Autumn/Winter 2010 by Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative Ltd.

Free Autumn/Winter Catalogue 2010

FREEWHEEL WINTER AWAY

Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op Customer Andy Arthur sent us this cracking photo of his great grandfather on his GPO fixed gear bicycle on the Carlops Road around 1910-12ish. As you can see, the suggested Edinburgh winter cycling gear was post office bunnet, woolly coat and gumboots. The mail must get through!

This catalogue is your introduction to the latest arrivals at Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op such as our first look at many of the 2011 model-year bicycles. We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t listed our full range of bikes, clothing and accessories here. That would take a Phone Book-like directory, and we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to risk giving our postie pals backache. Anyway, you can see our full range any day. Simply pop into one of our 6 shops or visit us online at:

www.edinburghbicycle.com

AND MAKE THE MOST OF THE SHORTER DAYS

Contents WE WANT YOU TO SEE RED

Many, perhaps the majority of, UK cyclists hang their bikes up the minute the clocks go back. We would like to suggest an alternative. Why not freewheel winter away? Properly clad and lit, there’s nothing to stop you getting out on your bike, just because there’s an R in the month.

Red label - never miss out on our best deals

We’re not being preachy here. We’re the first to admit that our staff bicycle park was eerily under-used last January on days when it would have been easier to ski than cycle on the roads to the Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op head office. Last winter was the coldest since 1962/63 (which, curiously, was when Bob Dylan penned his seminal Freewheeling album). We’re not saying risk life and limb when conditions are treacherous. We are suggesting there will be many days over the next 6 months when you can rediscover that life’s better by bike - whatever the season. So let’s celebrate some of the good things about freewheeling winter away.

See what we’ve been up to over the past year

Commuter/Leisure Bikes

Bike to Work Scheme

Mountain Bikes

8 A welcome alternative to living life behind closed doors, be they the doors of your office, your car or your house. 8 Going out night riding with your mates and getting the all-weather trail centre to yourselves. 8 Home made soup at your favourite cafe stop. 8 Fewer dog walkers to negotiate on the cycle paths. (Where do dogs go in winter? Do they hibernate?) 8 Talking of animals, winter’s a midge-free zone. 8 Arriving at work buzzing after the ride in and smiling knowingly when grid-locked car-bound colleagues question your sanity. 8 Stopping at a pub with a log fire. 8 The list goes on. 8 There are so many reasons to freewheel winter away. 8 We hope this catalogue will help inspire you to do just that.

BMX Bikes

Road Bikes & Home Trainers

Touring Bikes

Kids’ Bikes

Clothing

Helmets

Accessories

Services & Classes

WE’VE RIDDEN INTO SHEFFIELD An introduction to our latest shop

OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY

Wishing you a wonderful winter on 2 wheels. The Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op catalogue team, Gary, Ged, Matt and Sheila.

0% APR TYPICAL Interest-free credit*

Key to symbols Really helpful and important stuff

6, 10 or 12 months interest-free credit available on any bike over £500 purchased in store or online. 10% minimum deposit required. Example: To pay for a £600 bike over 12 months, we would require a £60 deposit, then 12 monthly direct debit payments of £45, 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. We weigh the complete bicycle as you would receive it with pedals, reflectors and bell fitted (items that some bike companies omit before they reach for the scales). Like all manufactured goods, weights can fluctuate by up to 10%, so please regard the published weight as a rough guide.

Men’s & Women’s versions available

Women’s specific

Items of exceptional value

Male symbol Female symbol

EDINBURGH BICYCLE C0-OP FOR FANTASTIC CHOICE

EDINBURGH BICYCLE C0-OP FOR FANTASTIC VALUE

Our first priority at Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op is to satisfy your cycling needs, be they humble or exotic, by offering a fantastic range of cycling equipment, backed up with informed advice. We believe that it’s your right as an Edinburgh Bicycle customer to expect to find the item that best matches your needs, your wants and your budget.

It is also our mission to encourage your passion for cycling by offering you choice. For instance, you could replace a worn headset for around £20. But have you ever thought of replacing it with a thing of real beauty such as a precisionmachined Chris King Headset for £99.99 (Web Ref: 12724) whose stainless steel sealed bearings guarantee years of trouble free service?

To this end we only stock an item if it passes what our buying department calls, the integrity test. That is:

LOOK FOR THE RED LABEL

Could I sell this bicycle, accessory, component or garment to a friend or a member of my family with complete confidence? You might visit one of our shops or website because something is worn out on your bike, and you need it replaced with something similar to get you back on the road. We call this a ‘distress purchase’ and we recognise it as a very important part of our service to support this need.

Such upgrades needn’t be ‘big ticket’ items. If your mountain bike’s saddle no longer quick releases, you could replace the clamp with one that will never rust; one that comes in a rainbow of colour options; one whose smooth action makes it a pure pleasure to use. You could opt for a Hope QR Seat Clamp for £17.99 (Web Ref: 12654). To make it easy to find similar aspirational items at special prices in our shops, simply look for the red label. In fact every item with money off, be it last season’s clothing, an end-of-line bike, or an accessory on special offer is now flagged up in our shops with a red label. That way, when you see red in one of our shops (including online) you can be sure you’re being alerted to something that’s exceptional value.

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WHERE TO FIND RED LABEL EQUIPMENT ONLINE Our Red Label offer of bicycles and equipment with money off changes frequently. To discover whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on offer at any time, visit our website www.edinburghbicyle.com and click on the Red Label box on the right hand side of our home page.

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From Joe Cocker to Jarvis; from the Beautiful South to the beautiful Arctic Monkeys; from Pulp to Steve Peat; from John Motson to John Shuttleworth: Sheffield is clearly a city of heroes, a citadel of soul. It’s little wonder that Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op has long looked on Sheffield as a city that might welcome what we have to offer - a bicycle shop where you can peruse a fantastic range of bikes and cycle equipment in civilized surroundings. When spacious premises became available in Broadfield Road (behind Tesco Xpress off Abbeydale Road) we took the plunge and created our newest, airiest and brightest shop to date. Why not take a turn off the River Sheaf cycle path and see what we have to offer? We would like to take this opportunity to thank the local cycling community for your warm Yorkshire welcome. Since we opened in Sheffield, we’ve really enjoyed the ride. You’ll find the full address details of all 6 of our shops on the back cover of this catalogue.

IT’S OUR PEOPLE THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative is a different kind of bicycle retailer. We organise our business the best way we know how - as a workers’ co-op where the staff own the company and therefore have the best possible motivation to offer you the best service whenever you visit one of our shops. It is the co-operative way to treat every customer as an equal. Whether you’re a man or a woman, an adult or a youngster, an expert or a novice, a mountain biker or roadie, a commuter or a ‘pootler’ you can confidently expect the same level of honest professional service whenever you visit Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op. We have a track record of attracting individuals with personality to work at Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op. Here is a quick introduction to a few of the fine folk who might greet you when you visit our Sheffield shop.

RICK BAILEY

SHOP MANAGER SHEFFIELD

SALES SHEFFIELD

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT SHEFFIELD?

Proximity to the Peaks / outdoor lifestyle.

BEST PLACE TO EAT IN SHEFFIELD?

My house. My wife’s shepherds pie.

BIGGEST HERO FROM SHEFFIELD? Steve Peat’s pretty tall.

FAVOURITE LOCAL RIDE/TRAIL?

Wharncliffe - just 5 minutes from front door.

FAVOURITE WINTER KIT?

Overshoes - even with mudguards, feet still get soaked and cold.

WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT OUR SHEFFIELD SHOP?

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT SHEFFIELD? It’s green and 1/3 of it lies in the Peaks which means excellent riding

BEST PLACE TO EAT IN SHEFFIELD?

My house. My girlfriend cooks up good stuff.

BIGGEST HERO FROM SHEFFIELD?

Has to be Steve Peat but Sean Bean and Def Leopard have to be up there.

FAVOURITE LOCAL RIDE/TRAIL?

Wharncliffe for DH and the Peaks for XC.

FAVOURITE WINTER KIT? SealSkinz socks.

Friendly, helpful staff and the atmosphere this produces.

WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT OUR SHEFFIELD SHOP?

BEST PINT IN SHEFFIELD?

MARMITE YES OR NO?

MARMITE? YES OR NO?

My home brew! Or Kelham Island real ale. Take it or leave it.

IAN HIBBERD

No dark corners. It’s all open and bright. Moonshine, it makes you rowdy. Yes, its awesome.

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES Like every Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op shop our Sheffield branch prides itself in offering exceptional service. Plus all the extras which include:

PROFESSIONAL BIKE SET UP If you buy a bike from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op you can be confident that the bicycle will be thoroughly checked over before you receive it. Every nut & bolt will be tight, the wheels trued, cables tensioned and disc brakes bled if required. We devote around an hour on each bike. Our spies (AKA staff who once worked for other bike shops) tell us that they were expected to assemble 7 bikes per hour in their previous life. These mechanics appreciate having a realistic amount of time to build each bike now. We think you will too when you take delivery of a bicycle that’s been set up properly.

PERSONALISE YOUR NEW BIKE We will be delighted to customise your new bike to your requirements. Mudguards, racks, panniers, bar ends, kickstand, computer, GPS.... Order any extras with the new bike and you get the benefits of professional fitting - without the fitting charge.

FREE SERVICE You will be entitled to a free checkover 6 to 8 weeks after purchasing any new bicycle from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op. The free service catches any slackening off that can occur on any new bicycle so it’s your best guarantee of trouble-free biking.

FREE TOTE BAG | BOTTLE Your new bike’s user’s manual will come in one of our famous tote bags. Bearing the legend The Revolution Will Not Be Motorised our tote is a ‘keeper’ which can double as a swim, gym or helmet bag. Buy a Revolution bike and we’ll throw in a matching bottle.

MILES WATCHMAN SALES SHEFFIELD WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT SHEFFIELD?

Built on 7 hills means its great for riding.

BEST PLACE TO EAT IN SHEFFIELD? Outside on a stove.

COLLECT IN STORE If you appreciate the convenience of ordering from our website but find it inconvenient to stop at home waiting for the delivery van, you have the option of collecting your goods from your local Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op. Simply pay a 20% deposit online, then pay the balance when you collect your order instore.

BRANCH TRANSFER If your local Edinburgh Bicycle is sold out of something you require, we can reserve it under your name and organise its transfer from another branch to your local one.

BIGGEST HERO FROM SHEFFIELD? Sean Bean.

FAVOURITE LOCAL RIDE/TRAIL?

Devil’s Elbow Gate in the Peaks.

FAVOURITE WINTER KIT?

FREE DELIVERY Free weekday delivery available on any bicycle to any British mainland address. If you order online, free weekday delivery is also available on any accessory and/or clothing order over £20 to any UK address (including islands and N. Ireland).

A good pair of gloves are essential.

WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT OUR SHEFFIELD SHOP? Big open space and large size.

BEST PINT IN SHEFFIELD?

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Feel free to ask to take any bike from our shop display for a quick test ride.

The Grouse out in the Peaks after a ride.

LOOKING FOR A BETTER BIKE? BOOK A TWO-DAY DEMO 2DAY

MARMITE YES OR NO?

You’re thinking of buying a better bike but you want to be certain it really is worth the £1,500+ asking price. We appreciate that a 5 minute ride round the block doesn’t exactly put a 5”-travel full suspension bike through its paces, hence our fleet of demo bikes. You can hire one of these bikes for a full 2 days and take it over the type of terrain it was (and maybe you were) born to ride. Terms & Conditions apply.

Yes.

OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY

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Photo courtesy of Morgan Frost

From offering roadside mechanical backup on the annual Edinburgh to St Andrews LEPRA Ride since 1981 (when we created the event) to supporting the inaugural Sheffield Bike Festival this summer, it has always been the Edinburgh Bicycle way to support quality cycling events. We’re especially keen on supporting events that are suitable for everyday people, not just for elite athletes. For instance, the Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op sponsors xtramileevents.com who put on a series of triathlons and duathlons from April through to October. Xtramile specialise in ‘sprint triathlons’ - typically a 400m swim, a 20K ride and a 5K run - a challenge but not an ironman. Over the past couple of years, Xtramile have spread their wings from their Greater Manchester base and now host events from Leeds to Llandudno - the latter rated by many time-served triathletes as Britain’s best sea triathlon.

We’re proud to support Xtramile, not just because they run excellent events at fine locations. Even more important to us, Xtramile events are friendly and inclusive affairs where complete beginners can rub shoulders with Olympic level triathletes without feeling intimidated. You’re welcome to sign up and have a go whatever you’re level. For many first timers an Xtramile triathlon or duathlon is their first bike ride beyond the corner shop. Many will turn up on an old mountain bike, complete the challenge and have a great day out. And that pretty much describes our philosophy. Just get on your bike - any bike - and enjoy the ride.

1 Edinburgh to St Andrews Ride start.

6 XtraMile Leeds Triathlon.

2 ibikemcr Northern Rollers get up to speed on our Revolution Track bikes.

7 A Sustrans Beat the Peat prize winner picks up her award at our Sheffield shop.

3 Steve Peat presents prizes donated by Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op to the winners of Sustrans Beat the Peat competition: Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar Junior school. 4 Bicycle-powered smoothie making at Spokes Bike Breakfast, Edinburgh City Chambers.

8 Smoothie making at Sheffield Cliffhanger. 9 Manchester-Liverpool MAG (Mine-clearing Advisory Group) Rideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top sponsorship raiser picks up his award from our Rusholme shop.

5 www.charityadventure.org.uk Coast & Castles Edinburgh-Newcastle Ride.

Cloudy with heavy showers coming in from the east. Temperatures will be slightly mild for this time of year. Cue to don the Gore-Tex and just get out there. As our customer Andy Hunter (www.storybikes.co.uk) so eloquently put it:

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Once the trees are bare you can see sights normally hidden by a canopy of leaves.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

COMMUTER | LEISURE BIKES

COMMUTER | LEISURE BIKES COMFORT

CHOOSING THE RIGHT BIKE Our commuter/leisure banner covers a diverse range of styles - basically any bicycle that’s not a dedicated mountain bike or drop-bar road race or touring bike. To help you get a handle on the commuter/leisure hybrid bike concept we have split it into 4 distinct categories.

1. COMFORT BIKES offer a gentle alternative to the

more athletic, adrenaline-charged styles of riding usually depicted in the media. Typically, the handlebars are at least as high as the saddle, sometimes higher. Comfort bikes are about getting out there and enjoying the fresh air. Their natural habitat is the canal towpath. They can double as city commuting bikes which are equally fit for 50-mile charity rides.

2. SPEED BIKES (P.16-23). Lighter and faster than a comfort bike, a speed bike is either a 700c-wheeled road bike with flat bars or a 26”-wheeled urban MTB with slick tyres. 3. SINGLESPEED BIKES (P.24). Less is more.

Singlespeed (freewheel or fixed) bikes offer the strength-building and low-maintenance benefits of riding gearless and fancy free.

4. CROSS BIKES (P.25) are lightweight drop-bar road bikes that can cope with a fast dash through the woods, thanks to their wider knobbly tyres.

REVOLUTION TRAILFINDER £249.99 REVOLUTION TRAILFINDER WOMEN’S £249.99 8 Aluminium MTB men’s or women’s frame. 8 Rigid hi tensile steel fork. 8 26x2” semi-smooth tyres on alloy wheels. 8 Shimano 21-spd EZ Fire gearing. 8 SunTour 28/38/48 chainset. 8 Tektro V-brakes with Shimano levers. Street-smart and light trail friendly. Like the Streetfinder, the Revolution Trailfinder is a great value everyday bike. By this, we mean a bike that’s fit for commuting, leisure, charity rides, fitness training, light trails... in fact any type of riding bar full-on road racing or mountain biking. However in contrast to the Streetfinder’s 700c road bike wheels, the Trailfinder rolls on 26” MTB wheels. This makes it a wee bit less nippy on smooth tarmac but a bit more cushioned on

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REVOLUTION STREETFINDER £249.99 8 7005 series aluminium frame. Hi tensile steel fork. 8 Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire shifters / Tourney gears. Everyday bike. Extraordinary good value. The Streetfinder is our damn decent everyday bike. Being a Revolution, it’s very good value. It comes with aluminium alloy wheels and Tektro V-brakes on an aluminium alloy frame. It has an alloy rack so you can hang panniers on it. The gears are EZ-Firing Shimano 21-speed. The 3/4-length mudguards keep road spray off your clobber. The 700x38mm-wide tyres are faster than any 65mm-wide knobblies and more cushioned than any 23mm racing tyre. These tyres make the bike perfect whether you’re on a smooth road or a gravelly path. It all comes together to create a fine everyday bike that represents extraordinary good value.

Sizes: 19 or 21”. Colour: Zurich Blue. Weight: 15kg/33lb.

unsmooth roads or no roads. As ever, you choose the bike that most suits the terrain you want to ride on. The Trailfinder is built on a mountain bike frame - both in a standard men’s version (which many women buy) and in a shorter reach women’s version (that’s the blue one above). Unlike today's mountain bikes, the Trailfinder has a rigid fork. This costs less than a suspension fork so it helps keeps the price of the bike reasonable. Talking of costs, you will also never have to pay to get this fork serviced, and it weighs less too. The 26 x 2” tyres are semi smooth so they roll faster than knobblies. The 28/23/48 chainset is higher geared than a typical 22/32/42 MTB set up so it won’t spin out so quickly. To fully underline its street smart spec it even comes with a set of 3/4-length mudguards so rain splash won't soil your natty threads.

w Sizes: 18, 20, 22”. Colour: Reflex Grey. Weight: 14kg/31lb. Web Ref: 12417 v Sizes: 16, 18”. Colour: Neptune Blue. Weight: 14kg/31lb. Web Ref: 12418

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REVOLUTION PATHFINDER NEXUS £279.99 {WAS £379.99}

REVOLUTION PATHFINDER £279.99 8 Ergo aluminium frame. 8 SunTour 50mm-travel suspension fork. 8 High-rise bars with adjustable stem. 8 Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire gearing. A more comfortable ride for upright citizens. With its semi-smooth 26x2” tyres, its 21-speed Shimano EZ Fire gears, its Tektro V-brakes and its chromoplastic mudguards, you would be forgiven for assuming that the Pathfinder was much the same as our Revolution Trailfinder on the previous page. However, instead of being built on a conventional mountain bike frame, the Pathfinder’s Ergo frame has a noticeably taller head tube

RIDGEBACK SPEED £349.99 RIDGEBACK SPEED WOMEN’S £349.99 8 6061 heat treated aluminium frame. 8 Hi-tensile steel fork. 8 Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire Tourney gears. 14-28 freewheel. 8 Shimano FC-M171 28/38/48t chainset. 8 Cartridge sealed bottom bracket. 8 Tektro 836AL V-brakes with Shimano levers. 8 Alloy 36h rims. Formula hubs. Stainless steel spokes. 8 Continental Contact 700x37 tyres. 8 Chromoplastic mudguards. 8 Alloy pannier rack.

which positions the handlebars at least as high as the saddle. The adjustable-rise stem makes it easy to set the bars even higher. The antithesis of the ‘aggressive’ posture you are obliged to assume on more performance-oriented bikes, the Pathfinder is designed to let you sit upright and enjoy the ride at a gentler pace. The wider-range Shimano MegaRange freewheel with its 34-tooth low gear makes hill climbing less strenuous. To complete the easy rider theme, a 50mm-travel suspension fork deals with situations when life’s smooth path deviates along a gravelled road.

Sizes: 18, 20 or 22”. Colour: Atlas Black. Weight: 15.5kg/34lb. Web Ref: 12414

8 Ergo aluminium frame. SunTour 50mm fork. 8 Shimano Nexus 8-spd shifter & rear hub. Best buy in Shimano Nexus 8-speed bikes. This is like the Pathfinder on the previous column except, here, we’ve ditched the derailleurs, chucked the triple chainset and flung out the 7-speed freewheel and replaced them with something simpler - a Shimano Nexus transmission. Here, the 8-speed gear mechanism is enclosed in the rear hub. You change gear with the slightest twist of the handlebar grip-shifter. Only one chainring and a single rear cog are required. A full chainguard covers the longer lasting 1/8 inch chain. The result: our cleanest, simplest and most weatherproof comfort bicycle.

Sizes: 18, 20, 22”. Colour: Ice Silver. Weight: 15.8kg/34.9lb. Web Ref: 12415

Name brand alternative to our Streetfinder. Like our Revolution Streetfinder, the Ridgeback Speed has a lightweight aluminium frame and a rigid hi-tensile steel fork built to take wide 700c road tyres. With Shimano 21-speed Tourney EZ-Firing gears, Tektro V-brakes, full mudguards and an alloy pannier rack, the Ridgeback is similarly well equipped. Then the Ridgeback Speed is upgraded with a Shimano chainset (over SunTour), Continental tyres (over Innova) and stainless steel spokes (over rustless).

w: Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Steel Grey. Web Ref: 13165 v: Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 21”. Colour: Pure White. Web Ref: 13166

Customer photo courtesy of Akvile Timinskaite

FREEWHEEL WINTER AWAY I cycle to work right through the winter, and the only thing that keeps my moral up when it’s dark, freezing and wet is getting all dressed up in my eternity of waterproofs before I leave the house. Socks, trousers, jacket, gloves and bag cover. That way, when I arrive at work/home I’m cosy and dry and still feel so much better for the joy of cycling. Laura Main. Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op Customer

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COMMUTER | LEISURE COMFORT SPECIALIZED EXPEDITION SPORT £369.99 SPECIALIZED EXPEDITION SPORT WOMEN’S £369.99 8 Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum comfort frame. 8 SR SunTour NEX 63mm travel fork. 8 Shimano 21-speed Revoshift gearing. 8 Shimano 14-34 MegaRange freewheel. 8 Specialized Hemisphere 26x1.95” tyres. 8 Specialized BG Comfort pedals and grips. 8 Specialized Comfort Plus sprung saddle. Specialized’s tall-in-the-saddle option. I / Ged bought a Specialized Expedition in 2000 after attending an Alexander Technique class where the teacher suggested switching to a bike that allowed an upright posture which would eliminate the back, neck and wrist strain that can occur when your bike’s handlebars are lower than the saddle. Ten years on, that Specialized Expedition is still

going strong. Its anonymous weathered looks means I’m happy to lock it outside a pub or a shop where I would be paranoid about parking a flash road bike or MTB. Sure, I've replaced most of the Expedition’s components as they have worn out over the years, but the comfortable frame and the high bars still do it for me - and many of our customers. In fact the success of the Expedition encouraged us to create a similar comfort bike in the shape of the Revolution Pathfinder (P.13). The main difference between the 2 bikes is that the Expedition's frame is a little longer than the Pathfinder’s so bear that in mind if choosing between them.

w Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13009 v Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13010

GIANT ROAM 3 £395

SPECIALIZED ARIEL £399.99

SPECIALIZED CROSSTRAIL £399.99

8 AluxX aluminium frame. 8 SR SunTour NEX 63mm travel fork. 8 Shimano EZ Fire 24-speed. Acera rear gear. 8 Tektro V-brakes. 8 Kenda Kwick 700x40mm tyres.

