SRAM just posted up this little video about Jaroslav Kulhavy’s win in Champéry on prototype 2012 Grip Shift. What they failed to mention is this working prototype was offered to all of the SRAM XC racers but only Jaro was prepared to roll the dice. I’m… More ›
Ashley and Marjolein at Revolve riding in Wellington don’t sleep. Whether it’s running clinics, weekly rides or organising female-only Super D races, they’re always busy. Well their latest little venture is so damn awesome I wish I’d thought of it (actually I remember John Kirkcaldie doing… More ›
Spoke‘s longest running senior photographer Simeon Patience got a brand new ride in the mail today. Now it’s been a while since any Spoke staff have been rolling on Rocky Mountains, actually Spoke‘s last editor Eleanor still rides a beautiful steel hardtail from the late… More ›
The Santa Cruz Syndicate and SRAM/RockShox brands have been synonymous with one another for 8 years, from the inception of the Syndicate in 2004 through 2011. It is with sadness and great respect that we are parting ways in 2012. This has been an incredible… More ›
Mark Dickson from KRD stopped by our new offices today to show us some new bits and pieces, which are in store now, from e*thirteen, Race Face, WTB, Lezyne and X Fusion. Now these Race Face bars aren’t that new but that funky display thing… More ›
Here I was keeping quiet about SRAM’s new derailleur when they go and post shots on their own Facebook page so I figure I may as well drop a snapshot or two. Thing is I may have played with it and I may just know… More ›
Lezyne have announced that they have just started production on helmet mounts for their new range of LED lights. The lights are in New Zealand stores now, the helmet mount will be shipping by the end of the month. Hit up your local bike shop… More ›
SRAM’s Black Box manager Jon Cancellier recently came through New Zealand and when he was in Wellington he just happened to stay with us. Now he did his best to hide his bike and the prototype bits on it from my camera, but you can’t… More ›
New Zealand distributor Cycletech has just picked up the agency for Revelate Designs, these guys are the leaders in frame bags and accessories for off-road touring and as you can see from their riders whips section, well they make something to cater for everyone. With… More ›
Issue 07 of Boneshaker just arrived in the store and it’s a doozie. I’ve said it before but Boneshaker is one of the best cycling magazines on the planet. If you love all kinds of bikes then this is the magazine for you. Issue 07… More ›
Just before Christmas we took delievery of this Scott Spark 20 for Review in issue 46 of Spoke. We did a brief profile on the Spark back here after the Sheppard Industries launch but this has been our first chance to get a leg over… More ›
Resurrected from the archives, yet modernised with the same FE Analysis as the new Fast Trak, we’re bringing the Ground Control back for the masses! With Adaptive Tread technology, we’re now able to offer XC Trail riders the fastest, most grippy tyre, for all conditions. More ›
While looking at websites for Spoke 45 product blurbs I stumbled across this sweet little clip of Thomas Vanderham introducing the newish Maxxis High Roller II. I’m pretty sure they’re in shops now. We’re currently testing a set and will bring you our thoughts soon.… More ›
Gary from NZO is now in the hardgoods business, he’s just picked up these sweet single ring chain guides from Aussie company Widget. This is what the NZO website has to say: “Widgits are Australian made, laser-cut stainless steel chainrings with replaceable alloy guides to… More ›
Among a slew of other podiums this year Cannondale rider Jerome Clementz won The Mega Avalanche, The Mountain of Hell, The Enduro of Nations and most recently the Trans Provence. Right now though he’s travelling the length of New Zealand taking in the sights and… More ›