Autumn/Winter 2009 Catalogue by Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative Ltd.

Free Autumn/Winter Catalogue 2009

WHEN THE NORTH WIND BLOWS WE SHALL HAVE SNOW...

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OR IF YOU LIVE IN THE UK, A HARD FROST FOLLOWED BY DRIVING RAIN It’s October. The daylight hours are now outnumbered by dark ones. Get up, crawl out of bed. Fumble in the darkness. Radio on. The weather woman predicts gales. Don’t fancy her. I consider taking the easy way out. Baby you can drive my car, and all that. I have to remind myself that, 99% of the time, I feel much better when I cycle to work. My ticket to ride is called a bicycle. For the first time in 6 months, I set off in the morning with the bike lights on. I have the less than cheery thought that this is how it’s going to be till March. Then 10 minutes into my ride I’m riding by the local waterway at Colinton Dell. The sun’s just coming up and wow! So are 2 baby deer. They turn. I follow but don’t chase. Always let fawns win the race. What an amazing start to the day. Put in my 8 hours. My working day was fine, as it usually is at the Bike Co-op. Time to hit the road. Look out the window. Sky is grey. Bit of rain. Trees are bending. Looks like that gale is starting to grip. Begin to regret not bringing the car. Hey ho, get over it. Get leg over bicycle and go. And you know what? The wind has really got going but it’s in the right direction. It’s blowing so strong, my 48-11 top gear can’t keep up. Fly along the road. Even a bit of rain doesn’t bother me. Quite refreshing actually. The rain’s off before it even begins to penetrate the old Endura woollen jumper. Get home buzzing. I know today was a bit special. However, the fact that my ride to work and my ride home were among the day’s highlight was not exceptional. That’s how it usually is. Riding a bike is one of the best ways to feel truly alive any day of the week. Reasons to ride are well rehearsed: fitness, swiftness, ecology, economy.... I remember a better one today, which I think was attributed to a Zen monk. ‘I ride a bike so I can ride a bike.’ Our message this season is like the aristocracy: double barrelled but simple.

Keep Riding This Winter because Life’s Better by Bike.

Ged Holmyard, Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op founder member

Contents Helping the community Just how is the Revolution helping others?

Why the Web is so cool Six great reasons to shop online

The Revolution Will Not Be Motorised Get the low-down on our exclusive brand

Revolution range A great choice from our exclusive range

Bike to work scheme

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Cycling doesn’t have to be taxing

Commuter/Leisure Bikes

Mountain Bikes

BMX/Jump Bikes

Road Bikes

Trainers

Touring Bikes

Kids’ Bikes

Winter Clothing - keeping dry & warm

Accessories

Services & Classes

Key to symbols The really helpful and important stuff.

0% APR TYPICAL Interest free credit*

Men’s & Women’s versions available.

Something for the ladies.

6 months interest-free credit available on any bike over £250 purchased in store (or any bike over £500 if ordered online). 12 months interest-free credit available on any bike over £500 purchased in store or online. Example: To pay for a £600 bike over 12 months, we would require a £120 deposit, then 12 monthly direct debit payments of £40, making the total amount payable, £600. *Terms and conditions apply.

Weights We weigh one example of every bicycle in this catalogue - omissions being bikes that had not arrived when we went to press. Like all manufactured goods, weights can fluctuate by up to 10%, so please regard the published weight as a rough guide.

DID YOU KNOW 10% OF OUR PROFIT IS SPENT SUPPORTING LOCAL CYCLING INITIATIVES? 04

Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op believe in giving something back to the people who sustain us - our customers.

• Bike Week Bike Breakfasts in every city with an Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op shop

To this end, we sponsor and support a host of charity rides, triathlons, mountain bike events and cycling pressure groups in every region of the country with an Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op shop.

• The Great Drumtochty Mountain Bike Challenge, Highlands

So far this year, we have committed thousands of pounds and thousands of staff hours to supporting local cycling events and initiatives.

• Charity Adventure events such as the Dawn Till Dusk Challenge, Leeds

A FEW OF THE EVENTS AND CHARITIES WE HAVE SUPPORTED IN 2009

• Great North Bike Ride from Seahouses to Tynemouth, Northumberland for the Chris Lucas Trust

• Edinburgh Bicycle New Year’s Day Triathlon, Edinburgh • ibikemcr festival, Manchester • Xtramile triathlons and duathlon series (15 events in 2009) in Greater Manchester, Llandudno & Leeds • Leeds Cycle Action Group Roundhay Ride

• Edinburgh - St Andrews Lepra Ride • 3G Mountain Bike Challenge, Glen Affric

• North East Sunshine Triathlon, Northumberland

• Manchester - Liverpool Ride for MAG (the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Mines Advisory Group) • C2C Challenge - a 2-day coast to coast ride from Whitehaven to Sunderland

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WE ALSO TRY AND DO OUR BIT FOR THE PLANET It is Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op’s aims to be the most environmentally sound bicycle shop in the UK by integrating resource-conservation best practice in all our operations. For instance: • We encourage you to return used packaging, batteries, bulbs and metal components to any of our shops. • We then take responsibility for the reuse & recycling of these materials. • Our warehouse is equipped with cardboard, paper and plasticcompacting presses to reduce the number of uplifts to the recycling plant by a factor of 10. • Bring any dead bicycle to one of our shops and we will donate it to www.thebikestation.org who will bring it back to life. We donate as many as 20 pre-loved bicycles to the Bike Station every week.

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You know exactly which bike you want so you don’t need to visit the shop to get sized up in advance. You just want to pick up the phone, order the bike and collect the bike a week later. You want a bike part or an item of clothing put aside so you can be 100% sure it’s available when you visit the shop. In situations like this, you can think of edinburghbicycle.com as your personal shopper.

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CUSTOMISING THE BIKE

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We take the same care assembling a bicycle for delivery as we would if you were picking it up from one of our shops.

When you purchase a new bike from us, it’s a great idea to order your extras at the same time.

Our Thawte-certified secure server means you can order with confidence from www.edinburghbicycle.com.

To ensure the bike is safely boxed for dispatch, we have to turn the handlebars so they are in-line with the frame and we have to remove the pedals.

Here’s why. Say you want mudguards and a computer fitted. We can offer advice on what’s compatible with your new bike. And what’s not.

If your order does not meet your expectations we operate a quibble-free returns policy. We promise that exchanges and refunds will be processed immediately.

When the bike is delivered, it will come with instructions and the tools required to turn the handlebars and refit the pedals. This should only take 5 or 10 minutes. Your bike will then be ready to hit the road or the trails.

Getting us to customise the bike for you while it’s being assembled can therefore save you a heap of fuss and frustration in the future. Best of all, Edinburgh Bicycle will waive the normal fitting charge when you order the accessories with the new bike.

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COMMUTER/LEISURE BIKES

REVOLUTION pathfinder nexus £399.99 The cleanest, simplest comfort bike in this catalogue. 8 Pathfinder Ergo comfort geometry aluminium frame 8 Shimano Nexus 8-spd shifter & hub gear 8 Tektro V-brakes 8 26x2” smooth tyres 8 15.9kg/35lbs Shimano Nexus hub gearing makes this our cleanest (check the full chainguard!) and

smoothest-operating bike. Here, the 8-speed gear mechanism is enclosed in £156-worth of Shimano Nexus rear hub. Weather sealing the gears and doing away with derailleurs makes for a new level of dependability and longevity, as does the wider 1/8” chain. Colour: Dark Champagne. Sizes: 18, 20, 22”. Web Ref: 10816

revolution streetfinder £279.99 revolution streetfinder WOMEN’S £279.99 Our classic hybrid street bike, fully equipped with mudguards & rack.

bike frame, the Revolution Streetfinder is our classic hybrid street bike.

8 Aluminium road bike frame 8 700x38 tyres 8 14.8kg/32.6lbs

• The lightweight aluminium frame is lifetime guaranteed.

Looking for a practical, soundly-equipped bike for commuting, leisure and pleasure? Built with MTB gear shifters and V-brakes on a road

• The 38mm-wide tyres are faster than MTB knobblies, more cushioned than 22mm racing tyres. • Shimano EZ Fire 21-speed gear shifters make it simple to

select the best gear whether you’re spinning uphill or racing down the other side. • The adjustable-rise quill stem makes it particularly easy to fine tune the fit until the riser handlebars are set at just the right height. • Full chromoplastic mudguards protect you from road spray.

• The Revolution Trekking saddle is comfortably cushioned and so are the dual-density grips. • The alloy rack makes it safe and easy to carry stuff.

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Colour: Gloss Primer Sizes: 19, 21”. Web Ref: 10821 Colour: Gloss Sky Sizes: 17, 19”. Web Ref: 10822

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REVOLUTION trailfinder £279.99 revolution trailfinder Women’s £279.99 The Revolution Trailfinder is like a mountain bike, detuned for the road and light trails. 8 Alloy MTB frame in either ‘gents’ or shorter-reach women’s specific geometry 8 Mudguards 8 14kg/30.9lbs The Trailfinder offers a subtly different set of ride qualities compared with our Streetfinder. As you will deduce from the name, it’s better equipped for light trail riding, thanks to its mountain bike frame and its 26x2” semi-smooth MTB tyres (which also feature on our Revolution Pathfinder bikes). Put it another way, if you’re going to be doing 90% of your riding on tarmac, the Streetfinder is a better option. If you want a bike that’s a bit more bump absorbent, say for romping round the local trail centre’s green route, opt for the Trailfinder. With its aluminium frame and rigid steel fork, the Trailfinder

harkens back to mountain bike design in the days before suspension forks and disc brakes were considered mandatory. Don’t get us wrong: for technical MTB riding, we love hydraulic brakes and suspension. But for light trail and street riding, you might not need the extra expense and complication. You might prefer a Trailfinder. • The Trailfinder’s rigid fork is lighter weight and will never need maintenance. • Its Tektro V-brakes are easy to adjust and maintain and will never need bled. •EZ Fire 21-spd shifters & SR 28/38/48 chainset (same as Streetfinders’) is higher geared (faster!) than today’s MTBs.

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Colour: Thunder Grey Sizes: 18, 20”. Web Ref: 9457 Colour: Satin Silver Sizes: 16, 18”. Web Ref: 10818

revolution pathfinder £299.99 REVOLUTION pathfinder Women’s £299.99 Our original sit-up-and-smile bikes for men and women. 8 Comfort-geometry Ergo aluminium frame 8 Diamond frame or women’s step-through options 8 Higher bars than any MTB for a more upright riding position 8 Suspension fork and seatpin for a smoother ride 8 Mudguards 8 15kg/33.1lbs If you believe that cycling in comfort is synonymous with cycling upright, the Pathfinder bikes for men and women were made for you. Check the length of the frame’s head tube, compared with most of the other bikes in this catalogue. This makes the handlebars simultaneously higher yet closer-reach, thus enabling a more upright riding position and therefore less strain on the back; less crick in the neck; less pressure from the nose of the saddle and less weight on the hands and wrists.

Add proven comfort features into the mix such as a suspension fork, a suspension seatpost, gel cushioned grips, non-slip resin pedals, alloy riser bars and an adjustable-rise stem, and you’ll catch yourself grinning while riding a bike that never jars, always delights. • SunTour suspension fork with 50mm travel. • 26 x 2” semi-smooth tyres on double-wall alloy rims. • Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire shifters with Altus rear mech and SunTour 28/38/48 cranks. • Tektro alloy V-brakes with Shimano levers. • Revolution Trekking saddle on suspension seatpost.

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Colour: Satin Silver Sizes: 20, 22”. Web Ref: 9454 Colour: Argent Sizes: 16, 18”. Web Ref: 10817

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COMMUTER/LEISURE BIKES

REVOLUTION courier 27 £399.99 Hills a pain? Look out the 27-spd version of the legendary Courier. 8 Lightweight MTB frame 8 Slick tyres 8 Shimano Deore 8 11.9kg/26.2lbs 27 here refers to the number of gears, courtesy of a FULL Shimano Deore transmission (rarely found on any bike under £600). While 8 gears (as featured on our classic Couriers) might suffice most of the time, some of you might long for higher gears when you want to sprint along the flat. Going uphill, you might ache (literally) for lower gears, which only a ‘granny’ ring can deliver. On days like this, you’ll bless this bike’s 22t Shimano Deore chainring and 32t rear cog.

Colour: Pitch Black. Sizes: 18, 20, 22”. Web Ref: 10812

revolution courier classic £299.99

REVOLUTION courier classic women’s £299.99

REVOLUTION courier classic disc £349.99

Your personal fast black.

An antidote to traditional ‘ladies bikes’.

8 Alloy MTB frame 8 26x1.6” Kevlar belt tyres 8 Shimano 8-spd 8 12kg/26.5lbs

8 Women’s specific shorter-reach frame 8 WTB Speed She saddle 8 11.75kg/25.9lbs

When you ride the urban jungle, better brakes keep you safe and help prevent you becoming someone else’s head badge

Owning a Courier will let you enjoy the freedom of the city whilst blowing a farewell kiss to rush hour blues. We call this one the Classic because it’s a proven design, fundamentally unchanged since it won Cycling Plus magazine’s Budget Bike of the Year award in 2002. If it ain’t broke....

Colour: Pitch Black. Sizes: 16,18, 20, 22”. Web Ref: 10813

If you’re looking for an antidote to traditional ‘ladies bikes’, this is it. Built on a bombproofyet-lightweight aluminium frame shod with fabulously fast Continental Contact 26 x 1.6” tyres, this is our multi award-winning Courier street bike built with a female-friendly frame. Its shorter top tube won’t overstretch you when you reach for the handlebars. Its extra stepover clearance makes it much easier to master manoeuvres.

Colour: Matt Grape. Sizes: 16, 18”. Web Ref: 9451

8 Tektro disc brakes (over the Courier Classic’s V-brakes) 8 Continental 26x1.6” tyres 8 12.2kg/26.9lbs Disc brakes stop you faster, especially when it’s wet. Disc brake pads last much longer. And because they’re not being worn out by your brake blocks, your rims won’t wear out so quickly either. So the more you come to think of it, disc brakes make at least as much sense on a street bike as they do on an MTB.

Colour: Smoke. Sizes: 18, 20, 22”. Web Ref: 9450

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REVOLUTION courier s1ngle £279.99 When you go like a train, don’t be derailled. 8 Single speed / fixie 8 11.2kg/24.7lbs

‘This is a new incarnation of the decade-old Revolution Courier urban mountain Bike. The Courier S1ngle dispenses with the solitary derailleur: instead of eight gears you get one, either fixed or free. The flip-flop hub has a 16-tooth freewheel on one side and a 16-tooth fixed

cog, with lock ring, on the other. Unlike some budget bikes with flip-flop hubs, the chainline is fine with either cog. Since an unshipped chain can lock the rear wheel when you’re riding fixed, that’s a big deal. Verdict: Sensible, sturdy single speed fixie that’s great value. 8/10.’ Cycling Plus. Colour: Pitch Black. Sizes: 20, 22”. Web Ref: 10815

REVOLUTION courier nexus £399.99 Deraileur-free 8 speed. 8 Courier alloy frame for Nexus 8 Horizontal dropouts 8 12.6kg/27.8lbs

‘The hub gear means you can change from top to bottom at a standstill if you’re caught at the lights. The Nexus Inter 8 hub has a range of gears equal to a 12-38t cassette. The reach is traditional XC long. This opens up the cockpit for blacktop sprinting when you’re late for work. A flat

bar helps you lean into the wind, while slick 26 x 1.6” tyres give you all the suspension you need on tarmac. Summary: the Courier Nexus is a well put together urban mountain bike whose Inter-8 hub offers a stronger wheel, fit and forget gearing and stationary shifts.‘ WhatMountainBike. Colour: Asphalt Jungle. Sizes: 20, 22”. Web Ref: 9452

REVOLUTION courier race £349.99 Bigger wheels bring better performance. 8 7005 alloy road frame for 700c wheels & Kevlar tyres 8 11.8kg/26lbs The Courier Race is even faster than our Courier Classic, thanks to its 700c wheels and tyres. That’s because, everything else being equal, larger diameter wheels roll faster. Especially when they are shod with 700 x 32 Kevlar Inside puncture-resistant

tyres, which are 9mm narrower (measured at ‘the belly’) than 26 x 1.6” treads. That’s a difference you’ll notice every time you accelerate. And while we’re talking of speed, the 8-speed lever is upgraded to Shimano Alivio Rapidfire for faster, crisper gear shifts.

Colour: Matt Thunder. Sizes: 18, 20, 22”. Web Ref: 10819

REVOLUTION courier race disc £399.99 Goes like stink. Stops on a dime. 8 Tektro iO disc brakes 8 7005 alloy road frame for 700c wheels & Kevlar tyres 8 12.3kg/27lbs This is like the Courier Race, but here the Tektro V-brakes have been left on the bench to make way for an even tougher and more reliable substitute - Tektro iO mechanical disc brakes. These excellent pieces of kit feature Automatic Calliper

Centring and automatic pad angle adjustment. These features enable optimal adjustment so the hard-wearing ceramic pads can be set up parallel to and as close to the rotor as possible. Because these pads are much harder wearing than a rim brake’s rubber pads, they will probably last from one annual service to the next. Colour: Matt Thunder. Sizes: 18, 20, 22”. Web Ref: 10820

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COMMUTER/LEISURE & TOURING BIKES

REVOLUTION compact £279.99 ‘Great value folder for the short hops – why pay more?’ http://road.cc Alloy frame 8 12.7kg/28lbs

‘The Revolution Compact is a fully featured, fully kitted out, all-aluminium folder for just £279. It’s a folder with a bit of class, too, built by fold-meisters

Dahon and featuring locking main and stem hinges. You get folding pedals, a kickstand, a rack and mudguards, and Revolution even throw in a bag too – how’s that for value?’ http://road.cc Colour: Blue. One Size - folds down to 77x70x34cm. Web Ref: 10660

REVOLUTION cross £449.99 Road bike speed with 700x35 tyre clearance. 8 Alloy frame /mudguard eyelets. 8 12kg/26.4lbs ‘At the heart of the Cross lies a surprisingly compliant and well finished 7000 series aluminium frameset. Verdict: Considerable thought has gone into the Cross. Adding guards and rack transforms it into a

sweet-handling club mount/ commuter/tourer that will readily entertain touring and bridlepath/dirt road deviations. Whether you’re a returnee on a budget looking for a versatile bike, or a seasoned rider on the hunt for a characterful hack, the Revolution Cross has something for everyone.’ Cycling World. Colour: Forest Green. Sizes: 52, 55, 58cm. Web Ref: 10805

REVOLUTION track £349.99 Single-speed / fixie simplicity. 8 Alloy road frame 8 Flip-flop hub with a cog on each side makes it easy to switch between fixed & freewheel mode 8 10.7kg/23.6lbs New for this year and already rated the prettiest bicycle we’ve ever produced, this is our ‘fixed wheel’ road bike. Losing the ability to freewheel feels odd

at first, but you quickly get into the rhythm of perpetual pedalling, and adjust to this new momentum. The straight chainline and the absence of derailleur jockey wheels enhance drive-train efficiency and makes for a beautiful near-silent ride.

Colour: Gloss Midnight. Sizes: 55, 59cm. Web Ref: 10808

REVOLUTION country traveller £499.99 Yes, we still produce our own great value touring bike

a spec that has been refined and improved over a quarter century.

8 7005 aluminium compact touring frame 8 Revolution Touring wheels with Shimano hubs 8 Shimano 2203 Dual Control 24-speed shifters 8 14kg/30.9lbs

‘The Country Traveller is very stable. Unloaded, the bike has a nice feel to it with a bit of life yet feels very sure footed when carrying a load. The relaxed, stable and comfortable position is perfect for control and comfort and encourages you to gaze at the world. Verdict: 9/10.’ Cycling Plus.

The first own-brand bike we ever produced was a 10-speed hitensile steel touring bike called the Edinburgh Country. We are proud to maintain that tradition with the Revolution Country Traveller with

Colour: Moondust. Sizes: 46, 49, 52cm. Web Ref: 10834

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MOUNTAIN BIKES

REVOLUTION triad 3.0 £499.99 Best frame: best equipment for this kind of money. 8 Technoformed butted frame 8 RockShox Tora fork 8 Avid Juicy 3 disc brakes 8 13.4kg/29.5lbs From its shotgun-profile down tube to its egg-shaped head tube this truly is a beautiful frame, Technoformed to put extra meat where required to disperse the stresses subjected by big hits

on the trails. The RockShox Tora 100mm-travel fork doesn’t look out of place on £800 bikes such as the latest Specialized Rockhopper Comp SL. Similarly there are plenty £800-£1,400 mountain bikes out there that rely on Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes. Guess which brakes grace the Triad 3? Colour: Guard’s Red. Sizes: 16, 18, 20”. Web Ref: 10831

REVOLUTION trIAd 2.0 £649.99

REVOLUTION triad 1.0 £849.99

We recon you’re gonna love these triad and tested upgrades

‘Sorted in singletrack and superb value for money.’

8 Technoformed butted frame 8 RockShox Recon 8 12.85kg/28.4lbs The RockShox Recon SL fork upgrade makes this pearlycoloured gem of a bike over a pound lighter than the Triad 3. SRAM X5 shifters and X.7 rear mech with sealed-bearing jockey wheels offer smoother 27-speed gear changes, over the Triad 3’s

24-speed X.4 transmission. The TruVativ Fire-X cranks are fitted to an outboard TruVativ GXP bottom bracket with oversized sealed cartridge bearings - again for smoother action and assured longevity. Similarly, the wheels are built with your best guarantee of reliability on any bike this side of 2 grand - real Shimano hubs (over the Triad 3’s Joy Tech hubs).

Colour: Pearly. Sizes: 16, 18, 20”. Web Ref: 10830

8 Technoformed butted frame 8 RockShox Reba SL 8 12.6kg/27.8lbs

‘This hardtail is light enough for entry-level racing, sorted in singletrack and superb value for money. RockShox Reba SL forks have been consistently excellent over the past couple of years. It has all the tuning potential most riders will need thanks to an air cartridge, Motion Control,

leg top compression/ lockout and effective rebound damping. The drivetrain comprises X.7 trigger shifters, an X.9 rear mech and TruVativ’s Stylo GXP crankset. All functioned flawlessly. The brakes are Juicy 5 trouble-free operators.’ WhatMountainBike. Colour: Black/White/Gold. Sizes: 16, 18, 20”. Web Ref: 10829

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MOUNTAIN BIKES

REVOLUTION cargo LOAD trailer £149.99 The best way to carry loads. 8 Foldable trailer 8 Waterproof bag 8 35kg payload 8 8kg/17.6lbs ‘There has only ever been one way to carry a decent load on a bike - a trailer. Enter the Revolution Cargo. The first thing that hit me was the construction: strong looking box section steel with flat mesh flooring the cargo cockpit. The second thing was that it comes packed flat, so the whole lot packs into the supplied

PVC coated bag for stowing or sailing through the oversized baggage desk. My first trip with the Revolution was 100 miles round some gnarly Cairngorm singletrack with 3-days-worth of camping gear and food. It did take some nasty bangs, but not even some large boulder impacts could alter the overall shape or functionality of the trailer, so no big problem.... Go get one today.’ www.singletrack.com Web Ref: 10790

REVOLUTION cuillin xc £249.99 REVOLUTION cadence xc £249.99 Best value entry level MTBs for men and women. 8 7005 alloy frame 8 SunTour 50mm-travel fork 8 Shimano 21-spd EZ-Fire gearing 8 Tektro V-brakes 8 14.6kg/32lbs Inspired by the peaks that dominate the Isle of Skye, the Revolution Cuillin is our tried and tested mountain bike range.

They have been around so long, you see them everywhere from streets to charity rides to trail centres. The Cuillins are established as such great value mountain bikes, you would be forgiven for thinking they are as old as the hills. However, they continually change with the times to stand comparison with anything in their price range. Revolution Cadence bikes are

technically identical to their Cuillin equivalents with one crucial difference. The 7005 aluminium frame is women’s specific. This means that a Cadence delivers the proven strength and efficiency of a traditional diamond frame in a more compact format. The top tube is lower so you get more stepover clearance. It’s also shorter, so the handlebars are

closer, higher, and easier to reach. That way, it fits smaller (i.e. most female) riders better. If you’re looking for a perfect fit matched with the best spec for the money, consider a Cadence.

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Cuillin XC Colour: Ink Blue Sizes: 14, 16, 20, 22”. Cuillin XC Web Ref: 9468 Cadence Colour: Torch Red Cadence XC Sizes: 16, 18”. Cadence XC Web Ref: 9465

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REVOLUTION cuillin sport £299.99 REVOLUTION cadence sport £299.99 Tektro disc brakes, 100mmtravel forks, 24-speed gears and a cassette rear hub make for a more off-road ready package. 8 Alloy MTB frame in either unisex Cuillin or shorter-reach women’s-specific Cadence geometry 8 14.7kg/32.4lbs Although they cost £50 more, the Cuillin & Cadence Sport regularly outsell the standard XC models, thanks to the following upgrades. • The 100mm-travel fork is twice as off-road capable. • So is the 24-speed transmission with its wider range of gears, courtesy of the 11-32 cassette (cf. the Cuillin / Cadence XC’s 14-28 freewheel). • So is the Revolution mountain wheelset built with double wall rims on Joy Tech hubs (cassette rear for extra axle strength). • So are the lighter Revolution Mountain alloy bars (XC bars are steel).

• Best of all, so are the Tektro iO mechanical disc brakes which grace bikes such as the Cannondale Trail SL5 which cost nearly twice as much as our Cuillin and Cadence Sport. They boast Automatic Caliper Centering and automatic pad angle adjustment, which enable the pads to be positioned as parallel to and as close to the rotor as possible - the key to reliable all-weather stopping power, longer lasting brake pads and longer lasting wheel rims. If you’ve ever ridden a bicycle and found its brakes wanting, it’s time to consider upgrading to a bike as good our Cadence or Cuillin Sport. Clearly our customers know when it pays to spend a little extra.

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Colour: Gloss Anthracite Cuillin Sport Sizes:18, 20, 22”. Cuillin Sport Web Ref: 10826 Cadence Colour: Gloss Shadow Cadence Sport Sizes: 16, 18”. Cadence Sport Web Ref: 10825

REVOLUTION cuillin pro £399.99 REVOLUTION cadence pro £399.99 Hydraulic disc brake-equipped MTBs at a price where cableoperated brakes dominate. 8 7005 alloy MTB frame in either unisex Cuillin or shorter-reach women’s-specific Cadence geometry 8 SunTour XCR-D forks 8 Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic brakes 8 14.1kg/31.2lbs The Pro versions of the Cuillin and the Cadence give you the opportunity to experience the improved power, control and reliability of hydraulic disc brakes at a price where cable brakes are the norm. The great advantage of hydraulics is that they do away with the weak link of regular bicycle brakes - the cables. We’re not that fond of car analogies here, but think about it: hydraulic disc brakes are standard on motor vehicles. Imagine having brakes on your bike that you can pretty much take for granted between annual services.

• Both the Cadence Pro and the Cuillin Pro also boast more deluxe forks with lighter weight magnesium lower legs. • The SunTour XCR-D forks also feature a leg-top Speed Lock lever, which enables on-the-fly lock out for bob-free climbs. • The transmission is upgraded to Shimano Alivio/Acera level so here you get Rapidfire Plus shifters, which are more substantial than Shimano EZ Fire levers. • The tyres are upgraded to prostandard, German-engineered Continental Explorers whose natural rubber-rich treads guarantee superior grip and feel.

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Cuillin Pro Colour: Alloy Grey Cuillin Pro Sizes: 18, 20, 22”. Cuillin Pro Web Ref: 9466 Cadence Colour: Deep Blue Cadence Pro Sizes: 16”. Cadence Pro Web Ref: 9463

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CYCLING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE TAXING

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BIKE TO WORK SCHEME WHAT IS THE BIKE TO WORK SCHEME? A cornerstone of the Government’s Green Transport Plan, the Bike to Work Scheme offers serious tax-saving incentives to cycle to work.

HOW IT WORKS Any UK employer can open a Bike to Work Scheme account in partnership with Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op. Once your employer does so, you will have the opportunity to choose ANY bike (and related safety equipment such as lights, lock and a helmet) from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op up to an agreed price limit (usually £1,000). The employer purchases the bike, then leases it back to you via a Salary Sacrifice Agreement.

EXAMPLE Say you choose £300 worth of bicycle and safety equipment bike to be leased over 12 months. You would agree a monthly salary sacrifice of £25. Now here’s the good bit. Because this £25 comes off your gross salary, it’s no longer taxable. Your monthly take-home salary will therefore only be reduced by around £17.25

over the lease period (the amount of tax and NI saved depends on your tax bracket, so your monthly savings might be even higher). The net result is that this £300 bike will only set you back around £200. Think about it. You could be enjoying the freedom of the city on your own health bestowing personal transport for just £17.25 a month - the amount you might spend on a taxi ride home after a night out.

ACTION If your workplace does not operate a Bike to Work Scheme urge your employer to do so. Tell him or her about the benefits of cycling to work. • Employees who cycle commute tend to be more alert and switched on from the moment they arrive at work. • Employees who exercise regularly are fitter, healthier and less likely to require sick leave. • Employees who cycle to work tend to be more punctual (traffic congestion and parking prohibitions are barely an issue for cyclists). • The employer can actually save money with the Bike to Work Scheme. Your organisation will no longer have to pay National Insurance

on the portion of the salary that their employees sacrifice under the Scheme. For instance: if you choose a £300 bike, your organisation will save around £38 employers’ NI. Similarly, employers can also save on salary-related pension schemes. • The Bike to Work Scheme is therefore a win-win situation for employee and employer. What other staff perk can your organisation offer that could actually save them money? • Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op has 5 year’s experience operating Bike to Work Schemes in partnership with organisations large and small. Whether your workplace employs 3 people or 30,000, we can tailor the scheme to suit your organisation’s requirements. • Thanks to our industry leading experience, Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op have streamlined the application process. We pride ourselves on making it extremely straightforward for any employer to open a Bike to Work account with us. If they visit the Bike to Work page at www.edinburghbicycle.com your employer will be ‘walked’ through the process. • To request a copy of our Bike to Work booklet to pass on to your employer, please send an email to our dedicated Bike to Work dept: biketowork@edinburghbicycle.com

6 GREAT REASONS FOR CHOOSING EDINBURGH BICYCLE C0-OP’S BIKE TO WORK SCHEME

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200 BIKE MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM You will be able to select from around 200 models of bike from any Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op store or from our online shop, www.edinburghbicycle.com. Whether you intend to ride to work on a dedicated commuter/leisure bike, or you would prefer a mountain bike or a folding bike or a BMX or an electric bike or a full-on competition road bike, we are confident that you won’t find a better selection of appropriate bikes to cycle to work on.

