Cheeky Transport

Maintenance Courses

We thought we would squeeze in a couple more courses before xmas, to help you out on your awesome summer touring trips

Our courses are small, hands-on, so you can really learn how to do things (and remember them).

Wednesday Dec 2 . Brakes- change a cable, and fit/adjust pads. Barrel adjusters
Wednesday Dec 9. Gears – Change a cable and adjust rear gears. Barrel adjusters

6:30pm-8:00pm class of 4 . $50 per course. Full payment required up front for a booking, and we are very strict on the no refund, so that we have a full class and the instuctors are not away from their families for no good reason.

BYO your own bike, a notepad and clothes that you can get dirty in.

Next courses in 3 months

Singlespeed Nationals this weekend at Awaba

The Australian Single Speed Nationals are on for 2009 over the weekend of the 28th and 29th of November. Details and registration at www.twentysixinches.com/ssnats

This extravaganza is dedicated to the dedicated. The Single Speed Nationals 2009 is an event to be missed only by the foolhardy.

When?
28-29 November

The stunning harbour side city of Newcastle will host the festivities, with Hunter Mountain Bike Association (HMBA) looking after the main race which will be held at their newest trail network, Awaba. There will also be a treasure trove of novelty entertainment to keep even the most distracted spectator amused.

Try to make some extra time around this event. There is enough social riding planned to put saddle sores on the most callused freckle. With Glenrock and Killingworth down the road and Ourimbah just a little further away, you will have no trouble finding the perfect trail.

Don’t forget to pack your surfboard and towel as the coast is riddled with pristine beaches to wash away the hard earned trail dust.

The shenanigans on offer will include plenty of old school racing events, and don’t be too surprised if there are some twists and turns to the standard single speed race format.

Skidders, Bunny Hoppers and those inclined to one wheel will be well catered for, as will those who are just looking for a cool place to sink a few ales with like minded gear free folk.

16″ crits and the Huffy toss will be back with a few other spectacles rarely seen but eagerly awaited.

Now Stocking – Power Grips

Update: January 18th 2010 – Powergrips back in stock!

Update: December 20th 2009 - We’re sold out of Power Grips, the wholesaler is sold out of Power Grips, and the manufacturer is sold out of Power Grips – Should be back in stock in the New Year, fingers crossed for soon.

I’m stoked that we’ve got some stock of Power Grip pedal straps available. I’ve been using them on my bike for a few years and think they’re a great option if you’re looking for an alternative to cleats or toe-cages. They’re $60 a pair for the standard length.

Powergrips are so brilliant, so sublime in their simplicity and economy of material, so superior in function and practicality, that it is a crime they are not standard equipment on all new mid and entry level mountain bikes, hybrids and city bikes. – Practical Pedal

Powergrips are durable, cheap, and effective. The inch-wide webbing straps won’t scratch up your Manolo Blahniks’ the way regular toeclips will; they let you move your foot around on the pedal as comfort demands, and a twist of the foot instantly binds or releases them. They have all the advantages of both toe clips and clipless pedals with none of the downsides. – Momentum Magazine

The most underrated bicycle accessory on this or any other planet. – Rivendell

Bobo Bikes – Number One

David’s finished his first custom ordered Bobo and it’s out on the road. Proud owner Aaron took some photos at Bobbin Head – Bobo at Bobbo.

Ortlieb Discounts

We’ve got some good prices on some selected Ortlieb stock – Sport Packer Plus in Red for $300 (2 sets), Bike Packer Classic in Red – $250 (1 set only), Bike Packer Plus in Black – $320 (1 set only).

2008 Gazelle Fuente Plus on Sale

We’ve got a special price on one of our lovely Gazelle bikes – It’s a 2008 57cm Men’s Gazelle Fuente Plus for $1365 (RRP $1759). One only.

Gazelle are one of the oldest bike manufacturers in Holland, and concentrate on designing and producing the kind of bikes that we love – comfortable, practical well integrated city transport bikes, kitted out with racks, mudguards, comfortable handlebars and chain-cases.

Sydney Cyclist Turns 2 Party

Sydney Cyclist is turning two!

Not only that, a lot of you know now that myself (DamianM) and Sammy are moving to Brisbane at the end of the month for a work opportunity.
More on that here
So we’re getting together to celebrate two years of the site, and also as a leaving get together before I head north.
Join us for beers, Food and Cake at the usual venue, the Alexandria hotel. It’s served us well so far, they are bike friendly and family friendly too!
Please RSVP if you’re coming so we can let the venue know.

See you there!

Latest Arrivals – Nitto Bars

Also, in our latest arrivals – Nitto flat, riser, Promenade, Moustache and Noodle bars

Latest Arrivals – MKS Pedals and Clips

We’ve got MKS Pedals – Sylvan Touring, Road and Track and GR9′s and Toe Clips in all sizes back in stock.

Ride to Work Day is this wednesday

We believe that every day is ride to work and school and uni and the shops day, but 14 October 2009 is the official, compulsory Ride to Work Day. There’s breakfasts and events all over, including at RPA, and a biggun at Hyde Park

What are you doing??