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Product of the Month - July

July 6th, 2010 - Posted by Mike Leighton

CatEye Strada Wireless Computer

Summer is here and it is time to get out on the bike. How far did you go? what was your max speed on that long downhill you found? Don’t know  - then you need a cycle computer to keep track of things. An ideal model is the CatEye Strada which is available both as a wired and wireless version. We prefer the wireless for it’s cleaner to fit to modern bikes. It’s slim design combined with…

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Bike of the Month - July

July 6th, 2010 - Posted by Mike Leighton

Trek Madone Range

Le Tour De France is now in full swing and although most people will never get to be in it, let alone win it, you can ride a Tour winning bike.

When a frame has won the Tour de France as often as Trek’s Madone - seven times in the hands of Lance Armstrong and last year with Alberto Contador - you expect great things of it. The latest incarnation used by the pros is the 6.9 . Its…

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Wilier Demo Ride Day - Wednesday 30th June

May 19th, 2010 - Posted by Nick - Store Manager

On Wednesday 30th June Red Kite are going Italian! Wilier will be bringing their fleet of demo bikes for customers to use for test ride. These include the Cento 1 model as used by the Lampre Team as well the Izoard and Mortirolo models, there will be at least one equipped with the new Shimano Di2 electronic shifters as well.  For female riders we will have the Mimosa to try.

Two ride sessions are planned for the day:  6:00pm and 7:00pm,…

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Bike Of The Month-May

April 8th, 2010 - Posted by Euski

This months Bike Of Month is the Specialized Secteur Elite

The Secteur range of bikes was introduced by Specialized for 2010 and continues the tradition established by the popular Roubaix range. They offer the all day riding comfort and stability at a more affordable price  since the cheapest Roubaix is now £1,699.

At only £1,000 the Secteur Elite has  Shimano 105 10 speed STI shifters and gears which provide more efficient and durable shifting than the cheaper Tiagra range. The external bottom…

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Light & Motion Special Offers

March 16th, 2010 - Posted by Euski

In store only there are some great savings to be had on the full range of Light & Motion front lighting systems, just in time for the enduro season to begin!

Vega 120 was £79.99 now £59.99

Lumens / run time, High: 120 / 2 hours

Vega 200 was £99.99 now £79.99

Lumens / run time, High: 200 / 2 hours, Medium: 100 / 4 hours, Low: 50 / 8 hours, Flash: n/a 24+ hours

Stella 150 was £199.99 now £159.99

Lumens / run…

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Marin Mount Vision 5.7

March 15th, 2010 - Posted by Euski

Medium Marin Mount Vision 5.7

Developed in the UK for year round use with masses of mud clearance and a sublime ride, the Mount Vision 5.7 combines sculpted looks with exceptional performance on the rail. Fox’s new 15mm QR system on the front fork increases torsional stiffness for improved steering performance on technical trails. Lifetime bearing warranty guarantees suspension performance will not degrade over time.

Frame: 6066 Aluminum, Fully Hydroformed Mainframe and Swingarm, Quad-Link 2.0 120mm Suspension System, with…

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Follow Me Trailer

March 14th, 2010 - Posted by Euski

Here’s the trailer to the new Anthill Film, Follow me, available on DVD from May.

Follow Me - the Teaser from Anthill Films on Vimeo.

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Rider Review-Bontrager XR1 Tyres

March 14th, 2010 - Posted by Euski

For 2010 Bontrager has simplified the way in which they name their tyres.  There are now 2 main ranges, XR for Cross Country and FR for Freeride/All Mountain, these 2 letters are then followed by a number which denotes the level of grip the tyre has, the higher the number the more grip, going from 0 for very fast rolling to 4 for maximum grip in wet & muddy conditions.

Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been testing out a…

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Rotor Q-Rings & 3D Chainset

March 12th, 2010 - Posted by Euski

Rotor Q-Rings and 3D chainset as used by the Cervelo Test Team have just been delivered. Q-rings make your spin cycle smoother, make climbing easier on the legs and helps reduce the build up of lactates during hard efforts. Pros say they are great for stage racing and blocks of training.

Features:

• Reduced Lactate Build Up
• Material 7075 Aluminium CNC machined
• Hard anodized for ultimate endurance
• BCD 130
• Weight 159g for double set

The dead-spot limits the cyclist’s performance; sometimes causes tendonitis and injuries to the knee, as…

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Trek Fuel EX Demo Bikes Now In

March 12th, 2010 - Posted by Euski

We have just taken delivery of the new 2010 Trek Fuel EX 8 and EX8 WSD demo bikes. The 2010 Fuel EX is like nothing else on the trail. More capable and comfortable than a thoroughbred race bike, and able to outsprint many a short-travel bike, this 120mm front and rear travel steed will carry you over the mountains and through the woods with pure confidence and control.

The Fuel EX is Trek’s most versatile suspension bike. Capable and…

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