WE CAN SUPPLY YOUR BIKE VERY QUICKLY

EDINBURGH BICYCLE IS A WORKER’S CO-OPERATIVE Every time-served employee is an equal owner of Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op. This means that you will be looked after by someone with a vested interest in looking after you whenever you visit one of our stores or shop online.

NO LIMITS Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op does not put any limitations on which bikes you can choose from (beyond the monetary limit set by your employer - usually £1,000). For instance, if you select a bike on special offer, the transaction will go through at that price so the full discount will be passed on to you.

SIMPLE TO JOIN, SIMPLE TO OPERATE Our sales staff have 5 years experience of advising new and returnee cyclists on the most appropriate bike for your commute. They are also trained in assisting you to complete the simple application form to ensure your order goes through smoothly.

Typically, you will be able to collect your bike from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op within 10 days of choosing it. (Compare with rival cycle schemes where it’s not unusual to be kept waiting for over a month.)

EDINBURGH BICYCLE CO-OP DONATES 10% OF ITS PROFIT TO SUPPORT CYCLING Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op believe in giving something back to the people who sustain us - our customers. To this end, we sponsor a host of charity rides, triathlons, mountain bike events and cycling pressure groups in every region of the country with an Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op shop. So far this year, we have committed thousands of pounds and thousands of staff hours to supporting local cycling events and initiatives.

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The average daily commute in the UK

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND

SCHWALBE MARATHON PLUS TYRE £29.31

PEDALITE 360˚ VISIBILITY PEDALS £34.99

Schwalbe tyres come from Germany - a country with a strong tradition of year-round riding. Their Marathon Plus is extremely puncture resistant, hard wearing and grippy with stout, reflective sidewalls. Available in 700 x28, 32, 35 or 38 and 26x1.75” sizes.

These pedals automatically light up whenever the cranks are turning - no switch required. The pedal body rotating round the axle powers the microgenerator - no batteries required. A great idea and a fantastic product... a great addition to kid’s bikes too if they ride to school.’ www.roadcyclinguk.com.

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PREPARING FOR WINTER Cycle commuting is the easiest way for most of us to incorporate regular exercise in our everyday lives. All year round. Get into the right state of mind and you’ll simply acknowledge the darker months as an opportunity to see the world in a different light. Then when spring comes, you will appreciate the brighter days all the more. We therefore asked our staff and our customers to pass on their best winter cycling tips to encourage you to pedal away the winter blues.

STAFF TIPS 8 ‘Get a riding buddy - helps you stay motivated. Wear a yellow jacket. Keep a spare pair of shoes at work. Rhona Donaldson: admin department. 8 ‘If your only waterproof is a jacket, you’re only half dressed if you’re caught in the rain. Invest in a pair of overtrousers and overshoes and you’ll be prepared for anything.’ Andrew Chambers: Edinburgh shop. 8 ‘Get organised. If you’re not into the daily cycling habit, your first morning commute might be a bit stressful if you find yourself hunting for the overshoes and overtrousers and lights that you last used months ago. If you organise your kit the night before, you can simply finish your coffee, hug your partner and/or the kids and go.’ Jack Baldwin: Manchester shop.

CUSTOMER TIPS 8 ‘I commute 12 miles to work on country roads throughout the year. I start work at 6.00am, so most of the time it is dark one way. My advice for happy winter cycling would be to make sure you have a good set of puncture-resistant tyres such as Specialized Armadillo. Having to stop to repair a flat in freezing and possibly dark conditions is no fun.’ Sarah Palmer. 8 ‘My tip for winter riding is probably not to be put off and just get out and ride whenever and wherever you can. The rest is common sense really, I’ve been commuting by bike every day for a good few years now and I think I read somewhere that if you can vary your start time by about 10 minutes you will only get wet about a dozen times a year.

Fit bright lights, if you are commuting I find lots of small (cheap-ish) bright, flashy lights help you be seen. Unless you are riding off road or on unlit streets you don’t really need some mega-watt stadium light, better to have half a dozen flashing randomly all over you and your bike (clip them on your bike, helmet, bag, arm, leg, wherever you fancy).’ Marcus Tillbrook.

8 ‘Single speed or fixed is the way to go in winter. Better control, less maintenance.’ Rick Chalton: promotions department. 8 ‘Know who to contact at your local council about making sure roads are safe and de-iced.’ Bill Kennedy: buying department.

My top tip is never ride too close to a fellow commuter who has no mudguards. Richard Clarke

1LESSCAR HI-VIZ JACKET £16.59 (KIDS’ SIZES) £24.42 (ADULT SIZES) Be safe, be bright, be ethical: these reflective-rich vests are made in the UK by the Queen Eleanor workers’ co-operative, Kettering. Especially recommended if you appreciate a pretty-in-pink alternative to hi-viz yellow (that’s the 2 adult colours). The kids’ vests come in green or pink.

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COMMUTER | LEISURE COMFORT WHAT TO LOOK FOR £299 - £330 The commuter/leisure banner covers a diverse range of styles - basically any bicycle with the exception of dedicated mountain bikes and drop-bar road and touring bikes. To help you find the bike that most suits your needs, we have created the following sub categories of commuter/leisure bikes: comfort (P.22-27), speed (P.28-31), cross (P.32), folding & electric (P.33) and classic (P.33-34). Comfort bikes in this price range have a relaxed frame geometry. The handlebars are at least as high as the saddle, sometimes higher. You still want to enjoy an engaging ride so every bike here is built with a lightweight aluminium frame equipped with V-brakes and 21 or 24-speed Shimano gears. If you’re mostly going to be riding on road, rigid forks help keep the weight down. If you foresee frequent off-road deviations, consider a model with suspension forks.

SPECIALIZED GLOBE VIENNA 1 WOMEN’S £299.99 8 Globe A1 Premium fully manipulated aluminium trekking frame w/mudguard eyes 8 Steel rigid fork 8 Specialized Nimbus 700x35 Flak Jacket tyres on Alex alloy rims 8 Shimano 21-spd EZ-Fire shifters / Altus rear mech / 13-34 MegaRange freewheel Specialized continue to refine the Globe’s understated design vibe. For 2009/10, Specialized tell us that Globe has evolved into a stand-alone brand (a bit like BMW’s relationship with the Mini). Globe bikes stand out for their understated timeless style. Check the riveted chrome-steel head badge and the lack of decals. The Globe mission is to create urban transport solutions that might tempt people out of their Minis and suchlike by producing great-handling, lightweight bikes. Hence the Globe Vienna’s fully manipulated (i.e. made thinner walled wherever feasible) aluminium frame and its legendary Specialized componentry from the Body Geometry women’s saddle and grips to the nimble, puncture resistant 700x35 tyres.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Grey. Weight: 13kg/28.7lb. Web Ref: 11193

SPECIALIZED GLOBE VIENNA 1 £299.99

GIANT CRS 3.0 £324.99

Same spec as Globe Vienna 1 Women’s featured at the top of this page, this time with a unisex diamond frame and the men’s versions of Specialized’s legendary Body Geometry comfort saddle and grips. The elegant arched top tube has become a Specialized trademark in recent years. To underline the frame’s practicality it has the eyelets and it has the clearance for fitting full mudguards and luggage rack. As ever from EBC, order these extras with the bike and we’ll fit them for free.

8 AluxX frame, CrMo fork 8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire / Acera mech 8 Kenda puncture-resistant 700x35 tyres 8 Alloy wheels with Shimano rear hub 8 Tektro V-brakes

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Grey . Weight: 13kg/28.7lb. Web Ref: 11192

The CRS 3.0 is an extremely clean design as we have come to expect from Giant. The AluxX frame and CrMo fork are eyeletted so you have the option of requesting the bike set up with mudguards and rack. The Shimano hub makes for a stronger rear wheel. The Shimano shifters really do fire easily through the 24 gears.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Metallic Black. Weight: 13kg/28.6lb. Web Ref: 11560

RIDGEBACK COMET £329.99 RIDGEBACK COMET WOMEN’S £329.99 8 6061 heat-treated aluminium frame 8 Hi-tensile steel fork 8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire shifters 8 Shimano Altus rear/CO50 gears 8 Shimano Altus 28/38/48 chainset 8 Continental Contact 700x37 tyres 8 Alex 36h rims / Shimano rear hub 8 Tektro alloy V-brakes The Shimano-rich spec makes it easy to commit to a Comet. ‘Designed in Britain for British Conditions’. That’s Ridgeback’s slogan. Ridgebacks are produced by...

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...Madison, Shimano’s UK importer. It’s therefore usually a safe bet that you will get more Shimano components - i.e. almost always the best at every price point - when you opt for a Ridgeback. Madison also import tyres from Continental, the famous German manufacturer with more than 100 years of experience perfecting the grippiest rubber. If you’re looking for the best components on a soundly-built frame, consider a Ridgeback.

w Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Matt Titanium. Weight: 12.7kg/27.9lb. Web Ref: 11585 v Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 21”. Colour: Matt Steel. Weight: 12.7kg/27.9lb. Web Ref: 11586

SPECIALIZED GLOBE CARMEL 3 £329.99 SPECIALIZED GLOBE CARMEL 3 WOMEN’S £329.99 8 Ground Control A1 Aluminium Body Geometry comfort frame 8 Specialized Hemisphere 26x1.95” tyres 8 Shimano 21-spd twistshifters / Altus mech 8 Alloy V-brakes 8 60mm-rise bars on quill stem Wish you were sitting more comfortably? Carmel is a branch of the Globe bikes line which is (to quote Specialized) inspired by and designed for urban cyclists, commuters, city dwellers, the progressively minded and the eco-conscious. With its short-reach geometry and high-handlebar position, the

Globe Carmel is for upright citizens who don’t want to stretch or bend or lean or tuck or stoop to hold onto the bars. The Carmel is for sitting upright and taking in the scenery in maximum comfort. Hence the SunTour 63mm-travel suspension fork; the highvolume cruiser bike-inspired Hemisphere tyres with Flak Jacket puncture protection; the wide rubber-top pedals that you can ride in sand shoes; the Shimano MegaRange 13-34 freewheel to take the sting out of every climb and the Specialized Comfort Plus sprung saddle and suspension seatpost to take the sting out of every bump.

w Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black. Wt: 14.9kg. Web Ref: 11430 v Sizes: S, M. Colour: Black. Wt: 14.9kg/32.7lb. Web Ref: 11431

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COMMUTER | LEISURE COMFORT WHAT TO LOOK FOR £349 - £379 At this particularly popular price point, you can experience the pleasure of owning a lighter weight rigid-forked commuter / leisure bike, probably best typified by the 12kilo / 26.5lb Marin Kentfield. Alternatively, the new-wave Specialized Crosstrail-style bikes come with longer-travel suspension forks to make them more off-road capable.

SPECIALIZED CROSSTRAIL £349.99 8 Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium frame 8 SunTour SF10 fork 75mm travel 8 Specialized Borough XC Sport 700x45 tyres 8 Shimano 21-spd EZ Fire / 13-34 freewheel

‘The first singletrack-capable commuter bike’. That’s how Specialized describe the Crosstrail. Here’s how they do it. Specialized’s A1 frame has a relaxed-geometry downhill-friendly 69˚ head angle. The SunTour fork delivers a full 75mm coil sprung travel. Specialized Borough Flak Jacket 700x45 tyres are smooth enough to rip along the road: wide and sufficiently knobbly shouldered to offer traction in situations where skinnier treads might slither. Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL. Colour: Black/Titanium. Weight: 14.4kg/31.8lb. Web Ref: 11207

MARIN KENTFIELD £349.99 MARIN KENTFIELD WOMEN’S £349.99 8 6061 aluminium frame with Edge 3 top and down tube. CrMo rigid fork 8 Kenda KWest 700x35 tyres K-Shield puncture protection 8 Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire shifters with Acera rear mech & 14-28 freewheel Marin’s proven lightweight performance commuter/leisure range start here. Marin’s 700c commuter/leisure bikes are renowned as among the lightest weight, best-performing hybrids on the market. The range starts here with the great-value Kentfield whose Kenda Kwest 700x35 tyres, reinforced with K-Shield puncture protection, are fast enough to commute or tour on, tough enough for towpaths - attributes that perfectly sum up the Kentfield’s virtues.

w Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 20.5, 22”. Colour: Gloss Black Shadow. Weight: 12kg Web Ref: 11190 v Sizes: 15, 17, 19”. Colour: Ice Blue. Weight: 12kg/26.6lb. Web Ref: 11191

SPECIALIZED ARIEL £349.99 8 Ariel A1 Premium Aluminium frame 8 SunTour 75mm-travel fork 8 Specialized Borough XC Sport 700x45 tyres A Crosstrail for women. The Ariel is the new women’s version of one of last year’s most popular new releases – the Specialized Crosstrail bike. Being open-framed, the Ariel is a perfect bike for a beskirted ride to work. Being ably spec’d with 75mm-travel forks, 700x45 tyres and 21-speed Shimano gears: the Ariel is capable of being ridden with confidence round the green route at your local MTB trail centre.

Sizes: M, L, XL. Colour: White/Black/Lavender. Weight: 14.4kg/31.8lb. Web Ref: 11205

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GIANT ROAM 3 £349.99 8 AluxX aluminium frame 8 SunTour 63mm fork w/lockout 8 Kenda Kwik 700x40 tyres 8 Shimano 21-speed EZ-Fire gears A trail-competent alternative to the Crosstrail. Lightweight butted aluminium frame, SunTour fork, chunky 700c tyres – it didn’t take Giant long to create a viable alternative to the Specialized Crosstrail. Now you can choose between the Roam’s 63mm fork w/lockout against the Crosstrail’s 75mm travel without; double-wall Roam wheel rims over single wall; 40mm-wide Roam tyres over 700x45 and an Acera rear mech w/14-28 freewheel over Altus 13-34.

MARIN STINSON £378.99 MARIN STINSON WOMEN’S £378.99 8 6061 aluminium frame with Edge 3 top and down tube. Spinner 63mm-travel fork 8 Kenda Krossplus 26 x 1.95 dirt-street combo tyres 8 Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire shifters with Acera rear mech & 14-28 freewheel Marin’s take on the comfort commuter concept. You can tell from the suspension fork, the dirt/street-combo ballooner tyres, the comfort saddle, the suspension seatpost and the upright riding position (made fine-tunable via the adjustable-rise stem) that the Stinson is Marin’s take on the comfort-commuter category of leisure hybrids. You can tell from its elegant swoopy Edge 3 diamond-profile frame tubes that it’s a Marin and, as such, you know it’s going to ride as nice as it looks.

w Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 20.5”. Colour: Mica Gloss. Weight: 14.1kg/31lb Web Ref: 11301 v Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 20.5”. Colour: Vanilla. Weight: 14.1kg/31lb Web Ref: 11302

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Silver. Web Ref: 11561

Photo taken by Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op back-up mechanic Rick Chalton on the EBC-sponsored C2C Challenge: July 2009

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COMMUTER | LEISURE COMFORT WHAT TO LOOK FOR £379 - £650 As is the way with most things, these pages are a perfect illustration of the old saying, you get what you pay for. Every step up the price ladder takes you further up the Shimano hierarchy where every component is built with better materials and to closer tolerances. The happy result is a lighter weight bike that performs better in the long run.

SPECIALIZED GLOBE VIENNA 3 £399.99 SPECIALIZED GLOBE VIENNA 3 WOMEN’S £399.99 8 Globe A1 Premium fully manipulated aluminium trekking frame 8 Globe straight-blade aluminium rigid fork 8 Specialized Nimbus 700x35 Flak Jacket tyres on Alex alloy rims 8 Shimano Alivio 24-speed Rapidfire shifters & rear mech 8 Shimano 11-32 cassette and 26/36/46 chainset Lighter weight alloy fork and higher quality Shimano parts make for an even classier Globe Vienna. The Globe Vienna 3 offers the same light bright engaging ride as the Globe Vienna 1 featured on page 22. Then it’s significantly upgraded as follows:

RIDGEBACK VELOCITY £379.99 RIDGEBACK VELOCITY WOMEN’S £379.99 8 6061 double butted aluminium frame 8 CrMo steel fork 8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire shifters 8 Shimano Acera derailleurs 8 Shimano Acera 28/38/48 chainset / 11-32 cassette 8 Continental Contact 700x37 tyres 8Shimano Acera V-brakes 8 Alex 36h rims / Shimano rear hub / stainless steel spokes

8 The aluminium fork is lighter weight (over the Vienna 1’s steel fork) 8 The cassette rear hub + double-wall rims = stronger wheels 8 Shimano Alivio Rapidfire shifters are even more positive than EZ Fires 8 3x8-speed shifters and an 11-32 cassette offer wider range of gears 8 Shimano Acera chainset for smoother shifts than SunTour

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Like the Ridgeback Comet upgraded with a double butted frame + even more Shimano finery. The Velocity boasts the number one upgrade you could hope for in a modestly-priced bicycle. The frame is double butted - the tubes are thinner-walled in the middle giving it a more lively feel. The frame upgrade alone is worth the extra 30 quid this bike costs over the Comet. When you notice that the fork is also upgraded from hi-tensile to CrMo steel, the Velocity becomes even more interesting. When the transmission is upgraded from Shimano Altus level to Acera and the V-brakes from our favourite Shimano copy (Tektro) for the real thing, this bike becomes irresistible.

w Sizes: 15, 17,19, 21, 23, 25”. Colour: Matt Dark Grey. Weight: 12.7kg/27.9lb. Web Ref: 11474 v Sizes: 15, 17,19, 21”. Colour: Matt Pearl Silver. Weight: 12.7kg/27.9lb. Web Ref: 11475

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SPECIALIZED CROSSTRAIL SPORT £449.99

SPECIALIZED CROSSTRAIL ELITE £549.99

SPECIALIZED CROSSTRAIL COMP £649.99

8 Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium frame 8 SunTour SF10 75mm fork w/lockout 8 Double-wall rims / cassette rear hub 8 Shimano Alivio 24-spd Rapidfire shifters 8 Shimano Acera rear mech 8 Shimano 28/38/48 chainset 8 Shimano 11-32 cassette

Like the Crosstrail Sport with these upgrades 8 Sugino XD 500 chainset with better (26/36/48t) climbing rings. 8 Shimano Deore Rapidfire 27-speed shifting 8 Shimano Deore rear mech over Acera 8 Shimano Deore front mech over CO51

Like the Crosstrail Elite with upgrades 8 Avid BB-5 mechanical disc brakes 8 Shimano SLX Shadow rear mech 8 SunTour SF10 NRX fork with Mag lowers 8 Eyeletted rims & Shimano rear hub

Superior wheels. Stronger wheels and better quality gears help this bike come closer to achieving the Crosstrail’s aim - to be the ultimate singletrack-capable commuter bike.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL. Colour: Charcoal/Black/Charcoal. Weight: 14.2kg/31.2lb. Web Ref: 11212

Deore delights. It’s often remarked that in terms of cost-to-quality ratio, Shimano Deore is the best bargain in bicycling. So it goes with the even more off-road-capable slicker-shifting Crosstrail Elite.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL. Colour: Brown/Titanium. Weight: 13.8kg/30.5lb. Web Ref: 11209

We’re Avid fans. Upgrading this Crosstrail with genuine Avid disc brakes turbo-charges both its off-road capability and its commuting utility. Upgrade the Shimano rear derailleur to SLX, with its inboard Shadow design, and you now have a mech that’s far less likely to get whacked.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL. Colour: Black/Titanium. Web Ref: 11208

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COMMUTER | LEISURE SPEED WHAT TO LOOK FOR £399 - £550 This is the Speed section of our Commuter / Leisure bike spread where you can expect close-to road bike performance from a bike with flat bars. And indeed, the bars tend to be flat rather than riser. This (and the frame geometry) sets the handlebars level with or below saddle height to encourage a more stretched-out posture than you’ll achieve on a comfort commuter bike.

SPECIALIZED SIRRUS £399.99

Here also, the bikes’ weights fall to around the 11kg / 24-25lb level. If, up till now, you’ve been obliged to pedal a 35 pounder, jump onto a Sirrus or Bad Boy and you’ll be flying up the hills. Finally, these bikes are all about versatility. If you want to order one of them with mudguards and/or a rack, just ask and we will be happy to advise you on the best options for every model. Plus, we offer a free fitting service when you order any accessories with the bike.

8 Specialized A1 alloy manipulated compact frame with thinwall hourglass speedstays 8 Aluminium fork continues the lightweight theme 8 Shimano 24-spd EZ Fire shifters, Altus mechs, 28/38/48 chainset, 11-32 cassette The Specialized Sirrus combines the speed and agility of a compact-frame road bike with the familiar comfort and control offered by flat handlebars. The riding position is slightly more upright than a pure road bike’s: more racy than a comfort hybrid’s. The Specialized All Condition Sport 700x28 Flak Jacket tyres epitomise a vehicle boasting the perfect blend of attributes if you’re looking for a fast bike for commuting, exploring, recreation, touring, entry-level triathlon... near-anything actually.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black. Weight: 12.8kg/28.1lb. Web Ref: 11303

SPECIALIZED VITA £399.99

GENESIS DAY ONE DROP BAR £499.99

SPECIALIZED SIRRUS SPORT£499.99

8 Women’s A1 alloy frame & fork 8 Same Shimano gearing as Sirrus

8 Reynolds 520 frame / CrMo fork 8 Conti 700x35 Speed King tyres 8 Flip flop hub

8 Specialized Sirrus A1 alloy frame 8 Sirrus fork with carbon legs & crown 8 Shimano 24-spd EZ Fire shifters, Alivio mech, 28/38/48 chainset, 11-32 cassette

Looking for a flat bar women’s bike that offers a more lively ride than a regular hybrid? Choose Vita. It’s fully manipulated A1 aluminium fitness geometry frame with skinny shock-absorbing seatstays delivers the same lightweight and engaging fast ride as Specialized’s fantastically successful Sirrus bikes. However, with the Vita, the frame is women’s-specific. So is the Body Geometry saddle - the proven route to ergonomic sit-bone comfort.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: Silver. Weight: 12.8kg/28.1lb. Web Ref: 11432

In the beginning, bikes had no gear changers. You got by with one gear. The Genesis Day One harkens back to such simpler times. Give one a whirl. You might be amazed how quickly you get into the single-speed groove. First thing you notice is that the perfect chainline and absence of rattling mechs makes the bike much quieter. This quality is accentuated by the cartridge bearing hubs - a feature you won’t find on any other sub-£1,000 bike in this catalogue.

Sizes: 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: Gloss Mango Orange. Web Ref: 11529

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The Sport version of the Sirrus boasts the ultimate performance and comfort upgrade and that’s a FACT (Functionally Advanced Composite Technology) fork. The carbon fork is the smartest route to simultaneously reducing weight, damping road ‘buzz’ and improving aerodynamics. Further noticeable upgrades include the Alivio rear mech and the Specialized EliteSet 3D forged alloy stem with 4-position adjustability.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: White. Weight: 11.1kg/24.4lb. Web Ref: 11308

82.4 mph SPECIALIZED VITA SPORT £499.99 8 Specialized Vita A1 alloy frame 8 Vita FACT fork with Zertz Specialized ‘inzert’ more comfort. Like the Sirrus Sport on the previous page the Vita Sport is upgraded with a Shimano Alivio mech, a more adjustable stem and a carbon fork. Then, as is the way with gallant Specialized, there’s a further upgrade that you’ll only see on the girls’ model. The Vita fork’s carbon legs are impregnated with Zertz viscoelastic inserts which do a great job of smoothing out road irregularities.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: White. Web Ref: 11435

The fastest human on a recumbent bike, on the flat.

CANNONDALE BAD BOY 26 £549.99

8 Bad Boy Classic frame & Fatty fork 8 Schwalbe Kojak 26x2” tyres Bad Boy gets better manners. Revered as the ultimate in understated urban cool since 2000 - check the black reflective decals that only light up when shone upon - the Bad Boy has been refined for 2010. Hourglass seat stays and SAVE chainstays make the frame more compliant. The Schwalbe Kojak tyres have ballooned to 26x2” from traditional Bad Boy 1.3 to 1.5”. width, making this bike particularly suited to roads that are badly maintained by the boys in your local council.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: BBQ. Web Ref: 11531

GIANT SEEK 3 £549.99 8 Giant AluxX FluidFormed frame & fork 8 Giant Root hydraulic disc brakes 8 Maxxis Detonator 700x32 tyres 8 Shimano Acera 24-spd shifters / Alivio mech 8 Shimano M475 hubs Seeking a better bike? The MTB-style sloping top tube frame makes this the perfect ride for blasting around town where hopping on and off the bike is the norm. Shimano Acera shifters and the Alivio rear mech give you the 24-speed range you will appreciate when you seek pastures new. Giant Root disc brakes inspire confidence.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Anodised Grey. Web Ref: 11563

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COMMUTER | LEISURE SPEED & SINGLE WHAT TO LOOK FOR

SINGLESPEED

£449 - £920 This double-page spread is a perfect illustration of the variety of options you have to choose from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op these days. For instance, hydraulic disc brakes, which were once pretty much reserved for mountain bikes, can now be found on a fair few of our fast commuter leisure / bikes. Similarly hub gears - once the preserve of heavier utility bikes - are being seen as a viable option on lightweight speed machines. And why not? Riding fast needn’t preclude practicality. And if you consider 8 or even 3-speed gears are more than you need, we start this section with the first name in single speed/ fixies, the Specialized Langster.

SPECIALIZED LANGSTER £449.99

CHARGE PLUG £499.99

8 Specialized Langster A1 Premium Aluminium frame, carbon fork 8 Alex rims. Flip-flop rear hub with fixed cog one side, freewheel the other 8 Specialized Mondo Sport 700x23 tyres with Flak Jacket protection

8 Tange CrMo frame & fork for 700c wheels 8 Sugino Messenger 42t chainring 8 Flip-flop hub with 16t freewheel & fixed cog

‘The Langster’s handling is easily on a par with packages costing £150 more.’ Cycling Plus. With its industry-leading spec, from its fully manipulated aluminium frame with track drop outs to its lightweight aero carbon fork, you can see why the Langster has probably converted more people to fixed/singlespeed simplicity than any other bike. Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Gloss Black. Wt: 9.2kg/20.4lb. Web Ref: 11185

The Charge Plug proves that traditional needn’t be synonymous with heavy. ‘If you yearn for a return to the classic styling of the bikes of yore this steel fixie ticks all the right boxes. The coolest of the booming crop of fixed wheelers (no cumbersome gears) it oozes old-school charm and is already a classic, with its combination of retro-styling and ox-like build. At this price, the Somerset-built bike is must-have for the enthusiast’s stable.’ The Independent.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Navy Blue. Weight: 10.7kg/23.5lb. Web Ref: 11538

SPECIALIZED SIRRUS ELITE £649.99

CANNONDALE BAD BOY DISC 26 £699.99

CANNONDALE BAD BOY SOLO 3 SPEED £799.99

8 Sirrus A1 alloy frame and carbon fork 8 Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus 27-speed shifters & rear mech 8 Shimano 26/36/46 chainset, 12-25 cassette

8 Bad Boy Classic frame & Fatty fork 8 Schwalbe Kojak 26x1.35” tyres 8 Shimano Deore 27-spd shifters & gears 8 Shimano Deore rear hub 8 Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brakes

8 Bad Boy Stealth frame & Lefty Fatty fork 8 Schwalbe Kojak 700x28 tyres 8 SRAM i-Motion 3-speed hub gears 8 Single CNC-machined chainring 8 Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brakes

Skinnier tyres help you go faster. Disc brakes help you stop faster. The tyres on this bike return to familiar Bad Boy 26x1.35” skinny. The gears are upgraded to Shimano Deore 27-speed level. And as you might have guessed from the name, the standard Bad Boy’s (P.29) Tektro V-brakes make way for this bike’s Tektro hydraulic disc brakes.

The most sophisticated 3-speed we’ve ever offered. With its single-legged Lefty fork, this bike is lighter. With its 700x28 tyres, this bike is faster than it’s 26”-tyre siblings. With its 3-speed SRAM i-Motion hub gear, it’s simpler - less weight, less complication, less to go wrong. The Bad Boy Solo 3 offers a convincing case for the notion, less is more.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: BBQ. Web Ref: 11532

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: BBQ. Web Ref: 11536

Ride Light. Here, the shifters and rear mech are elevated to Shimano Deore LX level. This is a big deal because LX has been upgraded and redesigned in line with the latest Shimano concept - RideLight - i.e. the LX levers have a lighter feel and the LX derailleur is lighter weight. Appropriate components indeed for a bike that rides as light as the Specialized Sirrus.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 11305

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Photo taken by Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op back-up mechanic Rick Chalton on the EBC-sponsored C2C Challenge: July 2009

GIANT SEEK 0 £849.99

CANNONDALE BAD BOY 700 £899.99

CHARGE MIXER STEEL GALVANISED £919.99

8 Giant AluxX FluidFormed frame & fork 8 Giant Root Gold Edition disc brakes 8 Maxxis Detonator 700x32 tyres 8 Shimano Alfine 8-speed hub gears

8 Bad Boy Stealth frame & Fatty fork 8 Schwalbe Kojak 700x28 tyres 8 Shimano RL440 shifters, SLX rear mech 8 FSA Gossamer 36/46 chainset. 11-32 cogs 8 Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brakes

8 Tange Infinity CrMo steel frame & fork 8 Shimano Alfine 8-speed hub gears 8 Shimano Alfine HollowTech chainset 39t 8 Shimano BRM486 hydraulic disc brakes 8 Continental Sport Contact 700x32 tyres

An even stealthier Bad Boy. As befits a 700c-wheel bike (and like the Solo 3 on the previous page) this bike boasts a Bad Boy Stealth frame. Here, the tubing is even more refined - triangulate and slimmer - than the Bad Boy Classic frames you’ll find on Cannondale’s 26”-wheel urban bikes.

All is indeed fine when this finest Japanese steel frame is Shimano Alfine equipped. Alfine is like a highly refined version of Shimano Nexus. Here, the hydraulic disc brake-compatible rear hub is better sealed to protect the internal 8-speed gear mechanism, whilst the single-ring chainset has lighter weight HollowTech crank arms.

Shimano Alfine 8-speed hub gears + hydraulic brakes makes this the ultimate city bike. Alfine 8-speed - Shimano’s best ever hub gear system - works so well, Giant have made a specific frame for it. The Seek 0 frame’s eccentric bottom bracket ensures perfect chain tension.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Anodised Silver. Web Ref: 11562

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: BBQ. Web Ref: 11535

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Silver Galvanised. Web Ref: 11537

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COMMUTER | LEISURE CROSS WHAT TO LOOK FOR

SPECIALIZED TRICROSS £699.99 8 Specialized Tricross A1 Premium Aluminium frame with mudguard eyelets 8 Tricross FACT carbon fork with shock-damping SpeedZertz 8 Shimano 2300 24-speed Dual Control shifters, mechs & 30/42/52 chainset A drop bar road bike that’s also fit for the rough stuff. Looking for a fast and lightweight road bike with clearance for 700x32 all-purpose Specialized Flak Jacket tyres, while still leaving enough space for fitting mudguards, thanks to the Tektro cantilever brakes? Your search begins and ends here.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm Colour: Black/Silver Web Ref: 11427

SPECIALIZED TRICROSS SPORT £849.99

GENESIS CROIX DE FER £999.99

SPECIALIZED TRICROSS COMP £1,299.99

8 Tricross A1 frame & FACT carbon fork 8 Shimano Tiagra 27-speed Dual Control shifters & front mechs / LX rear mech

8 Tricross E5 alloy frame, FACT seatstays 8 Shimano 105 shifters and mechs 8 Roval Pavé wheelset

Tiagra enhanced. Like the standard model at the top of this page, the Tricross Sport boasts an A1 Aluminium frame which Specialized describe as ‘fully manipulated’. This concept is perfectly illustrated by the top tube’s flattened section, which makes it more comfortable to shoulder. This is an essential feature of cyclo-cross racing - the sport that inspired this bike. A sport where you would appreciate Tiagra’s gear shifting finesse.

‘A Shimano Tiagra-equipped drop-barred ‘cross’ bike, but with a Reynolds 725 steel frame, disc brakes and knobbly tyres. Too ‘niche’? Quite the opposite - the thing about the Croix de Fer is that it manages to be several different bikes all in one. Everyday commuter, weekend road bike, winter trainer, summer tourer; on and off road – put simply, the Genesis ‘Iron Cross’ ticks more boxes than any other bike I know of. This is a fast, comfy, great looking and genuine do-it-all machine that I’d seriously recommend to anyone who could really do with five bikes but only has room for 1 or 2.’ Nick Stephenson: EBC Sales Manager.

‘A fantastic fun all-rounder.’ The Tricross Comp’s thinner-wall reinforced-aluminium E5 tubing is Tour de France proven. E5 is so hard, Specialized also employ it as the perfect rim material for their Roval Pavé rims. Mount them with the Kevlar beaded 120tpi version of their 700x32 Borough tyres, this is the result. ‘The Tricross Comp is a fantastic fun all-rounder that can hold its own on road and off.’ WhatMountainBike.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: White/Black/Silver Web Ref: 11429

Sizes: 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: White Web Ref: 11528

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Brown/Black/Tan Web Ref: 11428

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FOLDING & ELECTRIC

Customer photo courtesy of Duncan McLaren

RIDGEBACK ATTACHE £569.99

DAHON MU P8 £599.99

MEZZO D10 £924.99

GOCYCLE £1,197.99 (ELECTRIC)

8 7005 alloy frame / CrMo fork 8 Shimano 7-spd hub brakes 8 Mudguards and rack

8 Too many innovations to list.

8 6061 aluminium frameset 8 Shimano 105 10-speed shifter 8 16x1 3/8” tyres

8 Injection-moulded magnesium frame, fork crown and wheels

Nexus 7-speed-equipped folder. If you agree that the Shimano Nexus 7-speed internal hub gear system makes especially good sense on a folding bike, where you don’t want to be concerning yourself with a dangling derailleur, there’s a strong case for choosing an attaché.

One Size: 28x56x81cm folded. Colour: Black. Weight: 12.1kg/28.4lb. Web Ref: 7645

Dahon have a track record for fabricating fine folding bikes for a host of companies from Ridgeback to EBC (P. 14). Then they advance the breed with their own Mu P8. We don’t have space here to list its many innovations, from its stainless V-clamp to its own derailleur, but if you’re looking for a fabulous folder, we implore you to type Web Ref. 10810 in the EBC search engine and all will be revealed.

One Size: 64x35x77cm folded. Colour: Cloud White. Wt: 11.9kg. Web Ref: 10810

‘As good as it gets.’ bikeradar The Mezzo is the city bike brainchild of MTB designer Jon Whyte. His brief: to create a lightweight folder that rides like a larger bike and clips together without any fiddly catches. With no hinge in the middle, the Mezzo’s monocoque frame does indeed deliver a realistic ride.

One Size: 69x31x63cm folded. Colour: Ano Black. Weight: 12.1kg. Web Ref: 10975

Deserved 2009 EuroBike Gold Medal winner and the best power-assist bike we’ve ever tested. Thanks to its lightweight mag frame the GoCycle’s 20” mag wheels roll along the flat like a normal bike. When the hills or headwinds start to hurt, the motor kicks in at the press of a button and you’re off.

One Size: fits riders from 5’ to 6.5’. Colour: White. Weight 16.5kg/36.3lb. Web Ref: 10833

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COMMUTER | LEISURE CLASSIC A GENTLE CLASSIC Bored with today’s obsession for making everything faster, zappier and more streamlined? Looking to take things at a gentler pace? First step might be to consider a Pashley. We see quite a few handsome retro-themed bikes these days. With a Pashley you go one better. You get the real thing. Every Pashley is still built in Britain, making them our longest established (1926) bicycle manufacturer.

PASHLEY SONNET PURE £464.99 8 Traditional lugged steel ‘ladies’ frame. Hand brazed fork with tubular crown 8 Sturmey Archer 3 speed hub gear and hub brakes 8 The classiest extras you will find in this catalogue - Brooks B66 sprung leather saddle, full chaincase, gold lined mudguards, ding dong bell and a wicker basket Shall I compare thee to a summers day? Being based in Stratford upon Avon, Pashley can justifiably claim inspiration from the bard, hence their Sonnet Pure - a women’s bike that is almost as lovely as a perfect summer’s day.

Simply sitting on a Pashley brings a smile to the face. The upright position encourages you to survey the scenery and smell the flowers (or the coffee, if you prefer). Because every Pashley is hand built to order, you will probably have to wait a month if you put your name down on one. Then when it arrives you will agree that, like lovinglycreated slow food, some things are worth waiting for. And you will be on your way to learning the first lesson in the benefits of taking life at a gentler pace.

Sizes: 17.5, 20, 21.5”. Colour: Ivory frame with Claret mudguards. Web Ref: 11559

PASHLEY ROADSTER SOVEREIGN £564.99 PASHLEY PRINCESS SOVEREIGN £564.99 8 Traditional lugged steel ‘ladies’ frame. Hand-brazed fork with tubular crown 8 Sturmey Archer 5-speed hub gear, hub brakes and front dynohub Black and beautiful, the Sovereign is even more traditional looking than the Sonnet and even higher spec’d. The ultra-low maintenance Sturmey Archer hub delivers a wider range of 5 gears to assist hill climbs. The front dynohub drives the powerful front lamp - no batteries required, ever. A tubular alloy rack (with rear LED lamp already fitted) augments the wicker handlebar basket’s carrying capacity. It even comes with an integral ‘Dutch style’ rear wheel lock to save you carrying a separate one. The kickstand and skirt guard serve to confirm that this Pashley is indeed the sovereign princess of practical pedal bikes.

Sizes: 17.5, 20, 22.5”. Colour: Gloss Buckingham Black. Weight: 22.5kg/49.5lb. Web Ref: 9786

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8 Hand-brazed lugged steel frame & fork 8 Sturmey Archer 5-speed hub gear, hub brakes and front dynohub Like the Pashley Princess, the Sovereign is lavishly equipped. With its Sturmey Archer hub gears, hub brakes and dynamo-hub front lighting, and its Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres for extreme puncture resistance, this bike is all about lowmaintenance reliability. In contrast with the ladies model you don’t get a basket. Instead, you get more manly accessories such as the Brooks B33 saddle, coil sprung front and rear, and the butcher’s bike-style kickstand.

Sizes: 20.5, 22.5, 24.5”. Weight: 22.5kg/49.5lb. Colour: Gloss Buckingham Black. Web Ref: 9787

CHARGE STEAMER £499.99 CHARGE LAZY SUSAN £499.99 8 Alloy frame with integrated rack 8 CrMo fork with curved blades 8 Sturmey Archer 3-speed hub gears & hub brakes 8 Full-length mudguards and chainguard Carry loads? Let your bike take the strain. Extremely relaxed frame geometry; huge fork rake; 26x1.95” Kenda ballooner tyres; Sturmey Archer hub brakes; Sturmey Archer hub gears; a load-carrying rack that is a welded-on extension of the frame and not just an accessory: the Charge Steamer and the Lazy Susan offer a distinct British twist on the load-haulage / cruiser bike concept.

w Steamer Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Gloss Black. Web Ref: 11534 v Lazy Susan Sizes: XS, S, M. Colour: Orange. Web Ref: 11533

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WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND

KEEP ON RUNNING

DRINK A DRINK

Pay special attention to maintenance in winter. Wash potentially corroding salt and grime off the bike. Even if you’re a fan of clean dry lube, remember that in wet conditions, wet lube hangs on longer.

Tempted to leave the CamelBak behind because the sun isn’t beating down? Big mistake. If you can see your steamy breath, you’re losing water. Replace it and remain happy and hydrated. See pages 94-95.

MTB GLEE IN MID FEBRUARY REASONS TO RIDE THE WINTER BLUES AWAY

CUSTOMER TIPS

8 An antidote to SADness.

8 ‘Snow and ice bend the usual rules of riding. In the dry you use your front brake most and think ‘Skids are for Kids’. But on the white stuff, even the lightest of front braking can leave you making angels in the snow, and rear-wheel drift becomes more useful and less damaging for bike and trail.’

8 Fantastic clear light. 8 Pure air. 8 Low pollen count. 8 Crunching through frosted brown leaves. 8 Get popular summer trails to yourselves. 8 No midges / flying things. 8 Some February days are drier than August. 8 Brighter too. 8 A winter ride makes the warm soup and the hot bath at the end of the day even more welcome. 8 Vitamin D. 8 An escape from the rut of commuting in the dark and being cooped up all day. 8 Muddy grins. (Never forget, riding’s a laugh.)

The Backcountry Beckons by DanDug: Edinburgh Bicycle Warehouse Team Leader

The ground below is summoning you up. The sound rises with the incline ahead of you. It climbs to the crest of the ensuing hill and beckons you to the summit.You are pushing and pulling simultaneously, pedals flying inside a Catherine wheel.Dirt is sent out behind you with an echo of salvation.The hill falls away as you reach its peak.The vista before you folds out in a gasp of glory.You can see the lines that burn to be ridden below.This is what you ride for. Now … Spin The Back Wheel.

Edward Coulson. 8 ‘Latex gloves - stash a pair in your pocket or back pack. On cold wet days a puncture can really cool you’re hands down, a pair of latex gloves will help keep them warm and dry with out soaking your riding gloves. (And keep the dog c*** off) Also if the weather turns on you, you can use the latex ones under your riding gloves as an extra layer.’ Paul Page. 8 ‘Heads lose heat very easily when rushing along in the icy air. A balaclava is fashion-death but better than real death from iced-brain and the various bicycle-handling faux-pas that result. The thin thermal cloth balaclavas are best, especially under a helmet. Thin thermal gloves are also surprisingly warm - often better than thicker gloves, which can lead to clumsypaw and more of them faux-pas as one fails to grasp a brake lever correctly.’ David Trusty.

Customer photo courtesy of Tomas Sheridan

GET DRESSED FOR THE OCCASION

SLIP SLIDIN’ AWAY?

There’s an old cyclists’ saying that goes: if you’re warm enough when you set off, you’re probably overdressed. Proceed to the clothing pages of this catalogue (pages 68-87) to discover a collection of protective clothing that won’t have you in a sweat on the first uphill.

Then it’s time to consider all-weather tyres. If your frame has the clearance, our staffs’ top recommendations are: Specialized Eskar Control SW 2Bliss 26x2.3” £22.46 (Web ref: 9601) Continental Vertical 26x2.3” £33.23 (Web ref: 3873)

MOUNTAIN BIKES WHAT TO LOOK FOR £249 - £450 MTBs in this price range are often called ‘entry level’. This is an acknowledgement that £250 is around the least you can realistically expect to spend on a proper mountain bike. By this we mean a bike that’s light enough to ride up steep hill tracks, whilst having the strength, the stability and the reliability required to give you the confidence to ride back down again. Look for: 8 A lightweight aluminum frame that gets the total bike weight down to 13.5-14kg (compared with 20+ kilo supermarket bikes) 8 Suspension forks with 50-100mm travel 8 21 or 24-speed Shimano or SRAM gears 8 V-brakes on bikes up to £300 8 Mechanical disc brakes on bikes over £300 8 A cassette hub makes for a stronger rear wheel than a threaded hub for a freewheel.

GIANT BOULDER £249.99 8 AluxX aluminium frame and SR SunTour 63mm-travel fork 8 Shimano 21-spd EZ Fire shifters / Tourney deraileurs / alloy V-brakes Strong, lightweight and true, the Boulder is solid as a rock. The largest producers of quality bikes for the Western world, Giant are indeed a huge company. Their unrivalled economies of scale mean that even their entry-level Boulder MTB frame is built in-house, so Giant can guarantee that the heart of this bike is strong, lightweight and true. The XXS 12.5” frame fits 4’ 6” youngsters.

Sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: Red / Black. Web Ref: 11564

GIANT BOULDER WOMEN’S £249.99

SPECIALIZED MYKA £299.99

SPECIALIZED HARDROCK £299.99

8 Like the Giant Boulder at the top of this page with women’s frame and saddle

8 Specialized women’s-geometry alloy frame 8 SR SunTour 80mm-travel fork 8 Specialized FastTrak LK Sport 26x2.0’’ tyres 8 21-spd SRAM X.3 shifters / X.4 rear mech 8 Specialized women’s saddle and bar grips.

8 Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium frame 8 SR SunTour 80mm-travel fork 8 Specialized Flak Jacket tyres 8 21-spd SRAM X.3 shifters / X.4 rear mech 8 Alloy V-brakes

The Myka gives even the newest rider the control and confidence to leave the road behind: tribute to its easily manoevrable lightweight alloy MTB frame with ultra-low standover height and easier reach to the bars. Boasts lighter-sprung female-friendly suspension fork as befits a lighter rider.

Hardrock - your introduction to an authentic MTB from the first name in production mountain bikes - Specialized. Probably the lightest weight MTB frameset at this price point, beautifully presented with matching frame and fork paintwork; superbly spec’d with Specialized’s own Body Geometry saddle and puncture-resistant Flak Jacket tyres.

Hard to find these days - a good quality MTB with a traditional ‘ladies’ frame. From its AluxX aluminium frame to its Shimano EZ Fire 21-speed gears, the Giant Boulder Women’s is a sound choice. Especially if you’re looking for a good reliable mountain bike but you want one with a traditional stepthrough ‘ladies’ frame, so it’s easier to step on and off. Perhaps if you want to ride in a dress or a kilt. Especially if you’re thinking of taking up bicycle polo.

Sizes: XXS, XS, S, M. Colour: Silver/Orchid. Web Ref: 11566

Sizes: 13, 15, 17, 19”. Colour: Navy. Weight: 13.6kg/29.9lb. Web Ref: 11142

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Sizes: 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Gloss Metallic Black. Weight: 13.6kg/29.9lb. Web Ref: 11138

SPECIALIZED HARDROCK DISC £349.99 8 Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium frame 8 SR SunTour 80mm-travel fork 8 21-spd SRAM X.3 shifters / X.4 rear mech 8 Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes Upgrading the bike with disc brakes makes this Hardrock an even more reliable option. Thanks to their all-weather performance and pad longevity, good quality disc brakes are now considered a near mandatory requirement on near-every better quality MTB and for a growing number of city bikes too.

Sizes: 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Black or Pearl White.` Web Ref: 11137

SPECIALIZED MYKA HT SPORT £349.99

SPECIALIZED HARDROCK SPORT DISC £399.99

SPECIALIZED MYKA HT COMP £449.99

8 Specialized women’s-geometry alloy frame 8 SR SunTour 80mm-travel fork w/lockout 8 Double wall rims. Shimano rear hub. 8 24-spd SRAM X.4 shifters & rear mech 8 alloy V-brakes

8 Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium frame 8 SR SunTour 80mm-travel fork w/lockout 8 24-spd SRAM X.4 shifters & rear mech 8 Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes

8 Specialized women’s-geometry alloy frame 8 SR SunTour 80mm-travel fork w/lockout 8 Specialized FastTrak LK Sport 26x2.0’’ tyres 8 24-spd SRAM X.4 shifters & rear mech 8 Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes

The fork’s lockout feature facilitates bob-free climbs. The heavier duty rims and the real Shimano rear hub makes for a stronger set of wheels. The SRAM X.4 transmission delivers 24-speed gears. It all adds up to a more off-roadworthy Myka.

Sizes: 13, 15, 17, 19”. Colour: Black. Weight: 13.2kg/29lb. Web Ref: 11141

This is like the Hardrock Disc upgraded with the best buy in mechanical disc brakes. First time you ride this Avid brake-equipped Hardrock, you will understand the meaning of the expression ‘fingertip control’. Owning such a nicely spec’d bike from master frame designers Specialized can only make you a more confident mountain biker.

Sizes: 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Black/White. Weight: 13.9kg/31.6lb. Web Ref: 11136

Disc-brakes make this Myka even mightier. Low-slung lightweight women’s-specific frame; lighter-sprung fork; MTB-optimised SRAM trigger shifters; Flak Jacket LK (low knob) tyres: add Avid disc brakes into the proven Myka mix and you have a stunning off-road performer.

Sizes: 13, 15, 17, 19”. Colour: Red. Weight: 13.6kg/29.9lb. Web Ref: 11140

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MOUNTAIN BIKES WHAT TO LOOK FOR £474 - £650 At this price range, we start seeing mountain bikes that weigh less than 13.5kg/30lb. Believe us: taking a kilo or 2 off the weight of a bike makes a difference you’ll notice every uphill. As you would also expect when you spend a bit more, every component is made to closer tolerances for improved performance and reliability. Look for: 8 A more refined frame built with butted AKA manipulated tubing (thinner-walled where possible) delivers a lighter, brighter ride 8 Reliable Taiwanese name-brand Suntour and RST forks begin to make way for real RockShox with improved damping - the key to controlled rebound 8 Cable-operated brakes begin to make way for even more reliable hydraulics 8 The Shimano-equipped bikes move midway up the groupset hierarchy where we start seeing more precise Alivio and Deore derailleurs and we begin the transition from 8 cogs to 9

GIANT TALON 2.5 £474.99 8 AluxX Fluid Formed aluminium frame and SunTour 100mm-travel fork w/lockout 8 Shimano 24-spd EZ Fire shifters / Alivio mech / Giant Root hydraulic disc brakes Specially designed for UK trail centre riding. Giant are the world’s largest-volume quality bicycle manufacturer. They truly are a global brand. You can buy, say, a Giant Boulder anywhere in the Western world and it will serve as a nice introduction to mountain biking. If you want a Talon, however, you will only find one in the UK. That’s because the Talon’s sloping top tube, short stem and slack head angle makes it the perfect ride for Britain’s expanding network of trails parks.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: Silver/Grey.

Weight: 14.2kg/31.3lb.

RIDGEBACK MX5 £499.99

CANNONDALE TRAIL SL 5 £549.99

8 Heat-treated 6061 aluminium frame 8 SR XCM-V2 100mm fork with lock out 8 Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes 8 Shimano Alivio 24-speed gear shifters 8 Alex rims on Shimano RM65 hubs 8 Maxxis Larsen TT 26x2” tyres

8 Cannondale Trail 6061 aluminium frame 8 RST Omega TnL 100mm-travel fork 8 Tektro iO mechanical disc brakes 8 Shimano Deore 27-speed shifters & mechs 8 Hutchinson Iguana 26x2” tyres

A typically Shimano-rich Ridgeback. Ridgeback have been making sound MTBs for more than 25 years. Ridgeback are the creation of Madison, Shimano’s UK importer. This relationship enables Ridgeback to spec Shimano at price points that their competitors can rarely match. So it goes with the Ridgeback MX5 with its Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes and its Shimano hubs.

Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Pure White. Web Ref: 11568

Web Ref: 11567

Trail ready indeed. Cannondale’s latest frame boasts an oversized head tube, compatible with either 1.125” or 1.5”steerers for fantastic strength. At the back end, skinny SAVE (Synapse Active Vibration Elimination) stays help remove the sting of the (hard)tail and their Mudcutter profile allows clearance for fat tyres up to 26 x 2.5”.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, J (J means ‘Jumbo’ Cannondale code for XXL). Colour: Lightning White. Web Ref: 11547

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BIKE NAME £000.00 And.

Photo courtesy of Lukasz Sznajder: Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op (Edinburgh workshop customiser)

SPECIALIZED HARDROCK PRO DISC £549.99

CANNONDALE TRAIL SL4 £649.99

SPECIALIZED MYKA HT ELITE £649.99

8 Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium frame 8 RockShox Dart 3 fork with 80/100mm travel 8 24-spd SRAM X.4 shifters & rear mech 8 Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc brakes

8 Cannondale Trail 6061 aluminium frame 8 RST First Coil 100mm-travel fork 8 Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc brakes 8 Shimano Deore 27-speed transmission

The best Hardrock is hydraulic. Tektro Auriga brakes and real RockShox forks make this the best Hardrock for 2010. To underline the extra care they take, Specialized spec the 15” and 17” Hardrock Pros with softer sprung 80mm-travel forks. The bigger sizes come with firmer-sprung 100mm-travel RockShox.

The new Trail SL with a Shimano richer spec. The Shimano M422 Octalink chainset and bottom bracket perfectly complements the Deore gearing. Real Shimano hubs are the best guarantee of wheel reliability at this kind of price. Tektro hydraulic discs complete the upgrades list over the Trail SL5 on the previous page.

8 Specialized women’s-geometry alloy frame 8 RockShox Dart 3 SL Le Femme 80/100 fork 8 Specialized FastTrak LK Sport 26x2.0’’ tyres 8 27-spd SRAM X.5 shifters & rear mech 8 Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc brakes

Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Silver. Weight: 13.3kg/29.3lb. Web Ref: 11134

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, (J means ‘Jumbo’ Cannondale code for XXL). Colour: Race Red. Web Ref: 11546

It’s no shock that the RockShox-equipped Elite performs better. Add a set of Tektro Auriga Comp brakes (tried and tested on our own Revolution Cuillin Pro bikes - P.14 over the the past 2 years) and a 27-speed SRAM transmission and you know you’re in elite company.

Sizes: 13, 15, 17, 19”. Colour: Silver. Weight: 12.95kg/28.5lb. Web Ref: 11139

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MOUNTAIN BIKES WHAT TO LOOK FOR £699 - £1,100 At this price range, hardtail mountain bikes get more specialised in style. You can now choose an XC (cross country) racing rig such as the Cannondale or one of the Rockhoppers on these pages. Alternatively, you can opt for a longer-travel ‘trail hardtail’ such as the Marin and the Commençal featured here. 8 Further frame material refinements such as Specialized M4 or Commençal NUTS or Marin hydroformed tubing reduce weight without compromising strength 8 9-speed cassettes and Shimano Shadow or SRAM X-series rear mechs deliver crisper gear shifts 8 More sophisticated lighter weight forks 8 Better brakes such as Avid Elixirs

Test ‘em before we sell ‘em. Edinburgh Bicycle staff outing at Glentress: August 2009.

MARIN NORTHSIDE TRAIL £699.99

SPECIALIZED ROCKHOPPER SL £699.99

GENESIS ALTITUDE 00 £799.99

8 6061 aluminium frame with double butted Edge top tube & Hydro Edge down tube. 8 SunTour Raidon 120mm-travel fork 8 Kenda Kinetics 26x2.35” tyres on WTB rims 8 Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc brakes 8 SRAM 24-speed X.4 shifters / X.5 rear mech

8 Specialized M4 manipulated frame 8 RockShox Dart 3 SL 100 fork with shorter 80mm travel for 13 & 15” sizes 8 Shimano Deore 27-speed transmission with Shadow rear mech 8 Tektro Auriga Pro hydraulic disc brakes

8 Reynolds 520 double-butted Cr-Mo frame 8 Rockshox Tora SL 100mm fork with lockout 8 Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes 8 Shimano 495 hubs / 11-32 cassette 8 Continental Mountain King 26x2.2” tyres 8 Shimano Deore 27-speed shifters & mechs 8 Shimano Octalink 22/32/42 chainset 8 Shimano PD-M505 SPD pedals

The first bike in Marin’s Trail Hardtail range. Trail Hardtail is a genre that Marin have very much made their own. Immediately recognisable for its burly tubing and its radical sloping top tube the Northside Trail showcases Forward Control trail geometry which is designed to make the most of the long travel fork.

A quarter century of informed evolution. The Rockhopper’s M4 tubing is so advanced, Specialized once reserved it for their 4-figure Stumpjumpers. The geometry has been fine tuned over the past quarter century to a confidence-inspiring level of neutral-handling perfection. More than any other hardtail here, the Specialized Rockhopper has form.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: White Smoke. Weight: 14.5kg/32lb. Web Ref: 11476

Sizes: 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Red or Black. Weight: 12.8kg/28.25lb. Web Ref: 11436

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The best of British steel + Japan’s finest equipment = a marriage made at altitude. Genesis are part of Madison - the British company who import Shimano and Continental - hence this fine steel frame matched with the most Shimano-rich spec.

Sizes: 16, 17.5, 19, 20.5”. Colour: Gloss Cobalt Blue. Web Ref: 11550

SPECIALIZED ROCKHOPPER SL COMP £799.99

COMMENÇAL RAMONES 2 £949.99

SPECIALIZED ROCKHOPPER SL EXPERT £949.99

8 Specialized M4 frame 8 RockShox Tora SLite SL 80/100mm fork 8 Shimano Deore shifters / SLX rear mech 8 Avid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic disc brakes

8 Ramones NUTS aluminium hardtail frame 8 RockShox Tora U-Turn 130mm-travel fork 8 Shimano Deore shifters / SLX rear mech 8 Avid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic disc brakes 8 Race Face Ride seatpost and stem

8 Specialized M4 frame 8 RockShox Recon SLite SL 80/100mm fork 8 Shimano Deore shifters / XT rear mech 8 Avid Elixir 4 hydraulic disc brakes

There’s something gorgeous about a white bike. Especially when the colour-matched RockShox Tora does exactly what’s required of a fork. ‘The steering stiffness keeps the Tora 302 feeling composed even when things are getting hairy anyway, and the whole Tora experience is just astonishing considering the price. The maintenance-free reliability has also been flawless over the eight months we’ve thrashed this fork.’ bikeradar.com.

The perfect blend of fun and attitude: just like the New York band that inspired the naming of Commençal’s brand new hardtail. Stand out features include the TruVativ Blaze 24/36 double chainset with Rockguard and the terrain-tunable RockShox Tora U-Turn fork with adjustable travel from 85 to 130mm. The Race Face bars and seatpin lay down Commençal’s credentials as a rider-owned company who know what works.

Avid Elixir makes its debut on sub-£1,000 bikes. Elixir took brake technology to a new level last year on MTBs from around £1,300. This year’s best MTB news could well be the availability of more affordable Elixirs. Thanks to its TaperBore master cylinder, the lightest touch of the Elixir lever is all that’s required to scrub a little speed. When you need more braking power, simply pull the lever further.

Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 21” . Colour: Silver. Weight: 12.6kg/27.8lb. Web Ref: 11437

Sizes: 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23” . Colour: White. Weight: 12.8kg/28.1lb. Web Ref: 11438

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Matt Blue. Web Ref: 11549

CANNONDALE TRAIL SL1 £999.99

MARIN B-17 £999.99

SPECIALIZED ROCKHOPPER SL PRO £1,099.99

8 Cannondale Trail 6061 aluminium frame 8 HeadShok Super Fatty Ultra DL80 fork 8 Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes 8 Shimano SLX 27-speed shifters / XT mech

8 6061 aluminium frame with double butted Edge top tube & Hydro Edge down tube. 8 Rock Shox Tora XC Solo Air with Maxle 8 WTB rims / Shimano rear hub 8 SRAM 27-speed X.5 shifters / X.7 rear mech

8 Specialized M4 frame 8 RockShox Reba SL 80/100mm fork 8 Shimano Deore shifters / XT rear mech 8 Avid Elixir 4 hydraulic disc brakes

The Trail SL1 is this year’s first Cannondale with HeadShok. The HeadShok is Cannondale’s proprietary fork where the suspension rolls on bearings inside the fork’s steerer, not the legs. HeadShok delivers the most laterally stiff, lightest weight XC fork whose 80mmtravel can be locked out on-the-fly via the conveniently-located stem-mounted lever.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, J (J means ‘Jumbo’ Cannondale code for XXL). Colour: BBQ. Web Ref: 11545

Marin’s best-selling ‘trail hardtail’ boasts better wheels. The 20mm-axle front hub uses the Maxle attachment system. Maxle is so simple to use, and it lends such authority and solidity to the wheel attachment system, you’ll be loathe to use a spindly QR again. Marin’s Forward Control trail geometry helps prevent unplanned wheelies when climbing and makes the most of the 130mm-travel fork on downhills.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Midnight Matt Black. Weight: 15kg/33lb. Web Ref: 11477

The lighter weight Rock Shox Reba fork perfectly complements Specialized’s new Rockhopper SL frame. The fully-butted smooth-welded M4 frame, with its slimmer asymmetric stays, is the perfect platform for such exquisite suspension, which is optimised according to the size of the bike. The 15 and 17” models have 80mm travel, the 19 and 21” sizes have 100mm.

Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 21” Colour: Black. Weight: 12kg/26.4lb. Web Ref: 11439

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MOUNTAIN BIKES WHAT TO LOOK FOR £1,299 - £1,900 Here is your introduction to the cutting edge of mountain bike technology - dual suspension. If you have honed your skills on a hardtail, dual suspension’s ability to handle rough terrain will take you to the next level. If you’re a trail-riding beginner, dual suspension can help compensate for lack of expertise. Its ability to absorb impacts whilst keeping the tyres planted over rough terrain helps build confidence, and helps ensure maximum fun from day one. We’re first to admit that all these extra moving parts can add extra weight and complication. That’s why we restrict our dual suspension offer to a few brands with World Cup-standard racing experience backed up with world-class R & D. For example, every dual suspension system in this catalogue moves on sealed cartridge pivot bearings. That’s why you won’t find sub-£1,000 dualies here. You will just find bikes that work. We understand that full sus is not for everyone, and that you might prefer to spend your money on the lightest possible MTB, so we start this spread with the Cannondale F3 hardtail.

CANNONDALE F3 £1,299.99 8 Cannondale Flash 6061 aluminium frame 8 HeadShok Super Fatty Ultra DL80 fork 8 Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes 8 SRAM 27-speed X.7 shifters / X.9 mech Cannondale get even more flash. This is your introduction to Cannondale’s new Flash alloy frame. It borrows features from their 16.5lb Flash carbon MTB bike to create a similar frame profile, from its deep-radius head tube junction to its SAVE stays via its BB30 compatability - all in the interests of improving the frame’s efficiency and strength whilst saving weight.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, J.

Colour: Jet Black.

Web Ref: 11543

SPECIALIZED FSR XC EXPERT £1,299.99

SPECIALIZED PITCH COMP £1,399.99

SPECIALIZED FSR XC PRO £1,499.99

8 120mm-travel FSR XC M4 frame 8 RockShox Recon SLite SL 120mm fork 8 Shimano Deore shifters / XT rear mech 8 Avid Elixir 4 hydraulic disc brakes

8 M4 frame / 150mm-travel X-fusion shock 8 RockShox Pike 140mm fork with Maxle 8 SRAM 18-spd X.5 shifters / X.7 rear mech 8 TruVativ GXP 24/36 2-piece crankset 8 Avid Juicy 3 HL hydraulic disc brakes

8 120mm-travel FSR XC M4 frame 8 Fox Triad 2 shock with ProPedal 8 RockShox Reba SL 120mm fork 8 Shimano Deore shifters / XT rear mech 8 Avid Elixir 4 hydraulic disc brakes

A best seller with the Edinburgh Bicycle staff. More bombhole-proof than an XC bike, more ‘climbable’ than a dedicated DH bike, the Pitch falls into the longer-travel category of dual suspension bikes, previously dominated by the Specialized Enduro. The Pitch offers the same all-mountain potential for hundreds of pounds less.

Fox takes the FSR XC even closer to Stumpjumper level. While the FSR Expert employs a competent XFusion rear shock, the FSR Pro boasts the Number One name in shocks: Fox. With its 3-position switch you can adjust the shock on-the-move from fully open to bob-damping ProPedal to lockout. Up front, the RockShox is similarly upgraded to Reba level.

An opportunity to own what is arguably the most thoroughly tried-and-tested mountain bike suspension system on the planet. With its 4-bar FSR (Future Shock Rear) suspension system, this bike is like a hard-working blue collar version of a Stumpjumper FSR. Just like the Specialized Rockhopper SL is a less exotic but totally trail-competent version of the Stumpjumper HT.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Silver. Weight: 13.9kg/30.6lb. Web Ref: 11490

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Web Ref: 11494

Colour: Charcoal/Black.

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Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: White. Weight: 13kg/29lb. Web Ref: 11491

Inches, the largest snowflake ever recorded.

GIANT ANTHEM X3 £1,749.99 8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed frame, 100mm-travel Maestro suspension, Fox Float RP2 shock 8 Fox 100RL suspension fork 8 Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes 8 Shimano SLX 27-spd shifters, XT mech

‘Superb value for money.’ bikeradar.com. ‘Frame weight with the shock is an anorexic gnat’s whisker over 5lb. The ride posture is long and low. Not everyone will get on with that, but most of our testers loved it, and simply fitting a riser bar creates a much more casual feel. This is a thoroughbred race bike: light, fast, and superb value for money. Tasty stuff! We love it. 9/10.’ bikeradar.com. Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Web Ref: 11565

Colour: Blue/Black.

SPECIALIZED STUMPJUMPER FSR COMP £1,799.99 8 140mm-travel Stumpjumper FSR M5 frame 8 Fox Triad shock with ProPedal 8 Fox Float RL 130mm-travel fork 8 SRAM 27-speed X.7 shifters / X.9 rear mech 8 Avid Elixir R SL hydraulic disc brakes

COMMENÇAL META 55 PRO £1,899.99 8 Meta 140mm-travel NUTS alloy frame 8 Fox Float R rear shock 8 RockShox Revelation SL 140mm fork 8 SRAM X.7 shifters X.9 rear mech

The most famous name in dual suspension. With bikes like their own FSR XC Pro getting closer all the time, how does the legendary Stumpjumper FSR stay ahead of the pack? Redesign the M5 frame, reposition the shock, increase travel to 140mm, upgrade the fork to Fox and still keep the weight respectable.

‘An incredible mix of solid power delivery with super supple small-bump response and big-hit control.’ WhatMountain Bike. The 5.5”-travel Meta is the perfect platform for Commençal’s Contact suspension system. As the name implies, Contact is about delivering maximum grip whilst filtering out pedalling-induced motion i.e. the suspension works for you when you need it: doesn’t work against you when you don’t.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black / Charcoal. Weight: 12.7kg/28.05lb. Web Ref: 11499

Sizes: S, M, L, XL Web Ref: 11548

Colour: Red

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MOUNTAIN BIKES WHAT TO LOOK FOR £1,999 - £2,200 Investing in MTB technology that compensates for the complication of having all these moving parts becomes even more relevant with longer-travel suspension. Sure, 140-160mm travel suspension is a wonderful asset on a downhill. You hit a rock at speed and your tyres simply roll over the obstacle like it wasn’t there. This 6 inches of suspension is less helpful on most uphills. That’s why the sophisticated specs of the bikes on this page make them as light as our hardtails on page 42. And that’s why they come equipped with adjustable rear shocks from the best names in bicycle suspension Fox and RockShox. The Fox shock-equipped bikes on this page all feature a switch that makes it easy to adjust the shock’s compression valve on-the-fly from fully open to Pro Pedal. This quasi-lockout removes most of the shock’s pedal-enduced bobbing, whilst keeping the shock primed to perform its raison d’être - to react to big hits.

SPECIALIZED ENDURO COMP £1,999.99 8 160mm-travel manipulated M5 frame with sealed cartridge pivots and ISCG (International Standard Chain Guide) mount 8 Fox RP2 shock with ProPedal - the ability to firm up the rear end by flicking a switch 8 RockShox Lyrik Solo Air R 160mm-travel fork with 20mm thru-axle with Maxle SL 8 Avid Elixir R SL hydraulic disc brakes 8 27-speed SRAM X.7 shifters with X.9 rear mech and Shimano SLX front mech The Specialized Enduro is the bicycle that defined the ‘all-mountain’ genre. It’s light enough for riding up hills all afternoon. Tough enough to laugh off big drops - especially with its new reinforced X-Wing frame.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL.

Colour: Black.

MARIN ATTACK TRAIL 6.7 £1,999.99

CANNONDALE RZ ONE20 2 £2,199.99

8 Hydroformed frame / 150mm-travel 8 RockShox Monarch 4.2 shock w/lockout 8 RockShox Revelation Team 150mm fork 8 Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes 8 SRAM 27-speed X.5 shifters / X.9 rear mech

8 Hydroformed mainframe / 120mm travel 8 Fox RP2 shock with ProPedal 8 Fox 32 Float RL open bath fork 8 Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes 8 Shimano SLX 27-speed shifters / XT mech

A new 150mm-travel frame builds on the success of last year’s Quad 140 Attack Trail / Wolf Ridge series (10/10 Bike Radar). The relaxed-geometry (66˚ head angle) reinforced hydroformed frame matched with the 4-bar short-link suspension makes for a controlled and riveting ride that you can launch and corner with confidence.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: White Smoke. Web Ref: 11478

The Cannondale Rize has been upgraded and renamed RZ. One20 refers to the front and rear travel. The front end is reinforced with a 1.5” steerer Fox fork, custom-made for Cannondale. The 3D forged BackBone comprises the seat tube, the BB30 bottom bracket and the lower shock pivot. 3D forging reduces weight and ensures perfect alignment.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Web Ref: 11544

Colour: Jet Black.

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Weight: 14.2kg/31.2lb.

Web Ref: 11482

SPECIALIZED STUMPJUMPER FSR ELITE £2,199.99 8 140mm-travel Stumpjumper FSR M5 frame 8 Fox Triad shock with ProPedal 8 Fox TALAS RL 100/120/140mm-travel fork 8 Shimano 27-speed SLX shifters / XT mech 8 Avid Elixir R SL hydraulic disc brakes Truly, an elite ride. I/Ged, tried out the new Stumpjumper FSR Elite at a recent demo day (somebody has to). I admit to being amazed. It was as obedient and controllable as my beloved Marin Quad 140 bike on the downhills but, being lighter weight, easier on the uphills.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Brushed Silver. Weight: 12.67kg/27.96lb. Web Ref: 11500

525 Metres, the drop in height of Fort William’s World Cup downhill course.

Martin from our Edinburgh shop testing Specialized’s latest 5”-travel Stumpjumper

CHARGE DUSTER FRAME £342.50

VAN NICHOLAS ZION £849.99

SPECIALIZED DEMO 8 FRAME £1,999.99

8 Tange Prestige double butted CrMo steel XC MTB frame 8 Investment-cast dropouts with disc mounts 8 Machined tapered head tube 8 Forward-facing seat tube slot

8 100% cold-worked 3AL/2.5V titanium XC MTB frame

8 200mm-travel Demo 8 M5 frame with 1.5” forged head tube, Magnesium link, ISCG mount and cartridge bearing rear shock mount 8 Fox-built Specialized DHX RC4 coil shock 8 Integrated 1.5 “ headset for 1.125” steerer 8 Thomson straight seatpin

Yes, you can still get an MTB frame built with Tange Prestige, the finest Japanese steel. The narrow- diameter tubes deliver a lively feel and tons of tyre clearance, making this Charge the perfect platform for dusting the trails.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: White. Weight: 2.3kg. Web Ref: 9103

Strength matched with an inherent natural flex makes titanium a dream frame material. ‘Neither too twitchy or too sluggish, the Zion’s geometry unflinchingly rides the narrow line between the contradictory demands of slow speed stability and high speed agility. High frequency trail buzz seems less apparent than with an alu chassis, and there’s no trace of unwanted flex under hard pedalling. 9/10.’ MBUK.

Sizes: 14”, 16.5”, 18”, 19.5”. Colour: Brushed Titanium. Web Ref: 11558

The ride of choice of 2009 UCI World Downhill Champion Sam Hill. This is Specialized’s most evolved 8”-travel rig, built for steep trails, big air and the most demanding terrain, such as the Nevis Range near Fort William.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Red/Black. Web Ref: 11518

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BMX / JUMP BIKES PUT A LID ON IT A friend of mine put it perfectly. ‘I feel really sorry for people who ride without a helmet. Imagine how stupid they would feel if they ever suffered an injury that a helmet could have prevented.’ And when helmets as purposeful as the Giro Flak (Web Ref: 10053) exist, has there ever been a better time to get properly lidded?

MONGOOSE PROGRAM £199.99 8 Full Hi-tensile steel frame and fork 8 3-piece tubular CrMo 175mm cranks, 36t steel chainring, splined mid-sealed bb 8 13t Odyssey freewheel, Mongoose alloy pedals 8 48-spoke rear wheel, 36-spoke front wheel, both with 20” alloy rims 8 Tektro U-brakes with Rush RX402 hinged levers 8 Mongoose Mini 2-piece bars on Mongoose sort-a-light alloy stem Stick with the Program and you’ll find yourself with the best-looking sub-£200 ride in this catalogue.

One Size

Colour: Rust

Web Ref: 11466

MONGOOSE MICRON £159.99

MONGOOSE LOGO £169.99

GT SLAMMER £209.99

8 Mongoose JNR hi-ten frame & fork 8 1-pc hi-ten 140mm cranks w/36t ring 8 18t freewheel, resin platform pedals 8 36-spoke wheels with Alex 20” alloy rims 8 Tektro V-brakes with alloy junior levers 8 Mongoose Mini 2-piece bars on alloy stem 8 Mongoose junior padded saddle

8 Full Hi-tensile steel frame and fork 8 1-piece CrMo 175mm cranks, 28t steel chainring,13t Odyssey freewheel 8 Mongoose resin pedals & shorty seat 8 48-spoke rear wheel, 36-spoke front wheel, both with 20” alloy rims 8 Tektro U-brakes with Rush RX257 levers

With its shorter frame, shorter cranks, mini bars, shorter-reach brake levers and its junior saddle, the Micron is a proper BMX, scaled down for smaller / younger riders as young as 6 years old.

The down tube decal doesn’t say Mongoose. It says logo. The handlebar stem is named, sort-a-light. Clearly as much playful genius goes into Mongoose’s naming of things as goes into the creation of this awesome value bike.

8 Hi-tensile steel freestyle frame and fork 8 1-piece 170mm crank, 33t steel chainring,13t freewheel, 1 pair o’ pegs 8 GT Jump pedals & mini street seat 8 36-spoke rear wheel, 32-spoke front wheel, GT Airbag tyres on 20” Alex alloy rims 8 Tektro U-brakes & levers 8 GT street bars, freestyle stem, SST Oryg

One Size Colour: Blue Weight: 12.9kg/28.4lbs Web Ref: 11464

One Size Colour: Gunmetal Web Ref: 11465

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The top tube decal says est74 to underline the fact that 35 years BMX bike building experience goes into the creation of this freestyle ride.

One Size Colour: White Web Ref: 11521

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GT ZONE £239.99

WETHEPEOPLE ARCADE £279.99

GIANT BRASS 2 £449.99

8 CrMo seat tube / machined head tube & bb 8 3-piece 170mm crank, 33t steel chainring,13t freewheel, 1 pair o’ pegs 8 GT Jump pedals & mini street seat 8 36-spoke rear wheel, 32-spoke front wheel, Kenda Kiniption 20x2.1” tyres on Alex rims 8 Tektro U-brakes & levers 8 GT street bars, freestyle stem, SST Oryg

8 CrMo down tube and fork steerer 8 Salt Rookie 3-piece 175mm crank, 25t Salt chainring, 9t rear cassette cog. 8 Eclat Surge PC pedals 8 Salt Beatnik saddle on Salt alloy seatpost 8 36-spoke rear wheel, 32-spoke front wheel, Kenda Kontact 20x2.0” tyres 8 Salt 36h rims / Salt cassette rear hub 8 Salt U-brakes and rotor 8 Hi ten bars on Salt alloy front load stem

8 Giant AluxX Fluid Formed frame 8 RST Launch T8 100mm-travel fork 8 Tektro iO mechanical disc brakes 8 Kenda K-Rad 26x2.3” tyres 8 8-spd SRAM X.4 shifter & gear 8 SunTour 32t crank w/chain device

The lighter weight frame, the fewer-spoked wheels and the forged 3-piece crank informs you that the Zone is a lighter weight option from GT.

One Size Colour: Black Web Ref: 11522

Wethepeople stand by your right to fly on a lighter weight BMX.

One Size Colour: Matt White Weight: 11.5kg Web Ref: 11524

With its frame reinforced at the front end, its steel-stanchioned jump fork, its single-ring crank with bashguard, its fat tyres on 36h double-wall rims, its wide bars and its short stem (power-steering!) Giant’s urban / jump park-bike looks destined to fulfil the proverb, where there’s muck there’s Brass.

One Size: Black/Satin Silver Web Ref: 11556

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The distance in miles between our Aberdeen and Manchester stores

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND GORE LEG WARMERS WS £34.99 Wearing legwarmers with shorts offers more freedom of movement than the cyclist’s conventional cool-weather rig-out - wearing tights/longs over Lycra shorts. Gore Windstopper Soft Shell thermo-stretch fabric makes for a lovely set of lightweight leg warmers, guaranteed to keep windchill at bay. Sizes: M, L, XL

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UDDERLEY SMOOTH CHAMOIS CREAM £7.99 for 8oz pot Fans of this chamois cream call it ‘skin lube’. Its antibacterial properties make it a must when you wear Lycra shorts, which can be clammy - a recipe for rashes - especially in winter when you might be wearing tights over shorts and overtrousers over the tights.

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WINTER ROAD TIPS There’s nothing quite like a fast burn on a road bike if you want to feel good about going out on a chilly day. Within minutes, you’ll warm up and you can feel good about the fact that the only fuel you’re burning is your breakfast. Here’s more advice from the Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op staff and customers based on years of experience of riding all year round.

STAFF TIPS 8 ‘If you’re concerned about your pride-and-joy getting mucky, polishing the frame with Teflon cycle polish (or Mr. Sheen) helps keep the crud off and makes bike cleaning quicker and easier.’ Kate Webster: promotions department. 8 ‘Hands and feet first. The wind-chill factor means that you’ll need warmer socks and gloves than you might if you were simply walking to the bus stop. Keep your extremities warm and you will go a long way to making yourself comfortable on the bike when the thermometer drops to around zero. Mike Sweatman: finance department. 8 ‘Confession time. Many of us own cars. When the weather’s really awful, don’t beat yourself up about jumping into the motor. It gives you a break. Then when the gales die out, it’s all the more fun to jump back on the bike.’ Gary Porter: promotions department.

CUSTOMER TIPS 8 ‘If you are riding your bike to work or using it regularly throughout the winter, wash it at least once a week and spray with lube. This will keep it in good condition and stop the build up of muck and rust.

Wear waterproof overshoes, especially if your feet get cold easily. They’ll also stop your shoes getting trashed.’ Sara Reed. 8 ‘Ride in the snow and ice, it’s scary, and be very, very, careful on roads, but you’ll notice your skills improve ready for summer, you just

know your bike better. The bonus being that when the country grinds to a halt because of an inch of snow, you can fly past grinning, under your own steam (literally!) and your journey time hardly ever alters, even riding really slowly only bumps it up a little, not like getting stranded in a traffic jam for 6 hours. Riding in the morning warms you up for the rest of the day, it’s brilliant. Just enjoy your bike and how it frees you!’ Marcus Tillbrook. 8 ‘My tip is to avoid heat loss from the head. First get a short haircut. Then put on a head-hugging cap - ones with bike logos in the EBC catalogue - or if you are a skinflint like me, Speedo do a nylon swimming cap for half the price, so long as you are cool with the swimming logo. Either version is good at keeping the heat in and either fit neatly under your helmet (which is a true winter essential that Speedo don’t do). ps. The short hair cut doesn’t help with heat loss, it just looks better when you put the cap on top.’ Martin Gemmell. 8 ‘Buy a pair of leg warmers – they make a huge difference on those cold mornings, and can easily be removed if it warms up. They weigh next to nothing and can be stuffed into a pocket when you’re not wearing them. Also you have no problem if you need to disappear behind a tree, whereas you’re stuffed if you’re wearing bib-longs!’ Rob Lewis 8 ‘Get yourself an electronic thermometer with an outdoor sensor. This will tell you the temperature before you even open your front door and after time you will know exactly what you need to put on.’ Campbell Crombie, refrigeration consultant. 8 ‘Make sure there’s somewhere at the end of the ride to have a decent mug of hot chocolate and a wee piece of cake!’ Colin Reekie.

LIGHT & MOTION STELLA 120 £119.99 If you have been led to believe that hi-power rechargeable lamps are mostly a mountain bike thing, you’re missing out. The Stella’s 120 lumen output lights up unlit roads with real authority, it will encourage you out after dark with new confidence. And thanks to Light & Motion’s advanced LED, battery and lens technology, the weight penalty for such power is tiny (around 200g) compared with first-generation lead acid lighting systems which weighed around a kilo.

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ROAD BIKES WHAT TO LOOK FOR £474 - £800 Here, we pay homage to the designers and frame-builders who work for Specialized, Giant and Cannondale. These companies have become so adept at manipulating thinwall aluminium tubing, they have brought the weight of their entry-level road bikes down to the 9.5 - 11 kilo zone (low 20s in pounds). All their bikes come with Dual Control shifters that allow you to change gear with a simple nudge of the brake lever. That way, you need never take your hands off the ergonomic aluminium handlebars. They will come with swift 700x23 or 25c tyres from respected brand names such as Specialized, Schwalbe (the Cannondale), or Kenda (the Giants). You can pick up one of these speed machines from around £475. Not so long ago, you could pay that for a decent road frameset alone. And it would have probably weighed more. But that was before Specialized, Giant and Cannondale began working their mojo.

GIANT AVAIL 4 £474.99 8 AluxX Aluminium SL Fluid Formed women’s-specific frame, CrMo steel fork 8 3 x 8-speed Shimano 2300 Dual Control shifters & gears 8 Tektro Dual Pivot brakes with short-reach levers When you can avail yourself of a machine as fine as this, it’s little wonder that women’s-specific road bikes are among today’s fastest-growing categories of bikes in forward-thinking cycle shops such as Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op. As ever, we start with the frame, which is Fluid Formed AluxX Aluminium. Here the tubes are placed in a mould, then pressurised with hot oil. This compacts the grain structure and strengthens the tubes. This allows Giant to optimise the frame tubes so they are skinny and light where they can be, oversized and reinforced where they must be. One glance at the top tube in the picture above will let you know what we mean here.

Sizes: XS, S, M. Colour: Sangria/Black. Weight: 11.1kg/24.7lb. Web Ref: 11554

GIANT DEFY 4 £474.99

SPECIALIZED ALLEZ 16 £499.99

SPECIALIZED SECTEUR £549.99

8 AluxX SL Aluminium Fluid Formed frame 8 Shimano 2300 Dual Control 24-spd gears

8 Specialized A1 Premium aluminium frame 8 Allez fork with carbon fibre legs 8 Shimano 2300 16-speed drivetrain

8 Secteur A1 Premium aluminium frame 8 Secteur fork with carbon legs

We defy you to find a better road bike at this kind of price. This is the unisex version of the Avail 4 at the top of this page. It shares the same fundamental spec so it benefits from the same Giant frame building innovation such as the Overdrive head tube and steerer. Here, the steerer is tapered so it’s 1.125” diameter at the top and 1.25” at the bottom. The result: optimal stiffness, hence pinpoint steering precision and confident cornering.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black/ White/Silver. Weight: 11.1kg. Web Ref: 11291

Great value intro to the pure gorgeousness that is a real Specialized road bike. One glance at this bike’s Specialized Tarmac-derived Tour de France-tested bowed top tube informs you that Specialized are second to no-one when it comes to manipulating frame tubes to the nth degree. Add a carbon fork and you know that this Allez means go. Real fast.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Silver. Weight: 10.2kg/22.4lb. Web Ref: 11183

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Roubaix geometry made more affordable. The Secteur is like a detuned version of the peloton-proven Specialized Roubaix. A1 alloy frame rather than carbon. Shimano 2300 24-speed rather than 105. £549.99 rather than £1,699. Endurance Road geometry rather than the Allez’s Competitive Road geometry. The head tube is 1cm longer, the wheelbase is 2. All these numbers come together to create a fast engaging ride that does not ignore your comfort needs.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Charcoal/Black. Weight:10.5kg/23.1lb. Web Ref: 11186

SPECIALIZED ALLEZ SPORT 18 £599.99 8 Specialized A1 Premium aluminium frame 8 Allez fork with carbon fibre legs 8 Shimano Sora drivetrain and brakes Sub 10kg flying machine. With its bowed top tube and pinky-thin hourglass seatstays for improved vertical compliance and its oversized down tube for fantastic power transfer, the Allez Sport has the same frame as the Specialized Allez (P.52). The transmission is then upgraded to Sora 18-speed with a compact 34-50 chainset (over the regular Allez’s 39-52) and a Tiagra rear mech for punchier gear shifts. Similarly, the brakes are upgraded from no-name dual pivots to Shimano Soras.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: White. Weight: 9.6kg/21.2lb. Web Ref: 11146

CANNONDALE CAAD 8 SORA TRIPLE £649.99

SPECIALIZED DOLCE SPORT 27 £679.99

SPECIALIZED ALLEZ ELITE £799.99

8 CAAD 8 alloy frame / Ultra Carbon fork 8 Shimano Sora 24-speed gearing

8 Dolce A1 Premium aluminium frame 8 Dolce fork with carbon fibre legs 8 Shimano Sora 27-spd shifters & front mech, Tiagra rear gear mech 8 Specialized All Condition Sport 700x23 Flak Jacket tyres 8 Specialized BG Lithia women’s saddle

8 Specialized A1 Premium aluminium frame 8 Allez fork with carbon fibre legs 8 Shimano Tiagra drivetrain and brakes 8 Specialized 700x23 Flak Jacket tyres 8 Specialized BG Rival saddle

Cannondale Advanced Aluminium Design. The head tube is thicker at the top and bottom for assured strength and steering precision. The Hourglass seatstays help absorb bad vibes. The chainstays are asymmetrical to reinforce the drivetrain side and optimise power transfer. These are just a few of the ingredients that make a CAAD (Cannondale Advanced Aluminium Design) bike something to aspire to.

Sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 11525

Go fast lass! This thinwall aluminium women’s-specific frame with a comfortenhancing carbon fork and a Shimano 27-spd drivetrain is one fast track to la dolce vita.

This Elite speed machine is enhanced with a Shimano Tiagra drivetrain and brakes. Specialized have streamlined the transmission here with a Tiagra compact 34/50 chainset, while the brakes have been upgraded from Sora to Shimano Tiagra Super SLR level.

Sizes: 44, 48, 51, 54, 57cm. Colour: Black/Charcoal. Weight: 9.8kg/21.9lb. Web Ref: 11204

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Flo Red. Weight: 9.8kg/21.9lb. Web Ref: 11144

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ROAD BIKES GIANT DEFY 2 £824.99 8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed frame 8 Carbon composite fork 8 Shimano Tiagra Compact Drivetrain 8 Shimano Sora brakes 8 Mavic rims on cartridge bearing hubs Carbon fork and Tiagra drivetrain turbocharge Giant Defy performance. Giant’s Advanced-Grade Composite fork makes the Defy 2 lighter weight and more comfortable. The transmission is upgraded to full Tiagra 18-speed level with a 34-50 compact chainset. Sizes: S, M, ML, L, XL. Colour: Blue/ White/Black. Web Ref: 11555

CANNONDALE CAAD9 TIAGRA COMPACT £999.99 8 CAAD9 alloy frame / Ultra Carbon fork 8 Shimano Tiagra 18-speed gearing 8 Shimano Tiagra brakes 8 Shimano WHR 500A wheels 8 Schwalbe Lugano 700x32 tyres

WHAT TO LOOK FOR £824 - £1,800 As you would expect, spending a bit more buys you more splendiferous parts. This double-page spread starts with Shimano Tiagra 9-speed equipped bikes, which then make way for even smother-shifting Campagnolo or Shimano 10-speed drivetrains. Similarly, the alloy frames get optimised to the nth degree. Then they make way for a trio of bicycles that might convince you that your carbon-neutral fast wheels might best be mounted to a carbon fibre frame.

Handmade in the USA, the CAAD9 frame is even more sophisticated than CAAD8. The seat tube is 15g lighter. The dropouts are 30g lighter. The Slice seat stays are 90g lighter. BB30 technology beefs up the bottom bracket. Then you get a full Tiagra groupset to match.

Sizes: 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 63cm. Colour: BBQ. Weight: 9.5kg/20.9lb. Web Ref: 11526

FRAME ONLY VAN NICHOLAS EUROS £849.99 8 100% cold-worked 3AL/2.5V titanium road frame Van Nicholas are the experts in titanium. Titanium is the only frame material they use because of its unique set of attributes: high strength, light weight and excellent corrosion resistance (no paint required) and an inherent light flex that delivers a frame like the Euros, purpose made for day-long rides.

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Sizes: 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: Bright Hand Brushed Titanium. Weight: 1.4kg/3.1lb (52cm). Web Ref: 11557

SPECIALIZED SECTEUR ELITE £999.99

WILIER LAVEREDO MIRAGE £999.99

SPECIALIZED ALLEZ COMP £1,199.99

8 Secteur A1 alloy frame, carbon fork legs 8 Shimano 105 3x10-speed drivetrain

8 Triple butted Amadeus aluminium frame 8 Carbon-bladed forks 8 Miche Reflex wheels 8 Campagnolo Mirage 2x10-spd shifters/gears 8 Campagnolo Xenon 34/50 chainset 8 Campagnolo Veloce brakes

8 Allez E5 alloy frame with FACT seatstays 8 Allez fork with carbon fibre legs 8 Shimano 105 34/50 drivetrain & brakes 8 Mavic rims on Shimano Tiagra hubs

Here, Specialized’s new Endurance Road bike is upgraded to the next level - 105. Specialized’s Endurance Road bike concept is all about enjoying long days out on the road on a fast-but-forgiving lightweight bike. It therefore makes sense to equip it with a transmission that’s renowned for its performance and reliability - Shimano 105. Meanwhile, the Zertz-implanted carbon fork legs are more shock absorbent as are the 120tpi Kevlar-beaded Pro versions of the Specialized 700x25 All Condition tyres.

Campag equipped, the Wilier Laverdo is a pure example of Italian road bike heritage. Founded in 1906 , Wilier are one of Italy’s premier road bike brands. Wilier embodies all that is desirable about Italian road bikes - heritage, craftsmanship, performance and style: hence the all-Campagnolo groupset and the niche Miche wheels.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Charcoal/Silver. Weight: 10kg/22lb. Web Ref: 11188

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. Colour: Silver. Web Ref: 11530

SPECIALIZED TARMAC ELITE £1,599.99

SPECIALIZED ROUBAIX ELITE 20 £1,699.99

8 Tarmac FACT triple monocoque frame 8 Tarmac FACT full carbon monocoque fork 8 Shimano 105 2x10-speed 39/53 drivetrain

8 Roubaix FACT triple monocoque frame 8 Roubaix FACT full carbon monocoque fork 8 Shimano 105 2x10-speed 34/50 drivetrain

Tarmac technology at a more modest price, the Elite brings performance to the people. The 5.5 grand S-Works version of the Tarmac took the Schleck bothers to second and fifth place in this year’s Tour de France. The Tarmac Elite gives us more blue collar riders the opportunity to experience the fantastic surge of energy that comes from riding a beautifully-executed stiff, lightweight full-carbon Specialized road machine.

Specialized’s original Endurance Road bike. The Roubaix’s credentials (back-to-back Paris-Roubaix race victories) are as illustrious as the Tarmac’s so let’s compare the 2 bikes. Zertz implants make the Roubaix seatstays and fork more compliant. The longer wheelbase and higher head tube make it more forgiving. The Shimano 34/50 chainset offers respite on the hills. To sum up, Roubaix makes fast riding easier.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Gloss Carbon. Weight 9.1kg/20lb. Web Ref: 11297

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Gloss Carbon/Red Quickstep. Weight 9.4kg/20.7lb. Web Ref: 11293

Advanced E5 alloy frame, FACT stays and full Shimano groupset make the Comp more complete. E5 tubing is a unique-toSpecialized alloy of aluminium, silicon, copper, manganese, magnesium and zinc. E5 is lighter, stiffer and pro peloton-proven. E5’s stiffness is tempered by the FACT (Functionally Advanced Carbon Technology) carbon seatstays and fork legs which help damp road shock which might otherwise be transmitted via the saddle and bars.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Black. Weight: 9.5kg/21lb. Web Ref: 11143

CANNONDALE SYNAPSE CARBON 105 COMPACT £1,799.99 8 Synapse SAVE carbon frame & fork 8 Mavic Aksium Race wheels 8 Shimano 105 compact drivetrain & brakes Rides smooth on less smooth surfaces. Cannondale are also expert at weaving carbon into intricate shapes to produce a frame that delivers a smoother ride on less than smooth road surfaces. With its SAVE (Synapse Active Vibration Elimination) fork and chain stays, and its Triaxle Hourglass seat stays, the Synapse carbon frame is laid up to deliver optimal vertical compliance without compromising its lateral stiffness.

Sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Green. Weight 9.1kg/20lb. Web Ref: 11527

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PUTTING IN THE EXTRA MILES MINOURA M50 R £129.99

TACX ANTARES ROLLERS £149.99

TACX T1435 SIRIUS £164.99

MINOURA V150 GYRO £179.99

MINOURA VFS FLUID £189.99

Simply mount your bike’s back wheel on the magnetic-resistance roller and you can cycle indoors when you can’t or don’t want to go out. Minoura home trainers are made in Japan so you know that quality is assured.

An alternative to A-framed trainers, riding on rollers doesn’t just improve your strength. It does wonders for your balance on the bike - a skill that’s at least as relevant for mountain bikers and fixie wonks as it is for roadies.

Tacx are Europe’s first and foremost home trainer manufacturer. Acknowledging that trainers can make a bit of noise every Tacx here has a steel-faced gel roller, making them 25% quieter than conventional trainers.

This is Minoura’s quietest magnetic-reistance trainer. It’s Neodymium 7-step magnetic resistance is applied directly to the 1.5kg flywheel (the M50R’s flywheel is 0.5kg) to create a smoother and more realistic road riding-like feel.

Here, magnetic resistance is matched with fluid resistance, which ‘feeds’ off your input - the harder you pedal, the greater the resistance - so no need for the bar-mounted resistance lever found on the other Minouras here.

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TACX BUSHIDO T1980 ERGO TRAINER £749.99 This is the world’s first wireless ergo trainer. (First-generation electo-mag trainers such as the Tacx Flow and the iMagic have to be plugged into a wall socket.) This means you don’t need a power supply to train on the Bushido. You can ride it in your shed or take it to an outdoor event. It’s the MacBook of ergo trainers. In action, the Bushido is like a more sophisticated version of the Tacx Flow (below). For instance, like the Flow, you can input your optimal power output levels. With the Bushido a red LED lights up, then gets brighter the more you exceed your max. A green LED lights up when your ouput drops below your preset levels. This feedback helps you keep on track and thus helps you achieve your fitness goals.

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MINOURA E-RDA 80 £199.99

TACX T1850 SATORI £199.99

CYCLEOPS FLUID 2 £214.99

TACX T1680 FLOW £384.99

TACX T1900 i-MAGIC £599.99

The RDA (Rim Drive Action) rollers spin on the rear wheel’s rim, not the tyre. This is the trainer of choice if you want to ride at home without replacing your MTB knobbly tyres with slicks or your best road tyres with harder rubber.

With its sturdier legs, its Sirius-like gel roller and its neodymium magnet (the most powerful employed in any home trainer) the Satori is optimised for building power and strength as well as stamina.

CycleOps’s fluid resistance is quieter than a mag trainer’s. It’s also progressive: the harder you pedal the harder the resistance. No need to fit a trigger lever to the bars making it a cleaner design that’s faster to set up.

The Tacx Flow is an electro-magnetic ergo trainer with its own bar-mounted computer, power monitor and HRM. ‘Delivers quality workouts, power-based training and feedback affordably. Best Buy. 9/10.’ Cycling Plus.

The i-Magic is a virtualreality ergo trainer with a PC interface, so you can watch yourself racing against virtual opponents while training at home. This interactivity helps keep you motivated by making home training fun.

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TOURING BIKES

244,109

miles of rideable roads in the UK- give or take a few.

Customer photo courtesy of Rob Lewis

RIDGEBACK VOYAGE £699.99

RIDGEBACK PANORAMA £1,199.99

8 Reynolds 520 butted CrMo steel frame and CrMo fork 8 Alex CNC rims, Shimano Acera hubs, Continental Contact 700x32 tyres 8 Shimano 2200 24-spd Dual Controls, Deore gear, Alivio chainset

8 Reynolds 725 butted CrMo steel frame and triple butted CrMo fork 8 Alex CNC rims, Shimano Acera hubs, Continental Contact 700x32 tyres 8 Shimano Tiagra 27-spd Dual Controls, Deore XT gear, Deore chainset

The Ridgeback Voyager is a classic tourer. Made for long days out on the road, it could also double as a fine commuter bike. Its comfortable, forgiving ride qualities are a tribute to the narrow-diameter thin-walled CrMo frame, courtesy of Reynolds: the English company who pioneered the tube butting process 75 years ago. This is no ‘heritage bike’ however. With its Shimano Dual Control shifters, chromoplastic guards, Blackburn rack and Conti tyres, Ridgeback adorn this bike with some of the best innovations of the past half century too, thus guaranteeing a Bon Voyage.

The Panorama frame is built with Reynolds 725 tubing. With an ultimate tensile strength rating, which is 30% higher, Reynolds 725 can be thinner walled, so it feels even more ‘alive’ than the Ridgeback Voyage’s Reynolds 520 frame. With its triple butted fork; SKS P45 mudguards; Shimano Tiagra Dual Control shifters and front mech; Shimano XT rear mech; Shimano cantilever brakes (with top-mount auxiliary levers); Blackburn racks front and rear and a Blackburn pump, the Panorama has a spec to match the fine frame.

Sizes: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: Raw. Weight: 14.1kg/31.1lb. Web Ref: 10836

Sizes: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: Cobalt. Weight: 14.2kg / 31.4lb. Web Ref: 10835

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The number of cows that can ride a bike.

WHY WE THINK CYCLING IS GREAT FOR KIDS 1

Whatever you’re age, riding a bike is a sure-fire route to feeling more alive by day, then sleeping better at night.

Cycling truly is a life skill. It helps youngsters become more self reliant and independent. It builds stamina and strength in growing bodies. It improves balance and coordination. It encourages self confidence. Rather like swimming, practice makes permanent. Once you’ve mastered it you’ll never forget how to ride a bike.

You will have probably heard about the depressing UNICEF survey that reported that British kids are the unhappiest and unhealthiest in the West. Guess which nation’s children come Number One in UNICEF’s happiness league? The Netherlands - the country with the highest proportion of citizen cyclists, young and old.

KIDS’ BIKES GETTING IT RIGHT When choosing a child’s bike you are looking to balance a number of factors. You want a bike with plenty top tube (crossbar) clearance so your daughter or son can safely hop off the saddle and straddle the crossbar with both feet flat on the ground.

You want a bike that’s easy to manage #1 Just as you don’t want a bike that’s too big crossbar-wise, you don’t want a bicycle that’s too long. A bike that’s too long is unwieldy, harder to control and harder to steer. That’s, incidentally, why tyre size determines child bike fit. A bike with 12” wheels for a 3-4 year old will not only be shorter in height than a 16” wheeler, it will also be shorter in length.

You want a bike that’s easy to manage #2 Every serious adult rider knows that a lightweight bike is more likely to be a joy to ride than a heavy bike. This is even more true for younger riders just building their strength. This is worth remembering when choosing between a carefully-assembled 12 kilo junior MTB from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op against a 25 kilo full suspension supermarket special.

You want a bike that will last as long as possible Look for a bike that’s small enough to straddle, yet big enough to offer years of growth. Look for a bike from a brand name that cyclists recognise and respect. At Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op, we take pride in the fact that every children’s bike in our range is built to offer years of pleasure and will probably be fit to pass on to the wee brother or cousin in years to come.

KEEPING WARM, AND LOOKING COOL You have learned from experience that comfort on a bike is largely dependent on dressing the part. We’re not sure which is worse: being underdressed on a cold day or overdressed on a warm day. If you’re taking the youngster out, take a bag with an extra fleece, rain jacket and gloves just in case. Carrying a bag also means you’ve got somewhere to stash the excess clobber if the wee one gets too hot.

MUDGUARDS Mudguards help prevent the youngsters and the bike getting filthy. Fitting mudguards to a youngster’s bike helps reduce your laundry loads.

HELMETS Even parents who reserve the right to ride without head protection agree that helmets are mandatory for their precious offspring. With so many styles to choose from, Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op make it really easy to get into good helmet-wearing habits.

GLOVES Gloves are great for cold days, obviously. We also hugely recommend lighter weight summer cycling gloves or fingerless track mitts when it’s not cold because they improve grip, they help prevent blisters and they help break a fall should you take a tumble.

HYDRATE ‘I’m thirsty.’ We’ve all heard it, so when you go out, carry a CamelBak or bottle-full of your bairn’s best-loved beverage.

Customer photo courtesy of Andy Flaxman

Fifty per cent of children get less than the recommended minimum of one hour of physical activity per day. The majority of kids could achieve 50% of this target, simply by riding to and from school.

We’re not saying that there are no hazards associated with cycling. However, even the BMA concluded that the health benefits of taking everyday exercise on a bicycle outweighed the hazards by a factor of twenty

Picking brambles in autumn; sliding in the winter snow; smelling the flowers in spring; getting so warm, you’ve got to jump in the nearest river in summer: a country ride is a fantastic way of getting close to nature and appreciating the great outdoors.

KIDS 2-7 YEARS GETTING THE RIGHT SIZE OF BIKE Children’s bike sizes are determined by wheel diameter (not frame size like adult bikes). 8 Balance AKA walker bikes: 2 - 4 years old 8 12 inch-wheeled bike: 3 - 5 years old 8 16 inch-wheeled bike: 4 - 7 years old 8 20 inch-wheeled bike: 5 - 10 years old 8 24 inch-wheeled bike: 8 - 14 years old 8 26 inch-wheeled bike: 11+ Obviously your child’s personal growth spurts might invalidate these guesstimates so, like any size chart, please regard this as a rough guide. For example, while the majority of 5-10 year olds fit 20”-wheeled bikes, the smaller 5 year old might not manage one and would be safer on a 16, while the taller child might outgrow the 20 inch wheeler and will require a 24 incher by the time he or she is 8.

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R s d i K ABUS SMILEY HELMET £19.99

ADVENTURE CF1 CHILD SEAT £39.10

With its soft straps and padding this helmet is so easy to wear, the Smiley should keep your little smiler smiling. The flattened rear profile prevents the head being pushed forwards when the child’s sat in a childseat. The full-ring anti-rock belt is easy-to-adjust. Mesh-lined vents offer a front line defence against bugs.

A front-mounted child seat has its advantages. Rather than staring at your back (the fate of the child sitting in a regular rear rack-mounted child seat) your wee passenger gets to look ahead at the view, seated secure with your arms round either side. However, fitting a front-mounted child seat requires enough room on the top tube so you can usually only fit an Adventure CF1 to a bike with a large diamond frame. As with all our child seats, the CF1 is suitable for children from 1 year old till they are around 4.

Colour: Pink, Puppy. Sizes: S/M (46-52cm). M/L (52-57cm). Web Ref: 10900

Payload:15kg.

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HAMAX SMILEY CHILD SEAT £69.99 The Hamax Smiley can be easily mounted to near-any bike in minutes, thanks to Hamax’s Single Point Frame Fixing system.

BUFF JUNIOR 12.99 While many youngsters get on fine with a full-sized regular Buff, some prefer the trimmer fit of a Junior Buff: a genuine Buff, slightly scaled down for 5 to 15 year olds. Windproof and breathable, a Buff is a seamless microfibre tube that prevents wind chill on cold days, sunburn on sunny days. A Buff can be manipulated to fit neck, head or wrist and therein lies some of the fun that makes Buff a cult favourite with outdoorsy types of all ages.

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8 Fits a bike whether or not it has a rear luggage carrier fitted 8 The harness system is easy to master single handed 8 This means that the other hand is free to support the bike 8 Recessed back accommodates a helmeted head

Payload: 22kg.

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CO-PILOT TAXI CHILD SEAT £97.82 Like many of the best designs in the world of bicycles, our best-selling child seat stands out for its clean simplicity. The Co-Pilot comes supplied with £30-worth of the world’s most famous luggage rack - the Blackburn EX1. To secure the one-piece moulded polyproplylene child seat, simply slide it along the rack’s top rail till it clicks secure. Removing the child seat is equally fast and painless when you want to ride childseat free, perhaps with panniers on the Blackburn rack.

Payload:18kg.

Web Ref: 1617

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REVOLUTION ROLLER TRAILER £169.99

SPECIALIZED HOTWALK £99.99

8 Tubular steel frame and swingarm 8 Seating and safety harnesses for 2 kids 8 Hi-viz canopy with roll-up rain cover 8 20 x 1.75” Kenda tyres / Schraeder tubes

8 Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium frame 8 Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium fork 8 Alloy MTB-style handlebars and stem 8 Specialized Roller tyres / alloy wheel rims

This is our child trailer - a bicycle-towable ‘caravan’ for transporting 1 or 2 young ones. The vented canopy’s see-through rain cover can be rolled up and out of the way when not required. The 2 safety harnesses are auto child seat quality. The Roller rolls on standard 20” tyres. Spares such as inner tubes are readily available, as are spare hitches to facilitate fast swaps between pilot bikes.

The Hotwalk is a ‘balance bike’. By eliminating pedals and cranks, Specialized have created a miraculously lightweight bike that a young-un will quickly learn to scoot along on. The child then gains essential balancing and steering skills whilst losing any fear of bashing their shins on the pedals.

One size. Colour: Blue/Red/Yellow. Weight: 14.5kg. Payload: 36kg. Web Ref: 10856

One size: 12” wheels. Colour: Gloss Blue/Black. Weight: 3.8kg/8.4lb. Web Ref: 9744

RIDGEBACK MX16 / MELODY £119.99

SPECIALIZED HOTROCK 12 £129.99

SPECIALIZED HOTROCK 16 £149.99

8 6061 Aluminium frame and steel fork 8 Alloy V-brakes on 16 x 2” alloy rims

8 Specialized A1 Aluminium frame and fork 8 Specialized 12 x 2.125’ tyres on alloy rims 8 Coaster (back pedal) rear brake 8 Removable stabilisers 8 Full chainguard

8 Specialized A1 Aluminium frame & fork 8 Specialized 16x2.125’ tyres on alloy rims 8 Coaster (back pedal) rear brake 8 Removable stabilisers, full chainguard

The UK alternative. Ridgeback offers two fantastic 16” wheelers: the MX16 for boys and the open-framed Melody for girls. Thanks to the alloy frame and parts, these British Ridgebacks match California’s Specialized in terms of light weight and sound spec, while offering a viable alternative. For instance, if you believe in stabilisers, settle for Specialized, if you don’t, you’ll be rooting for Ridgeback.

One size: 16” wheels. MX16 Colour: Matt Blue, Melody Colour: Pink. Weight: 9.2kg/20.2lb. Web Ref: 11608 (MX16), 11577 (Melody)

5lbs lighter than a regular steel kids’ bike. The frame, fork, bars and wheel rims are all aluminium. This makes the Hotrock 12 a good 2 kilos / 5lbs lighter weight than a regular steel 12 inch-wheeled bike, making it an easier and safer introduction to the pleasures of pedalling.

Best spec’d bike in its class. The Hotrock 16 shares the same ethos as every Specialized’s adult bike: to make it the lightest weight and best spec’d bike in its class. Like the Hotrock 12, the Hotrock 16 has a rear coaster brake, operated by back pedalling. This is a useful feature for a youngster, still getting used to handling (literally) brake levers.

One size: 12” wheels. Boy’s Colour: Gloss Red, Girl’s Colour: Gloss Pink. Weight: 7.7kg/16.9lb. Web Ref: 9733 (boys), 9734 (girls)

One size: 16” wheels. Boys’ Colour: Gloss Blue, Girls’ Colour: Plum/White. Weight: 9.4kg/20.7lb. Web Ref: 9735 (boys), 9736 (girls)

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KIDS 5-10 YEARS

Finlay’s photo courtesy of Russell Carson

BELL AMIGO HELMET £19.99

ALTURA WINTER CRUISERS £24.99

This lovely lid comes in 2 colour options: Black Hot Rod Skunks for boys or Pink Hearts for girls. Or vice versa if your wee amigo prefers not being typecast. The dial on the rear of the Ergo fit belt allows one-handed adjustments, even when riding along. The internal fit pads are removable, washable and refittable so you can keep them clean and dandy.

Altura Children’s Winter Cruisers are cosy, comfy and they promote freedom of movement. The Fleecy thermal fabric with water-repel treatment makes them a first choice on cool days. The zipped hip pocket keeps cash stashed. Reflective trim never goes amiss.

Colour: Pink Hearts or Black Hot Rod Skunks. Unisize: 50-55cm. Web Ref: 9008

Sizes: S (age 5-6), M (7-9), L 10-12). Web Ref: 8678

PROTECTIVE MATTHEW KID SET £44.99 The Protective Kid Set is a stylish means of introducing youngsters to route one to cycling comfort and style. It comprises a pair of padded Lycra shorts for constriction & friction-free comfort and a wicking polyester top with back pockets for storing the wee guy’s worldly essentials.

ABUS SUPERCHILLY HELMET £29.99 Way cooler than a scotch bonnet chilli, the Abus Superchilly boasts inmould construction; bug net-lined front vents; padded straps, and a 360˚ fit belt, featuring an adjustment dial that doubles as a rear LED light.

Colour: Blue or Flower. Sizes: S/M (46-52), M/L (52-57cm). Web Ref: 10901

Colour: Red. Sizes: 140, 152, 164cm. (size relates to child’s height). Web Ref: 9268

ABUS MY FIRST LOCK £12.99

CHILDREN’S HANDLEBAR BASKET £8.99

This colourful cable lock fosters the good habit of locking up every time. To lock your bike, simply push the fat guy (subliminal message!) into the car. No key required till it’s time to unlock it.

A safe and convenient means of carrying light loads on wee 12 or 16” bikes. Supplied without fitting straps (inexpensive recommendation - we suggest zip ties).

Colour: Green or Pink. Web Ref: 9575

Maximum dimensions: 23cm wide x 17cm high x 17cm deep. Web Ref: 10384

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REVOLUTION GLIDER TRAILER BIKE £129.99 8 Steel frame with foldable swingarm 8 20x2.125” Kenda tyre w/Schraeder tube 8 Chainguard, mudguards & flag fitted Converts your adult solo bike into a child-toting tandem. Hitch our trailer bike to the seatpin of an adult bike and you can take your youngster riding along with you. The trailer bike comes into its own for kids from around 4-5 (once the child seat is outgrown) till they’re 8 or 9. As well as being a thoroughly engaging means of getting around, the trailer bike helps youngsters gain first-hand experience of roadcraft skills.

One size: 20” wheel. Colour: Black or White. Weight: 9kg. Payload: 36kg. Web Ref: 10353

REVOLUTION CAIRN 20 BOYS £149.99 REVOLUTION SKYE 20 GIRLS £149.99 8 Airlite alloy frame & suspension fork 8 20 x 2” tyres on alloy wheel rims 8 Shimano 6-speed twistshifter / rear gear 8 Alhonga V-brakes The lightest 20”-wheeled mountain bikes you will find at this kind of price. Thanks to their lightweight aluminium frames and sound specs, the Cairn for boys and the Skye for girls are probably the lightest 20”-wheeled mountain bikes you will find at this kind of price. That’s a good thing because light weight is the key to creating a bicycle that’s easier to ride, especially uphill, and easier to control and manoeuvre - sound attributes in what might be your youngster’s first ‘proper’ bike.

One size: 20” wheels. Cairn Colour: Brushed Aluminium, Skye Colour: Blue. Weight: 11.6kg/25.5lb. Web Ref: 10292 (Cairn), 10293 (Skye)

RIDGEBACK MX2O / HARMONY £199.99

SPECIALIZED HOTROCK 20 £219.99

8 6061 heat-treated aluminium MTB frame 8 RST suspension fork 8 20 x 2” tyres on alloy wheel rims 8 Shimano 6-speed twistshifter / rear gear 8 V-brakes with anti-skid modulators

8 Specialized A1 Premium alloy frame 8 RST Capa 50mm-travel fork 8 Shimano 6-speed twist-shift gears 8 Sugino forged chainset with roller guide

Ridgebacks are always a safe option. The MX20 for boys and the Harmony for girls are Ridgeback’s 20”-wheeled bikes for mini mountain bikers from as young as 5 to as old as 8, 9 or 10. You can see from its low-slung frame that even the boys’ model has tons of stepover clearance, thus underlining the fact that Ridgebacks are always a safe option.

The only kids’ bike with an authentic MTB chain device. The RST Capa fork has 50mm travel AKA kerb control. The downhill racing-derived chain device rollers confer kudos. They also help prevent the chain ever getting unshiped off the front chainring, as can happen with any 6-speed bike. Clearly, Specialized are not just content with creating the lightest weight kids’ bike in its class. They also want to make the best.

One size: 20” wheels. MX20 Colour: Matt Blue, Harmony Colour: Pink. Weight: 12.1kg/26.6lb Web Ref: 11611 (MX20), 11576 (Harmony)

One size: 20” wheels. Boys’ Colour: White/Black, Girls’ Colour: Purple. Weight: 11.2kg/24.6lb. Web Ref: 9737 (boys), 9738 (girls)

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YOUTH 8-14 YEARS

PROTECTIVE CEDUNA JACKET £29.99

ALTURA NIGHT VISION JACKET £49.99

PROTECTIVE DRAGONFLY BAGGY SHORTS £26.99

PROTECTIVE NELSON TOP £26.99

VAUDE EDDIE 10 RUCSAC £29.99

‘This is a lightweight windproof jacket for kids. That alone is cause for celebration... a jacket that a child can cycle hard in or stash in a pocket? That is rare. Like most ‘showerproofs’, the Ceduna puts up only token resistance to rain. As a windproof, however, it’s great.’ Cycling Plus.

Reflective rich, this breathable waterproof is a favourite with riders who want to be sensible and seen, but want an alternative to hi-viz yellow. The Altura Night Vision Jacket is black enough to blend in by day: bright enough to stand out at night.

Lightly padded to make cycling more comfortable. ‘Normal’ enough for self-conscious youth to wear off the bike too. Lovely, lightweight and easy to wear. Six pockets to stow stuff. Protective baggies have always been among the most popular shorts we’ve ever carried. Now kids can get in on the act too.

‘The Tectron Warm fabric is fleece lined and as warm as a traditional kids’ fleece without the bulk or propensity to overheat. The hem is elasticated and there are 3 elasticated rear pockets. Verdict: It’s warm, lightweight and will keep your children comfortable on long rides. 9/10. Best Buy.’ Cycling Plus.

With its comfy wide straps which are easily adjustable to cope with growth spurts; its LED strap to accommodate a wee blinker light (P.90); its external pockets to keep precious stuff handy; its sensible 10 litre capacity and its light weight (260g), this is an excellent cycle-specific rucsac from Germany: a country where riding to school never went out of fashion.

Colour: Yellow. Sizes: 140, 152, 164cm. Web Ref: 7381

Colour: Black. Sizes: S (ages 5-6), M (7-9), L 10-12). Web Ref: 8677

Colour: Black. Sizes: 152, 164cm. Web Ref: 9266

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Colour: Black. Sizes: 140, 152, 164cm. Web Ref: 8629

Colour: Royal/Anthracite. Web Ref: 10681

BELL FRACTION HELMET £24.99

GIRO FLUME HELMET £29.99

With its full-coverage high impact-resistant ABS shell for maximum protection and excellent resistance to knocks and scrapes, and its dual-density EPS foam liner, this up-to-the-minute skate-style lid offers excellent protection.

This Giro makes it safer to go down slopes flumin’ fast. 20 vents allow cool air in and hot air out. The Giro Flume’s Acu-Dial fit system provides one-handed micro adjustment whilst on the move and ensures a custom fit.

Colour: Matt Black/White Skulls. Sizes: XS (48-53cm), S (51-56cm). Web Ref: 11602

REVOLUTION CAIRN 24 £169.99 REVOLUTION SKYE 24 £169.99 8 Airlite aluminium MTB frame 8 Suspension fork 8 24 x 1.95” Kenda tyres on alloy wheel rims 8 Shimano 18-speed twistshifters / mechs 8 Promax alloy V-brakes w/front modulators Our best selling bikes for young ‘uns from around 8 years old. Aluminium alloy Airlite frame, suspension fork, 18-speed Shimano gears, 24 x 1.95” Kenda tyres, Promax V-brakes, respectable (light) weight: it’s easy to see why the Skye 24 for girls and the Cairn 24 for boys are our best selling 24”-wheel bikes for young ‘uns from around 8 years old.

One size: 24” wheels. Cairn Colour: Brushed Aluminium, Skye Colour: Blue. Weight: 13kg/28.6lb Web Ref: 10294 (Cairn), 10295 (Skye)

Colour: White/Red Eleanor Ladybugs, Blue Afterburner Flames, Red/Black Dragon. Unisize: 50-57cm. Web Ref: 11597

RIDGEBACK MX24 / DESTINY £219.99

SPECIALIZED HOTROCK 24 £239.99

8 6061 heat-treated aluminium frame 8 RST suspension fork 8 24x1.95” tyres on alloy wheels 8 Shimano 21-speed twist-shift gears 8 V-brakes

8 Specialized A1 Premium alloy frame 8 RST Capa 50mm-travel fork with lockout 8 Shimano 21-speed twist-shift gears 8 Sugino forged chainset 8 Specialized Roller 24 x 2.125 tyres on alloy wheels

Designed in Britain for British Conditions. With their heat-treated aluminium frames, RST Capa forks, 24x1.95” off-road tyres, 21-speed gears and alloy V-brakes, you know that the boys’ MX24 and the girls’ Destiny are going to live up to Ridgeback’s mission statement: Designed in Britain for British Conditions. We see these bikes at Glentress nearly every time we go there. The MX24 and the girls’ Destiny really are proper mountain bikes.

One size: 24” wheels. MX24 Colour: Matt Grey, Destiny Colour: Pearl White. Weight: 12.7kg/27.9lb Web Ref: 11610 (MX24), 11579(Destiny)

Best in their class. Like every Hotrock in this catalogue, you can select this 24”-wheeled model in either a boys’ or girls’ versions. Apart from the colour scheme, both boys’ and girls’ Hotrock 24s share the same best-in-their-class light weight and spec. Both have the same generous stepover clearance. And from their lightweight frames to their authentic Specialized Roller MTB tyres, both are like scaleddown versions of Specialized’s Hardrock adult MTBs. In other words, they’re genuinely fit for mountain biking, and they’re just dandy for street riding too.

One size: 24” wheels. Boys’ Colour: Silver/Charcoal, Girls’ Colour: Silver/White. Weight: 12.7kg/27.9lb Web Ref: 9739 (boys), 9740 (girls)

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KLAUS PETER THE MAN BEHIND PROTECTIVE We recently had the privelege of speaking with Klaus Peter Thaler, owner of Protective - the unique German cycle clothing company whose fine kit has been exclusively imported into the UK by Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op since 1998. Klaus Peter Thaler - one time cyclo-cross World Champion and Tour de France stage winner - he knows what works on the bike and he goes out of his way to design some of the best quality, best looking and most functional cycle clothing you will find anywhere.

THIS IS WHAT HE HAD TO SAY...

EBC: ‘Do you prefer to be addressed as Peter or Klaus Peter?’ Peter: ‘People call me Peter but I’m better known as Klaus Peter.’ EBC: ‘What were the highlights of your professional career?’

Peter: ‘4 times cyclo-cross world champion, 3 times runner up, 17 times German champion (2 times road), 3 Tour de France stage wins, 2 days Yellow Jersey, 3rd place Tour of Spain.’ EBC: ‘What were cycle shorts like in

those days?’

Peter: ‘Till 1978 we used woollen race shorts without bib with natural leather chamois.’ EBC: ‘Was Lycra available then?’ Peter: ‘From 1978, we used Lycra race shorts

with bibs when I raced for Ti-Raleigh.’

EBC: ‘How have they improved since then?’ Peter: ‘Since then, the shape has became more and more anatomically correct by using more panels. We have also developed the seat pads (chamois) because they are one of the most important features of a good raceshort.’

EBC: ‘You still look very fit. How much do you ride today?’

Peter: ‘I try to ride around 60km, 3 times per week.’

EBC: ‘Where do you most like to ride?’ Peter: ‘I ride 80% road bike and 20% MTB.

The speed of a road bike I like most, but riding with less speed through nice forests or off-road areas is also very interesting.’

EBC: ‘What did being cyclecross world champion teach you about cycle clothing in winter?’ PETER: ‘Cyclo-cross and road riding in winter requires the same kind of textiles. Higher speed on the road demands more protection against chill. The important point is to find the best balance. Wearing enough so you don’t get cold but not too much (so you’re not hampered by bulky layers) is the target.’

EBC: ‘Is there any particular reason why

Protective name their garments after people’s names (Matthew, Johanna, etc.) or places (Ceduna, Victoria etc.)?

Peter: There is no special reason. It’s

difficult to invent new names for new clothing every year. Sometimes we take maps and look for a series of places/cities (Canberra, Alice Springs, Cairns for example). Next season we will use names of villages in Corsica (Bastia, Corte, Aleria,

Riding through all weather conditions makes you resistant to all kinds of infection. EBC: ‘Which Protective winter garments are you most proud of?’

Peter: ‘I like the PSD (Protective Storm Defence) 3-layer Timo bibtight and Pepe jacket (both without mid layer at special areas) best. For the best protection against rain, I use the PRD (Protective Rain Defence) Kashi jacket with either Serpa shorts or Voltage trousers. Even at temperatures below 0°C I ride sometimes only with a Protective Undershirt and a 3-layer top. Gloves and neoprene booties help you cope with any weather condition. All these garments keep cold out, they’re breathable and they offer good freedom of movement.’ EBC: ‘What do you think sets Protective clothing apart?’

Ghisoni and so on) where we often go on holiday.’

EBC: ‘What would you say to convince

someone of the benefits of cycling all year round?’

Peter: ‘Riding all year round depends on

where you live. In my area (North Rhine Westfalia) there is not so much snow in winter. I ride all over the winter with an old bike. Riding through all weather conditions makes you resistant to all kinds of infection. If you want to be stronger and fitter, riding helps a lot.’

EBC: ‘Thank you, Peter, and thank you for giving us the opportunity to enable thousands of Edinburgh Bicycle customers to get dressed in the best.’

Peter: ‘We choose the fabric that we believe works best for each garment. Plus we take extra care over the cut and the stitching to create a garment that functions perfectly when you ride a bike.’

IT’S ALL IN THE DETAIL

PROTECTIVE ROMY See page 70

EBC sales director Alan Nestor never festers in his super-breathable Protective Kashi PRD jacket.

BASE LAYERS

Customer photo courtesy of Edward Coulson

PROTECTIVE CHILLKILL STORM DEFENCE SOCKS £14.99

SEALSKINZ MID LIGHT SOCKS £24.99

Warm dry feet can mean the difference between cycling pleasure and misery. Your cue to consider Protective’s windproof, water-resistant, breathable, 3-layer, Chillkill socks.

Mid-calf length. Thin and wearable with most shoes. These breathable waterproof socks are so miraculous, you’ll believe you can walk on water.

Colour: Black Sizes: 2 (39-40), 3 (41-42), 4 (43-44), 5 (45-46). Web Ref: 7468

8 Tactel/cotton inner 8 Porelle membrane 8 Durable nylon outer

Colour: Black/Blue Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 1319

REVOLUTION POLAR BUFF £19.53

POLAR BUFF £22.99

PROTECTIVE TOP UNDERSHIRT £19.99

How do you make a Buff head/neck-warmer even cosier? Splice it with a Polartec tube fleece, thus making it almost twice as long and twice as warm. How do you make it even classier? Spice it up with Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op’s unique Revolution ‘Chinese icon’ logos.

Technically identical to our Revolution Polar Buff, these versions perform the same head-warming neck-protecting feat in a different style.

We have been running the long and short-sleeved versions of the Protective Undershirt since 2005. This year, we have added a sleeveless option. Silver ion-enhanced Multisensor’s stay-fresh qualities make Protective Undershirts a wise buy, whatever the format.

Colour: Black/Red One size fits most Web Ref: 7205

Colours: Black, Saltire or Salzberg One size fits most Web Ref: 8633

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8 65% microfibre 8 35% Polartec 100 8 New Polygiene treatment keeps it fresh

Colour: Black Sizes: S-L Web Ref: 11380

‘Buffs are winter riders’ secret weapons. In cool, drizzly and windy weather use it to cover your head and ears - it keeps the nastiness off. When the weather gets worse, it’s great protection between hat and shirt; stops icy fingers tickling your neck.’ Sheila Leathley.

CUSTOMER

TOP WINTER TIPS

‘Invest in one or two 100% Merino baselayers for the Winter. Worn under a good breathable jacket they allow your body to regulate its temperature and you’ll feel comfortable for your whole journey’. Peter Jinman.

REVOLUTION ESSENTIAL SKULL CAP £9.74

REFLECTIVE BUFF £13.99

75% of body heat escapes through your head. This means that when it’s really cold, slipping this scull cap under your helmet helps you retain warmth, which, in a curious sort of way, helps you keep fingers and toes warmer too.

A Buff is a wind-blocking seamless microfibre tube. It’s perfect for keeping the wind off your neck when it’s cool. When you’re out in the sun it protects against burn. With its genuine 3M Scotchlite reflective stripe, this Reflective version of the Buff is doubly effective at saving you from getting it in the neck.

8 Roubaix (fleecy, brushed Lycra) fabric 8 3-panel construction for a perfect fit 8 Reflective Revolution ‘Star-in-a-Tyre’ logo

Colour: Black One size fits most Web Ref: 8032

ENDURA TRANSMISSION L/S £24.99 There are many good reasons for choosing the Endura Transmission as your first layer. Its wicking polypropylene yarn with body-mapped mesh zones help stop you getting in a sweat. The multi-panel athletic cut makes for a better fitting top. The anti-bacterial finish helps keep it fresh.

Colour: Blue Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 9888

ENDURA FRONTLINE COMPRESSION L/S £24.99 The name of this garment spells out that as well as being your frontline wicking defence against clammy discomfort, the compression qualities of this style of body-hugging top also delivers muscle support.

Colour: Black Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 7493

8 100% stretchy polyester microfibre 8 New Polygiene treatment keeps it fresh

Colour: Yellow/Black A-Tent One size fits most Web Ref: 8634

HELLY HANSEN MULTI ONE £29.99

Looser-cut than a regular second-skin base layer, this 2-layer top is designed to keep you comfy whether it’s -10 or +30˚C. Their latest top confirms that whatever the conditions, the Helly Hansen Multi is The One.

w Colour: Walnut Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 11252 v Colour: Ice Cube Sizes: S-L Web Ref: 11253

ENDURA BAA BAA L/S £34.99

ALTURA SECOND SKIN £34.99

Our best buy in 100% fine-yarn Australian merino wool tops guarantees itch-free comfort in the widest range of conditions. Because it doesn’t pong like synthetics can, you can wear Baa Baa day after day and nobody will say, boo.

The second-skin fit means that this seamless, compression-fit base layer will never get in a flap. Body-mapped seamless construction with differential fabric thickness helps prevent you getting in a sweat.

w Colour: Black Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 9375 v Colour: Prussian Blue Sizes: XS-L Web Ref: 10651

w Colour: Black/Grey Sizes: M-XL Web Ref: 11378 v Colour: Ice Blue Sizes: 8-14 Web Ref: 11379

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long sleeved TOPS REVOLUTION TRAIL L/S FREERIDE SHIRT £24.42 Like every Revolution garment (bar our Buffs) our Trail Freeride Shirt is made exclusively for Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op by Endura - arguably Britain’s best cycle clothing manufacturer. Made in a soft-to-the-skin Egression wicking fabric, this top works equally well as a mid or base layer, depending on the weather. A lack of logos (apart from our sublimated Star-in-a-Tyre emblem) plus the absence of rear pockets emphasizes our Freeride Shirt’s casual everyday appeal. 8 Loose fit - elbow pad compatible. 8 No pockets

Colour: Olive/Slate Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 8047

GORE PHANTOM SOFTSHELL £109.99 ‘A superbly versatile jacket. A windproof front with thin fleecy backing provides a subtle warmth, while a stretchy , breathable back means there is almost no build up of sweat and the fit is superb. This all adds up to a garment that keeps you comfortable in just about any conditions, shrugging off showers and only needing supplementing when the rain persists. Even when it’s wet you are rarely cold. The removable sleeves add even more to the versatility. 10/10.’ MBR (Mountain Bike Rider magazine). Colour: Lemon/Black Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 9872

ENDURA XTRACT £34.99

PROTECTIVE NELSON £39.99

PROTECTIVE TURE £49.99

PROTECTIVE ROMY £54.99

PROTECTIVE SILAS £54.99

This elegant top is named after its fabric. Xtract combines a rugged nylon/ Lycra exterior with a fast-wicking soft insulating lofted French terry polyester inner.

With its fleecy Tectron Warm insulating layer, the Protective Nelson has been a favourite coolerweather cycling top for as long as we can remember. 8 Fleece-lined collar 8 3 rear pockets 8 Athletic cut

New for 2009/10, the Ture is a brand new Protective top, again in Tectron Warm roubaix-like fabric, but this time with extra detailling such as an MP3 / mobile zipped pocket at the top of the left arm, a cable port on the fleece-lined collar and a zipped back pocket.

The Silas is this year’s stand-out Protective Tectron Plus full-zip jersey/jacket. Here, the zipped back pocket is augmented with 2 elasticated-top open pockets. Again, you get an MP3 pocket and a headphone cable port.

Colour: Black Sizes: M-XXL Web Ref: 9875

Colour: Ultra Blue Sizes: M-XXL Web Ref: 11377

With its insulating wicking Tectron Warm fabric, its flattering feminine shape and its full length zip, this is not so much a bike shirt, more a substantial jersey/ jacket, featuring an eyecatching printed logo above the zipped back pocket and a hidden zipped MP3 pocket on the sleeve.

w Colour: Black Sizes: M-XXL Web Ref: 11374 v Colour: Black Sizes: S-L Web Ref: 10623

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Colour: Mud. Sizes: 38-42. Web Ref: 11375

Colour: Mud Sizes: M-XL Web Ref: 11376

SPECIALIZED ACTIVATE £59.99

ENDURA JETSTREAM FS260 £59.99

This mid-weight jersey/jacket might be all you need to wear (over the base layer) on a cool winter morning ride.

Lets you ride like the wind in a lightweight, wind-baffling top.

8 Denier gradient fabric with excellent wicking properties 8 Zipped rear pocket 8 Streamlined form-fit cut

Colour: Royal/Navy Sizes: M-XL Web Ref: 11243

8 Athletic-cut jersey/jacket 8 Windproof front and bicep panels 8 Fleece back keeps you warm without overheating 8 3-part pocket with zipped phone compartment

Colour: Red Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 9870

HELLY HANSEN STRIPE MID LAYER £59.99

ALTURA SUMMIT SOFTSHELL £99.99

Designed to be worn as a mid layer between undershirt and waterproof shell on cold days, the Helly Hansen Stripe Half Zip is substantial enough to wear as a jacket when you’re out in summer. The high collar offers protection if you eschew or forget your Buff.

This is an especially well-made example of the softshell jacket. With its stretch windproof front and equally stretchy fleece back, the softshell is becoming the proven route to all-weather comfort and protection combined with minimal weight and constriction.

Colour: Red Sizes: M-XL Web Ref: 11242

Colour: Black Sizes: M-XXL Web Ref: 11372

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LEGWEAR TIGHT REVOLUTION PURSUIT THERMAL LONGS w REVOLUTION GLIDE THERMAL LONGS v £29.31 Our Lanose stretch-fleece longs are cut for cycling. Transcending the tracky bottom look, they’re eminently wearable off the bike, too. 8 Tapered lower legs with stout ankle zips 8 Zipped rear pocket keeps your wallet secure 8 No chamois enhances off-bike usability w Revolution Pursuit Colour: Black/Red Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 8881 v Revolution Glide Colour: Black/Sapphire Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 8880

ALTURA NIGHT VISION PADDED TIGHTS £49.99 Following on from the deserved success of their fantastically eye-catching range of Night Vision rainwear, Altura’s next trick is to introduce an equally head-turning pair of deluxe longs. 8 Warm thermal fabric 8 2-layer stretch chamois 8 Trademark Night Vision reflective print w Colour: Black Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 11323 v Colour: Black Sizes: 8-14 Web Ref: 11324

REVOLUTION PURSUIT 3/4s w REVOLUTION GLIDE 3/4s v £34.21

ALTURA WINTER CRUISER £34.99

ENDURA MERYL KNICKERS £39.99

PROTECTIVE ALOIS £44.99

Our Ergomax 3/4s with CoolMax chamois are warmer, more comfortable and more substantial than regular Lycra 3/4s.

These wildly popular lightweight but weather resistant longs are dedicated to freedom of movement. Perfect for biking. Equally at home at the gym. No chamois.

Meryl microfibre makes for an exceptionally pleasantto-wear, hard-wearing pair of knickers AKA 3/4s.

w Colour: Black/Red Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 8040 v Colour: Black/Sapphire Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 8033

w Colour: Black Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 11325 v Colour: Black Sizes: 8-18 Web Ref: 11326

8 CoolMax chamois 8 6 panel construction 8 Wide waistband 8 Flatlock stitched 8 Silicone leg grippers

You will appreciate the luxurious smooth feel of these longs the moment you slip them on over your shorts or undershorts (the Alois has no chamois). Protective reflective print on both legs and reflective stripes on the zipped ankles help keep you safe.

Colour: Black Sizes: XS-L Web Ref: 11327

Colour: Black Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 9845

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PROTECTIVE EMIL w PROTECTIVE YOLA v £62.99 Wicking, elastic, soft-tothe-touch Lombardia fabric + Protective’s Performance chamois and cut = luxurious legwear. w Colour: Black/Grey Sizes: S-XXL Emil Web Ref: 8713 v Colour: Black/Plum Sizes: 38-44 Yola Web Ref: 9847

ALTURA REFLEX ERGO FIT PADDED BIB 3/4s £69.99

PROTECTIVE LIEF BIB LONGS £69.99

These cosy 3/4s are made in a thermal stretch fabric. The multi-panel construction, the wide bib straps and the Progel chamois all contribute to the creation of an extra deluxe pair of 3/4s.

Another lovely pair of Lombardia longs, this time without a chamois. That way, you can luxuriate for days on end in Lief Longs worn over your favourite chamois shorts, which you can change daily. The bib guarantees perfect fit and zero abdominal pressure.

Colour: Black Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 11309

Colour: Black/Grey Sizes: M-XXL Web Ref: 8672

SPECIALIZED THERMINAL TIGHTS £69.99

PROTECTIVE TIMO PSD BIB PADDED LONGS £97.99

ENDURA STEALTH EXTREME BIB TIGHTS £124.99

Therminal is Specialized’s mid-weight fleecy fabric which helps guarantee comfort over a wide range of temperatures whether you’re out on a winter day or a summer night.

Winter longs with PSD (Protective Storm Defence) wind and waterproof front and seat panels, a Lombardia bib and a Protective Performance Pad offer the ultimate in never-ride-down comfort.

Endura employ an advanced ultrasonic welding process to create the world’s first 100%-waterproof softshell tights. To further guarantee comfort, they are luxuriously faced with soft ultra-breathable Fieldsensor. No chamois.

w Sizes: M-XL Web Ref: 11229 v Colour: Black Sizes: XS-L Web Ref: 11230

Colour: Black/Grey Sizes: M-XXL Web Ref: 9833

Sizes: M-XXL Web Ref: 9844

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LEGWEAR LOOSE Cycling trousers (as opposed to tights) are a category of clothing that barely existed 10 years ago. Thanks to the inspired design and cut of the garments featured here, cycling trousers are now among our best sellers. We call it ‘stealth’ cyclewear normal everyday-looking clothing that happens to be cut to ensure maximum comfort on the bike, thus promoting the enlightened movement of integrating cycling into your everyday life.

BSPOKE HOLLAND TROUSERS w BSPOKE RICHMOND TROUSERS v £59.99 Bspoke is a new cycling clothing range, endorsed by TFL - Transport for London’s bike to work initiative. ‘Bspoke combine performance fabrics with innovative detailing to make sure your daily commute is a safe and comfortable one. However it is the attention to contemporary styling and silhouettes that makes bspoke unique.’ TFL. w Holland Colour: Black. Sizes: M-XL Web Ref: 11215 v Richmond Colour: Black Sizes: M-XL Web Ref: 11216

ENDURA ZYME 3/4s £39.99

REVOLUTION TRAIL 3/4s £44.03

PROTECTIVE SERPA PRD SHORTS £44.99

ENDURA SINGLETRACK 3/4s £54.99

8 Cotton-like look and feel 8 Smooth reinforced seat 8 2 front zipped pockets 8 Cargo pocket w/keyring 8 Articulated knee panels 8 No chamois It would be a crime not to consider Zyme.

In terms of its comfortable Hejira fabric with reinforced Oxford Nylon seamless seat, its features and its cut, our 3/4s follow the proven pattern of our Revolution Trail Trousers at the top of page 75. Plus they come supplied with a dedicated and removable pair of padded CoolMax boxer shorts.

You love freedom of movement. You prefer to ride in shorts whatever the weather. You’re a candidate for Protective’s double-seat, kneelength, breathable waterproof shorts. Made for mountain biking. Perfect for any mudguard-less ride. No chamois.

Colour: Charcoal Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 9368

Colour: Black Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 10777

Fetching 3/4s are virtually a badge of mountain bike honour. Singletrack 3/4s stand out for their material (heavy duty Cordura), cut and detailing such as their exceptional freedom of movement, courtesy of the Cordura stretch knee panels. The lack of chamois underlines their wear-them-withwhatever versatility.

Colour: Black Sizes: M-XL Web Ref: 9866

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Colour: Black Sizes: XS-L Web Ref: 10073

REVOLUTION TRAIL BAGGY TROUSERS £39.14 The ‘peachskin’ Hejira fabric is hard wearing and fast-drying. The wide elastic waistband (with belt) and the stretch rear yoke panel help prevent the trousers riding down. Calf zips and Velcro adjusters on the tapered lower legs makes them easy to slip on and off and keep the trouser cuffs out of harm’s way. The reinforced Oxford Nylon seat panel is seamless. Wear our Trail Trousers once and you’ll find it hard (literally) to go back to riding in jeans.

Colour: Black Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 10778

GORE FUSION SO TROUSERS £119.99 ENDURA SINGLETRACK TROUSERS £64.99

ALTURA ATTACK TROUSERS £79.99

PROTECTIVE BOTO TROUSERS £79.99

’Diagonal panels drape more naturally over the bent leg. A deep stretchy waistband and higher back mean they stay snug on the hips. Thigh vents allow the trousers to be used in warmer conditions.... The trail slacks of choice. 9/10.’ MBR magazine.

MTB experts talk about the attack position - i.e. out of the saddle and perfectly centered on the bike. This was clearly Altura’s inspiration for these highly breathable and waterproof React 3 trail trousers made for comfort and freedom of movement, whatever the conditions.

With their stretch knee panels and tapered legs, Botos are carefully made in that most appropriate cycling trouser material: hard wearing-yetlightweight ripstop. Then they’re made more cosy and protective with a full soft-mesh lining and more practical with front and rear pockets.

Colour: Black Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 9883

Colour: Black Sizes: M-XXL Web Ref: 8650

Colour: Black Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 9367

Windproof, water-resistant Gore Windstopper Soft Shell combines easy-wear comfort with fantastic functionality. Zip-off lower legs mean you can instantly convert Gore Fusion SO Pants to a pair of shorts when the sun comes out. Put it another way, owning Fusion Pants is an antidote to confusion about what to wear when you go out in our changeable climate. 8 Velcro-adjustable Cordura lower leg panels 8 2 side pockets 8 Zipped rear pocket 8 Lazercut cargo pocket.

Colour: Black Sizes: M-XXL Web Ref: 11245

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WINDPROOFS

194 MPH The strongest gust of wind ever recorded in the UK.

GORE WINDSTOPPER FACE WARMER £14.99

GORE RETRO WINDSTOPPER HAT £24.99

The Gore Windstopper Soft Shell face mask is your last line of defence in the face of frozen winds.

Like a road racer’s lightweight cap, winterised with a windproof front and reflectivity front and back.

8 Nose and mouth breathe holes 8 Velcro width adjustment rear strap

8 Rear mesh insert helps prevent overheating 8 Integral towelling headband soaks up sweat.

Colour: Black One size fits most Web Ref: 9852

Colour: Black Sizes: M 54/58, L 60-64cm. Web Ref: 9841

GORE HELMET COVER £27.99

BUFF CYCLONE £28.99

GORE SIGNATURE CAP £29.31

Does your airy summer helmet feel a tad draughty in winter? Are you less than delighted with the notion that raindrops keep falling on your head? You need to stretch a breathable waterproof Gore-Tex Paclite cover over that lid.

You know how we love those natty single-layer Buff neckerchiefs come rain or shine. For the most severe conditions, consider the Cyclone: a doublelayer Buff spliced to a Gore Windstopper tube with an elastic section to keep it perfectly in place.

This Gore Paclite cap is indeed packable and light. With its elasticated back for maximum comfort and fit, the Signature Cap is designed to fit snug under a helmet. With its integral terry head band and reflective stripes, as ever, Gore have every detail covered.

Colours: Black or Carbon One size fits most Web Ref: 10433

Colour: Black w/reflective One size: 60-64cm. Web Ref: 10605

Colour: Black with reflective print Sizes: M 54/58, L 60-64cm. Web Ref: 9841

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ALTURA NIGHT VISION WINDSTOPPER JACKET £64.99 Not to be confused with the Altura Night Vision waterproof on P.79, this Windstopper is still seriously weatherproof and significantly more breathable. ‘This winter, my first choice of top layer has been Altura’s Night Vision Windproof jacket. The Altec windproof sections are located perfectly, keeping the wind chill just off the areas that need them. The more breathable, softer shell thermal sections have been effective enough to help stop me feeling sweaty. The ‘Night Vision’ jacket is so named because it contains a generous amount of reflective material. The jacket concentrates the reflective elements on areas relevant to a bike rider, especially on the front facing areas like arms and across the front of the shoulders. At the rear of the cuffs, which show well when indicating, the sections across the back are concentrated lower down. So effective is the design that I no longer use my tabard or Sam Browne belt. The jacket has 3 open rear pockets, one zipped pocket and quite a generous cut.’ roadcyclinguk.com. w Colour: Yellow Sizes: S-XXXL Web Ref: 11321 v Colour: Raspberry Sizes: 10-14 Web Ref: 11322

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TOP WINTER TIPS

‘If your feet are freezing get off and walk your bike for a few minutes until your feet are warm again. Up a hill is ideal. Duncan J MacLeod.

ENDURA ROAD OVERSHOES £19.99 ‘Tight-fitting, stylish, water repellent and extremely warm; what more do you want from an overshoe? The smooth material combined with the welded seams means they could easily pass for aero shoe covers. Highly Recommended. 10/10.’ Cycling Weekly. Colour: Black Sizes: M (shoe sizes 7-8), L (9-10), XL (11-12). Web Ref: 11335

PROTECTIVE NEOPRENE MTB BOOTIES £21.99

ALTURA NIGHT VISION RACE OVERSHOES £29.99

ALTURA NIGHT VISION CITY OVERSHOES £34.99

Protective Neoprene MTB Booties are fleece lined so they are warmer than regular neoprene overshoes. A large reflective Velcro tab at the top ensures a snug fit. Reinforced front and middle sole straps help guarantee longevity.

These waterproof overshoes are made for stretching over skinny race shoes. Add Altura’s trademark Night Vision reflective stripes: these overshoes might save your ass as well as your toes.

With more fabric than Altura’s Race Overshoes you can stretch City overshoes over wider everyday footwear, not just cycling shoe.

8 Cleat compatible.

Colour: Black Sizes: 40-42, 43-45, 46-48. Web Ref: 9030

8 Cleat compatible.

Colour: Black Sizes: S (shoe sizes 5-7), M (8-10), L (11-13). Web Ref: 11333

8 Reinforced rubber toes 8 Huge Velcro closure

Colour: Black Sizes: S (shoe sizes 5-7), M (8-10), L (11-13). Web Ref: 11332

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RAINWEAR ENDURA LUMINITE JACKET £74.99 ‘An incredible amount of highly reflective material embellishes the jacket for 360 degree visibility. On the back, a fibre optic Luminite LED Light Strip rests in a bonded compartment and shines outward through a clear strip for increased safety. This jacket plus my standard commuting layers was enough to keep me warm through winter and dry from rain in the heaviest precipitation that I encountered.’ Bicycle Times. Colour: Olive or Yellow Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 10608

ALTURA NEVIS OVERTROUSERS £39.99 Over the past decade, Altura have established the Nevis Jacket (below) as Britain’s best-selling breathable waterproof cycling top. You can now cover your lower half with an equally well-spec’d pair of overtrousers, which Altura produce in the widest range of sizes from small to XXXL to ensure as many people as possible can enjoy the pleasure of riding virtually oblivious to wet weather. 8 Reflective print

Colour: Black Sizes: S-XXXL Web Ref: 11343

ALTURA SCIRROCO JACKET £34.99

ALTURA NEVIS JACKET £49.99

ENDURA GRIDLOCK JACKET £49.99

The brand new Altura Scirroco is a women’sspecific ultra-light (132g) performance-fit windshell. It packs extra small, making it perfect for emergency use. It comes in the colour purple. You could write a book about it.

‘The Charity Adventure team wear their Gridlock Jackets for all events. They keep us snug, warm and dry and most of all make us stand out from the crowd!’ Ginny Leonard www.charityadventure.org

8 Reflective trim

Breathable, waterproof, Altec fabric; mesh lining to make it more comfortably cosy than a single-layer shell; chest pocket and large rear pocket, both with waterproof zips: with so much going for it, you can understand why the Nevis is Britain’s best-selling cycling jacket.

Colour: Purple Sizes: 8-14 Web Ref: 11350

Colour: Yellow Sizes: S-XXXL Web Ref: 11342

w Colour: Blue Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 11352 v Colour: Blue/Black Sizes: XS-L Web Ref: 9282

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PROTECTIVE MAX w PROTECTIVE MAJ v £54.99 Max and Maj are a delightful pair of wind/showerproof jackets. Pleasantly non-plastic to touch. Convert into gilets at the pull of a zip. w Max Colour: Red Sizes: M-XXL Web Ref: 11422 v Maj Colour: Red Sizes: 38-44 Web Ref: 10716

ALTURA KINETIC JACKET £59.99 The Kinetic gives you the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a great value Altura breathable waterproof jacket, this time in a different style and a softer fabric. w Colour: Dark Graphite Sizes: S-XXXL Web Ref: 11340 v Colour: Yellow Sizes: 8-18 Web Ref: 11341

153 The average number of days it rains each year in the uk.

PROTECTIVE VICTORIA JACKET £68.46

ALTURA NIGHT VISION JACKET £69.99

SPECIALIZED DEFLECT TRAIL JACKET £69.99

PROTECTIVE VOLTAGE RAINPANTS PRD £57.99

ALTURA NIGHT VISION OVERTROUSERS £59.99

Wear this superb breathable waterproof and you’ll be singing in the rain. Which song? Your favourite version of the Ray Davies classic Victoria of course. ‘Excellent value for money and good all rounder.’ MBR.

‘Well done Altura, you’ve just shown everyone how to make a commuter jacket. Fantastic features, fantastic function, fantastic price. 10/10.’ Cycling Plus.

Made for the trails, looks fine on the street, the soft breathable water-resistant fabric makes the Specialized Deflect Trail Jacket a pleasure to wear.

When it’s raining, visibility tends to deteriorate, so when you’re shopping for overtrousers, consider the most reflective-rich breeks we do: Altura Night Vision.

w Colours: Grey or Yellow Sizes: S-XXXL Web Ref: 11346 v Colour: Yellow Sizes: 8-18 Web Ref: 11347

8 Zipped hand pockets 8 Zipped upper arm pocket

Double-reinforced seat for hard wearing longevity; preformed knees for freedom of movement: as is the Protective way, their Rain Defence Rainpants are more ‘fitted’ than more utilitarian overtrousers.

Colour: Yellow Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 9922

Colour: Black Sizes: M-XL Web Ref: 11239

Colour: Black Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 9863

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KeePING DRY

ALTURA NIGHT VISION EVO JACKET £89.99 Altura’s winning Night Vision concept continues to evolve with the introduction of this fantastic jacket. The Evo is even more eye-catching than the original Night Vision on page 79. Its new 2-layer soft-touch fabric with soft-mesh liner makes it even more wearable. The water-repel zipped pockets make it even more snazzy. Oh yeah, and did anyone tell you that red is the new yellow? w Colour: Red Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 11344 v Colour: Raspberry Sizes: 8-14 Web Ref: 11345

GORE POWER LADY JACKET £134.99

PROTECTIVE KASHI PRD £139.99

ENDURA VENTURI 2 JACKET £149.99

ENDURA STEALTH £159.99

GORE COSMO JACKET £209.99

This Paclite jacket continues Gore’s great tradition of creating technical waterproofs which are impeccably tailored for streamlined protection on the bike. Now that’s what I call power dressing.

The Cosmo’s Gore-Tex Performance shell is heavier duty than a Gore Paclite shell. Add a hood, abrasion-resistant rucsacready shoulders, zipped hand pockets and a loose fit: the Cosmo is our best Gore-Tex all-rounder that readily crosses over for hiking duties.

Colours: Lemon or Light Red Sizes: 36-44 Web Ref: 9287

Colour: Black Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 7455

3-layer PTFE Protection is the world’s most breathable (28,000gms/ m2/24hrs) waterproof fabric. Replete with details such as a Napoleon pocket with a waterproof zip, a media port and an integral wipe cloth for your glasses, the fully seam-sealed Venturi is ace. It looks great off the bike too.

‘The Stealth jacket offers amazing performance and is worth every penny. This is a must-have winter jacket if you want to stay warm and dry on the trails when the mercury falls. 9/10.’ bikeradar.com

8 Zipped rear pocket 8 Foldaway tail

A favourite with our staff, Kashi enjoys cult status in these parts. Beautifully cut in Dermizax - a stretchy Japanese fabric with a lovely satiny feel and boasting a 20,000mm water column rating Kashi is light as a feather and it keeps out all the weather.

Colour: Black Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 11354

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w Colour: Red Sizes: M-XXL Web Ref: 9860 v Colour: Black Sizes: S-L Web Ref: 11353

Colour: Yellow/Black Sizes: M-XL Web Ref: 9861

PROTECTIVE LARA PRD JACKET £99.99

PROTECTIVE LAJOS PRD JACKET £109.99

Lara is a perfect example of what Protective does best - a seriously waterproof (10,000mm water column) cycling top that’s miraculously elastic and lightweight, thus making it much nicer to wear on the move than regular rainwear.

Like Lara, this Protective Rain Defence jacket is constructed in a 2.5-layer Tectron Lamination fabric with a small-but-crucial 4% Lycra content. The result: minimum weight (300g) maximum freedom of movement.

Colour: Black Sizes: 38-42 Web Ref: 11355

BSPOKE ANGEL JACKET £129.99 Bspoke’s mission to create cyclewear that will pass muster in the most polite society reaches its ideal with this angelic outfit. Have you ever seen a more dressy cycling jacket? Yet it’s packed with useful cycling features. Taped seams and the covered water-repel full front zip ensure the Bspoke Angel’s breathable/waterproof outer shell remains watertight. The discreet 3M reflective strips only illuminate when shone upon. Reverse the snazzy belt and you discover that it too is reflective on the flip side.

Colour: Red Sizes: M-XXL Web Ref: 10715

BSPOKE HOLBURN JACKET £129.99

GORE OXYGEN 4 JACKET £134.99

GORE PATH 2 JACKET £134.99

This waterproof, windproof, breathable, seam-sealed Harrington-style jacket could well be the most ‘normal-looking’ cycling top ever.

Gore Bike Wear’s slogan is For perfectionists. From specialists. And it’s true. We love being able to offer quality rainwear for 50 quid, but when you’re looking for the best, we always come back to Gore. Especially when they can produce a Paclite jacket that’s as airy as Oxygen.

In contrast to the Gore Oxygen’s ‘racing cape’ minimal streamlined fit, the Path 2 is looser cut and it sports a handy chest pocket. It’s made in the same ultra-light breathable, windproof, waterproof Gore Paclite fabric, so it packs tiny so you can take it along every ride.

Colour: Orange/Titanium Sizes: M-XXL Web Ref: 11236

Colour: Lemon Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 11237

8 Removable hood 8 Pack-away tail 8 Rear pocket

Colour: Black Sizes: M-XL Web Ref: 11213

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TOP WINTER TIPS ‘Trust your clothes: decent gear really will keep the worst out. No, I didn’t believe it either. But a quick trip out in a downpour will prove what works and what needs upgrading.’ Sheila Leathley.

‘When you realise that you can only get so wet and accept it....then you truly are an all weather cyclist.’ John McBride.

Colour: Black Sizes: M-XL Web Ref: 11214

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HANDWEAR

MINUS 27.2 The coldest temperature ever recorded in the UK.

ALTURA STRADA GLOVES £12.99 If you are looking for warmth matched with minimal bulk and constriction, Altura Strada Gloves fit the bill, thanks to their breathable stretch-Roubaix fleecy construction, their long cuffs and their grippy silicon-print palms.

Colour: Black Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 8688

ALTURA NIGHT VISION WINDPROOF GLOVES £24.99

ENDURA SINGLETRACK GLOVES £24.99

PROTECTIVE THERMO GLOVES £27.99

SEALSKINZ ALL WEATHER CYCLING GLOVES £29.99

8 2-layer Amara palms 8 Stretch windproof backs

Made extra tough to save your skin in the event of a fall, but not so thick as to compromise grip, the Singletrack is Endura’s MTB-optimised glove, right down to its short cuff, which facilitates freedom of movement.

Some people make waterproof gloves for winter. These Sealskinz stand out for being lightweight and breathable for all-year-round use.

Colour: Black Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 11315

Colour: Black Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 9836

These thermal fleecelined windproof gloves are optimised for -5 to +10˚ temperatures. They are therefore perfect for many a month in these parts. A gel Absorber Pad protects the ulnar nerve. Lycra cuffs (no Velcro tab required) slip under jacket cuffs.

Two guarantees - your hands will never suffer wind chill and your hand signals will be seen when you wear reflective-rich Night Vision Gloves.

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Sizes: M-XL Web Ref: 11320

w Colour: Red Sizes: M-XL Web Ref: 11220 v Colour: Blue Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 11221

REVOLUTION ESSENTIAL 3-SEASON GLOVES £14.67 ‘.... Clever design ensures continual airflow through the mesh without feeling chill at higher speeds in blustery conditions. Comfort, feel and dexterity are better than most full-finger designs. There’s just the right blend of insulation and control meaning you can repair tubes, fettle transmission, scoff energy bars and even take photographs without taking them off. Verdict: excellent 3-season gloves offering fantastic fit and value for money. 9/10.’ http:road.cc Colour: Grey/Black Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 10589

REVOLUTION ESSENTIAL INSULATED GLOVES £17.61 Being a bit of a rebel, I/Ged wear my 3-Season Gloves all year round. Admittedly, there are a handful of days every year when more insulation is required. On days like this, when you would otherwise not be able to feel them, treat your hands to the windproof, fleecy thermal-lined warmth of our Revolution Essential Insulated Gloves. With their strategically-placed padding on the heel of the palm to alleviate pressure on the ulnar nerve, they deliver warmth, comfort and hand protection in equal measure.

Colour: Black Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 10588

‘Get yourself a good waterproof jacket and some nice warm gloves, then just go out into the weather and start riding. In a few minutes you’ll wonder what all the fuss was about.’ Ray Hill.

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TOP WINTER TIPS

‘Pop your winter gloves on the radiator either the night or as little as half an hour before you head out into the cold for toasty warm hands! Works best with those gloves with gel pads as they retain the heat better.’ Daniel Fell.

ALTURA NIGHT VISION WATERPROOF GLOVES £34.99

ENDURA DELUGE WATERPROOF GLOVES £34.99

SEALSKINZ MOUNTAIN BIKE GLOVES £34.99

PROTECTIVE WATERPROOF GLOVES £37.99

GORE COUNTDOWN LADY GLOVES £44.99

A breathable waterproof outer glove that ensures you’re seen + a removable polyester/ X-Static anti-odorous inner liner = one ecstatic combo.

Endura’s again show their knack for selecting the best materials with their Deluge Glove with its Cordura/Supplex upper, its seam-sealed breathable waterproof membrane and its unique stretchy waterproof double cuff.

With its more durable and water-repellent ripstop back and its improved silicone grip fingertips, one of the most highly acclaimed MTB gloves in the business has been improved for 2009/10.

This is a soft, conformable 3-layer waterproof glove with a breathable inner layer, fabric outer layer and membrane mid layer. The gel-padded reinforced silicon-grip palm is preshaped and optimised for gripping bars.

The Gore-Tex waterproof membrane is sandwiched between a synthetic leather/ neoprene palm and a polyurethane/neoprene outer. This neoprene content delivers a a superior supple custom fit.

w Colour: Black Sizes: S-XXL Web Ref: 11314 v Colour: Black Sizes: S-L Web Ref: 11313

Colour: Black Sizes: M-XL Web Ref: 11319

Colour: Black Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 11219

Colour: Red Sizes: S-XL Web Ref: 8632

Colour: Black Sizes: S-L Web Ref: 11222

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EYEWEAR REVOLUTION BLADES SUNGLASSES SET £19.53 It has been remarked how often riders are spotted wearing our cheapest sunglasses whilst riding Glentress on 4-figure bikes. Actually, this makes perfect sense. Given their mud-splattered destiny and their propensity to get mislaid, it makes perfect sense to opt for a less Gucci pair of shades. Especially if they are like our Revolution Blades and come with 3 pairs of near-shatterproof polycarbonate lenses: a citrus pair for low light conditions such as trail-centre forests, a smoked pair for your winter break in the sun and a clear pair for night riding. What’s more, if you do scratch them, you can pick up a pair of replacement lenses for under a fiver.

Web Ref: 3342

SPECIALIZED DIVIDE £78.25 Specialized Divide’s are the best argument ever for the notion that sunglasses aren’t just for summer. Their 22-78%transmission MTB-formula Adaptalite lenses get darker or lighter, depending on the ambient light conditions. When it’s very bright, the lenses block all but 22% of the light. When it’s dark, the photochromic lenses lighten up till the transmission level increases to 78%, making them light enough to wear at night. As well as protecting your eyes from glare, Specialized’s NXT bulletproof lenses also laugh off dust from the road or mud from the trails.

Colour: Charcoal frame, Adaptalite MTBNXT lens Web Ref: 11520

ENDURA SPECTRUM £14.99

ENDURA SHARK SET £29.99

ENDURA STINGRAY SET £34.99

SPECIALIZED TARZO £48.89

Spectrum’s UV-filtering polycarbonate lenses are available in 5 tint options - five shades of shades if you like - so they are our best buys if you want one set of sunnies and you’re not concerned with lens interchangeability.

This is Endura’s latest 3-lens set. The wraparound shape is especially useful for protecting your eyes, no matter which direction the cold wind is blowing from. Supplied with a hard case with foam slots to keep your spare lenses safe.

Going one better, Stingrays come supplied with 4 pairs of lenses. ‘These have a shape not that dissimilar to Oakley’s classic Half Jackets, and both the arms and the frames have a rubberised surface; the ﬁt is good.’ bikeradar.com

Lens Options Available: Clear, Blue Semi Mirror, Orange, Smoke, Yellow. Web Ref: 9325

Lenses Supplied: Smoke, Clear and Yellow. Web Ref: 11370

Lenses Supplied: Clear, Light Enhancing, Smoke and Polarized. Web Ref: 9326

If you want to enjoy the opticallycorrect, bullet-proof qualities of Specialized NXT lenses (originally developed for Apache helicopter windshields) but you only wear sunnies when it’s sunny, you can still enjoy the eye-protection benefits of Specialized Optics in a non-Adaptalite style. 8 12% transmission

Frame: Black Lens: Non-shifting NXT Web Ref: 7531

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Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op’s Ged sporting a (still-going-strong) 4-year-old pair of Specialized Adaptalites

SPECIALIZED KAVA D4W £78.25

SPECIALIZED URACCO £88.04

SPECIALIZED MIURA £97.82

SPECIALIZED ARCTERRA £127.I9

I don’t know a lass who doesn’t like cava so Specialized’s D4W (Designs for Women) sunglasses seem especially well named.

The Uracco gives you the opportunity to enjoy riding with Adaptalite eye protection, which you can comfortably wear from high noon till the twilight zone, in a style that pays homage to Euro-roadie chic.

Like the Uracco, the Specialized Miura has been spotted on the pro peloton, proving that nothing beats Adaptalite lenses if you want to keep a Schleck brother (2nd and 5th in the 2009 Tour de France) focussed.

These are Specialized’s first one-piece shield-style MTBformula Adaptalite shades. The non-folding stainless steel frame does away with a regular sunglasses’ weak link - the hinges.

8 Adaptalite Road-formula lens 8 12-39% transmission 8 Like all Adaptalites, supplied with hard case for storage

Frame: Black Lens: Adaptalite Road NXT Web Ref: 8989

8 12-39% transmission

Frame: Black or Red Lens: Adaptalite Road NXT Web Ref: 8901

8 12-39% transmission

Frame: Black or Polished Lens: Adaptalite Road NXT Web Ref: 8900

8 22-78% transmission

Frame: Black or Polished Lens: Adaptalite MTB NXT Web Ref: 8896

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Customer photo courtesy of Sara Reed

SPECIALIZED PRIMO BG MTB £49.99

SPECIALIZED SONOMA BG MTB £59.99

SPECIALIZED TAHOE BG MTB £64.99

SHIMANO WM40 £69.99

Primo, BG, MTB. These 3 words inform us that this is the first Body Geometry mountain bike shoe in Specialized’s range. The new extra-cushioned BG Plush footbed makes this the most comfortable cycling shoe you’ll ever walk in. The sole is SPD cleat compatible (like every shoe on this page) for riding efficiency plus walkability.

With their real suede leather uppers we predict that the 2009/10 versions of the Sonomas will remain as popular as previous incarnations which have established them as our deserved best selling cycling/walking shoes, ever.

Like the Sonoma, the Tahoe’s sole boasts a TrailTraction cycling plate which is stiff at the pedal zone for cycling, flexible at the toes for walking but, here, you get a more lugged light-hiking-style rubber outsole so they’re more trail ready.

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Matching feminine fit with feminine style, the women’s-specific multi-sport design offers a degree of comfort and performance that makes Shimano WM40 shoes equally fit for commuting, touring recreation, road and off-road cycling. Clever feature: a Velcro strap keeps the lace knot safely covered.

Colour: Grey/Black. Sizes: 40-49 Web Ref: 11358

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SPECIALIZED BG SPORT MTB £69.99 With its noticeably stiffer soles and uppers, the BG Sport is a more dedicated riding shoe than any of the Specialized MTB shoes on page 86. While the Primo, Tahoe and Sonoma are perfect 50/50 walking / cycling shoes, the BG Sport MTB Shoes are built for 90% cycling / 10% walking.

Colour: Black/Red Sizes: 41-48 Web Ref: 11362

‘To keep your feet warm, make sure your winter cycle shoes are half a size too big, this allows space to wear extra layers of warm socks, and with overshoes on the outside for when it’s really cold, you have a great combo for snug feet.’ Chris Lees.

‘Gore-Tex shoes are better than any overshoes for keeping the feet from freezing off on those cold days. Try a pair of SPD-style Gore-Tex shoes for added safety when negotiating the slippery pavement twixt bicycle and cafe door, if you use clipless pedals.’ David Trusty.

SHIMANO AM40 ALL MOUNTAIN £78.29 If you agree, as Frank Zappa used to sing, that brown shoes don’t make it, the vibrant AM40 shoe might be your first choice in cycling footwear. Optimised for BMX or MTB flat pedals, the tacky Vibram soles (not SPD!) are brilliant for any type of non-clipped-in riding. Or walking.

The totally rigid glass fibre BG sole, the supple synthetic / vented mesh upper with 3-strap closures and the LOOK / SPD-SL 3-bolt soles inform you that the Sport for men and the Spirita for women are pure road riding shoes.

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SHIMANO TR31 TRIATHLON £88.04 The vented uppers ensure cool breathability. The seamless, quickdry liner guarantees comfort - no socks required. The lightweight glass fibre-reinforced polyamide sole balances stiffness and compliance. The reinforced heel cup ensures lightning unclipping. The extra-wide reversed-strap closure and the big heel loop facilitate fast transitions.

Colour: White/Black Sizes: 41-47 Web Ref: 10725

(It works, honest!).’ Becky Mackenzie.

Colour: White/Green/Black Sizes: 41-48 Web Ref: 10278

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‘Wrap your feet in poly bags, over socks. They are a great insulator and keep your feet dry and are not bulky.

SHIMANO MT60 MOUNTAIN TRAIL GORE-TEX £107.65

SPECIALIZED BG DEFROSTER WINTER BOOT £119.99

With its seam-sealed split leather uppers, its breathable 100% waterproof Gore-Tex lining and its gusseted tongue to help prevent the ingress of rain, snow and trail debris, the Shimano MT60 might well be the ultimate riding shoe that’s also capable of taking a walk on the wild side.

While every Body Geometry shoe enhances performance, comfort and knee health, Specialized have gone one step further with the Defroster. Here, the BG footbed is thermal fleece-lined. A reflective metallic barrier traps heat around the foot, while the seam-sealed upper with its snug neoprene collar locks out the elements.

Colour: Grey/Black Sizes: 41-48 Web Ref: 10279

Colour: Black. Sizes: 43-47 Web Ref: 11356

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DON’T LOSE YOUR HEAD ’The simple act of putting on a helmet, just like you put on a seatbelt, just like we know not to smoke cigarettes, these are all preventative measures to help save lives, increase quality of life and ultimately make people feel happier and healthier.’ Lance Armstrong discussing his relationship with Giro helmets.

mace c4 £19.95

revolution lid £19.99

revolution lid women’s £19.99

With a Polycarbonate hard shell reinforcing the EPS (expanded polystyrene) inner shell, the Mace C4 is built to take harder knocks.

Our own best-selling helmet has a speed dial at the back for adjusting the anti-rock retention strap. This speed dial doubles as a red LED.

Built on a slimmer headform, this Revolution Lid offers more streamlined looks and a neater fit than a regular helmet built for men.

Black. S/M (55-59), L/XL (59-63cm). 706g. Web Ref: 10947

Black. Unisize: 54-60cm. 318g. Web Ref: 6395

Blue. Unisize: 52-59cm. 288g. Web Ref: 9767

revolution lid comp £24.99

giro transfer £24.99

specialized align £29.99

Our Comp Lid has 22 deep vents. That’s 9 more than the original Revolution Lid. Also, it sits lower down your napper, more trail lid style.

The Giro helmet heritage of ‘best possible fit for most human head’s’ made more affordable.

The Align continues the trend towards trail-style lids (i.e. with more rear coverage than a road or XC helmet) becoming more affordable.

Black, Unisize: 54-60cm. 296g. Web Ref: 9766

Black/Titanium, White/Silver, Yellow/Black or Blue/Black. Unisize: 54-61cm. Web Ref: 11599

Black, Red, White, Blue or Silver. Unisize: 54-62cm. 336g. Web Ref: 11156

met euphoria women’s £29.99

specialized sierra d4w £29.99

giro skyla women’s £29.99

met cosmo un £34.99

Big vent slots, light weight and Ergo washable pads combine to create a winning women’s lid.

With its extra rear coverage, this trail lid sits better on most heads than a regular recreation helmet.

Best selling ladies’ lid. ‘You hardly know you’re wearing it.’ The most common quote of Skyla owners.

A comfortably airy road-oriented helmet from Italy’s most respected helmet makers.

Blue Hawaii or White Hawaii Unisize (52-57cm). 270g. Web Ref: 10905

Black/Charcoal or Silver Unisize: 50-58cm. 300g. Web Ref: 11158

Black/Gold, Silver/Teal, White/Pink or Steel Blue. Unisize: 50-57cm. 270g. Web Ref: 11596

Black Anthracite or Blue Panel Unisize (54-61cm). 275g. Web Ref: 10904

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abus urban 1 £49.99 Built on a rounder headform than racier lids, if you have found helmets too tight up till now, the Abus Urban 1 was made for you.

giro flak £34.99

Black. S/M (52-57cm), M/L (56-63cm). 268g. Web Ref: 10902

Giro fit matched with skate park style combine to create one the best looking lids on the street.

specialized echelon £49.99

Matt Black or Matt Olive S (51-55), M (55-59), L (59-63cm). 454g. Web Ref: 10053

Deeper vented than less expensive lids, this roadie-styled helmet will help you reach a higher echelon in your local peloton.

Black or Blue in men’s model. Silver/Lavender in women’s. S (51-57), M (54-60), L (57-63cm). 340g Web Ref: 11174 (men’s), Web Ref: 11175 (women’s).

specialized tactic £54.99 Now with Specialized’s Headset SL fit system with micro-adjustable rear dial for perfect set up.

met mythos un £34.99 Met employ Nova3 CAD software to create a better vented lid.

Black or Red in men’s model. White/Silver in women’s. S (51-57), M (54-60), L (57-63cm). 350g w Web Ref: 11176, v Web Ref: 11177.

Black/Anthracite or Silver/White Unisize (54-61cm). 290g. Web Ref: 10907

giro hex £59.99 Boasts top-of-the-range RocLoc 4 fit belt and POV visor previously reserved for 3-figure Giro helmets.

Black or Black/Yellow Shards S (51-55), M (55-59), L (59-63cm). 280g. Web Ref: 11593

giro venti £34.99

specialized propero £69.99

Serious styling with snap-fit visor, 20 vents, Acu-fit dial fitting, all sized for larger heads, and at a no-nonsense price.

90% of the super-venting and custom fit of the S-Works helmet at almost half the price.

Black. Extra Large (58-65cm). Web Ref: 11584

Black or Red. S (51-57), M (54-60), L (57-63cm). 260g. Web Ref: 11395

specialized vice £79.99 Matrix internal reinforcement and twist-resistant instrap webbing = Specialized’s best ever MTB helmet.

Black or Silver. S (51-57), M (54-60), L (57-63cm). 276g. Web Ref: 11399

met aliseo un £44.99 360˚cooling and CoolMax pads combine to create a helmet that resists overheating.

specialized s-works £129.99

Black or Silver Unisize (54-61cm). 290g. Web Ref: 10903

Worn by Pro teams Quick Step, Lampre, Lotto and ISD because it’s the lightest certified helmet in the world.

Black or White. S (51-57), M (54-60), L (57-63cm). 200g. Web Ref: 11396

giro ionos £159.99 giro rift £44.99 With 20 big vents & exhaust ports you get Giro’s trademark ventilation at a down to earth price.

Titanium/Carbon, Black/Titanium, Red/Black or White/Titanium. Unisize: 54-61cm. 326g. Web Ref: 11603

From its Kevlar-reinforced matrix to its anti-odour X-Static pads, no lid is cooler. ‘Improved ventilation and fit make the Ionos our current favourite race helmet.’ bikeradar.com

Black/Carbon. M (55-59), L (59-63cm). 294g. Web Ref: 10088

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LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE Hours and 50 minutes: the amount of daylight during the shortest day

Vaude blinking REAR light £2.99 As you can see from this photo, Germany’s famous bagmen, Vaude, have created a brilliant-value wee light that’s made to be slipped into the lamp strap that’s attached to most better quality seatpacks (or panniers and rucsacs) these days. Run time: 100 hr (battery supplied not replaceable)

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revolution vision reflective LED band £4.88 Not content with offering a better quality 26 x 3cm retro-reflective band that can be adjusted to fit the skinniest ankle or the most muscle-bound bicep, this arm/trouser band incorporates 4 flashing LEDs. Run time: 100 hr from 1 x CR2016 battery

knog skink 4 rear LIGHT £16.99

In a world of look-alike cycle parts, it’s refreshing to come across a company that has taken a ‘blank canvas’ approach and produced something truly original. A Knog Frog’s single LED is encased in a flexible silicon body with integral seatpost/bar mounting straps.

With its 4 LEDs, the Skink is a brighter proposition than the Frog whilst retaining its winning feature of integrating its flexible silicon seatpostgripping strap with the body of the lamp, plus it comes with a low battery indicator.

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With its extra wide (12cm) lens and its 5 LEDs, we reckon this is the most eye-catching rear light for the money. The seatpin mounting bracket allows you to position the lamp as you like it: horizontal or vertical. Run time: 110 hr from 2 x AAA batteries

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knog frog 1 twinpack £16.99

Run time: 80hr constant / 160 hr flashing from 2 x CR2032 batteries

revolution vision 5 led rear light £7.82

Run time: 30hr constant /220hr flashing from 2 x AAA batteries

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revolution vision switch led handlebar/ head light £9.78 Converts from head torch to handlebar mount in seconds. ‘.... Proved a godsend when my lead acid system failed unexpectedly on a night ride. Well designed and great value for money.’ Cycling World: Jan 2009. Run time: up to 100 hr from 2 x CR2032 batteries (supplied with 4 batteries)

smart polaris R7 rear light £9.99 Smart reckon you’ll be seen from half a mile away when you ride with a Polaris R7 tail light, named after its 7 LEDs. Who would have imagined that us one-time CND supporters would end up singing the praises of something called Polaris? Run time: 50 hr constant beam / 100hr flashing from 2 x AAA batteries

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smart lunar R £16.99 With its super bright (0.5 Watt) Japanese LED at the top and 2 smaller LEDs in its lower casing, this lamp will get you seen by someone travelling a mile behind. The seatpost clip, the seat stay clip and the belt clip supplied offer maximum mounting options. Run time: 50hr constant / 100hr flashing from 2 x AAA batteries

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knog gekko 3 front £17.99

cat eye sl120 light set £19.99

The 3-LED Gekko is a perfect front partner for the Skink. It too boasts an integrated flexible silicon case that incorporates the bar fixing straps. It also can be run on either constant or flashing modes. And it still boasts a low battery warning.

These spoke lamps create a fantastic ring of light that can’t help but be seen by anyone driving towards you from the side. This is such a good idea, we know people who tossed their BS wheel reflectors as soon as they got their new bike home but have subsequently fitted SL120 Orbit Lights.

Run time: 30hr constant / 220hr flash from 2 x AAA batteries

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Run time: 30hr /50hr from 2 x CR2032 per lamp

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cat eye el020 hybrid £49.99 Continuing the drive to decrease reliance on batteries, and the hazards created by their disposal, Cat Eye have created the first solar-powered LED bicycle lamp. Leave this lamp outside to charge by day and you can ride home at night safe in the knowledge that your battery is fully recharged for a 2.5 hour ride. Should you ever forget to recharge the light or you relocate to Lapland for the winter and their isn’t enough daylight to recharge your EL-020, the lamp also takes a single AA battery (that’s the ‘Hybrid’ part) which will power it for 10 hours. Run time: 2.5hr constant /6hr flash per charge or 10hr constant / 30hr flashing from 1 x AA battery

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revolution vision front & rear set £24.46

reelight sl100 magnetic standard set £29.31

smart polaris 7 lux set £29.99

reelight sl120 magnetic capacitor set £43.99

cat eye uno/tl600 set £44.99

The single-Watt LED makes the front lamp one of the brightest on the street at this kind of price. The tooled-aluminium body makes it one of the most solid. Pair it with our slim rear and you have a very handsome couple.

Reelights are the modern urban dynamo set. Unlike traditional designs that rely on a tyre roller (which can be a drag) or a hub (which can be expensive), a pair of Reelight magnets are fixed to the spokes, thus the hub-mounted lights flash twice every second. No batteries required. Green lighting has never been so simple.

The front’s 7 Lux-output is bright enough to throw a little light on unlit roads and tracks. The half-Watt rear is so bright, if it was spotted by a BBC economics correspondent he/she would reach for their favourite cliché, and call it eyewatering.

Unlike the Reelight SL100 set, which only flashes when the wheels are turning, the SL120’s inbuilt capacitor stores electricity created by your spinning wheel magnets. This means that the SL120’s front and rear lamps keep flashing for a couple of minutes after you come to a halt, so you’re not left in the dark at junctions.

A single-Watt, single LED lamp powered by a single AA battery, the Uno is the purest example of Cat Eye’s trademark sleek chic design ethos whilst the TL600 is one of our most popular 5-LED flashers.

Front run time: 20 hours full beam + 80 hours back-up from 4 x AAAs Rear run time: 110 hours from 2 x AAA batteries

Run time: infinite.

Front run time: 15hr constant / 60hr flashing from 1 x AA battery. Rear run time: 15hr constant / 30hr flashing from 2 x AAA batteries.

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smart lunar 25 light set £54.99

cat eye el320 / tl610 SET £59.99

cat eye el020 Hybrid/ tl610w SET £69.99

cat eye micro gift set £89.99

This set matches up the wonderful Lunar R rear light featured on the previous page with a single-Watt 25 Lux version of the new Smart Lunar front light.

The Power Opticube lens boosts the front light’s output to 1000 candela. As for the rear: ‘Loads of light & excellent construction & sealing make this the best-performing rear light. 9/10.’ bikeradar.com

The first ever solar-power front light. Leave it outside to charge by day: ride home safe by night. ‘Hybrid’ means it takes an AA battery for backup. The matching ‘white version’ (it still has red LEDs) of the TL610 rear is even brighter than the original.

This EL320/TL610 lightset plus Cat Eye’s 10-function Micro Wireless computer saves you £10 compared with buying the 3 items as separates. Tastefully packaged, this set would make such a fine gift for connoisseurs of electronic gadgetry, it might even tempt the Wii generation into enjoying a spot of outdoor recreation.

Run time: infinite.

Front run time: 100hr from 2 x AA batteries Rear run time: 100hr from 2 x AAA batteries

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smart lunar 35 lux £44.99 Built extra sturdy for longevity and weatherproofing. Boasts 35 Lux output from a single Japanese 2-Watt LED. This is the brightest selfcontained Smart Light money can buy (‘selfcontained’ means that it’s a single unit - i.e. no external battery pack). Run time: 5hr high beam, 12hrs low, 18hr flashing from 2 x AA batteries

Front run time: 7hr high beam, 14hr low, 18hr flashing from 2 x AA batteries Rear run time: 50hr constant / 100hr flashing from 2 x AAA batteries

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Front run time: 20hr full beam, 40hr back up, 120hr flash from 4 x AA Rear run time: 30hr constant / 60hr flashing from 2 x AAA batteries

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Front run time: 2.5hr constant /6hr flash Rear run time: 30/60hr from 2 x AAA batteries

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LIGHT OF YOUR LIFE niterider minewt mini-usb £99.99 niterider minewt mini-usb plus £129.99 What a great idea. As far as we know, these are the first hi-powered bike lights whose Li-ion batteries can be recharged from your computer’s USB port (or a domestic wall socket if you prefer). This means you can charge your battery on a work computer by day, then ride at night in the comforting knowledge that your light has a full 3 hours burn time in reserve. Glass fibre-reinforced casings make MiNewt lamps especially lightweight and tough. The battery packs are equally minute. So much so the battery can be tucked away under the handlebar stem. The standard model comes with just a handlebar bracket, the Plus models also boasts a helmet mount. Mini USB: 3hr run time (110 lumen), Lithium-ion battery, 4hr charge, 175g. Web Ref: 11280 Mini USB Plus: 3hr run time (110 lumen), Li-ion battery, 4hr charge, 175g. Web Ref: 11281

THIS IS REALLY HANDY Rechargeable from a PC’s USB Port or a regular wall Socket

light & motion stella 120 £119.99 light & motion stella 150l £199.99 Light & motion stella 200 £224.99

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Remember 15 years ago when bike shops first offered high-powered lighting systems? Your best choice was a 6 Watt Halogen lamp powered by a lead acid battery. These systems opened up a whole new experience of riding the open road, then off road, with the new-found confidence gained by having a 150 lumen lamp revealing the track ahead. Night riding was such fun, you put up with expensive bulbs that frequently needed replaced, run times of 60-90 minutes and a weight penalty of a kilo plus. Fast forward to 2009/10, companies such as Light & Motion have transformed the night riding scene. At the cutting edge of LED lamp and Lithium Ion battery technology, their lighting systems offer new levels of power, performance, run time and reliability. You will find all these qualities clearly displayed in the Light & Motion Stella’s tiny-but-tough fin-cooled machined aluminium lamp heads, custom-engineered reflectors and spot-on beam pattern. Stella 120: 2.5hr run time (120 lumen), 10hr (30 lumen), 10hr charge. 200g. Web Ref: 11278 Stella 150: 4hr run time (150 lumen), 8hr (75 lumen), 5hr charge. 197g. Web Ref: 11279 Stella 200: 5hr run time (200 lumen), 10hr (100 lumen), 5hr charge. 197g. Web Ref: 9904

cat eye singleshot PlUS el610RC £99.99

cat eye el600rc / tl610 set £99.99

electron commuter 16 ehp325 £119.99

A socket in the body of this impressive self-contained lamp makes it as easy to recharge as an iPod. Reverse Offset Lens (ROL) technology gets the most out of its twin 1 Watt LEDs. ‘We’ve had one of these for over a year. It still kicks out nearly the same burn time and has never gone wrong.’ bikeradar.com

This set pairs up the single-Watt version of the Cat Eye Singleshot rechargeable front lamp with one of the brightest rear lights on the market. Both lamps achieved a mighty 10/10 score in Cycling Plus magazine’s last bike test.

Huge light output from 2 x 8 LED lamps matched with long run times make for a superior front lighting system. A remote handlebar-mounted button makes it easy to switch from single light mode, say for town, to twin lights for when you’re off (or on) the beaten track. 545g.

Run time: 3hr / 4hr charge

Front run time: 2hr Charge time: 5hr Rear run time: 30h / 60hr from 2 x AAA batteries

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Run time: 4.5hr (twin light mode / 9hr (single light) Charge time: 8hr

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cat eye r3 £299.99 Cat Eye maintain their LED innovator credentials with the R3 which features 3 Lumiled LEDs (as used on the latest Audi headlights) optimised by Cat Eye’s Power Opticube lens technology. The result is a super-robust Japanesebuilt headlamp with industry-leading output (700 lumen / 5,500 candle power). 497g.

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light & motion seca cub 400 £324.99 Stainless steel switch, cast aluminium heat sink and cooling fins with Light & Motion’s most advanced reflector technology ever: if you want to slam the trails with confidence after dark, this 425 lumen master blaster is highly recommended. 380g.

Run time: 3hr (full power), 6hr (half power)

Run time: 2.5hr (425 lumens), 5hr (212 lumens) Charge time: 5hr

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TOP WINTER TIPS ‘This is my winter group set: bright lights, warm gloves and dry tights’. Fraser Paterson.

revolution secure coil cable lock 180cm £9.78

kryptonite universal bracket £14.67

abus booster pro 180cm with bracket £19.99

revolution secure u-lock £24.46

This 10mm-thick woundsteel vinyl-covered cable is long enough to wrap round your frame, both wheels and a railing. The integrated locking mechanism is much neater and easier to use than a traditional padlock and chain. Self coiling, you can carry it in a back pocket. Comes with 3 keys. One of them lights up to make it easier to unlock the bike after dark.

The quick-release button makes for an easier-touse bracket that takes any 13 or 16mm-shackle D-lock. The bracket fits to the frame, zip-tie style so if fits any tube shape and sizes from 22.2 to 38.1mm diameter. Recommended if you swap your lock between bikes, or your lock didn’t come with a bracket or you don’t get on with your original lock bracket.

The Booster Pro’s 15mmthick cable manufactured under Abus’s German quality-control conditions will defy some cutters that could get through something thinner. The key is reversible for ease of use and it’s coded for security. The self-coiling Abus Booster Pro’s frame-fit bracket makes it convenient to carry.

The hardened steel 28 x 10cm shackle is symmetrical and double locking so the U-shackle slots into the locking crossbar, whichever way you present it. The keyway is halfway along the crossbar (more leverageresistant than a protruding keyway at the end of the crossbar). Supplied with 2 disc-tumbler flat keys one with an LED light.

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abus raydo 1460 combination £36.99

kryptonite evolution mini ls £39.10

Have you ever locked your bike, then discovered that you had mislaid your keys or left them at home? Are your pockets jangling and bulging from too many keys? You’re a candidate for Raydo. With its 1,850 x 12mm vinyl-covered spun-steel cable and its Press and Shine LEDs to illuminate the numerals, this is a combination lock you can take seriously.

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pinhead duo pack £39.99

kryptonite kryptolok kl & kryptoflex set £34.99 Combines the classic 10 x 23cm Kryptonite U-lock with a 4’/120cmlong Kryptoflex cable. The cable is looped at both ends. The U-lock is the cable’s padlock. This cable effectively increase your lock’s reach and allows you to secure your frame and wheels, hence making them less quick-releasable.

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ABUS SINUS TWINPACH £69.99

abus granit 54 x-plus W/ TEXKF BRACKET £79.99

Even tougher than a Kryptolok, the Evolution is rated Sold Secure Silver - tested to withstand 3 minutes serious attack. The smaller 7.5 x 24cm size has 2 advantages. It makes it easier to carry in a back pocket (if you don’t want to use the universal bracket supplied). It gives the leverage bar-toting thief less room to manoeuvre.

This is a pair of security skewers designed to prevent you becoming a victim of the most common (and expensive) cycle component crime someone nicking your wheels. They’re as easy to use as the QR levers they replace, except they require the special key that’s supplied with each pack. (The keys are made in thousands of permutations to limit the risk of duplication.)

This Twinpack comprises a Sold Secure Silver 230 x 110mm Abus Sinus D-lock and an 850 x 15mm Abus Millennio Phantom cable lock, which is rated Sold Secure Bronze (tested to withstand 1 minute of serious attack). Both locks boast Abus Extra security - they have never been picked - and are keyed alike. Once again, Abus helps reduce the number of keys you have to carry.

‘The square shackle will not twist or turn under leverage. The lock mechanism is hardened steel, which blunts a hacksaw. The power tool took a minute and a quarter to get through one side but due to the double bolt lock, we still couldn’t free the bike.... It’s the best U-lock you can buy. 10/10.’ Cycling Plus. Sold Secure Silver.

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BAGS, BOTTLES & HYDRATION The number of handbags the average women has, excluding blue ones.

edinburgh bicycle canvas tote bag £1.99

revolution hydrate bottle cages £3.91

ibera coolhead bottle £6.80

revolution adventure seat packs £7.82 & £9.78

camelbak better bottle £10.72 50CL £12.67 75CL

If you’re going to invest in an ecobag, get one (or 2) big enough for the average shopping trip and you should never have to use a disposable carrier bag again. Our not-for-profit bag’s capacity is down to its 100% heavy-grade biodegradable unbleached cotton construction, its stout stitching and its wide handles that are long enough to sling on your shoulder. 54 x 46 x 10cm.

Our welded aluminium Revolution Hydrate does what a bottle cage should. It holds your bottle with tenacity when you ride, but allows the bottle to slip out easily when you’re thirsty. We do 2 versions: The heavier duty cage in 6mm diameter rod comes in Blue, Red, Silver or Black (64g). The lighter weight 5mm version (48g) comes in Silver or Black.

The Coolhead is designed by Ibera whose innovative bottles and cages are exclusively available in the UK from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op. As far as we know the Ibera Coolhead is the first bottle that’s insulated and squeezable. Being plastic, it can slip into near-any metal bottle cage without scratching (unlike insulated metal bottles). Being squeezable, you can enjoy a bigger swig.

A seat pack lets you stow tube, tools and so on, out the way but ever available. Click fixing means you can mount or remove the pack in one second. Neatly stitched in rugged textured nylon, our seat packs abound with cool features such as reflective LED mounts.

CamelBak packs work so well they have made the water bottle near-obsolete for many riders. This makes CamelBak the ideal company to create a Better Bottle. Winning features include a pop-up CamelBak Big Bite Valve and an internal straw that lets you imbibe without tilting the bottle.

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ibera thermos bottle 50CL WITH MOUNT £14.63

revolution seat pack equipped £17.61

m:part standard wicker basket £19.56

revolution Hydrate hydration pack £24.46

m:part mesh handlebar basket £26.42

‘Don’t put a bottle in your cage. Instead fill it with a thermos of very hot water. A china tea pot and cup carefully cushioned in the panniers or rucksack will then make the perfect cup of tea, and the tea cosy can double as a warm hat in very cold weather. Add the milk, sugar, whisky etc as required.’ Thanks to customer, Simon MillwardHopkins for his winter cycling tip.

We all know that seat bags are perfect for carrying an emergency tool kit. This is like our Expander Seat Pack, already prepacked for you with a chain tool, a Revolution Tune Up Multitool fold-up Allen key/ screwdriver set; 2 tyre levers; patches & glue. Moreover, each tool gets its own slot in a soft-foam sleeve, so you need never suffer rattling wrench rage when riding bumpy trails.

You want to bestow your bicycle with ‘Pashleyesque’ retro bike chic, or you want to carry your baguette like a Parisian, or you fancy ferrying your library books home like Michael Marra’s hermless heroes. First step is to furnish the handlebars with a nice wicker basket. Fittings are basic - a pair of leather straps - but they work just fine.

‘Hydration Packs are arguably the easiest way of drinking aboard a mountain bike. The aptly named Hydrate incorporates a host of other features including: a front pocket for stashing keys mini tools and other nicknacks, an external bungee for stowing a windpoof and an LED tab. Overall, great value.’ Cycle (CTC magazine).

The cover of David Byrne’s new book The Bicycle Diaries depicts the author (perhaps, the coolest man in the world) with a bike sporting a basket like this. Further proof that baskets have shed their matronly image and have reclaimed their status as the ultimate in intelligent chuck-it-inand-go utility. This mesh basket comes with a quickrelease handlebar bracket.

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Colours: Berry (50ml). Grape or Black (75mm) Web Ref: 9215

camelbak h.o.s.s. £107.61 With its 23 litre dry goods capacity and 3-litre reservoir, this is CamelBak’s ultimate back-country pack.

‘This is one of the first CamelBaks to feature the DVIS (Dynamic Vented Integrated System) back panel with increased airflow and added stability. It also has a waterproof main compartment with a roll-down flap, making the Hoss ideal for multi-day rides or Polaris-style events where it’s necessary to keep your kit totally dry. The front pocket is more typical of a conventional CamelBak with compartments for easy-to-reach items like a wallet, mobile phone, multi-tool or a snack bar. Finish and construction is exemplary. 9/10.’ MBR magazine. Web Ref: 10498

revolution stow lite rucsac £34.25

revolution stow expert rucsac £53.82

The Stow Lite strikes the perfect balance. Small and light, it doesn’t weigh you down, yet it’s big enough to offer a useful capacity of 10 litres which expands to 13L at the pull of a zip. It takes a CamelBak bladder. The Aeroflex suspension system reduces back pressure. ‘Ultralight, stylish and suited to smaller riders. 8/10.’ Cycling Plus.

‘It’s obvious that this bag has been designed specifically for use on the bike. Not only do you get the Aeroflex harness, you also get lots of other bike friendly touches, like reflective logos and piping, a built in rain cover, a separate helmet harness with attachment points, an exit hole for a drinks bladder and a loop for a rear light. 8/10’. road.cc.

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m:part plastic handlebar basket £26.42

vaude cycle 25 pannier/ rucsac £49.99

altura night vision pannier £54.99

Here is our third basket option. Being plastic, it should never splinter or rust. Like the M:Part Mesh Basket on the previous page, once the supplied bracket is permanently bolted to the bars, you can fit or remove the basket in seconds. Off the bike, the carry handle makes it easy to stroll around the local market, basket in hand.

This comes supplied as a 25 litre pannier. Rail hooks at the top and an elastic & hook at the bottom secure it to a rack. When you want to convert it into a rucsac, simply unzip the back panel with all its pannier hardware, and stuff it into the pocket at the bottom/front of the bag. The rucsac straps now revealed, you’re ready to go, napsac on your back.

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Waterproof as whale skin; reflective as an emergency worker’s uniform; ‘feet’ that are so abrasion resistant they could have been made by Doc Marten: this pannier is the latest welcome addition to the highly regarded Altura Night Vision range. Available in yellow or black, this pannier can be fitted on the left or right hand side of the rear rack.

camelbak mule £63.56

camelbak luxe £68.46

3 litre reservoir + 10 litres dry goods capacity has earned the Mule legendary status in mountain bike circles. ‘Every compartment and tool organiser seems to be just the right size for the job with more than enough space to take everything for a long day out on the hill... Everything we would like to see on a technical pack is here at a very reasonable price for the quality. 10/10.’ MBR.

Customers have told us that, after their saddle, the CamelBak Luxe is the best women’s-specific gear they’ve ever bought. The Luxe offers the same all-day 3 + 10 litre capacity as the Mule except here the harness system has been redesigned for a women’s anatomy. That way it rests more comfortably on a narrower back, while the top strap is positioned higher so it doesn’t dig into the bust.

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‘The Last Big Heavy Bicycle Carrier Load.’ Customer photo taken by Chris Malcolm the day he bought his Revolution Cargo Trailer (P.16).

camelbak octane 8+ rucsac £69.99

revolution adventure welded panniers £68.50

revolution transit padded bike bag £78.29

Good cycling rucsacs, such as our Stow series, take a hydration bladder. CamelBak’s own rucsacs go one step further. The Octane 8+ comes supplied with an anti-bacterial HydroTanium 2-litre reservoir. The pack itself has an especially compact body-hugging 8-litre capacity that grows to 12.8 litres at a pull of the central zip.

These 20 litre panniers boast ultrasonically welded seams to ensure that it’s not just their fabric that is waterproof. To further ensure zero ingress of rain, each bag has a roll top ‘canoe bag’ closure. This is covered by a click-down hood with an internal zipped mesh pocket for keeping valuables secure and accessible.

Our transit bag is perfect for taking your bike on a plane or a train. The material is a padded pannier-quality nylon. A pair of wheels facilitate trolleying along airport walkways. With its generous capacity (106 x 69 x 28cm) this bag takes nearly any bike once you’ve removed the wheels and stored them in the Transit Bag’s internal pockets.

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A. Xlite Muc off 1l £6.80

The legendary bike cleaner. Just shoot on the Muc Off and rinse it off with water. Muck’s gone. Web Ref: 1456

B. Fenwick’s FS-10 Bike cleaner spray 1l £6.80

Free from caustics, acids, solvents, salts and abrasives. Frame friendly unlike domestic detergent. Web Ref: 8238

C. Fenwick’s fs-1 concentrated bike cleaner 1l £9.74

FS-1 is so concentrated you can dilute it 10-1 to create 10 litres of FS-10-strength Bike Cleaner. Web Ref: 8237

b&c. Fenwick’s FS Twinpack 1+1l £14.99

One litre of FS-10 spray cleaner + 1 litre of FS-1 to top it up. Web Ref: 10911

D. green oil biodegradable bike cleaner 1l £7.93 Organic orange peel extracts + coconut oil = a greener cleaner. Web Ref: 10593

E. finish line speed clean disc & general degreaser 500ml £10.76

‘Baby does this stuff melt the crap away!’ finishlineusa.com. Dries fast. Recommended for rotors. Web Ref: 3984

F. Finish line ecotech degreaser 16oz £12.49 Made for chain baths. Web Ref: 11414

G. revolution tune up concentrated degreaser 120ml £3.91

Water soluble, biodegradable, noncorrosive, can be diluted 8 to 1 ticks all the boxes at a good price. Web Ref: 9053

H. fenwick’s hc1 hand cleaner 500ml £4.99 Now hands that wrench bicycles can be soft as your face. Web Ref: 10912

I. finish line mineral oil brake fluid 8oz £14.67

Low-viscosity formula for hydraulic disc brakes that use mineral (not DOT) fluid such as Shimano’s. Web Ref: 5449

j. finish line dot 5.1 brake fluid 8oz £14.67 For any DOT 3, 4 or 5.1 system. Web Ref: 5447

k. finish line CROSS COUNTRY wet lube 2oz £3.75, 4oz £6.99, 8oz aerosol £9.50

You want to keep your drivetrain running but you want to relube as infrequently as you can get away with. You want the lube that hangs on best. You want Wet Lube. Web Ref: 1455

l. finish line teflon dry lube 2oz £3.75 4oz £6.99, 11oz aerosol £11.50

Dry Lube isn’t sticky like Wet Lube so it’s much cleaner but it washes off faster. Recommended if you appreciate a cleaner drivetrain and you’re happy to relube frequently. Web Ref: 2168

m. finish line ceramic wet lube 4oz £9.99

Patented Nano-Ceramic chemistry delivers a cleaner wet lube. Web Ref: 10956

n. fenwick’s all condition lube 100ml £5.99, 250ml £11.99

Cleaner than Finish Line Wet Lube, more tenacious than Dry Lube. Web Ref: 9578

o. juice lubes fork juice 400ml £6.99

Pre-lubing stanchions with Fork Juice makes them slippery. This helps shed mud and helps prevent the ingress of contaminants, and makes the forks perform better. Web Ref: 11159

p. purple extreme chain lube 4oz £9.99

WhatMountainBike Gold Award. Web Ref: 5823

q. finish line teflon grease 3.5oz tube £9.29, 16oz tub £25.93

Outlasts autogrease by factor of 3. Web Ref: 2167

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r. finish line fiber grip 50ml £8.80

Facilitates fitting carbon fibre components safely. Web Ref: 9682

s. green oil ecogrease 100ml £4.01

Manufactured from plant extracts fortified with beeswax. Web Ref: 10594

t. green oil chain lube 100ml £5.09

’Reliable performance supported by an impeccable environmental pedigree.’ WhatMountainBike Gold. Web Ref: 9721

u. revolution tune up ptfe lube 120ml £4.88 Conceived in Scotland, our best buy in waterproof lubes. Web Ref: 9052

v. progold cable luber £4.84

The syringe lets you apply this non-tacky but tenacious lube with surgical precision. Web Ref: 5796

w. progold prolink chain lube 4oz £5.99

Cleans and lubes the chain in a oner. Web Ref: 8627

X. scottoiler active fluid system £29.31

Fit this semi-automatic lubricator to the bike and it quickly becomes second nature to oil the chain at the start and finish of every ride. Web Ref: 2895

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A. ice toolz advanced mechanics tool kit £139.95

Ice Toolz’ especially ergonomic Twin Head Allen wrenches and pro-quality cable cutters help make this a truly advanced tool box. Web Ref: 11419

F. park compact chain tool ct-5 £17.61

Much easier to use than any multi tool that incorporates a chain tool. Web Ref: 4291

G. park folding allen keys £9.99

k. specialized emt mini £21.99

One of the lightest and most compact multi-tools that comes complete with a chain tool. 150g. Web Ref: 11091

r. lezyne alloy drive s pump with hose £22.49

A pump with an old school Presta/ Schraeder hose can be easy to use when it’s as well made as this. Web Ref: 9583

l. specialized emt sport £14.99

Pop parts in here (in order) when you disassemble the bike and you should never mislay them again. Web Ref: 6880

Park Allen key sets are especially strong and especially easy to handle. Choose between the 1.5-6mm metric set or the BMX set which mixes 2-6mm metric with 3/16”, 7/32”, and 1/4” Allen keys. Web Ref: 2253

C. park single speed spanner £17.61

H. lezyne stainless 12 multitool £24.45

‘Recommended. 9/10.’Cycling Plus. Web Ref: 5379

2-Stage low and high pressure settings eases inflation. Web Ref: 11013

n. revolution air track pump sport £14.67

u. revolution essential v brake blocks £3.91

B. park magnetic parts bowl £7.82

This portable 17cm-long spanner with 15mm track nut socket + 15mm pedal wrench + tyre lever + bottle opener should quench most requirements Web Ref: 11067

Stainless steel! So classy, you’ll be looking forward to roadside or trail mishaps, just so you can show off your Lezyne to admiring co-riders. Web Ref: 10978

D. park folding torx set £19.56

Portable 2-6mm Allen key/Phillips/ Torx T25 set. Ratchet mechanism enables swift spanner action especially useful when you don’t have much room to manoeuvre. Web Ref: 10930

The 9 most popular Torx tools in a convenient fold-up minitool format. Web Ref: 8560

E. surly jethro tule £19.53

Stainless-steel offset box wrench on one end. Leverage-enhanced bottle opener on the other. Essential equipment for living in the past on your single speed. Web Ref: 9574

I. topeak ratchet rocket rx £24.99

j. specialized emt comp multitool £29.99 An old fave redesigned with cool features such as disc pad separators - very useful if someone squeezes the brake levers when the wheel is off, thus jamming the brake pads together. Web Ref: 11090

Old favourite EMT (Emergency Tool), now with anodised aluminium handle, 2-8mm Allen keys & screwdrivers. Web Ref: 11092

m. revolution tune up workstand £78.08

‘Astonishingly well made given the price – every home workshop should have one. 9/10.’ road.cc. Web Ref: 9027

o. revolution air mini track pump £19.56

‘Gets a road tyre up to 120 psi with ease.’ George South: Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op long-time member. Web Ref: 10497

p. specialized airlock tyre sealant £3.91

For air-tight 2Bliss tyre mounting. Web Ref: 10984

q. revolution tune up inner tube 3-pack £9.78 Great value 3-packs in the most popular 26” and 700c sizes. Web Ref: 10501

s. lezyne air drive pump s £14.99

Lezyne peerless quality, this time with a thumblock head. Web Ref: 11201

t. blackburn airstik 2 stage £29.35

Best price:quality ratio in the UK. Web Ref: 10655

v. revolution essential cantilever brake blocks £5.82

Yes, we support bikes with 1980’s specifications. Web Ref: 10656

w. revolution essential road brake blocks £5.86 Best buy in cartridge pads. Web Ref: 10213

x. ashima sos disc brake pads £21.99

Multi-compound all-weather pads. Web Ref: 10875

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SERVICE CENTRE 0131 331 5010 or 0845 257 0808 (lo-call rate) ‘Salt on the road might melt the ice for some parties but it doesn’t do your bike’s paint job too many favours. My best advice for winter riders is to wash your bike regularly. Salt is also the enemy of disc brake pads so rinse off your rotors with clean water.’ Craig Largent: Leeds shop. Conditions can be sketchy in winter. It’s then that you especially want to treat your bike with a little TLC - or better still, a squirt of Green Oil - see the Maintenance pages 96 & 97 - while keeping an eye on your cables and brake pads. If you want hands-on experience in a convivial environment, enrol onto one of our Maintenance Classes. If you don’t have the time or inclination to do it yourself, our repair mechanics are at your service.

THINGS YOU REALLY SHOULD KNOW

SERVICES BASIC SERVICE £28.38

DELUXE SERVICE £87.11

Basically, this is a quick checkover, but it might be all a lightly-used bicycle requires.

With our deluxe service, the bicycle is stripped down to the frame. Then every part is carefully checked over and refitted. Serviceable bearings are regreased. New cables and bearings are fitted if required. If maintenance has been minimal over the years, a Deluxe Service will make the bike ride like new again. If you ride every day, we recommend that you treat your bike to an annual Deluxe Service.

• Check and adjust brakes and gears. • Check and inflate tyres.

STANDARD SERVICE £47.96 The Standard Service covers every externally-adjustable moving part of the bike, so it is much more thorough than a Basic Service. Plus the bike is test ridden. That’s important because a bicycle that works perfectly on a workstand might only reveal a defect when vigorously test-ridden on the road. That’s why we can confidently back up our Standard Service with a 6 month guarantee that covers all the work carried out on your bicycle. As Basic Service + • Check and adjust headset. • Check and adjust bottom bracket. • Check and adjust hubs.

SERVICE PRICING All prices quoted on these pages EXCLUDE the cost of any parts fitted.

FREE CHECK-OVER & ESTIMATE Before carrying out any repair, we will give you an estimate before a spanner touches your bike.

ANY BIKE ANY PARTS We will assemble, service, repair or fit parts to any bike - no matter where you bought it from.

• Replace brake blocks/pads (if required). • Lubricate gear and brake cables (replace if required). • Lubricate chain and derailleurs. • Check all nuts and bolts - tighten as necessary. • Test ride. • 6-month guarantee on all work carried out. • Please note: £47.96 is the labour charge for a Standard Service. An additional charge will be made for any parts fitted, such as brake blocks, at the service.

As Standard Service + • Complete strip down and rebuild (excludes hydraulic brakes, suspension forks & shocks). • Headset removed, cleaned, regreased and refitted. • Bottom bracket removed, cleaned, regreased and refitted. • Hubs stripped, cleaned, regreased and reassembled. • All threads cleaned. • Brakes adjusted, blocks/pads replaced (if required). • Brake and gear inner and outer cables replaced (if required). • Derailleurs lubricated and adjusted. • Wheels trued & tensioned. • Tyres checked and inflated. • Complete drivetrain cleaned & lubed. • Test ride. • 6-month guarantee on all work carried out. • Please note: £87.11 is the labour charge for a Deluxe Service. An additional charge will be made for any parts fitted, such as cables and bearings, at the service.

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ADDITIONAL SERVICES SUNDRY SERVICES

CUSTOM BUILD £83.19

• On-the-spot puncture repair: £4.89 + the price of the tube.

Dreaming of a custom bike, built with your choice of frame and components? Buy the frame, fork and parts from us and we will spend a whole day building the machine from scratch, lavishing the same care on your pride and joy as we would on one of our own.

• Wheel truing: from £9.79. • Drivetrain clean & lube: £14.68. • Disc brake bleeding: £14.68 per brake (price includes brake fluid). • Hydraulic disc brake cleaning & service: £14.68 per brake. • Headset service: £14.68.

20% OFF

• Suspension fork fitting: £29.36 (free fitting when fork is purchased from EBC for £200 or more).

When we tot up the final bill we will knock 20% off the price of every component fitted to the frame and fork.

• Suspension prep: adjusting the rear suspension to your weight: £5.87.

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• Bike prep: unpacking, assembling & adjusting a boxed bike - for example, post flight: £39.15.

If you let us know your mobile number when you drop off the bike, we will text you when it’s ready to collect.

LEARN TO DO IT YOURSELF HALF-DAY CYCLE MAINTENANCE COURSE FOUNDATION £24.47 Here you will spend an afternoon learning the very basics removing the back wheel, mending a puncture and externally adjusting brakes & gears under the supervision of an Edinburgh Bicycle mechanic. Beginners welcome. Maximum class size - 8 people.

FULL-DAY CYCLE MAINTENANCE COURSE INTENSIVE £47.96 Despite the name, our Intensive Course is a laid-back class in getting to know your bike. Over the day, you will be guided through every task the home mechanic should ever need to know this side of wheel building. We even supply a light lunch and a course handout at no extra cost. Beginners welcome. Women only class available. Call for details. Maximum class size - 8 people.

FULL-DAY WHEEL BUILDING COURSE £47.96 Lace, build and true a pair of wheels under the guidance of an Edinburgh Bicycle mechanic. You can practice on hubs, spokes and rims that we reserve for tuition. Alternatively, you can build a set of wheels to your own dream spec. Lunch included in price. Beginners welcome. Maximum class size - 8 people.

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www.edinburghbicycle.com ABERDEEN

Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op 458-464 George Street, Aberdeen AB25 3XH Open 7 days a week: 10am till 6pm 10am till 7pm Thursday

EDINBURGH Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op 8 Alvanley Terrace, Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh EH9 1 DU Open 7 days a week: 10am till 6pm 10am till 7pm Thursday

LEEDS Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op 140 Woodland Lane, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 4QG Open 7 days a week: 10am till 6pm 10am till 7pm Thursday

MANCHESTER Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op 7 Wilslow Road, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5FT Open 7 days a week: 10am till 6pm 10am till 7pm Thursday

NEWCASTLE Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op 5-7 Union Road, Byker, Newcastle NE6 1EH Open 7 days a week: 10am till 6pm 10am till 7pm Thursday

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