery? How? Can you prove it? Here’s a quick lesson in compression to answer your questions and squeeze out those doubts. All the Gear, No Idea? W Read Article
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Athlete Reviews: Andrew Sloan – Trek Fuel EX8 29er
Having rolled out of Racers Edge Powered By Torpedo 7 with my new 2016 Trek Fuel EX8 29er in late November, I have been so busy taking it on missions and fun trail adventures to take a moment to sit down and reflect on this bike and what I think of it! I should first […] Read Article
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Athlete Reviews: Dougal Allan – Giant Trinity
The Giant Trinity was always built to go fast. But in 2016 it has been built to go even faster and with plenty of specific additions to get the long-distance triathlete excited. Key features I have fallen in love with include the built-in aero drink system, the feed-box on the top tube and the fully Read Article
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What is MIPS helmet technology?
Wondering what this MIPS technology is that's being increasingly seen in helmets for both bike and snow? Read the facts here and learn how a MIPS equipped helmet can reduce your chance of injury in case of a fall. Read Article
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Basic Bike Maintenance Tips
Bikes are tough but far from invincible. The more maintenance you perform, the longer all your components will last and the less you will spend on repairs in the long run. Here we run through a few tips on maintenance you can perform at home yourself to keep your bike in good shape. Clean your bike Read Article
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Bike drivetrains for beginners
To those new to the world of mountain biking, the choice of equipment out there can be mind boggling. The number of configurations available is already impressive, and seems to grow year by year. So, to make understanding it all a little bit easier, here is an explanation of all the acronyms, abbrev Read Article
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Torpedo7 bike lights
Training rides in the dark are no fun. Hear what Torpedo7 rider Katie Schofield has to say about the latest bike lights from Torpedo7 Read Article
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Why run a wider handlebar?
Handlebar width can be a cheap and cost effective way to make a big change in how your bike handles on the trail. Read Article
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Crankworx Rotorua Santa Cruz demo – All mountain shakedown
We do the hard yards to test 3 of Santa Cruz's most popular bikes at Crankworx Rotorua and give you our thoughts. Click here to read our comparison review between the Santa Cruz 5010, Bronson and Nomad. Crankworx Rotorua Santa Cruz demo – The Ultimate Shakedown Read Article
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Top Bike Storage Solutions
We've selected our Top Bike Storage Solutions, free up some space and keep your house-mates happy! Read Article
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What Wheel Size Is Right For Me?
If you road cycle it’s easy, but if mountain bikes are your ride of choice then things aren’t quite so simple. You’ve seen the bikes, you’ve heard the chat, but you still don’t really know which wheel size is right for you. From the classic 26”, to the rangy 29” to the new ‘tweener� Read Article
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Sports Drinks and Food Advice
Importance of Hydration As we exercise, our body temperature increases, and to cool down we sweat. Sweating puts our body system into negative fluid balance leading to dehydration. Drinking fluid during exercise helps to replace what is lost through sweat. Keeping hydrated is not only important for Read Article
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Understanding Bike Frame Geometry
Understanding bike frame geometry So you’ve decided to buy a new bike, great! These days bikes come in a variety of shapes and sizes with more than a few subtle differences in frame geometry. At first glance these numbers may make no sense but they can be fundamental in how a bike performs. Unders Read Article
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