Limar Helmets

EUROPEAN STYLING FOR A FRACTION OF THE COST

Performance and comfort are the constant goals of our research and development. Every single helmet is conceived, planned and designed to guarantee excellent performances, perfect fit, optimal airflow, lightness and exclusive comfort for every bikers, with a special attention to every single detail

We now stock a range of Limar Helmets in all 3 of our stores. Ranging from the entry level Limar 575 to the Pro model Limar 910 we have something for everyone.

Limar 777

Limar 910

Limar 575

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Cycling at Mount Annan

The best way to see Mount Annan Botanic Garden is by bicycle. There are many kilometres of safe sealed roads to ride around, with feature gardens, lakes, picnic areas and toilet facilities scattered along the way. It's an easy ride from Campbelltown Railway Station, or you can pack your bike in the car.

Younger more adventurous riders will be challenged the new Enduro Trail, and a pump track for teenage children is also in the planning stages.

Opening hours

• Public: are permitted to use the Trail only during normal Garden hours of operation (10 am - 5 pm). Outside these hours, riders risk their vehicles being locked in and penalties apply for opening gates.
• Friends of The Gardens: are permitted to use the trail between sunrise and sunset if carrying their current membership card.
• Closure due to rain: The trail may be closed from time to time after heavy or extended periods of rain.

About the Trail

• All trails run in a clockwise direction.
• The start/finish is at the Big Idea Garden (see map), facilities here include: car parking, picnic shelter and picnic lawns, free barbecues, toilets
• Contact (02) 4634 7900 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (02) 4634 7900      end_of_the_skype_highlighting with advice/feedback about the trail or 000 in case of emergency.
• For feedback on the Enduro Trail please email the Trail Manager.
• Give way to vehicles for first aid access.
• If this is your first visit, please take extra precautions until you are familiar with the trail features.

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Go-Pro Hero Camera

The world's best selling wearable HD cameras for sports

GoPro HD HERO camera series is the world’s most versatile wearable waterproof shockproof 1080p HD video and 5mp still photo camera for extreme sports enthusiasts. The GoPro camera is unique by design; with its one of a kind quick-release multiple mounting system and 170º wide angle high resolution lens the GoPro camera is light weight, compact, easy to use. Everything you could ever want and need, jammed it into one package, so you could show us how to use it.


Check out more info here


Check out the cameras instore with a great range of accessories as well.





 

Garmin Edge 800

GARMIN EDGE 800 IS FINALLY HERE!!!

Make the most of every ride with Edge® 800 — the first touchscreen GPS bike computer. Providing navigation and performance monitoring, Edge 800 is ideal for touring, commuting, competitive cycling and mountain biking. It has a built-in basemap and tracks your distance, speed, location and ascent/descent. Use it with an ANT+™ heart rate monitor¹, speed/cadence sensor¹ or compatible power meter² for a finely tuned analysis of your ride.
Check out the Garmin wesbite for more info.

We currently have the standard Edge 800 in stock NOW. The Edge 800 HR Bundle will be available from approximately the 6th December. In the mean time you can buy the standard Edge 800 and extra accessories to build the HR bundle.

Why not put a deposit on one for Christmas so you dont miss out!! 

• Garmin Edge 800             $499
• Garmin Edge 800 HR        $649 (includes GPS, Heart Rate, Speed/Cadence)

Want to hear bout how it works. BikeRadar have a nice review on the new Garmin Edge 800.

More Bang for your Buck Sale

In conjunction with Avanti bicycles, we have a promotion running from Friday 15th November till Monday 1st November.

Avanti Cadent 1.0 - was $2999 NOW $1999

We are also offering 500 DAYS, Buy Now Pay Later finance on purchases over $1000. This gives you a massive 17mths to pay for your new bike. This offer is available storewide and we also have some great specials on other clearout 2010 model bikes as well.

Check out some of the great deals here

Lizard Skins DSP Bar Tape

Since 1993 Lizard Skins has created products to meet the needs and wants of cyclists around the world. With a wide variety of cycling products, from its well-known chainstays to its gripping bar tape, Lizard Skins has everything you need to make the most of your ride. Our mission is to protect the bike and rider while making the ride more enjoyable.

The Lizards Skins bartape is one of the grippiest and most comfortable bar tapes going round. The Slip Resistance is great in the wet and dry, and also has increased shock absorption to add to the comfort.

This premium bar tape normally retails for $60. We have been able to secure supply for only $35!!! So if your in the market for some new tape, give Lizards Skins a try. You will be pleasantly surprised. We have a handlebar on display so you can feel the tape in the flesh. With a great range of colours there is something for just about every bike.

Black, White, Blue, Red, Yellow, Pink, Orange, Lime



2011 Scott Bikes

We have started to receive some new 2011 Scott bikes. We have a small selection of entry level Hardtail Aspect series, Dual Suspension Spark & Genius, Speedster Road Bikes & Sportster Hybrid Series. We now have more choices for your new bike, so drop in and check them out.

check out the range at www.scott-sports.com

Energy Gel Bulk Pricing

We are pleased to announce that we are now selling GU and Endura Energy Gels in Bulk by the Boxful. Now you can save a little of that hard earned cash!!

      GU Energy Gels

GU is simple. Simple is fast.
Simple to take, simple to digest, GU Energy Gel provides just what you need for premium exercise fuel and none of the extras that slow you down. GU takes you where you want to go, fast.
Launched in 1991, the world’s first energy gel is still the most efficient sports fuel available today. GU’s carbohydrate blend delivers high-quality, easily-digested and long-lasting energy for athletes in every sport and at all levels.
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GU Energy Gels
box 24 - $65
save 32%

       Endura Energy Gels

Instant and Sustained Energy

Endura Sports Energy Gels are a convenient energy source with energy boosters like caffeine, and a blend of immediate  impact and slow release carbohydrates to sustain energy levels. You can store them on you and just take water as you need. They are an easy way of keeping glycogen levels up and are sustainable for taking either during the whole event, or to get you through when you hit the wall.

Endura Sports Energy Gels are a concentrated source of carbohydrates, providing a big boost of energy in a single compact serve. Endura Sports Energy Gels contain 26g of carbohydrates to replenish your glycogen stores and give you the fuel to keep going. So when you need a blast of energy in a convenient, quick and easy form, take and Endura Sports Energy Gel.

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Endura Energy Gels
box 20  $45
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Power Balance Bands

What is Power Balance?
Power Balance is Performance Technology designed to work with your body’s natural energy field. Founded by athletes, Power Balance is a favorite among elite athletes for whom balance, strength and flexibility are important.
 
How Does the Hologram Work?
Power Balance is based on the idea of optimizing the body’s natural energy flow, similar to concepts behind many Eastern philosophies. The hologram in Power Balance is designed to resonate with and respond to the natural energy field of the body.
 

We now have a range of Power Balance Bands available at Campbelltown and Liverpool stores. There is plenty of colours available and 5 sizes. If we dont have what you want, we can certainly order it in for you.
Check out more info at www.powerbalance.com.au

 

Pearl Izumi Gloves

Adding to our range of quality Pearl Izumi products, we have just added a range of gloves. With a commitment to quality and affordability, these gloves are certainly a winner.

From a technically advanced ventilated glove, to a full Leather palm, there is something for everyone with the new range of gloves.

Pearl Izumi Gel Vent Glove

We also have a selection of the new tall socks from Pearl Izumi. Great comfort and great value.

Pearl Izumi Tall Socks

Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards

This year’s Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards will be presented in Canberra today at an event to be opened by Heart Foundation CEO (ACT) Tony Stubbs and with the key note address from Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Maxine McKew.

“2009 has been a landmark year for cycling, with this year’s commitments to fund bicycle infrastructure blowing away previous investments by all three levels of government,” said Stephen Hodge, spokesperson for the Cycling Promotion Fund.

Queensland Minister for Transport, Rachel Nolan, is leading the way nationally with $100 million invested in cycling infrastructure and programs in the last year and will receive the Award for Contribution towards Cycling by a Politician.

Making cycling on of her department’s top 5 priorities, projects included the $68m Kurilpa cycle and pedestrian bridge in Brisbane’s CBD, the world’s largest Travelsmart behaviour change project to 324,000 households and the largest ever cycling centre built in Australia, the $9m Royal Brisbane Hospital Cycle Centre that will hold in excess of 750 bikes.

The Minister for Infrastructure, Anthony Albanese, and Tasmanian Greens Senator, Christine Milne, each gain an Honourable Mention Award for Contribution by a Politician for negotiating the $40 million National Bike Paths Fund.

The Sunshine Coast Regional Council will receive the Local Government Award for Special Initiative to Encourage and Promote Cycling. They have invested $6 million in bicycle paths and on-road facilities and committed $20 million for the next five years.

The Bicycling Achievement Awards have been held by the Cycling Promotion Fund annually since 2002.

Awards finalists will join Federal MPs and Senators from around Australia and principal partner the Heart Foundation, to celebrate cycling encouragement and promotion and the role cycling plays in supporting active living across all ages.

According to the Award’s Principal partners the Heart Foundation, physical activity, including walking and cycling, plays an important role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular and other chronic diseases.

