Clearance Claudbutler Hybrids

Claud Butler urban 100 18" was £269.99 now £209.99

 Just in today we have had some 2012 clearance bikes. They are crazy cheap so don't miss out as stocks are getting low

Claud Butler Windermere 20" was £289.99 now £199.99

Claud Butler urban 30018"  was £319.99 now £249.99

Claud Butler urban 600 18" was £579.99 now £420.00

MAVIC SHOES

 We are now stocking Mavic shoes. Our first drop will be the Avenger range which will come in normal width (White) and a wider fit (Black).We will also be stocking Ladies sizes.

The Energy Carbon Composite Outsole combined with the lightweight mesh and synthetic upper, the Ergo Lite Ratchet and details like the Clima Vent Tongue with comfort insert make the Avenge light, fast and comfortable.

Weight: 315 grams (size 8.5 UK)

Product Details

Low profile 2 position ratchet support

2 Comfort straps

Synthetic and mesh upper

Synthetic heel counter

Reflective highlights

We are also looking at stocking there helmets.

Bike Bling

 Nice shinny bits for your bike. Yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just in go on you know you want too

• Compatible with Shimano® rear derailleurs.
• Material: 7075 Alloy.
• Sealed Japanese cartridge bearings.
• Available in Black, Silver, Red, Gold, and Blue.
• 2pcs per pack.
• 11T Shimano compatible.10speed
• Weight: 12g.
• £28.99

Standard Ahead headset designed to fit 1.1/8" (28.6mm) forks.

• Material: Anodized alloy
• Finish: Black, Red, Gold, Silver, White.
• Bearings: Sealed cartridge bearings.
• Crown race: ø 30.0mm alloy.
• Internal head tube: ø 34.0mm.
• Stack height: 29.0mm.
• Includes 1.1/8" star washer with alloy top cap.
• Weight: 104g.
• £29.99

• Designed for forks with 1.1/8" carbon fibre or alloy steerer tubes.
• Material: 6061 T6 anodized alloy top cap.
• Special mechanism evenly distributes the clamping forces.
• Finish: Black, Blue, Red, Silver, Gold.
• Weight: 30g.
• £11.95

Dainese clearout

We have some Dainese body armour on clearance. We have gloves,shin & knee pads plus upper body armour. We need to make way for new stock.There is only limited stock left so check out our web site for up to date stock levels.

CycleOps free climbing block offer.

We have just had in  CycleOps climbing blocks. We have decided for February (or till we run out) to give one block away free with every cycleOps trainer we sell. These blocks retail for £19.00.

Ritchey WCS offers

 We have just had in some stunning Ritchey W.C.S. wet red components in.They were on clearance from one of our suppliers.
They would make a fantastic upgrade to any bike or new build.
Check out our web site for current stock levels,sizes and prices.
THEY ARE STUNNING DON'T MISS THEM.

Merida Juliet ride 91

Merida's new Juliet 91 in an XXS (44cm). Again using there fantastic 6066 triple butted frame and full carbon fork.  I like the no nonsense wheelset on this model using 32 spokes. The bike in the photo has a 105 rear mech., normal spec is Sora. (Orig. damaged in transit so upgraded FOC)

Shimano's new Sora shifters (no thumb lever)

Changed end frays and dust caps to blue adds a nice little touch

Merida race 900

 This is my favorite frame. The finish and attention to detail  is stunning in this silk black.  I want one. 6066 triple butted with a full carbon fork that is amazing.
(This one is off to its new owner)

Nice little touch, We have swapped all the silver end frays for green ones and added green dust caps. Its not much but we think it makes a small difference.

We are also giving £60.00 worth of free accessories (of your choice) with each bike.

Cracked carbon frame (happy ending)

 A new replacement frame from Merida under there crash replacement scheme. It is stunning in this Matt carbon finish. Better still I get to build it Awesome.

Slime, A cyclists best friend ?

Over the last few weeks we have got through a lot of Slime tubes & sealant. I was never a big fan of Slim until I saw it in action, now I am converted. This stuff really does work, now we fit it all the time. If you get a puncture get it into us and we will fit a slime tube for the same price as a normal tube. OR bring your bike in and for £10. we will put the sealant in both tubes before you get a puncture (car valve only). Prevention is better than cure as my Nan use to say.
LIMITED OFFER

New Merida TT bike ?

