Crank It Cycles

With the Tour de Manawatu just gone by and Round Taupo beckoning, our workshop is getting very busy. To ensure your trusty steed is ready for the event, please call to book your bike in for its service.

We are seeing many customers bringing in bicycles with very oily chains.  Invariably the extra lube was applied in an effort to cure problems that are most often caused by a badly worn chain.  Bring your bike by for a free chain condition check - don't leave it to the last minute!

Why buy someone else's used bike with unknown issues on TradeMe when new bikes come in the right size, your choice of colour and features, and with a full year of free servicing?  However if you do get your bike elsewhere, we are happy to service it for you at normal rates.

If you have back or joint pain, or your bike just doesn't feel right, why not book in for a bike fit? John specialises in road bike fits, using the computer-based Fit Kit system. It precisely measures your body and bike dimensions and combined with our experience, gives the ideal fit which we then tweak to your personal preferences. Once the data is in the system, it is available for free re-fits when you purchase a new bike from us.

Other important items to consider: 

• Tyres: why let a tired tyre or a flat ruin your event? We have a great range from Vittoria (including the popular Lake Taupo tyre at $39.90), Maxxis and Continental.
• Pump: check out our range of pumps from Blackburn and Innovations, including CO2 pumps, also Vittoria Pit Stop rescue canisters
• Clothing: Plenty of choice from Louis Garneau, Giant, Trek, Castelli, and Netti, plus a few sales items left from Nike and N-Zo. For long rides, premium shorts with at least 8 panels and a shaped pad (chamois) are recommended.
• Nutrition: We stock Enervit, Peak Fuel, Leppin, Sharkies, Pro4 and Nuun. We also have anti-cramp products from Evervit and HCH.
• Shoes: Choose from Louis Garneau, Sidi and Shimano (including the latest thermo fit technology.)
• Eyewear: A huge range from Tifosi and Rudy Project

The best thing about these big rides is they give us the incentive to get out and enjoy our cycling. We trust you will achieve your goals and above all, enjoy the event. Ride Safe!