“Physical inactivity is a major health problem in its own right. Disturbingly, about half of Australian adults (54%) are not sufficiently physically active to gain health benefits. Physical inactivity costs the health budget an estimated $1.5bn a year and causes 16,000 premature deaths a year, “said Susan Anderson, National Director - Healthy Weight, Heart Foundation.

“It is particularly concerning for the future health of Australia when you consider that the last decade has seen a rapid decline in the number of children walking or cycling to school and few adults choosing walking or cycling as a mode of transport,” she said

“The innovation and success recognised in these national awards show us all that the future of cycling in Australia, whether as a recreational activity or mode of transport, is healthy, environmentally sustainable and more active than ever”, said Hodge.

“The record investment in infrastructure over the last year and commitment by individuals and organisations across Australia is making the choice to cycle easier and safer,” he concluded.

Winners of the Eighth Annual Bicycling Achievement Awards are:

• Cycling Promotion Award of the Year (Professional) – Warren Salomon, Bicycle
  
• Cycling Promotion Award of the Year (Honorary) – Joint winners: Damian Maclennan, Sydney Cyclist and Paul and Di Truebridge, volunteers - Pedal Power ACT.
  
• Contribution to Cycling by a Politician – Hon Rachel Nolan MP Minister, Queensland Department of Transport. (Honourable Mentions – The Hon. Anthony Albanese, NSW and Senator Christine Milne, TAS).
  
• Award for an educational institution for innovation in encouraging cycling to school - Bowden Brompton Community School, South Australia.
  
• Local Government Award for Special Initiative to encourage and promote cycling – Sunshine Coast Council, Queensland (Honourable Mention - Blue Mountains City New South Wales).
  
• Award for Contribution Towards Cycling by a Bicycle Retailer – bikerepairs.com.au, New South Wales
  
• Special Achievement Award by a Bicycle Organisation – BIKESydney, New South Wales (Honourable Mention – Brunswick Cycling Club, Victoria).
  
• Award for Bicycle Friendly Business – The Munda Biddi Trail Foundation, Western Australia. 

Learn more about the Cycling Promotion Fund.

Pearl Izumi Shoes

More than 50 years ago in Tokyo, a father produced Japan's first bicycle racing apparel for his son, a promising racer. Today, Pearl Izumi USA, Inc. has evolved into the world's foremost line of technical- performing and quality manufactured sports apparel. The name Pearl Izumi USA, Inc. is derived from the gem "pearl" and an area of Japan known for its clear water "Izumi." Literally translated, our name means, "fountain of pearls." 

We have secured the dealership for Pearl Izumi shoes and have them instock now. The range covers Road, Mountain and Touring Shoes. The road shoes are also SPD compatible for those people interested in using dual purpose pedals in their road bikes.

"Pearl Izumi products are built to last a lifetime, and that is how long we stand behind them. Our products are fully warranted against defects in materials and workmanship."

Check out more info from Pearl Izumi. Note prices listed are US prices and not applicable in Australia!!

Free Parking

We are pleased to announce our Liverpool store will be moving. We have been able to secure ONSITE parking. This has been a big problem for us for the 5 years we have been here, but we are extremely excited about being able to offer ONSITE parking to everyone. The new store is also bigger and will allow us to expand our range even more.

We are still a couple of months away, with trading commencing Monday 2nd August at 9am.

Free Parking Flyer

Shimano Dyna-Sys

10sp MTB SHIFTING IS NOW HERE!!!

Shimano has been making mountain bike drivetrains for more than three decades, including eight generations of Shimano Deore XT (the original MTB drivetrain) and six generations of its flagship XTR group. Each generation is a reflection of the riding that defined the sport and the technology that defined the era. True to this legacy, our next-generation Dyna-Sys drivetrain brings with it the legendary quality, durability and performance riders expect from Shimano, all packaged to meet the ever-evolving demands of today’s riders.

Through Dynamic Systems Engineering, Dyna-Sys brings together the rider, the bike and the trail. Intuitive gear combinations account for how riders deliver power through the drivetrain; optimization around the 32-tooth Primary Driving Gear lets riders get the most out of modern suspension designs, and even the roughest, rockiest, muddiest trails can’t shake Shimano’s most stable off-road drivetrain to date.

Dyna-Sys is more than another batch of iterative improvements—it is a comprehensive redesign made up of a multitude of thoughtful details, features and revisions that together add up to more than the sum of their parts.

Read more about Shimano Dyna-Sys 10sp MTB groupsets here.

Dyna-Sys is available in Shimano SLX and XT Groupset options. These are available as an upgrade kit containing Shifters, Cranks, B/B, Front Derailleur, Rear Derailleur, Cassette and Chain.

Shimano SLX Dyna-Sys Upgrade

$749 fitted

Shimano XT Dyna-Sys Upgrade 

$999 fitted

Check out a review of the Shimano XT Dyna-Sys here.

2011 Giant Recreational Bikes

Giant have just released their 2011 Recreational range of bikes. The range is certainly much more appealing than previous years, and although still very early in 2010, is great to see we have some new bikes to wet people's appetites.

We can also announce that our Fairfield Heights store is now also a Giant Dealer. It is great that we can service our whole area now with Giant Bikes. 

With just over 300 bikes delivered across our stores, we are working frantically to get them built up and on the floor for everyone to see. As you can imagine this many bikes to assemble is a task in itself. We can however give you a sneak peak at the range. 

Check out the 2011 Recreational Catalogue here, or alternatively check out some of the bikes on BikeExchange.

NSW Bike Plan

The NSW BikePlan is a comprehensive plan to transform cycling and to encourage people to ride more often and more safely in NSW.

The plan represents the largest program of bicycle construction projects and encouragement actions ever prepared for NSW. Cycling is an increasingly popular and important mode of travel, with more people in NSW discovering the fun, freedom and flexibility of riding their bike.
The NSW BikePlan is a whole-of-government project overseen by the Premier’s Council for Active Living. The plan describes the actions planned to build on the growing popularity of cycling so that our State becomes one of the world’s great places to ride a bike.
The NSW BikePlan details a 10-year plan for new bicycle infrastructure to be funded through the NSW Government Metropolitan Transport Plan commitment of $158 million to improve cycling networks in NSW. The plan also describes a comprehensive range of social programs and encouragement actions including cycling skills and awareness training, and more access to information for cyclists.
The NSW BikePlan is an integrated plan to transform cycling and to encourage more people to ride more often and more safely in NSW. The NSW BikePlan will help the NSW Government to achieve our State Plan target of increasing the number of bicycle trips made in the Greater Sydney region at a local and district level to 5 per cent by 2016.
More people riding bikes helps combat congestion in our cities and towns, reduces the air pollution and climate change impacts of driving, and makes healthy physical activity part of everyday life. Support for bike-riders is at the heart of the NSW Government’s plans for a healthier, cleaner and fairer State – making this a great place, and time, to get on a bike and ride.
The NSW BikePlan is available here. Also Check out whats happening for background information on the project, including technical studies prepared to inform the new plan.

Scott Super Deals

As we near the end of the end of the current selling 2010 model season, there are some great deals to be had and we can now let you in on some great Scott Deals.

We have models in all three ranges of bikes listed below in various sizes. These are still also available from our supplier so getting you on a nice new ride should not be a problem.

Check out a full list of bikes and prices here

Skins Compression Clothing

 

Skins for a long time have been the market leader in recovery clothing. They have now moved into the cycling market, with a specific range of cycling apparel. With high quality compression material and super comfy chamois, they are certainly one of the most comfortable pair of knicks available. Skins is also the official supplier of compression and therapeutic wear to both Team Columbia-HTC, and Team Jayco-Skins.

We have a small range in stock now for you to check out. So if you are looking for a high quality, comfortable pair of knicks, you have found the right place. At this stage they are only availabe at our Liverpool store.

We will gradually be increasing our range of Skins clothing instore over time. If there is something in the range you would like, we can certainly order it in for you. The recovery clothing certainly does aid in recovery after those hard races or training sessions.

SKINS C400

SKINS C400 men's compression bib shorts are more than a cushion for your bum. SKINS C400 is the only high performance range to use in-motion measurement to define the correct level of compression needed during activity. This improves circulation, getting more oxygen-rich blood to your muscles and reducing lactic acid build-up.

Based on 400 key fitting points, items in the SKINS C400 range are cut for on-bike comfort and improved core body control and power, as well as less post-exercise muscle soreness.

C400 bib shorts feature the Elastic Interface Technology Multi-D Anatomic Carbonium chamois. This expands and contracts with every pedal stroke, following your motion and eliminating friction. High-density foam helps relieve pressure in the perineal area for maximum comfort, without compromising on breathability.

So you'll have more power and comfort as you take your legs to their limits. 

Check out more on Skins C400 clothing here

SKINS PRO

SKINS cycle pro men's compression bib shorts feature engineered gradient compression to accelerate blood flow and enhance oxygen delivery to your active muscles boosting your power on the flats and stamina in the hills.

The varied density Elastic Interface Technology Multi-DM chamois gives you:

• freedom of movement in the saddle 
• protection for sensitive areas of the male anatomy  
• optimum breathability to transport moisture

SKINS also help to prevent lactic acid build-up and have strategically placed seams which act as anchor points, offering focused support and stability to your cycling muscles. Which means you can ride all day and be ready to hit the road hard and fast in the morning.

Check out more on Skins Pro clothing here