Could this be the new Merida TT bike if so I want one.

Merida Uci team bike

Review from RCUK

Merida Bikes is represented in the top-tier of professional cycling for the first time in 2013, with the Lampre-Merida team aboard the Asian giant’s Scultura SL model. 

Merida is one of the biggest manufacturers in the world, with its factories producing 2.5 million bikes a year under both its own label as well as for a host of other brands. Merida is more widely associated with mountain biking, however, and has a long association with the sport having sponsored the Multivan-Merida team since 2004.

Keep an eye open for Lampre-Merida’s team bike – you can’t miss it

That’s all set to change after Merida become bike and secondary sponsor of Lampre until 2015 after Wilier ended a successful ten-year association which saw the team’s riders win the Giro d’Italia, the Tour de France green jersey and the Tour of Flanders.

But less of that, and more about the bike. The team, whose 2013 roster includes sprinters Alessandro Petacchi and Roberto Ferrari, will ride the Scultura SL. It will certainly be one of the, erm, more distinguishable in the WorldTour peloton, combining the fushia of Lampre to the green of Merida.

Merida’s design brief was to create a frame which is both light and stiff, but still comfortable. The Scultura, unveiled last year as part of Merida’s 2013 range, certainly ticks the first box, at a claimed 844g for a size 56cm frame.

The frame includes a number of technologies now considered de rigueur on high-end carbon fibre frames, including a tapered head tube with a one-and-a-half inch lower bearing, oversized bottom bracket (which uses FSA’s BB386 standard), a beefy downtube, deep asymmetric chainstays and super-skinny seatstays.

Key technologies include what Merida call Double Chamber reinforcement ribs – extra reinforcement inside the frame to improve stiffness – and Flex Stay technology, whereby a layer of central flax is added to the carbon fibre on the stays to help dampen road vibrations. It adds approximately 40-50g to the frame weight but, given their design brief, Merida say it’s a price worth paying.

The frame is compatible with both electronic and mechanical groupsets, and Lampre-Merida will use the latest incarnation of Shimano’s top-of-the-range Dura-Ace Di2 9070 11-speed group,which includes an extra sprocket for 2013.

Fulcrum provide the wheels, with the machine pictured above equipped with the Italian firm’s 50mm-deep Racing Speed XLR hoops. The team will also use the featherweight Racing Light XLR wheels, which weigh a claimed 1,226g for the pair.

Continental supply the team with Competition tubulars – a favourite in the peloton – while the cockpit components are from FSA (K-Force Ergo OS handlebar, OS-99 CSI stem and K-Force Lite seatpost). Finally, each bike will be finished with a San Marco Concor saddle with carbon rails and a pair of Shimano Dura-Ace pedals; part of the latest 9000-series mechanical groupset unveiled in 2012.

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50% off XO saddles

Coming soon we have managed to get some selle Italia XO saddles in white or black at half price.
The retail price is £29.99 so you can have them for £14.99 there will only be 20 saddles available 10 of each color. Don't miss this offer.
A cycle saddle featuring a sober design, the Selle Italia XO utilizes Flew Control padding which performs in a differentiated way in the more delicate anatomical places. It adapts to the needs of dedicated cyclists and also those who ride for recreation and fun.

The Selle Italia XO saddle has a nylon shell covered in synthetic leather is 100% waterproof, elasticity and softness are provided with the varying thickness of silicone gel on 7 mm alloy rails.
Weight: 315 g
Width x Length: 140 mm x 270 mm.
WE ARE TAKING PRE. ORDERS PHONE OR POP IN.   

Cycle repairs reduced prices

It seems everyone is putting there prices up for some reason or other. We have decided for the time being to reduce our labor prices for repairs and servicing. We are for the first time offering a 10% O.A.P. discount off labor.  Below is the page for our web site

We are constantly upgrade our workshop and knowledge to keep up to date with the latest bikes & parts. With carbon fiber now becoming ever more popular the need for toque wrenches is becoming more important. In our workshop we only use top end digital or pre. set wrenches for all our work.
We also build wheels in store, carrying thousands of spokes so we can offer a quick turnaround time.
Call us for all your workshop needs.

BRAKE AND GEAR SERVICE (EXCLUDING HYDRAULIC BRAKES)                                                                           FROM	£20.00
BRAKE SERVICE ONLY (EXCLUDING HYDRAULIC BRAKES)                                                                                    FROM	£10.00
GEAR SERVICE ONLY                                                                                                                                                       FROM	£10.00
HEADSET SERVICE (CLEAN AND RE-GREASE)                                                                                                           FROM	£5.00
TRUE WHEEL (SPOKES CHARGED AT 0.75p EACH IF NEEDED)	£10.00
HUB SERVICE (LABOUR ONLY-BEARINGS SUPPLIED AT COST)	£10.00
FRAME SWAP OR FULL BUILD	P.O.A
FIT FREEWHEEL / CASSETTE (LABOR ONLY) Free if purchase from us	£2.00
FIT BOTTOM BRACKET (NOT INCLUDING BOTTOM BRACKET)                                                                                FROM	£10.00
FIT DERAILLEUR OR GEAR SHIFTER AND SET GEARS (NOT BOUGHT FROM OURSELVES)	£15.00
FIT ACCESSORIES (FREE IF BOUGHT AT SHOP) PER ACCESSORY                                                                         FROM	£2.00
FACE BOTTOM BRACKET OR HEADTUBE	£20.00
FIT FORKS (NOT SUPPLIED BY OURSELVES)	£10.00
FIT TUBE OR TYRE (LABOR ONLY)	£5.00
WHEEL BUILD OR REBUILDS	£20.00

All other work carried out at hourly rate (£30 per hour/ £15 per half hour) 10% OAP Discount on above prices

Call for a quote on any work you can't see listed above.
Or better still, pop in with your bike so we can through it with you.

 

Cracked Carbon frame

He we have a stunning carbon frame that has been damaged. How has this happened I hear you say.
This has been caused by carrying it on the roof of the car  using a bike rack that clamps to the down tube. The problem with this type of carrier is the frame will always move in the clamp. The constant movement (RUBBING) will wear through the frame in no time.(If you tighten the clamp to hard you run the rise of crushing the frame).
That is why we don't sell them. If you want to carry your bike on the roof purchase a carrier where you remove the front wheel, the forks then clamp into the carrier so nothing touches the frame. You can purchase a spare carrier for the front wheel.

BE WARNED BIKE MOST COMPANY'S WILL NOT COVER THIS DAMAGE UNDER WARRANTY.



Type that clamps to frame (Not good)










Type the clamps to front fork (No damage to frame)

Stay warm

 This is a stunning top that was offered to us at the right time. It is a super thick quality top.

• Available in black
• TPU microfleece fabric
• Windstopper, waterproof, breathable
• Full zipper
• Raglan long sleeve
• 1 rear waterproof pocket with inner lining
• Contrast piping
• Collar lining: TPU microfleece fabric inside out with sublimation print
• Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, XXX-Large

The retail price on this top is £74.99 which is a bargain in its self but we are offering these tops for £49.99 that is a fantastic £25.00 off.
DON'T MISS THIS TOP !!!!!!!!

Lampre-Merida 2013 team bike

The new Merida bike for 2013 Lampre-Merida team.  I want one NOW!!!!   Its even got pink on the frame - could it get any better?  Well yes, actually it could!  They're bringing out a new T.T.  bike soon, hope that's got pink on as well!

New team top. Not quite sure about the color scheme here pink, blue & green, should have sent them one of our Schmoos tops over
to copy.

SRAM S80

 HELP!!!! There must be someone out there for this stunning and cheap road wheel. This wheel originally sold for £549.99. This is our last one that seems to be hanging around. We have sold quite a few over the years. We have added a top Schwalbe Ultremo 700c 23 tyre plus a tube and a nice red alloy valve extender. The decals can be removed for a plain black carbon look to match any bike. This is a fast wheel and would compliment and disc or tri. spoke wheel for a fast T.T. bike.

The Decals are reflective as shown with the flashgun
All this for £349.99. £200.00 off RSP and a free tyre, tube and valve extender.                                              BARGAIN !!!!!!!!!

MAVIC LTD EDITION WHEEL BAGS

 Here we have a pair of Ltd. edition Mavic bags. They have a few marks on them as shown in the photos.
They are sold as a pair only £30.00 cash no offers and collection in store only.

Used Merida Crossways 8

Here we have a nice well kept Merida Crossways 8 58cm c/w mudguards,rack,bottle cage & stand. The bike shows very little use. It was purchased from us about 3 years ago for £280.00 on offer. We have taken it back in part exchange for a new bike. The bike has been checked over and serviced with new parts fitted as needed. How much for it ? Well make us an offer as we don't have the space to keep to long. It will make a great commute bike.
Contact us via phone or email

Cycleops trainers

NOW IN CycleOps trainers. Pop in and check them out. More arriving soon.

Cycle Ops Trainer Stockist

After much deliberation on which turbo trainers to stock this year we have narrowed it down to CycleOps.
We have been using a CycleOps power bike for over a year now and have been impressed with the quality and the after sale service. All CycleOps trainers come with a lifetime warranty which we think speaks volumes for there belief in there product. We are only doing the trainers at the moment with the possibility of  looking into doing there power tap hubs in the near future.
          CycleOps/Carmichael also do a fantastic range of training DVDs  for around £25.00 each, which we were a bit dubious about until we tried a few.  We now have the complete range which get used all the time.
                          Check out   http://www.cycleops.com/   for the full range.
 

MIO stockist

As well as being a VDO stockist we have taken on MIO. G.P.S. units. My regular customers will know I am more old skool, not big into all this G.P.S. stuff  BUT I am slowly becoming converted into this dark art. 

Check out our web site or Mio's own site for full details.

  

                        

VDO Stockist

We are now VDO bike computer stockist. These are well made German computers who probably make the best wireless bike computers out there.
Models start from £15.00 (Cable) up to this wireless speed and cadence model for £60.00 which is (apparently) only available  from VDO stockist. For limited time we are offering 10% off and free fitting on all models we sell. 

RSP asteri 6 twin light set

We have just had some of these great light sets in again.  Check out the spec. The retail price on these lights are £149.99 BUT we are offering them for a bargain £79.We only have 6 sets in at this price so don't miss a bargain.

• 2 x 3 watt headlights
• 18650 Li ion rechargeable battery
• The Asteri 6 provide great light output
• Ideal for commuting or general trail riding
• Up to 400 lumens light output
• Includes battery pack brackets and smart charger
• Flashing and constant modes
• Waterproof construction
• High clarity optical lens
• Tool free mounting brackets

Mavic Pro dealer

We have just had another drop of Mavic road wheels inc the ever popular Askiums which come with red or white decals on the rim and tyres. As with all Mavic wheels there is an option to purchase a 2 year insurance through Mavic UK. Pop in and take a look or have a chat.

Race lite 900 now in

We have just had our first drop of race lite 900 bikes and wow they look good. The attention to detail is amazing with a 6066 triple butted frame and full carbon forks, this thing is a bargain. The color scheme looks better in the flesh than any photo can show. If you are looking for a bargain race bike with a frame set that will be well worth upgrading the parts in years to come then this is it. We are offering free £60.00 worth of goods (your choice) with each bike at £599.99
I think this bike would look stunning with a full black 105 groupset. £999.99 we could offer it as a special offer but would be limited to a few bikes .

Modas Limited edition Echo

Check this out  Modas limited edition Echo carbon bike

• Frame - LDC High Modulus Carbon
• BB30 bottom bracket
• Fork - LDC High Modulus Carbon
• Oversized 1.5 tapered steerer to improve stiffness and handling
• Rear Mech - Shimano 105 10 Speed
• Shifters - Shimano 105 10 Speed
• Brakes - Shimano R561 Dual Pivot
• Chainset - FSA Omega Compact 50/34
• Wheelset - Mavic CXP22
• Tyres - Continental Ultrasport
• Saddle - Barelli Cr-mo Rail
• Seatpost - Barelli Alloy
• Handlebars - Barelli Alloy
• Stem - Barelli Alloy
• Headset - Sealed Cartridge  
• Coming soon we are taking pre. orders , this is a bargain £1099.99

Review on Merida Race Lite 900

There’s so much to love about the Merida at this price. It’s a great frameset with impressive acceleration and handling "

Merida have a lot in common with Giant. But in Europe, they don’t share the same profile as Giant or some of the other major brands. That may change in 2013, when they achieve an ambition to sponsor a top-level professional road team, supplying bikes to the Italian Lampre squad. 

Merida also have strong links with Specialized, owning a third of the American company. On paper their Race Lite 900 – the cheapest of their 19 road bikes – offers a lot of bang for your buck.

Ride & handling: Quick to respond to rider input

The Merida has pretty racy geometry. It’s got a short 16cm head tube, 73-degree head angle, 73.5-degree seat angle and short 405mm chainstays (15mm less than the Giant’s), but it’s also got that massively tapered steerer tube with its 1.5in lower bearing race. This really does make it the machine for the aspiring racer. 

Throw it into corners with vim and vigour? No problem. Out-of-the-saddle, pull-up-on-the-bar sprints? Not a murmur of complaint from the totally convincing front end. Take the spacers out and you can get into a nice low position on the drops or tri-bars too.

The shorter rear-end makes the whole bike pretty snappy and quick to respond to your input. Its racy 12-25 cassette could mean you’re out of the saddle on steeper slopes, but even high torque efforts were tackled without any rear brake rub – the chunky chainstays and seatstays keeping unwanted flex down to a minimum. 

But while the frame is stiff and aggressive, it does balance this with reasonable comfort too. The semi-compact frame doesn’t expose as much seatpost as a more compact frame like the Giant, but the seatpost is a standard 27.2mm which combines with a good, own-brand saddle to insulate you from the worst effects of a stiff aluminium frame and potholed roads.

If you’re looking for speed on a budget you won’t be disappointed with the Merida – whether you’re after a high-end training bike or your first racing bike.

Frame & equipment: Sophisticated frame and fork combo for the price 

The Merida’s frameset is a star at this price. “Designed in Europe, handmade in Taiwan”, says the label, and Merida’s continents-traversing team has done a top job. It’s exceedingly well finished, but beneath that glossy exterior there’s a lot going on too. It’s made from smooth-welded, triple-butted 6066 aluminium – it’s not that long ago that hydroformed triple-butted tubing was only seen on cycling exotica. The rear brake cable is routed through the inside of the frame.

The top tube has a diamond profile at the head tube, narrowing and morphing into an inverted triangular profile as it reaches the seat tube. The large down tube has a rounded trapezium profile with a groove along the centre of the underside, or ‘Shotgun’, as Merida’s marketing people would have it – though we’re not convinced you can feel the difference compared with a round tube.

The fork is another standout product. Not only is the 900 one of the cheapest bikes to boast a full-carbon fork, but the steerer has a massive 1.5in lower bearing too – again usually the preserve of much more expensive bikes.

There aren’t many surprises when it comes to kit. Shimano’s 2300 groupset (the rear mech upgraded to Sora) and FSA Tempo compact chainset are par for the course. It is a bit of a shame that on such a racy frame you can’t change gear while riding on the drops, but shifting is consistent and accurate. 

Elsewhere, a lot of care and attention has gone into speccing the bike. There’s a chain catcher to prevent the chain falling off the inner chainring. It doesn’t happen often but when it does it’s awkward, and the tiny weight penalty is worthwhile. There are also frame protectors on the head tube and drive-side chainstay. 

There’s a wide, load-spreading seatpost collar and we also like the seatpost’s twin saddle bolts. These offer more security than a single bolt and allow more precise adjustment.

The brakes are slightly less impressive. Not only are they a non-cartridge design, they also require a spanner rather than the usual hex key. It’ll be a cheap and easy upgrade later, but it’s still a surprise considering the rest of the kit. 

The Alex rims and Shimano hubs are typical of £600 road bikes. They’re not light, but roll well enough and are straightforward to service. Maxxis’ Rouler tyres have a 120TPI casing, which makes them more supple than most budget road rubber, though at 23mm they don’t contribute much in the way of comfort.

This article was originally published in Triathlon Plus magazine, available on Zinio.

Gower Beast 2013

Happy new year to you all.
Time to burn that Christmas pud off and enter the Gower beast MTB 2013.
                New years ride on Saturday 19th January 10am from the Gower Heritage Centre, Parkmill.
Its a 30 mile mountain bike circuit over the highest points of the Gower, with breathtaking views along the way including Rhossilli bay with terrain for everyone inc swooping single track,tall woods,bridle ways and rocky sections
                Entry is only £7.50 which includes entry to the Gower Heritage centre and a warm bowl of lamb cowl or vegetable soup.
To book this fantastic day out please contact Richie Saunders on 01792371206 or 07891508688
www.gowerheritagecentre.co.uk.