8 Specialized A1 Aluminium step-through frame. 8 SunTour SF11-NVX 75mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano EZ Fire 21-spd. Altus rear gear. 8 Specialized Borough XC Sport 700x45 tyres.

8 Specialized A1 Premium frame. 8 SunTour SF11-NVX 75mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano EZ Fire 21-spd. Altus rear gear. 8 Specialized Borough XC Sport 700x45 tyres.

Fast for commuting. Cushioned for the trails.

Specialized’s ‘trail competent commuter bike’.

This Giant was made for roaming. With its 700x40 tyres, the Giant Roam is a wee bit zippier than a 26x2”-shod commuter/leisure hybrid. The 8-speed 11-32 Shimano cassette offers a wider range of gears than a 14-34 freewheel, especially at the higher end. If you’re looking for a bike with a turn of speed for the road, while retaining suspension fork comfort for the towpath, you’ll discover this Giant was made for roaming.

If you’re looking for a multipurpose ladies’ bike and prefer an easy-on easy-off step-through frame over a gents’ diamond frame, the Ariel deserves a second look. The swoopy formed aluminium frame makes it a lightweight looker. Brazed-on eyelets for fitting mudguards, rack and kickstand ensure its functional too. The longer travel fork and the 45mm-wide treads make it fit for light trail riding. The Ariel Body Geometry saddle makes it fit for women.

If the Ariel is for ladies, the Crosstrail offers the same spec for laddies (and women) who prefer a diamond frame. Otherwise you get the same fast rolling 700c tyres with enough bite for loose conditions and a 75mm-travel coil-sprung fork for entry-level trail centre capability. Continuing the all-rounder theme, the Crosstrail saddle’s Body Geometry padding and cutaways confer comfort: its front & rear bumpers ensure durability.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Blue. Weight: 14.33kg/31.6lb. Web Ref: 13197

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: White/Red Weight: 14.33kg/31.6lb. Web Ref: 13019

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL. Colour: Silver/Black. Weight: 14.17kg/31.17lb. Web Ref: 13024

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Shimano upgrades over the Ridgeback Speed make for a meteoric rise in quality.

RIDGEBACK METEOR £399.99 RIDGEBACK METEOR WOMEN’S £399.99

The Meteor offers a number of significant upgrades over the Ridgeback Speed (P.13). The Shimano rear 8-speed cassette hub is stronger than a threaded freewheel hub. The mostly aluminium Shimano Acera 8-speed rear mech delivers smoother shifts than a steel & plastic 7-speed Tourney derailleur as does the Shimano Acera chainset with Hyperdrive rings (over Tourney). The V-brakes are also Shimano Acera (over Tektro). Specifying more / higher quality Shimano is a sure-fire route to turbo charging the quality and long term reliability of any bike at this kind of price.

8 6061 heat treated aluminium frame. 8 CrMo steel fork. 8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire shifters. 8 Shimano Acera rear mech. 8 Shimano Tourney front mech. 8 Shimano Acera 28/38/48t chainset. 8 Shimano 11-32 cassette. 8 Shimano V-brakes with Shimano levers. 8 Alex Ace 36h rims. 8 Shimano rear hub. 8 Continental Contact 700x37 tyres. 8 Chromoplastic mudguards. 8 Alloy pannier rack.

w: Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Matt Black. Web Ref: 13163

WHYTE CALEDONIAN £849 WHYTE CALEDONIAN WOMEN’S £849

v: Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 21”. Colour: Matt Mocha. Web Ref: 13164

8 6061 hydro-formed multi-butted frame 8 SunTour NCX-E Lite 63mm forks w/lockout. Frame designer guru’s homage to Caledonia.

SPECIALIZED CROSSTRAIL SPORT DISC £499.99

GIANT ROAM XR 3 £695

8 Specialized A1 Premium frame. 8 SunTour SF11 75mm-travel fork with lockout. 8 Tektro Draco hydraulic dual piston disc brakes. 8 Shimano EZ Fire 24-spd. Acera rear gear.

8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed aluminium frame. 8 SunTour NEX 4610 V2 63mm fork with lock out. 8 Shimano Alivio 27 spd shifters. Deore rear gear. 8 Schwalbe CX Comp 700x35mm tyres.

The Crosstrail upgraded with disc brakes.

An Xtra Radical version of the Giant Roam.

We have been using Tektro hydraulic disc brakes on our Revolution Cuillin Pro bikes for the past 3 years and we can vouch for their performance and reliability. Their consistent light action and the durability of the pads make them a sound choice whether you use this bike for on-road commuting or off-road pleasure. This bike also comes with a more deluxe version of the SunTour fork - this time with mechanical lockout - and a stronger 8-speed cassette rear wheel.

The XR is an Xtra Radical version of the Giant Roam. The AluxX SL frame is Fluid Formed just like a Giant road bike’s. The suspension - so welcome in the rough - can be locked out when you prefer a rigid fork ride on the smooth. The disc brakes are real Shimano. The Shimano Alivio 27-speed gearing is upgraded with a Shimano Deore Shadow rear mech. Thanks to its low profile design the Shadow derailleur is far less likely to get clobbered when you take this bike out for a roam over rougher terrain.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13030

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Grey. Web Ref: 13196

Famed for designing all sorts of specialist bikes from Marin MTBs to Mezzo folders, Jon Whyte’s latest venture is to produce a great all rounder - the perfect ride for someone who just wants one bike that will do everything very well. The hydroformed frame is as gorgeous as we have come to expect from Whyte. Check the custom dropouts which positions the Hayes Stroker disc brake calliper inside the rear triangle so it doesn’t preclude fitting a regular rear rack. Note how the gear cables are enclosed all the way to cope with Caledonian climes. Appreciate how the WTB 700x35 tyres zip along the highway yet offer good grip when you take an off-road detour.

w Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Ghost White. Weight: 12.7kg/28lb. Web Ref: 13168 v Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Ghost White. Weight: 12.07kg/26.64lb (sans pedals). Web Ref: 13292

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FREEWHEEL WINTER AWAY Gentlemen cyclists, grow a moustache. You will feel like a true winter cyclist and will win envious looks from passing motorists. Philip Smith: Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op Customer

Ladies too. The Sustrans girls (Scouse branch?) sport their taches during the Edinburgh Bicycle-supported charityadventure.org Coast & Castles Ride.

REVOLUTION COURIER CLASSIC £249.99 {WAS £299.99} 8 7005-series aluminium MTB frame. 8 Hi-tensile steel rigid fork. 8 26x1.6” Kevlar-belted tyres on alloy wheels. 8 Shimano Acera 8-spd EZ Fire shifter & rear mech. 8 Tektro V-brakes with Shimano levers. All the bike you might ever need. Truly a classic. We launched our first Courier in 1999. Our fast city bike concept has since evolved into a 6-model range. This one is closest to the original Courier (Cycling Plus Budget Bike of the Year 2003) so it thoroughly deserves its Classic handle. As with all the best designs, simplicity is key to the Courier Classic’s popularity. The alloy frame and wheels are as strong as a mountain bike’s because they are genuine MTB components. The 26x1.6” tyres are semi slick so they accelerate almost as fast as a road bike’s. The single shifter, mech and chainring conform to the ‘less is more’ principle - because 8 gears are all you might ever need.

Sizes: 16, 18, 20 or 22”. Colour: City Black. Weight: 12.3kg/27lb. Web Ref: 12410

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REVOLUTION COURIER RACE £289.99 {WAS £329.99} 8 Alloy frame and steel rigid fork. 8 700x32 Kevlar-belted tyres on alloy wheels. 8 Shimano Alivio Rapidfire 8-spd transmission. 8 Tektro V-brakes with Shimano levers.

REVOLUTION COURIER CLASSIC DISC £299.99 {WAS £349.99} 8 Alloy MTB frame and steel rigid fork. 8 Shimano Acera 8-spd EZ Fire shifter & mech. 8 Tektro iO mechanical disc-brakes.

Bigger wheels: bigger performance.

Our Classic Courier with disc brakes.

The Courier Race is even faster than our Courier Classic, thanks to its 700c wheels. That’s because, everything else being equal, larger diameter wheels roll faster. Especially when they are shod with narrower 700 x 32 tyres. The 8-speed lever is upgraded to Shimano Alivio Rapidfire level for gear shifting that’s even faster, even more precise.

The Courier bike concept is all about simplicity. Fewer gears. Less weight. Less to potentially go wrong. Less to pay for. It was therefore a natural progression to upgrade the original Courier Classic by replacing its admittedly good Tektro V-brakes with disc brakes which are even more reliable and whose harder pads last much longer. This bike therefore adheres to our Courier ideal that you should spend less time working on your bike and more time enjoying it.

Sizes: 18, 20 or 22”. Colour: Black Magic. Weight: 12.3kg/27lb. Web Ref: 12419

Sizes: 18, 20 or 22”. Colour: Titanium Grey. Weight: 12.35kg/27.2lb. Web Ref: 12411

GIANT ESCAPE 4 £325 GIANT ESCAPE 4 WOMEN’S £325 8 AluxX aluminium frame. 8 Hi tensile steel fork. 8 Shimano Tourney 21-spd EZ Fire gears. 8 SunTour 28/38/48 chainset. 8 Shimano 14-34 freewheel. 8 Tektro V-brakes with Shimano levers. 8 Kenda Kwest 700x35mm tyres. 21 gears makes it easier to enjoy your daily escape from the humdrum.

REVOLUTION COURIER NEXUS £299.99

REVOLUTION COURIER RACE DISC £329.99

{WAS £399.99}

{WAS £379.99}

8 Alloy MTB frame for hub gears. 8 Shimano Nexus 8-spd shifter & rear hub. 8 Tektro V-brakes with Shimano levers.

8 Alloy frame and steel rigid fork. 8 700x32 Kevlar-belted tyres/double-wall rims. 8 Shimano Alivio Rapidfire 8-spd transmission. 8 Tektro iO mechanical disc-brakes.

Our minimal Courier further simplified. Thanks to its Shimano Nexus 8-speed hub, this version of the Courier needs no derailleur or multi-speed cassette to deliver its wide range of gears. The Courier Nexus is perhaps the best example of our passion for keeping bikes simple. When you consider that it would set you back around £200 to purchase the Shimano Nexus trigger shifter and hub on their own, the Courier Nexus is astonishingly good value

A faster Courier with better brakes.

Sizes: 18, 20 or 22”. Colour: Graphite Silver. Weight: 12.7kg/28lb. Web Ref: 12412

Sizes: 18, 20 or 22”. Colour: Black Flash. Weight: 12.7kg/28lb. Web Ref: 12420

This bike enjoys the same upgrades as the standard Courier Race: larger 700c wheels roll quicker and Alivio shifters fire more rapidly. Then it’s further improved with Tektro iO disc brakes to help you stop faster. In tune with our keep-it-simple mantra, we spec’d cable-operated disc brakes here because they are easier to work on than hydraulic brakes.

