2010 – Get a Grip!

Posted in in General Stuff, New products on January 12th, 2010 by nicholasb | 1 Comment

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We’re stoked to be back at work for 2010. We would’ve updated the blog earlier, but we’ve been hectic for services since we opened back up. Check out all our cool new All City star MTB grips. We’ve got heaps of Ourys, natural cork grips and Powergrips Pedal Straps back in stock!

Ben’s a lawyer, customer and friend of ours, who bought a new Team Blue SE Lager for himself. He sent us a cool photo of him and his new bike and his wig - Here Comes The Judge!

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Check some of these sweet rides

Posted in in General Stuff on December 20th, 2009 by nicholasb | No Comments

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The images above are just a few of the cool people we’ve worked with and cool bikes we’ve worked on this year. Thanks for another great one, and we’ll see you in 2010.

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Indigenous Literacy Project

Posted in in General Stuff on September 2nd, 2009 by schmadzie | No Comments

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Today is Indigenous Literacy Day, which is to promote the Project to raise the appallingly low literacy levels and improve the lives of Indigenous Australians living in remote areas.

It’s a bloody good project, a partnership between the Australian booksellers Assoc and the Fred Hollows Foundation.

Please contribute by attending various events , buying a book at an independant bookseller or donating here

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For the Love of Bikes !

Posted in in General Stuff on August 27th, 2009 by schmadzie | No Comments

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Singlespeed nationals Newcastle in NOvember

Posted in in General Stuff on August 23rd, 2009 by schmadzie | 3 Comments

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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.

Planning is well under way and the website will be regularly updated with all the information you require, not to mention a few things you would rather not know.

Happy planning, we look forward to seeing you in November.

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Singlespeed Nationals

Posted in in Cyclocross, Events, General Stuff on August 20th, 2009 by davos | No Comments
November 28, 2009toNovember 29, 2009
November 28, 2009toNovember 29, 2009

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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.

Planning is well under way and the website will be regularly updated with all the information you require, not to mention a few things you would rather not know.

Happy planning, we look forward to seeing you in November.

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Basic Mechanics Course Tomorrow – 1 place left.

Posted in in General Stuff on August 18th, 2009 by nicholasb | No Comments

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After lots of requests, we’re running maintenance classes again. We’ll get some more details and a schedule up online here soon.

Tomorrow night, Wednesday the 19th of August, we’re covering some basic skills including wheel removal and installation and flat tyre repair. More advanced topics will be covered in future sessions.

The session runs from 6.30pm for around 1 1/2 hours. It’s limited to a group of 4 so we can make sure to pay attention to everyone. The cost is $50. Give us a call if you’d like to attend. We’ve got one spot left for tomorrow night.

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We Brake For Cake

Posted in in Events, General Stuff on August 13th, 2009 by schmadzie | No Comments
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Girls on Bike ‘we brake for cake’ scavenger hunt details

That’s right girls it’s time to get on your bikes! Come on out for a fun afternoon riding around Sydney in the Rocket Fuel ‘we brake for cake’ scavenger hunt, Sunday September 6, 2009

Registration, sign on and payment at 1.00pm at Taylor’s Square on Oxford St, Darlinghurst. You will be handed a set of clues, things to do and collect in and around the city before we all meet back up to have a BBQ* prize giving and swap stories of the day.

You will need to bring with you

  • your bike – all types of bikes are welcome.
  • $5 for entry
  • a bag / basket to carry items on your bike
  • a bike lock
  • some money to buy some of your scavenger hunt items
  • a good sense of direction and most importantly be ready to have a great time exploring the city on your bike.

Great selection of prizes up for grabs including ones for best dressed and cutest bike!

See you there!

P.S Boys are welcome to ride too!

*will include food for vegetarians

This is an unsupported ride, all riders accept responsibility for themselves and their bikes, all Road Rules apply.

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Royal Flush – This Saturday Nite.

Posted in in General Stuff on May 20th, 2009 by nicholasb | No Comments

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The Pista Resistance kids are throwing a poker run on Saturday night, but details are scarce at the moment. What we can tell you is that it’s open to all comers, fixed wheel or not, and should be a blast. Does three of a kind beat two pair?

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Royal Flush – A Pista Resistance Event..

Posted in in Events, General Stuff on May 20th, 2009 by nicholasb | No Comments
May 23, 2009 6:00 pmtoMay 24, 2009 11:00 pm

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The Pista Resistance kids are throwing a poker run on Saturday night, but details are scarce at the moment. What we can tell you is that it’s open to all comers, fixed wheel or not, and should be a blast. Does three of a kind beat two pair?

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