Bikes

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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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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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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Whyte Carbon Hardtails

January 28th, 2010 - Posted by Mike - RKC Owner

New Whyte Carbon hardtails due in now. Weight from 10.3kg complete for the entry level model shown.

The Works XX version with the same frame comes in at an incredible 8.6kg.

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