With its lightweight aluminium frame, its simple rigid steel fork, its 700x35 tyres and its Tektro V-brakes, the Giant Escape 4 is similar to our Revolution Courier Race except, here, you get 21 gears to play with rather than 8. If you want single shifter simplicity and think 8 gears will suffice, we would naturally recommend our own bike. If you feel you could do with easier low gears to help you up the steepest hills and ‘harder’ high gears to pedal down them, you would be better off on a bike with a wider range of gears like the Giant Escape 21 speed. Offering this kind of choice neatly illustrates Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op’s philosophy. We have our own bikes to offer outstanding value, but we acknowledge that they won’t necessarily be what you are looking for. When that’s the case, we are delighted to suggest a big brand alternative. Especially when that alternative is as cleanly executed as the Giant Escape 4. What a beautiful bike.

w: Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: Metallic Silver. Web Ref: 13198 v: Sizes: XS, S, M, L. Colour: Metallic Silver. Web Ref: 13199

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FREEWHEEL WINTER AWAY Always plan your trip around a cafe stop - if not carry a flask of your favourite brew. Phil Goldblatt: Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op Customer

Customer photo courtesy of Colin Reekie

SPECIALIZED VITA £349.99

REVOLUTION COURIER 27 £349.99 {WAS £399.99}

8 Specialized A1 manipulated alloy women’s frame. 8 Steel fork with mudguard / rack eyelets (like the frame). 8 Shimano 21-spd EZ Fire shifters & Altus mechs. 8 Specialized All Condition Sport 700x32 tyres.

8 Alloy MTB frame and steel rigid fork. 8 26x1.6” Kevlar-belted tyres on alloy wheels. 8 Shimano Deore 27-spd Rapidfire transmission.

Looking for a flat bar women’s bike that offers a livelier ride than a regular hybrid?

Shimano Deore gears - a rare sight on a sub £600 bike.

Choose Vita. Its manipulated A1 aluminium frame with skinny shock-absorbing Speedstay seatstays delivers the same lightweight and engaging fast ride as Specialized’s fantastically successful Sirrus bikes. However, with the Vita, the frame and the Body Geometry saddle & grips are all women’s-specific to help guarantee fantastic fit and comfort. It truly is a fine bike. What’s more, it has come down in price from 2010’s £399.99.

Deore is 3-4 rungs up Shimano’s price/quality hierarchy from the Shimano Tourney/Altus gears you would normally find on bikes this price. While 8 gears (as featured on our classic Couriers) will 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 22-tooth chainring and 32-tooth rear cog, courtesy of the Courier 27’s full Shimano Deore drivetrain.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L. Colour: Blue/White. Weight: 11.55kg/24.48lb. Web Ref: 13047

Sizes: 18, 20 or 22”. Colour: Atlantic Blue. Weight: 12.1kg/26.7lb. Web Ref: 12409

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SPECIALIZED SIRRUS £349.99 8 Specialized A1 Premium manipulated aluminium tubing. Steel fork. 8 Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire transmission with Altus rear mech. 8 Specialized All Condition Sport 700x32 Flak Jacket tyres. Flat bar bike with road bike-like speed & agility. Was £399 last year. Compared with Specialized’s comfort geometry bikes such as the Expedition Sport (P.14), the Sirrus has a thinner-walled A1 alloy frame featuring Specialized’s road bike derived narrow-tapered Speedstay seatstays,a more racy geometry, and faster 32mm-wide tyres. The Sirrus therefore offers you the sharp-steering immediacy of a road bike matched with the familiar control of a flat-bar hybrid.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black/Silver. Weight: 11.58kg/25.54lb. Web Ref: 13040

SPECIALIZED SIRRUS SPORT £449.99 SPECIALIZED VITA SPORT £449.99 8 Specialized A1 manipulated alloy frame. 8 Alloy fork with mudguard and rack eyelets. 8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire shifters. 8 Shimano Alivio rear / Altus front mechs. 8 Shimano 28/38/48 chainset. 8 SRAM 11-32 cassette. 8 Specialized All Condition 700x28 tyres. The speed and versatility of the Sirrus/Vita Sport models are enhanced by lighter alloy forks and improved Shimano shifting.

GIANT ESCAPE 3 £385 | GIANT ESCAPE 3 WOMEN’S £385 8 AluxX aluminium frame. Hi tensile steel fork. 8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire shifters. Acera rear gear. 8 Shimano M151 28/38/48 chainset. SRAM 11-28 cassette. 8 Tektro V-brakes with Shimano levers. Kenda Kwest 700x35mm tyres. From its skinny AluxX top tube to its 700c tyres you can tell that this beautifully presented bike is the perfect vehicle for a quick escape. The great thing about this style of fast commuting bike is its versatility. Whether its for a morning commute, an afternoon doddle by the canal or a fast evening road ride, the Giant Escape 3 will get you there in style. The 700 x 35mm-wide tyres offer a good balance of speed on the road matched with grip on the towpath. The 24-speed transmission doesn’t just offer a wider range of gears to help you go faster, its 8-speed cassette hub is intrinsically stronger than a threaded hub for a 7-speed freewheel.

w: Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Blue. Web Ref: 13200 v: Sizes: XS, S, M, L. Colour: Coffee. Web Ref: 13201

The Sirrus Sport and the Vita Sport boast the same frames as the standard £349.99 Specialized Sirrus and Vita models. The frame tubes are manipulated, shaped and thin walled wherever possible to create a light, bright, lifetime-guaranteed ride. Spending £100 extra on the Sports versions buys you a number of upgrades. The aluminium fork saves weight whilst retaining mudguard and pannier rack compatibility. The 3x8-speed Shimano Alivio rear mech and Altus front are slicker shifting than the basic models’ 7 speed Shimano Altus rear & Tourney front mechs. The Specialized All-Condition Sport tyres (with serious Flak Jacket protection against punctures) have slimmed down from 32 to 28m wide for that extra burst of speed.

w Sirrus Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black/Charcoal. Weight: 11.2kg/24.67lb. Web Ref: 13046 v Vita Sizes: XS, S, M, L Colour: White/Silver/Red. Weight: 11.1kg/24.45lb. Web Ref: 13051

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On cold days, a pair of women’s nylon tights (yes you blokes, too: builders have been doing it for years) worn under your trousers, helps keep you nice and warm without being bulky! Brita Bevis. Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op customer (photo not supplied, fortunately).

GIANT RAPID 4 £500 8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed frame. 8 CroMo fork. OverDrive steerer. 8 Shimano 24-speed gears. 8 Tektro TK R358 brakes. 8 Vittoria Zaffiro 700x25 tyres. Very rapid indeed. The Rapid 4 is built with the same AluxX Fluid Formed tubing previously proven on Giant’s best aluminium road

racing bikes. It belts along on Vittoria 700x25 tyres. A Shimano 2200 roadie rear mech derails the chain deftly. The forged aluminium flex-free Tektro Dual Pivot brakes are also road bike derived. And why not? The Giant Rapid 4 is a true road bike for people who like to go fast but who prefer flat bars over racing bike drops.

Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL. Colour: Silver/Black/White. Web Ref: 13202

{ AVAILABLE DECEMBER }

CANNONDALE BAD BOY FATTY ALIVIO V £499.99

GIANT DASH 4 £500

GIANT ESCAPE 1.5 £525

8 Bad Boy alloy frame. Fatty aluminium fork. 8 Shimano EZ Fire 24-spd. Alivio rear gear. 8 Schwalbe Kojak Bad Boy 26x2” tyres. 8 Tektro V-brakes.

8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed frame. 8 CroMo fork. OverDrive steerer. 8 Shimano 24-speed gears. 8 Tektro TK R358 dual pivot brakes. 8 Vittoria Zaffiro 700x25 tyres. 8 Giant Sport flat bars with short bar ends.

8 AluxX aluminium frame. 8 Carbon composite fork. Alloy steerer. 8 Shimano EZ Fire 24-spd. Deore rear mech. 8 Maxxis Columbiere 700x32mm tyres. 8 Double wall alloy rims. Shimano rear hub.

Dashing indeed.

Lightweight buzz-damping carbon fork. Check. Maxxis fast-rolling tyres. Check. Strong double wall rims. Check. Reliable Shimano rear hub. Check. Shimano Deore rear mech. Check. This Giant ticks all the right boxes. It’s the perfect escape.

Personifies the stealth black bike concept. Cannondale were, we think, the first global company to emulate our Courier bike (P.16) concept - i.e. slick 26” tyres for speed on MTB wheels/frame for strength. The Bad Boy takes this idea to the next level with a lighter frame & fork, a 24-speed Shimano transmission and a Shimano rear hub.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: BBQ. Web Ref: 13203

The Dash 4 shares the Giant Rapid 4’s fine spec but here you get a women’s-specific shorter-reach fit and a more female-friendly saddle.

Sizes: XS, S, M. Colour: White/Silver/Blue. Web Ref: 13204

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The perfect escape.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Metallic Dark Green. Web Ref: 13205

Customer Tip: Ride with warm gear, ride the right bike, ride with the right mates. Alastair Seagroatt.

{ AVAILABLE DECEMBER }

SPECIALIZED SIRRUS ELITE £549.99 SPECIALIZED VITA ELITE £549.99 8 Specialized A1 manipulated aluminium frame. 8 Specialized FACT (Functionally Advanced Composite Technology) fork with Zertz. 8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire shifters. Shimano Deore rear / Altus front derailleurs. 8 Specialized All Condition 700x28 tyres. FACT forks with shock-absorbing Zertz make for a smoother ride. This is what Specialized have to say about the Vita Elite. ‘There’s no excuse to you for staying at home when the sun is shining

and your bike’s propped against the wall staring straight at you. Since you make it a priority to stay in the best shape possible, having a comfortable road bike is just as important as a relaxing yoga session or brisk run throughout the week. Lucky for you, the redesigned Vita provides the comfort and ease of a flat handlebar, nimble handling and stability paired with women’s-specific geometry and components for the ultimate fitness-inspired ride.’ w Sirrus Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: White/Black. Weight: 10.98kg/24.2lb. Web Ref: 13043 v Vita Sizes: XS, S, M, L. Colour: Red/White. Weight: 10.64kg/23.45lb. Web Ref: 13049

CANNONDALE BAD BOY FATTY ALIVIO DISC £549.99 8 Bad Boy alloy frame. Fatty aluminium fork. 8 Shimano EZ Fire 24-spd. Alivio rear gear. 8 Schwalbe Kojak Bad Boy 26x2” tyres. 8 Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes. A bike this fast deserves better stoppers. That’s why this version of the Bad Boy is upgraded with Tektro disc brakes. Otherwise it’s identical to its V-braked brother on P.20. You get the same 6061-T6 butted aluminium frame with double-pass smooth welds to eliminate stress risers and identical vertically- compliant hourglass seatstays and SAVE chainstays for enhanced comfort.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: BBQ. Web Ref: 13206

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COMMUTER | LEISURE SPEED FREEWHEEL WINTER AWAY Rucsac or saddlebag not 100% waterproof? Chuck your fancy mobile in a small freezer bag and it’ll stay nice and dry. Alan Black: Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op Customer

GIANT RAPID 3 £625

WHYTE PORTOBELLO £699

SPECIALIZED SIRRUS COMP £699.99

8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed frame. 8 Advanced Grade carbon fork. 8 Shimano 24-speed gears with Sora rear gear. 8 Tektro TK R358 brakes. 8 Giant Flatguard front & rear-specific tyres.

8 Multi-butted hydroformed 6061 alloy frame. 8 Aluminium fork with m/g & rack bosses. 8 Shimano Tiagra/Sora 2x9-spd gearing. 8 Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Maxxis Detonator 700x28 flat-resistant tyres.

8 Specialized A1 manipulated alloy frame. 8 Specialized FACT fork with Zertz. 8 Shimano 27-spd Rapidfire shifters. LX gear. 8 Specialized 700x28 Armadillo tyres.

Carbon fork makes this Giant even more rapid.

First bike named after Edinburgh beach resort.

