Norco Christmas Promotion

Get your Christmas Bonus on a new Norco bike until 24th December 2012

Checkout whats available here

Something you want not listed. Contact us on 02 9821 1372 to discuss more options

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Sugoi Summer Clothing

With Summer now well and truly upon us, we have a great range of clothing just arrived from Sugoi. With 25 years of experience why not try out the quality from Sugoi for your next clothing purchase.

It all started 25 years ago with a sewing machine, a cyclist, a fashion student, and a simple idea: to build a better bike short. From these humble beginnings, SUGOi was born. And while our garments have evolved, our core philosophy remains the same.

RPM Jersey was $79.95 now $52.95

Pint Jersey was $99.95 now $83.95

Vitesse Flyers Jersey - was $99.95 now $83.95

Vitesse Flyers Bib Knicks - was $149.95 now $122.95

Viper Shorts - was $139.95 now $111.95

Garmin Edge 500 HR

Grab a great deal on a new Garmin Edge 500 HR Bundle while Stocks Last.

Available in 3 options it is a great Christmas Gift Idea.

Check out the full range here

Edge 500 HR Bundle - rrp $399 now $279.95

Edge 500 Premium HR Bundle - rrp $399 now $299.95

Edge 500 Premium HR Bundle - rrp $399 now $299.95

 

Shimano Ice-Tech Brake Promotion

With Christmas just around the corner, why not take this opportunity to upgrade to the new Shimano Ice-Tech Hydraulic Disc Brake system.

The new Ice Technology Disc Brakes offer an increase in stopping power, while decreasing the amount of rider input with the brake lever with thanks to the new Servo Wave mechanism.

We have 2 packages available in both Deore XT ($279.95pr/rrp $449.90) and SLX level ($219.95pr/rrp $349.90).

The package includes both Front & Rear brakes pre-bled ready to mount on your bike. You simply purchase the brake package, and choose the relevant rotors (extra cost) and you are away. If upgrading your current brakes the new brakes should mount up straight away, otherwise we can get you the relevant adapters as necessary.

We have a limited number available and no more once they are sold.

Buy Online or Pickup instore. We can also install them for you as well (charges apply)

Shimano Super Upgrade

With so many great runout deals on 2012 model bikes, we have decided to give you a Special Offer on selected 2013 Giant carbon road bikes. 

We will upgrade the standard Giant wheels to Shimano RS80 Carbon wheels and include pedals in the price as well. 

Check out the selected bikes here

2013 Giant Defy Advanced 2

2013 Giant Defy Advanced 1

2013 Giant TCR Advanced 1

2013 Giant TCR Advanced 0

Bicycle Maintenance Classes

FREE BICYCLE MAINTENANCE CLASSES

Come and learn some Basic Bicycle Maintenance Skills

Learn How To:

• Remove and refit wheels correctly
• Correct tube inflation pressures
• Mend punctures
• Clean & lubricate chain
• Clean Disc Brake rotors
• Clean your bicycle
• Check your bicycle for problems

Places are strictly limited so call and Pre-Book your spot today!!

6-8pm  Tuesday 9th October, 2012

405 Macquarie St, Liverpool

www.abcbikes.com.au

9821 1372

My Bike Healed My Brain

Graham Newling

My journey back into cycling is quite different to many other middle aged men. 

As I’m very grateful to ABC Bikes and I want to share my story.

Just before last Christmas I had a stroke.  Cause unknown.  It happened to me when I was riding my motorcycle. Fortunately I was able to park it without crashing.

It was a left brain artery blockage and it destroyed my language centre.  I couldn’t talk, read or write.  Some of my nerves on my right side were damaged but luckily my body was still working fine.  I couldn’t work so I had time on my hands at home. 

I grabbed my old bike out of the shed.  First of all I had to test my balance to make sure that I could still stay upright.  Step one gained me some confidence.

Step two was to spend time exploring new routes and finding some more hills.  I went out first thing in the morning.  It started to feel really good.  Something like endorphins, adrenalin, breathing, oxygen, zen, karma, all of that came along with it.  It felt like my heart was pumping more blood through my brain and speeding up my healing process.  During and after the ride my body and my brain felt better.

I noticed that my speaking, reading and writing improved after every ride.

Step three was joining a bunch of local guys riding 50kms each Sunday morning and doing a few short rides at 5.30 on weekdays.  I practiced talked to them as well.

Gradually the hills felt flatter, my speed increased.  Speaking, reading and writing are all connected so all of it was all starting to come back.  It got me into cycling which I now do regularly.

I realised that my 25 year old Ricardo was a bit less slicker than the other bikes.  I learned a lot about bikes from the guys and I got in touch with ABC bikes.

Nine months after my stroke I’m now going back to work (part time) and now commute to work on the bike 24kms per day.  For me cycling went hand-in-hand with my speech therapy.  From my experience I believe that cycling may also be able to prevent dementia and fix many other types of brain injuries.

That’s the story of my journey.  I write this as part of my therapy and practice.  Of course I wrote this just after my ride this morning.  It was even better on my new Avanti from ABC bikes.