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The Ride Journal, Issue 3 in store

We’ve got issue #3 of The Ride Journal in stock – it’s a beautiful celebration of cycling in all its forms.

Issue 1 and 2 are totally sold out worldwide,  and these will disappear too.  Get in quick.

2010 SE Singlespeeds just dropped

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

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).

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.

Now Stocking: Keen Sandals

We’ve just got stock of a new shoe – Keen Commuter Sandals. They’re burlier than the Shimano sandals and work great off the bike. $200.

Now Stocking Lazer Helmets

We’re now stocking Lazer MTB helmets in a range of colours and styles, for between $70 and $220, (with a special Blade 2 XC for expat Canadians).

You could get your helmet dot-painted in Central Australia like Richard did, which might void your warranty, but looks amazing.

The Ride Journal

We’re stocking a lovely cycling publication from the UK – The Ride. We’ve got a few copies left of Issue #2 for $20.

The first issue is available as a downloadable PDF from their website, but the words and pictures really come to life in their printed form.

a bit of light advice

Yes, it’s dark out there… so lighten up people!

We have dynamo lights from Shimano, Schmidt and Busch and Muller. Dynamo are THE best commuting lights. A front hub generates the power to run a super bright LED front and rear light. They put out enough light (up to 60 lumens)to see where you are going and to make you very visible. No need to recharge batteries, lights are fixed onto the bike ready to go at all times. Some lights even turn themselves on when it’s dark. Also very hard to nick. $400+

Rechargable front lights from NiteFlux and NiteRider (includiing one that charges via USB on your computer) put out heaps of light. If you need to really light up the road, these are the go. The tiny Niterider MiNewt (110 Lumens) charges a very small Lithium battery which mounts on your stem and can recharge via USB or wall outlets. Very useful. Or The Niteflux Commuter 4 (270 Lumens) is a bit bigger and clunkier, but cheaper and brighter. $200 plus

Everyone needs at least a front white and a rear red blinky light. We have tiny little baby ones, rack mounted rear, helmet mounted, basket mounted , valve cap and super bright ones for handlebar and seatposts. $50 for a pair

Jennifer’s white bike has an IQ fly schmicko Dynamo light. Antonette’s blue Gofa has a front basket mounted flasher.

And we have stick-on reflective tape, refelctive anklets and vests by Ron D Swan and Netti.

please contact us if you would like any more light advice..