‘Point the Rapid down the road and you’ll be more than happy with how quickly you’ll spin up to speed. There’s no discernible ﬂex wasting your effort from either the own-brand wheels, the angular rear stays or the chunky handlebar stem. Not one piece of kit detracts from the Rapid’s comfortable, slick ride.’ bikeradar.com.

Jon Whyte earned his spurs designing Marin bikes for a decade and, more recently, Mezzo folders. The brand he created continues the Whyte tradition of creating ultra smart bikes for UK conditions. For instance the custom dropout positions the rear disc brake calliper inside the rear triangle so it doesn’t preclude fitting a standard mudguard and pannier rack.

The Comp develops the Sirrus concept with refined features such as Shimano Alivio 3x9 Rapidfire shifters & front mech and a Deore LX rear mech for faster 9-speed shifting. The Specialized All Conditions 70x28 tyres are upgraded with Aramid folding beads and Armadillo Elite lightweight bead-to-bead puncture protection.

Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL. Colour: Red/White/Black. Web Ref: 13207

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Black. Weight: 10.85kg/23.9lb. Web Ref: 13170

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Rapidfire-shifting, Armadillo-protected Sirrus.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black/Charcoal. Weight: 11kg/24.24lb. Web Ref: 13042

{ AVAILABLE DECEMBER }

GIANT RAPID 2 £750

GIANT DASH 2 £750

8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed frame. 8 Advanced Grade carbon fork. 8 Shimano Tiagra 3x9-speed transmission. 8 Shimano R453 30/39/50 Octalink chainset. 8 Tektro TK R358 brakes. 8 Giant P-R3 Flatguard front & rear-specific 700x25 tyres.

8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed frame. 8 Advanced Grade carbon fork. 8 Shimano Tiagra 3x9-speed transmission. 8 Shimano R453 30/39/50 Octalink chainset. 8 Tektro TK R358 brakes.

Rapid gear shifting befits this bike.

The AluxX SL (Super Light) frame and the Tiagra 3x9-speed transmission matches the best road bikes at this price. The flat bars offer more stability and control on gravely descents. Giant’s own front and rear-specific Flatguard tyres help ensure your fast dashes won’t be punctuated by punctures.

Thanks to Giant’s Flatguard tyres, your fast dashes should not be punctuated by punctures.

The Giant Rapid 2 benefits from a serious leap in the quality of the transmission from Shimano 2200/Sora 24-speed with FSA chainset to Shimano Tiagra (flat bar version) 27-speed with a genuine Shimano Octalink chainset.

Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL. Colour: Silver/White/Black. . Web Ref: 13208

Sizes: XS, S, M. Colour: White/Silver. Web Ref: 13209

CANNONDALE BAD BOY FATTY DEORE DISC £799.99 8 Bad Boy alloy frame. Fatty aluminium fork. 8 Shimano Deore 27-spd Rapidfire gearing. 8 Schwalbe Kojak Bad Boy 26x1.35” tyres. 8 Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brakes. Rapidfire and rapid tyre-enhanced Bad Boy. Deore is Shimano’s legendary mid-priced groupset with high-end features. Its 27-speed Rapidfire shifting is slicker, more precise and more durable than 24-speed EZ Fire. This Bad Boy’s 26x1.35 tyres are faster so it’s going to need brakes with the fingertip control that only hydraulic discs can deliver.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: BBQ. Web Ref: 13210

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GENESIS DAY 01 ALFINE £999.99 WHYTE STIRLING £999 8 Multi-butted hydroformed custom-drawn 6061 frame. 8 Carbon-bladed fork with mudguard & rack bosses. 8 SRAM SL700 2x10-spd shifters. SRAM Apex mechs. 8 Tektro Volans hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Continental Ultra Race 700 x 25c tyres. Caledonian, not Californian, by design. Like the Whyte Portobello, the Stirling employs some of the best elements of Whyte’s unique UK trail optimised MTB hardtails to create a nippy, agile city bike. Elements such as a long wheelbase and a

relaxed 68.5˚ head angle for high speed stability; a shorter stem for excellent slow speed manoeuvrability; and shaped, butted, profiled stays for a fantastically responsive and comfortable rear end. On the Stirling, these buzz-taming stays are matched up front with a carbon bladed fork. The SRAM Apex matches a 34-50 chainset with an 11-28 cassette to offer a wide range of gears in a compact format. As for the bike’s name, Whyte have emulated Marin’s tradition of naming their bikes after great places to ride in California (Sausalito, Bolinas Ridge and so on). But being UK based, Whyte take their inspiration from braw Brit locations such as Stirling.

8 Reynolds 520 Cr-Mo frame. Cr-Mo fork. 8 Shimano Alfine 8-speed hub gears. 8 Continental Speed King 700x35 tyres. 8 Tektro Lyra mechanical disc brakes. 8 Shimano PD-M505 SPD pedals. Single speed looks. Multi gear utility. A bicycle with colour, dash and a touch of panache, the Genesis Day 01 Alfine is a refreshing alternative to the notion that bikes with hub gears have to look utilitarian. The Shimano Alfine 8-speed hub spins on needle bearings and it’s better sealed than Shimano’s previous best Nexus 8-speed hub gears.

Sizes: 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: Metallic Orange. Weight: 12.4kg/27.36lb. Web Ref: 12859

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Black. Weight: 9.75kg/21.5lb. Web Ref: 13171

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SINGLESPEED BIKES FREEWHEEL WINTER AWAY ALTERNATIVELY, FIXED-WHEEL INTO SPRING You’ve probably heard the word on the street. It’s time to go single. If you’ve been wedded to derailleurs, it takes quite a leap to ride a bike you can’t click into lower gear when hills and headwinds hurt. To find out if singlespeed suits you pop into any of our shops and request a quick test ride. First thing you’ll notice: ditching the derailleur and such paraphernalia crash diets a kilo off the bike’s weight. No jiggling mechs makes it the quietest bike you’ve ever ridden. Then you discover that riding singlespeed or fixed becomes totally engaging. You learn to pick

up more speed on the flats to build the momentum to take you up the hill. You’re obliged to take climbs out of the saddle so you get over them faster. It’s also a revelation to discover that an absence of gears and the general adoption of a wider 1/8” chain means less to wear out and less time spent on maintenance. We’re not saying that singlespeed is for everyone. We are just saying give it a try. You have nothing to lose but your 3/32” chains.

8 Alloy MTB frame w/Crud catcher eyelets. 8 Hi-tensile steel fork w/mudguard eyelets. 8 26x1.6” Kevlar tyres. Flip-flop rear hub. 8 Tektro V-brakes.

flip-flop rear hub. We will set the bike up for you in singlespeed freewheel mode. Then, if and when you decide to go fixed (so the cranks turn when the back wheel rotates - no freewheeling permitted) it takes just a minute to remove the wheel, flip it round and retighten the track nuts. You will then discover the unique, momentum of riding fixed.

‘Great value singlespeed.’ Cycling Plus. Take our Courier Classic (P.16). Lose the gear shifter, mech and cassette. Gain a

Sizes: 18, 20 or 22”. Colour: Magnum Grey. Weight: 11.7kg/25.7lb. Web Ref: 12413

GENESIS DAY 01 DROP £549.99

comes equipped with shallow drop bars and cyclo-cross tyres. The Day 01 is therefore a unique bike in that it would be equally at home in the cross section of this catalogue on the next page. To accentuate its archetypal smooth, silent singlespeed ride qualities, it’s the least expensive bike in this catalogue with sealed cartridge bearing wheel hubs.

REVOLUTION COURIER SINGLE £224.99 {WAS £249.99}

8 Reynolds 520 double-butted Cr-Mo frame. 8 Butted Cr-Mo fork with mudguard eyelets. 8 42t chainring / 18t freewheel. Flip-flop hub. 8 Continental Speed King 700x35 tyres. This Genesis bike is as brilliant as the band of the same name wasn’t. In the beginning bikes had no gears. Hence the Genesis Day 01. This singlespeed/fixie

GENESIS FLYER ALLCITY LTD ED £749.99 8 Reynolds 520 Cr-Mo frame. Cr-Mo fork. 8 48t chainring / 18t freewheel. Flip-flop hub. 8 Continental UltraGatorskin 700x25 tyres. 8 Shimano 105 brakes. Tektro levers.

‘The new look, limited Flyer is every inch the achingly cool street machine.’ Bicycle Buyer. Limited to just 100 individually numbered units, this limited edition version of the Genesis Flyer stands out for its frame graphics, created by London design company AllCity Creative.

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Sizes: 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: Scuba Yellow. Weight: 10.5kg/23lb. Web Ref: 12960

‘The double-butted tubing, slim tapered stays and fork also take a generous amount of sting out of potholes and pitted tarmac. This gives it the much-coveted ‘spring and ﬂoat’ that steel enthusiasts prize so highly compared to alloy framed bikes. This slight give and take sticks the already good tyres to the road surface far better than a similarly priced, but stiffer alloy bike.’ bikeradar.com. Sizes: 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: Black. Weight: 9.79kg/21.54lb. Web Ref: 13011

CROSS BIKES { AVAILABLE EARLY NOVEMBER }

REVOLUTION CROSS £359.99 {WAS £399.99} 8 7005 alloy frame. Rigid steel fork. 8 Maxxis Raze 700x35 tyres. 8 Tektro canti brakes and bar-top levers. ‘Something for everyone.’ Cycling World. ‘At the heart of the Cross lies a surprisingly compliant and well finished 7000 series aluminium frameset with good attention to detail. Shimano 2203 STI units deliver powerful, progressive braking and slick shifts across the 8-speed 11-30 cassette. Tektro cyclocross auxiliary levers allow braking from the tops, and build confidence amongst newbies or those shy of drops. Verdict: It is a very likable machine for all seasons and all reasons.’ Cycling World.

SPECIALIZED TRICROSS 24 £749.99

CANNONDALE CAADX 105 £999.99

8 A1 Premium aluminum butted frame. 8 FACT carbon fork, mudguard compatible. 8 Shimano 2300 24-speed transmission. 8 Tektro cantilever brakes.

8 CAADX BB30 Cyclocross frame. 8 Cannondale Ultra X fork. Carbon blades. 8 Shimano 105 2x10-speed shifters & mechs. 8 Continental Cyclocross Speed 700x35 tyres. 8 Tektro CR720 cantilever brakes.

Drop bar road bike fit for rougher roads.

CAADX means Cannondale Cross.

The double butted alloy frame’s ‘flattened’ top tube and internal cable routing facilitates shouldering the bike. The FACT carbon fork lightens the front end while making it more compliant. Almost as fast as a road bike yet fit for light off-road duties, the Tricross epitomises the modern cross bike.

Taper butted 6061 mudguard-compatible Relaxed Race geometry frame; asymmetric chainstays reinforced on the drive side; compliant Hourglass seatstays; BB30 bottom bracket (the new standard) CAADX is brimming with Cannondale heritage.

Sizes: 52, 58cm. Colour: Fusion Black. Weight: 12kg/26.4lb.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54,56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Charcoal/Black. Web Ref: 12993

Sizes: 44, 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Brushed Aluminium. Web Ref: 13211

SPECIALIZED CRUX ELITE £999.99

GENESIS CROIX DE FER £1,099.99

8 Specialized E5 fully manipulated frame. 8 S-Works FACT fork with carbon legs. 8 Shimano Tiagra/Deore 2x9-spd gearing. 8 Tektro cantilever brakes

8 Reynolds 725 double butted Cr-Mo frame. 8 Shimano Tiagra 2x9 shifters. 105 mech. 8 Shimano Tiagra 34/50 chainset. 8 Shimano mechanical disc brakes. 8 Continental Speed King 700x35 tyres.

Specialized’s brand new cross bike. The cross racing-specific E5 alloy frame is built for strength and speed. The top tube is shaped for easy shouldering. The FACT carbon fork with its tapered steerer provides a perfect balance of strength, stiffness, and compliance for rough terrain. Tiagra Dual Control shifters and front mech with Deore rear deliver a sensible range of gears.

Sizes: 46, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Red/Black/White. Web Ref: 12972

Clearly not any old iron. 520 butted steel is a lovely frame material, developed by Reynolds as a TIG-weldable replacement for their venerable 531 tubing. The Croix de Fer’s Reynolds 725 frame is even more impressive. Almost 50% stronger, Reynolds 725 is thinner walled so it has an even livelier sprung feel.

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

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BIKE TO WORK SCHEME

WHAT A GREAT WAY TO TAKE UP CYCLING WHAT IS THE BIKE TO WORK SCHEME? Bike to Work is a government-endorsed scheme that enables you to pay less income tax whilst enjoying the use of a brand new bicycle.

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.

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.

8 Employees who cycle to work tend to be more punctual (traffic congestion and parking prohibitions are barely an issue for cyclists).

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.

8 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.

Although there is no legal obligation to do so, at the end of the hire period it is common practice for the employer to transfer ownership of the bicycle to the employee who leased the bike for a Full Market Value.

8 The Bike to Work Scheme is therefore a win-win situation for employee and employer. What other perk can your organisation offer to staff that could actually save the employer money?

EXAMPLE

DOES YOUR EMPLOYER KNOW?

Say you choose £300 worth of bicycle and safety equipment 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

8 Employees who cycle commute tend to be more alert and switched on from the moment they arrive at work. 8 Employees who exercise regularly are fitter, healthier and less likely to require sick leave.

8 Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op has 7 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.

EXAMPLE

GETTING STARTED

STANDARD RATE INCOME TAX | LEASED OVER 12 MONTHS | COST OF BIKE & ACCESSORIES

£300

BIKE TO WORK TAX SAVINGS

£93

YOU PAY

£207 £17.25 PER MONTH

If your workplace does not operate a satisfactory Bike to Work Scheme your employer can find out about ours by requesting the Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op’s Bike to Work brochure. Simply go to: www.edinburghbicycle.com and follow the Bike to Work link. If your employer needs an even faster response, our dedicated Bike to Work Department will be delighted to send you this booklet in pdf format by email.

HIGHER RATE INCOME TAX | LEASED OVER 12 MONTHS | COST OF BIKE & ACCESSORIES

£300

BIKE TO WORK TAX SAVINGS

£123

YOU PAY

£177 £14.75 PER MONTH

Examples valid for tax year 20010/11 where the employer is unable to pass on the VAT saving.

5 GREAT REASONS FOR CYCLING TO WORK 1. SAVE YOUR MONEY While the Bike to Work Scheme offers a low-cost incentive to take up cycling, the real savings become apparent when you discover how many hundreds (or thousands) of pounds can be saved on fuel and fares when you switch to cycling.

2. SAVE YOUR BODY ‘Healthy employees are more efficient, more productive and take less time off work.’ TravelSmart Australia.

3. SAVE YOUR BRAIN Healthy body, healthy mind. The very act of cycling to work ‘switches on’ the brain, making you alert for the day ahead.

4. IN YOUR OWN TIME Even in the most congested cities, the cyclist gets from A to B within a predictable time frame. To put it in a nutshell, pedalling makes people more punctual.

5. SAVE YOUR PLANET Burn calories, not petrol. You know it makes sense.

Going, going, gone. Edinburgh shopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stephen Larkin choosing the best line - almost. No members of staff were harmed in the production of this catalogue. Photography by Alex Amato (Edinburgh shop).

MOUNTAIN BIKES

MOUNTAIN BIKES £249 - £380 30

REVOLUTION CADENCE XC £249.99

REVOLUTION CADENCE SPORT £299.99

8 7005-series aluminium MTB frame for women. 8 SunTour M-2025A suspension fork, 50mm travel. 8 Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire shifters. Tourney mechs. 8 Tektro alloy V-brakes on alloy wheels. 26x2.1” tyres.

8 7005-series aluminium MTB frame for women. 8 SunTour XCM suspension fork, 100mm travel. 8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire shifters. Altus mechs. 8 Tektro iO disc brakes on alloy wheels. 26x2.1” tyres.

Best buy in women’s-specific MTBs (mountain bikes).

You can take it twice as far when you double the travel.

‘Women’s-specific’ means that, in contrast to traditional ‘ladies’ bikes with step-through frames, the Cadence XC has a more efficient diamond frame, specially designed for females. The frame’s top tube is lower to maximise stepover clearance to make the bike safe and manoeuvrable. The top tube is shorter so you don’t have to overstretch to reach the bars as can be the case when a woman is saddled with a bike designed for a man. Coming with a women’s saddle, this bike is a fitting and comfortable introduction to the world of mountain bikes.

While the Cadence XC is made for light trail riding, the Sport is twice as bump cushioning, thanks to the fork’s 100mm travel. Upgrading from 21 to 24 speed doesn’t just offer a wider range of gears, it also delivers a stronger rear wheel, thanks to the cassette hub required for the 8 cogs at the back. Tektro disc brakes improve the bikes all-weather braking performance. Disc pads also last much longer than rim brake pads. The happy result is less time devoted to bike maintenance: more time enjoying your new-found sport on this Cadence.

Sizes: 16, 18”. Colour: Satin Blue. Weight: 14.8/32.5lb. Web Ref: 12427

Sizes: 16, 18”. Colour: Satin Black. Weight: 14.9/32.8lb. Web Ref: 12426

GIANT REVEL 3 £300

SPECIALIZED HARDROCK £339.99

8 AluxX aluminium frame. 8 SunTour M2025 63mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire shifters. Tourney mechs. 8 Tektro alloy V-brakes on alloy wheels. 26x2.0” tyres.

8 Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame. 8 SunTour SF11-XCT-V3 80mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano Acera Rapidfire 3x7sp shifters. Altus mechs. 8 Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport 26x2.0” tyres.

Revel in the ownership of a great starter mountain bike.

Our most popular name brand bike for 20+ years.

Giant are a huge bike company. Nobody builds as many bikes for the Western world as this Taiwanese giant. This giantism has its benefits when you discover that Giant are one of the few companies that never ‘out-sources’ frame construction. Giant build every one in their own factories to ensure they can maintain the quality control that helped make them the world’s number one in the first place. Equip one of these clean lightweight AluxX frames with a 63mm fork, 21 speed Shimano EZ Fire shifters and Tektro V-brakes, and you can revel in the ownership of a great starter mountain bike for trail riding and general getting around.

The butted alloy frame with Specialized’s signature ORE (Optimised Radius Engineering) down tube is proven lightweight and strong. The 80mm-travel fork’s spring rate is size-specific. Smaller riders who opt for the 13” frame get the lightest sprung fork. ‘Clydesdale’ riders on 23” frames get the firmest. Shimano Acera EZ-Fire 3x7-speed shifters control the Altus derailleurs. Specialized use a 7-speed cassette here so you get a wider 12-32 gear range and a better balanced, stronger rear hub than you would if they had opted for the usual threaded freewheel. With 20+ years behind them, Hardrock designers know exactly what they’re doing.

Sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: White/Blue. Weight: 14.28kg/31.5lb. Web Ref: 12855

Sizes: 13, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: White/Black. Weight: 13.75kg/30.31lb. Web Ref: 13114

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SPECIALIZED MYKA HT £339.99 8 Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame. 8 SunTour SF11-XCT-V3 80mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano Acera/Altus 3x7spd EZ-Fire gears. Specialized MTBs for women start here. Although it shares the Hardrock’s quality spec, one glance at the downward swoop of the shorter top tube informs you that the Myka was made for women. Then there are details you won’t glean from the picture such as the suspension fork’s Femme lighter spring rate, the women’s-specific dual density handlebar grips, the pressure-relieving Specialized Riva women’s Body Geometry saddle and the Specialized Fast Track LK (Low Knob for speed) tyres.

Sizes: 13, 15, 17, 19”. Colour: White/Blue. Weight: 13.75kg/30.31lb. Web Ref: 13120

GIANT REVEL 2 £350 GIANT REVEL 2 WOMEN’S £350 8 AluxX aluminium frame. 8 SunTour XCT V2 80mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire shifters. 8 Shimano Acera rear / Tourney mechs. 8 Shimano HG30 11-32 cassette. 8 SunTour 22/32/42 chainset. 8 Cartridge sealed bottom bracket. 8 Tektro alloy V-brakes. 8 Giant CR18 double wall aluminium rims. 8 Stainless steel spokes. 8 Formula hubs (cassette rear) 8 Giant Path 26x2.1” tyres. A more marvellous Giant Revel We have used the extra space in this double column to spell out all the extras you get when

you upgrade from the Giant Revel 3 to the Revel 2. The longer-travel fork copes with bigger bumps. The wider tyres offer more traction. Double wall rims, stainless steel spokes and a cassette rear hub make the wheels more robust. The mostly aluminium Shimano Acera 8-speed rear mech shifts gears more precisely than a steel/plastic 7-speed Tourney derailleur. The Shimano 11-32 cassette offers a wider range of gears than a Shimano 14-28 freewheel. You’ll bless the 32t cog whenever you ride a steep hill and long for an easier gear. You’ll love the 11t cog every time a tail wind blows you along the flat and you would spin out if the top gear was a 14t cog.

w: Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black/Red. Web Ref: 13169 v: Sizes: XS, S, M. Colour: Gunmetal/Cyan. Web Ref: 13244

SPECIALIZED MYKA HT DISC £379.99 8 Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame. 8 SunTour SF11-XCT-V3 80mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano Acera/Altus 3x7spd EZ-Fire gears. 8 Tektro iO mechanical disc brakes. 8 Specialized Fast Trak LK 26x2.0” tyres. Discs brakes make this Myka even more off-roadworthy. This is like the Myka HT at the top of this page with the crucial upgrade that it comes equipped with Tektro iO disc brakes. Moving the brakes from the mud and rain-attracting wheel rims to the relatively clean hubs makes for an improvement in the brakes’ all-weather all-conditions performance. Disc brake pads are much harder so they last much longer. So do the rims now that they are no longer worn down by the brake pads.

Sizes: 13, 15, 17, 19”. Colour: Charcoal/White. Weight: 14.3kg/31.46lb. Web Ref: 13121

SPECIALIZED HARDROCK DISC £379.99 8 Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame. 8 SunTour SF11-XCT-V3 80mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano Acera 21-sp Rapidfire shifters. 8 Tektro iO mechanical disc brakes. 8 Alex double wall rims. Cassette rear hub. 8 Specialized Fast Trak LK 26x2.0” tyres. A more hardcore Hardrock. How do you make the Specialized Hardrock

(P.30) more hardcore? Upgraded the stoppers from good V-brakes to V-good Tektro iO mechanical disc brakes, boasting Automatic Calliper Centring and automatic pad angle adjustment. These features enable the pads to be positioned as parallel to and as close to the rotor as possible, thus enabling Tektro iOX’s to fulfil the disc brake promise of delivering more reliable all-weather stopping power, longer lasting brake pads and longer lasting wheel rims.

Sizes: 13, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: White/Red. Weight: 14.32kg/31.58lb. Web Ref: 13115

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MOUNTAIN BIKES £399 - £500

Customer photo courtesy of John Broderick

REVOLUTION CUILLIN PRO £399.99 {WAS £449.99}

REVOLUTION CADENCE PRO £399.99 {WAS £449.99}

GIANT REVEL 1 £450

8 7005 alloy frame w/Crud Catcher bosses. 8 SunTour XCR-D 120mm fork with lockout.

8 7005 aluminium women’s-specific frame. 8 SunTour XCR-D 120mm fork with lockout. 8 Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Continental Speed King 26x2.1” tyres. 8 Shimano Acera 24-speed shifters. 8 Shimano Alivio rear / Acera front mech. 8 Truvativ X-Flow 3.0 42/32/22t chainset.

8 AluxX aluminium frame. 8 SunTour XCT V2 80mm-travel fork w/lockout. 8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire shifters. 8 Shimano Alivio rear / Tourney front mechs. 8 Shimano BRM 416 mechanical disc brakes.

The Cuillin Pro benefits in female form. On top of the outstanding spec it shares with the Cuillin Pro, the Cadence Pro boasts female friendly features over and above the women’sspecific frame and saddle. It also comes with narrower alloy bars (600mm wide rather than 640) and shorter TruVativ crank arms (170mm rather than 175) than the Cuillin Pro.

If Avid has a rival in the best cable-operated disc brake stakes, it’s probably that byword in bicycling innovation and reliability, Shimano. It’s therefore great to see Giant’s Number One Revel MTB coming with Shimano BRM 416 mechanical disc brakes. Then the Revel 1 is further upgraded with a Shimano Alivio rear mech, a real Shimano chainset (over SunTour) and a SunTour fork that can be locked out.

Sizes: 16, 18”. Colour: Polaris Silver. Weight: 14kg/31lb. Web Ref: 12425

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black/Blue. Web Ref: 13245

Hydraulic disc-braked MTBs start here. The Cuillin Pro is your least expensive introduction to the single fingertip control that only hydraulic disc brakes can deliver. The great advantage of hydraulics is that they are mechanically more efficient and they do away with the weak link of traditional bicycle brake systems - the cables. The happy result is a bicycle with a braking system you can pretty much take for granted between annual services. The Cuillin Pro’s longer travel fork is another bonus. But when you don’t want a bobbing fork, say when climbing, you can lock out the 120mm travel with a flick of the fork leg-top Speed Lock lever.

Sizes: 18, 20, 22”. Colour: Red Alert. Weight: 14kg/31lb. Web Ref: 12429

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Good disc brakes make this bike a Revel-ation.

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SPECIALIZED HARDROCK SPORT DISC £459.99

SPECIALIZED MYKA HT SPORT DISC £459.99

CANNONDALE TRAIL SL 5 £499.99

8 Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame. 8 SunTour SF11 80mm fork with lockout. 8 Shimano 24-sp Rapidfire. Alivio rear mech. 8 Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes. 8 Alex double wall rims. Cassette rear hub.

8 Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame. 8 SunTour SF11 80mm-travel fork with lockout. 8 Shimano 24-sp Rapidfire. Alivio rear mech. 8 Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes. 8 Alex double wall rims. Cassette rear hub.

8 Trail SL SAVE double butted aluminium frame. 8 RST Gila Pro TnL 100mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano Alivio 24-speed Rapidfire shifters. 8 Shimano Alivio rear / Altus front mechs. 8 Promax Orange mechanical disc brakes.

Rad, red and Avid Ball Bearing-actuated.

Better disc brakes make you a more Avid rider.

Low price for such a high-spec’d Cannondale.

You might love this bike as much as we do because it’s radically red or you might be impressed because it comes Avid BB5 equipped. Ball bearing-actuated Avid BB brakes are generally rated, the best mechanical (i.e. cable operated) disc brakes on the market. If you want a real MTB with Specialized’s heritage, and you want disc brakes, but you don’t want to deal with the potential complexity of hydraulics, the Hard Rock Sport Disc is a best buy.

This bike boasts Avid BB5s, frequently cited as the best buy in mechanical disc brakes. Owning a bike that lets you scrub speed with effortless fingertip control does wonders for your confidence when you hit the trails. The gears are upgraded on this bike (over the Myka HT Disc on P.31) with Acera levers (over Altus) and an Alivio rear mech (over Acera), while this version of the SunTour SF11 fork allows you to lock out its 80mm Femme sprung travel.

The Cannondale Trail SL double butted aluminium frame with SAVE (Synapse Active Vibration Elimination) chainstays; the Cannondale double butted alloy handlebars; the Shimano Rapidfire shifters; the Schwalbe Black Jack 26x2.1” tyres with puncture protection: there is so much to like about this bike, and we haven’t even mentioned the unexpectedly low price for such a high-spec’d Cannondale.

Sizes: 13, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Red/Black. Weight: 14.25kg/31.42lb. Web Ref: 13116

Sizes: 13, 15, 17, 19”. Colour: Charcoal/White. Weight: 14.2kg/31.24lb. Web Ref: 13124

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, J. Colour: Jet Black. Web Ref: 13246

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CANNONDALE TRAIL SL 5 WOMEN’S £499.99 8 Trail SL SAVE double butted aluminium frame. 8 RST Gila Pro TnL 100mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano Alivio 24-speed Rapidfire shifters. 8 Shimano Alivio rear / Altus front mechs. 8 Promax Orange mechanical disc brakes.

REVOLUTION TRIAD 3.0 £499.99 {WAS £599.99}

Women’s own version of a great value Trail bike. This is the Trail SL 5 at the top of the page with the frame geometry, saddle and bars revised for women. This double butted aluminium hardtail brings features traditionally found on more expensive frames to recreational riders. Cannondale’s trademark double-pass smooth- welded technology virtually eliminates the potential risk of stress risers and gives the frames a finished, handcrafted aesthetic.

Sizes: P, S, M. Colour: Silver. Web Ref: 13247

8 Technoformed butted aluminium frame. 8 RockShox Tora SL 100mm-travel fork. 8 Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes. How to create a better mountain bike. A step up from our established Revolution Cuillin MTB range, our Triads are designed to hold their own when displayed in our shops in the company of the top names in cycling such as Specialized, Cannondale and Giant. We went to Merida, one of Taiwan’s most respected

bike builders, to create a Technoformed 6061 frame whose bright, balanced ride qualities would shine through. We went to RockShox, the first name in suspension, for the perfectly damped Tora SL fork with lock out. We went to Avid for their Juicy hydraulic discs. Avid’s partners, SRAM, master the 24-speed trigger shifting. Avid’s other colleagues, TruVativ look after the rest of the metal - the cranks, bars, stem & seatpost. Put it all together, we’re confident you won’t find a better spec for the money.

Sizes: 16, 18, 20”. Colour: Anthracite Weight: 13.4kg/29.5lb. Web Ref: 12434

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FREEWHEEL WINTER AWAY

GIANT REVEL 0 £550 GIANT REVEL 0 WOMEN’S £550

Eye protection required all year round Quote/photo courtesy of Colin Reekie: Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op Customer

LOOKING FOR GLASSES? SEE PAGE 84

8 AluxX aluminium frame. 8 SunTour XCT V3 100mm fork w/lockout. 8 Shimano 27-spd Alivio Rapidfire gearing. 8 Shimano HG50 11-34 cassette. 8 FSA Dyna Drive 22/32/44 chainset. 8 Giant Root 2 hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Giant CR06 DW aluminium rims. 8 Formula hubs (cassette rear). 8 Giant Path 26x2.1” tyres. 8 Giant aluminium handlebar & stem. 8 Giant Sport Trail saddle on alloy seatpost. Giant’s best Revel has sound Roots. This is the first bike in this catalogue equipped with one (or rather 2) of our favourite hydraulic disc brakes - Giant Root.

Root brakes are an open system so they deal better with heat build-up. The one-piece calliper is more flex resistant - the key to more powerful braking. The rear hose is Kevlar belted. This makes the rear brake much more positive, and addresses the usual situation where you make do with a powerful front brake and a ‘soft’ rear brake. Root Brakes have been designed with twice the normal pad-to-disc clearance, so they’re easier to set up and more resistant to rubbing. When they need bled, their brake fluid is environmentally- friendlier noncorrosive mineral oil so it’s easier to handle - literally. Also, mineral oil absorbs 15 times less moisture, compared with DOT fluid, so oil changes are far less frequent.

w: Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: Blue/Black. Web Ref: 13248 v: Sizes: XS, S, M. Colour: White. Web Ref: 13249

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SPECIALIZED HARDROCK PRO DISC £599.99

CANNONDALE TRAIL SL4 £599.99

GENESIS CORE 10 £649.99

8 Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame. 8 SunTour SF11 80mm fork with lockout. 8 Shimano Alivio 27-sp Rapidfire drivetrain. 8 Shimano BR-M445 hydraulic disc brakes.

8 Trail SL SAVE double butted alloy frame. 8 RST Omega TnL 100mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano Alivio 27-speed Rapidfire shifters. 8 Shimano Deore rear / Alivio front mechs. 8 Tektro Draco SL hydraulic disc brakes.

8 6061 T6 double-butted aluminium frame. 8 RockShox Tora K 100mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano Acera 24-spd Rapidfire gearing. 8 Shimano BR-M445 hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Alex Ace-18 rims on Shimano RM65 hubs. 8 Continental Mountain King 26x2.2” tyres.

The best Hardrock deserves Shimano hydraulic disc brakes.

‘The Hardrock rung of Specialized’s polished and performance-orientated mountain bike ladder has never looked better than this year’s Pro. And its smooth speed is every bit as slick as its appearance, making it a great fast trail bike for the price. Naturally fast, light, comfortable and well balanced, the Pro is exactly the trail ego boost many riders are after. The fact that it looks great isn’t going to hurt sales either.’ bike radar.com Sizes: 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Red/White. Weight: 13.58kg/29.94lb. Web Ref: 13117

Rapid firing Cannondale with hydraulic discs. This is like the Trail SL5 upgraded with Rapidfire gearing and hydraulic disc brakes. As with every Cannondale Trail, the SL4 frame’s skinny SAVE (Synapse Active Vibration Elimination) chain stays help damp trail buzz. The frame’s oversized head tube is compatible with both 1.125” and 1.5” steerers. (The SL4’s RST Omega fork has a 1 1/8” steerer.) Having such a reinforced front end is going to help steer you out of danger.

Good to the core.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, J. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 13250

Sizes: 16, 17.5, 19, 20.5”. Colour: Satin Black. Weight: 13.65kg/30.9lb. Web Ref: 13072

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With its fast, meaty Mountain King tyres from Continental, its hydraulic disc brakes from Shimano, the latest Tora forks from RockShox, and its full Shimano Acera drivetrain including an Octalink chainset & bottom bracket on a clean 6061 double-butted aluminium frame, you can be confident this Genesis is going to be good to the core.

REVOLUTION TRIAD 2.0 £649.99 {WAS £749.99}

8 Fully butted M4 aluminium Myka frame for women. 8 SunTour SF11 80mm-travel fork with lockout. 8 Shimano 27-speed Alivio Rapidfire transmission. 8 Shimano FC-M430 Octalink chainset / bottom bracket. 8 Shimano BR-M445 hydraulic disc brakes.

8 Triad Technoformed frame. RockShox Recon fork. 8 Avid Juicy 3 brakes. SRAM X.5/X.7 27-speed gears.

‘Most sorted all-rounder we’ve ever ridden at this price.’

Specialized once reserved their M4 frame (aluminium reinforced with silicon, copper, magnesium and vanadium) for £1,000+ bikes. Almost twice the tensile strength of 6061 aluminium, M4 tubing can be safely built into a thinner walled, hence a lighter weight and more comfortable frame. Shimano dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes guarantee assured worry-free braking in all conditions. Tribute to Specialized’s attention to detail, the 15 and 17” Myka Elites come with 80mm travel forks, the 2 larger sizes have 100mm forks - all with lock out.

The bigger tyres, front rotor and wider bar all translate into an immediately confident ‘proper bike’ feel on the trail. Across the meadow and down the diagonal rooty off-camber there’s no trace of wandering or wimping out from fork or front end, with the TruVativ cockpit giving a reassuring amount of feedback to brace against. Down steps, rocky chutes, drop offs and numerous other ugly sections on subsequent rides, we were consistently impressed with the Recon forks.. The coil springs are smooth over the small stuff and get full travel regularly if you ride them hard. The quality responsive feeling frame and well chosen, totally contemporary componentry mean you’ve got a bike that shines in every part of the ride.’ WhatMountainBike.

Sizes: 13, 15, 17, 19”. Colour: White/Charcoal. Web Ref: 13122

Sizes: 16, 18, 20”. Colour: Fusion Black. Weight: 12.8kg/28.2lb. Web Ref: 12433

The Elite Myka with better frame and Shimano brakes.

MOUNTAIN BIKES £550 - £700

SPECIALIZED MYKA HT ELITE £649.99

SPECIALIZED ROCKHOPPER £699.99 8 Specialized M4SL fully manipulated. 8 SunTour SF11-XCR 80mm-travel fork with lockout. 8 Shimano 27-spd Alivio Rapidfire shifters & front mech. 8 Shimano Deore Shadow rear derailleur. 8 Shimano FC-M430 Octalink chainset / bottom bracket. 8 Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Specialized The Captain Sport 26x2.0” tyres. 8 Butted alloy riser bars with 3D forged stem. 8 Specialized Rockhopper XC Body Geometry saddle with front and rear bumpers.

The legend continues to rock. It’s little wonder that probably more of our customers have discovered the joys of mountain biking on a Rockhopper than on any other single model of bicycle. After all, Specialized have had 25 years experience finessing the Rockhopper. With its fully butted, smooth-welded M4SL (super light) alloy frame with integrated head tube, its asymmetrical seatstays delivering a quick, responsive and compliant ride, and an informed mix of mid-range Shimano and Specialized’s own componentry, this latest version of the Rockhopper continues to deliver.

Sizes: 13, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Black/White. Web Ref: 13127

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MOUNTAIN BIKES £749 - £900

FOG Customer photo courtesy of Colin Reekie

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CANNONDALE TRAIL SL3 £749.99

REVOLUTION TRIAD 1.0 £749.99 {WAS £899.99}

GIANT TALON 2 £750

8 Trail SL SAVE double butted alloy frame. 8 RST Deuce Coil 100mm 100mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano Deore 27-speed Rapidfire shifters. 8 Shimano Deore Shadow rear/Alivio front gear. 8 Shimano M445 hydraulic disc brakes.

8 Technoformed frame. RockShox Reba fork. 8 Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes.

8 AluxX Fluid Formed frame. RockShox Dart fork. 8 Shimano Deore/SLX 27-spd Rapidfire shifters. 8 Shimano 445 hydraulic disc brakes. Designed for UK riding - ‘a rare breed indeed’.

The Trail SL3 is upgraded from the SL4 by coming with real Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and Deore Rapidfire shifters. The front suspension is also upgraded with a special edition (exclusive to Cannondale) version of the RST Deuce Coil fork with an alloy steerer and compression, rebound and lockout adjustability.

‘Giant’s Talon 2 is a rare breed indeed – a bike from a global manufacturer that’s been designed to suit UK riding. Shorter, slacker and more comfortable than Giant’s long-standing XtC race hardtail, the Talon series will appeal to the new breed of trail centre rider. Giant’s experience in aluminium tube shaping technology is obvious in the ﬂowing forms of both the top and down tubes, which provide a rigid backbone for the rest of the chassis.’ bikeradar.com.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, J. Colour: BBQ. Web Ref: 13251

Sizes: 16, 18, 20”. Colour: Silver Flash. Weight: 12.45kg/27.5lb. Web Ref: 12432

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: White/Blue/Black. Web Ref: 13172

Big brake and gear upgrades for the Trail.

‘An outstandingly spec’d bike for any trail rider.’ ‘The SRAM X.7/X.9 drivetrain is quick and precise, while the Avid Elixir brakes inspire you to go faster. The RockShox Rebas are an excellent fork for this bike. They’re lightweight, but confidence inspiring, and offer excellent damping control. I have a pair on my own bike so I know they’ll perform in the long-term. The lightweight aluminium frame and air-sprung forks really keep the weight down on this bike, and it’s well noticeable on the climbs.’ Staff review: Alex Amato, Edinburgh shop.

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GENESIS CORE 30 £849.99

GENESIS LATITUDE 00 £849.99

WHYTE 805 £899

8 6061 T6 double-butted aluminium frame. 8 RockShox Recon Silver K 120mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano Deore 27-speed Rapidfire gearing. 8 Shimano BR-M445 hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Shimano PD-M505 SPD pedals. 8 Alex DP 127 rims on Shimano M435 hubs. 8 Continental Mountain King 2.2” folding tyres.

8 Reynolds 520 double-butted Cr-Mo. 8 RockShox Recon Silver K 120mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano Deore 27-speed Rapidfire gearing. 8 Shimano BR-M445 hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Shimano PD-M505 SPD pedals. 8 Alex DP 127 rims on Shimano RM65 hubs. 8 Continental Mountain King 26x2.2” tyres.

8 Butted hydroformed 6061 aluminium frame. 8 RockShox Recon Silver TK, 100mm fork. 8 Shimano Alivio/SLX 27-spd Rapidfire gearing. 8 Hayes Stroker Comp hydraulic disc brakes.

‘A stable, easy ride that planted itself squarely on the best line.’

The first steel framed MTB in this catalogue.

UK trail optimised ride with impeccable pedigree.

‘The Core 30 from small UK-designed brand Genesis scored highly with our testers, packing in plenty of spec for the money.... We ended up really loving the sure footed way that the Core descends. The capable fork and balanced frame make for a stable, easy ride that planted itself squarely on the best line with minimal forcefulness required.’ bikeradar.com.

The Latitude shares a near-identical Shimanorich spec with the Genesis Core. However, it has one crucial difference - a Reynolds 520 double-butted Cr-Mo steel frame. The Genesis Core’s oversized aluminium tubes’ flex-resistance arguably makes it a more efficient climber. The Genesis Latitude’s narrower diameter steel tubes introduce a forgiving degree of flex. As ever, the choice is yours.

British designer, Jon Whyte, was chief designer of that most Californian company, Marin, for 10 years. With his many creations such as Quad-Link suspension, Jon Whyte can be compared with another English Jon who did so much for a Californian company - Jonathan Ive, inventer of near-every Apple innovation since 1997. Jon Whyte may now be semi-retired but his legacy continues with the bikes that carry his name, such as the long wheelbase, slack angle Whyte 805, which was made for bombing round our trails, man made and natural.

Sizes: 16, 17.5, 19, 20.5”. Colour: Mid Blue. Web Ref: 13077

Sizes: 16, 17.5, 19, 20.5”. Colour: Cool Grey. Web Ref: 12860

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: White/Black. Weight: 12.5kg/27.5lb (no pedals). Web Ref: 13180

SPECIALIZED ROCKHOPPER COMP £899.99

REVOLUTION TRIAD ZERO £899.99 {WAS £999.99}

REVOLUTION TRIAD DS £899.99 {WAS £1249.99}

8 Specialized M4SL fully manipulated. 8 RockShox Recon Silver SL 80mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano Deore/SLX 27-spd Rapidfire gears. 8 Avid Juicy SL hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Specialized The Captain Control 26x2.0” tubeless Aramid bead tyres.

8 7005 aluminium frame. 8 RockShox Revelation SL DA 150mm fork. 8 Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes.

8 7005 alloy 120mm-travel 4-bar Horst Link frame. 8 RockShox Monarch Shock / Reba SL 125 fork. 8 Shimano Deore/SLX gears. Avid Elixir 5 brakes.

‘Long-travel black run basher.’ WhatMtnBike.

Serious dual suspension trail bikes start here. When asked why we don’t stock cheaper dual suspension bikes, the reason is quite simple. Suspension adds extra weight and complication. If the suspension is not expertly engineered, you’re better off without it. You’ll have a far better experience on a lighter weight hardtail. If you are looking for the enhanced control and comfort suspension can offer, you have to source the forks & shocks from suspension experts such as RockShox. And that costs. You’ll agree it’s a price worth paying first time you hit the trails on our tried-and-tested Triad DS. Sizes: 17.5,19”. Colour: Fusion Black. Weight: 14.3kg/31.5lb. Web Ref: 12435

With its RockShox Recon fork, the Comp model is even more competent than the standard Rockhopper on page 35. With such a well- balanced spec to match the beautifully-balanced frame it’s the type of bike that will inspire you to be a better rider, and will help you progress from competent to expert level.

‘The Triad Zero totally lived up to my expectations at Glentress. The bike climbed well and descended like a thoroughbred, handling the red and black runs with ease and giving the more expensive full suspension bikes a run for their money. The frame provided a stable platform and the sure footedness over the rough and the predictable turn-in through the sweeping berms made the riding experience a pleasurable one.’ Staff review, Paul Cheetham, Manchester shop.

Sizes: 13, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Red/Black. Web Ref: 13128

Sizes: 16, 18, 20”. Colour: Polar White. Weight: 13.3kg/29.4lb. Web Ref: 12436

Even more Competent.

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FREEWHEEL WINTER AWAY Wear a Buff to keep out the winter chills. If it gets really cold you can pull it over your head. I recommend the merino wool Buff, which is long and ideal for Autumn/Winter riding as it’s warm and wicking. Carol Parsons: Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op Customer

Dave Clacher from our Edinburgh shop captured by Alex Amato

{ AVAILABLE DECEMBER }

GIANT XTC 3 £995

CANNONDALE TRAIL SL1 £999.99

8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed aluminium frame. 8 RockShox Recon Silver TK 100mm fork. 8 Shimano SLX 27-speed shifters & front gear. 8 Shimano XT 27-speed Shadow rear mech. 8 Shimano 445 hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Giant DW alloy rims. Shimano rear hub.

8 Trail SL SAVE double butted alloy frame. 8 RockShox Recon Silver Solo Air 100mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano SLX 27-speed Rapidfire shifters. 8 Shimano XT Shadow rear/Deore front gear. 8 Hayes Stroker Ryde Comp hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Maddux double wall rims. Shimano M525 hubs.

XTC, famed for delivering legal highs.

We reckon you’re going to love Recon.

Built with Giant’s lightest weight aluminium tubing AluxX SL - and equipped with a roll call of the great and the good from RockShox and Shimano, the Giant XTC is all about getting to the top of the hill fast. The Recon Solo Air fork and the Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, SLX shifters and XT Shadow rear mech help ensure sweet grin-enducing descents.

The Recon takes this Cannondale’s Trail to a new level. ‘There are so many mid-priced RockShox forks around that it’s hard to pick the best, but we reckon this hot-rod Recon is a value winner. We often meet the Recon on complete bikes, and it always does a cracking job of making mid-price bikes feel top-class in suspension terms. It can do the same for your bike, too. Verdict: All the stuff you need with nothing you don’t. A light and durable fork.’ bikeradar.com

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black/Red/White. Web Ref: 13175

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, J. Colour: White. Web Ref: 13252

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WHYTE 901 £1,149

Climb every mountain.

8 Butted hydroformed 6061 aluminium frame. 8 RockShox Recon TK Solo Air 120mm fork. 8 Full SRAM X.7 3x10spd drivetrain. 8 Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Mavic XM 119 rims. