What a big month! Many local riders braved the conditions for the round Lake Taupo road and Huka mountain bike Challenge events. Last weekend some true mountain goats swapped their cycling shoes for running shoes for the "Goat" run between the Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields. Well done to everyone who participated in those events. All the best for those participating in the Taupo Half Iron Man this weekend!
Wow, what a great turnout last Wednesday night for our second Specialized Test the Best! Over 50 test rides, and there were some big smiles to be seen on many faces after they 'tested the best'! Thank you to all those that came for a ride.
What a pleasure it is to have Specialized as our preimer brand. Nick shows up with about 40 high end Road and Mountain bikes, sets up the cool booth, and then just assists to people choose an awesome bike and go for it!
If you missed this one, Test The Best wil be back early 2012!
Look out for some great Christmas gift ideas and specials below, as well as a story of a recent ride of Heaphy Track.
With Christmas just around the corner, we have a few gift suggestions for the cyclists in your life.
Well engineered, functional tools that look great. Gear to complement any cyclist's tool kit. Check out some ideas here.
Park Tools are the mainstay of a professional cycle workshop. All their consumer-oriented tools retain the same quality and functionality. They have a range of novelty tools with the same branding which make a great gift to a cyclist. Check them out here.
Classic NZ Mt Bike Rides – the latest 8th edition – by the Kennett Bros, always popular.
We also stock most of their other titles (or can get them for you) and other books.
A classic stocking filler, but with a cycling or festive twist...
Sock Guy socks - our own Crank It Cycles socks are due in soon, also lots of other fun designs available.
We also have gift vouchers which you can purchase for any amount.
Secteur, was $1300, now $899 (30% off)
Secteur Comp, was $2600, now $1799 (30% off!)
Hard Rock Sport, was $950, now $699 (26% off)
Hard Rock Pro, was $1200, now $899 (25% off)
Some of the higher-end bikes are still available to order too, see this earlier article, or call in to see what we can do for you!
Crank It Cycles is an Oakley Sport-Specific dealer, so we have all models on display and you can order any colour you like or you can design your own custom pair. See the Oakley website to design them or talk to Steve Pedley, Manawatu's only Oakley factory-trained technician. He will ensure you get the correct eye wear for your needs.
Continuing on the eyewear theme – to enter the draw for December you need to try on a pair of the new Tifosi Race Red Tyrant sunglasses. This model comes with 3 sets of lenses: Smoke Red (bright light), All Condition Red (low light) and Clear. Everyone who tries on a pair of Tifosi sunglasses and fills in a form will go in the draw!
Crank It Cycles is proud to stock Specialized and Giant kids' bikes. Both brands set themselves apart by using high grade aluminium for the frames, making them the lightest children's bikes available. This can lead to a weight saving of up to 2kg, which is a lot less bike to pedal along and makes a big difference to the youngsters.
Giant and Specialized use quality components on their kids' bikes, which makes them a great investment for a growing family or to hand on.
Specialized kids' bikes also feature a low step-over height, which means a child can step up to a larger sized bike sooner and use the same bike for a bit longer.
To top it all off, we've held our summer sale price on all kids' bikes.
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We look forward to seeing you in the store over the festive season, however will take this opportunity to wish you all an enjoyable Christmas and New Year. Best wishes for your adventures and R&R over the summer!
203 Cuba St, Palmerston North
0-6-358 9810info@crankitcycles.co.nz
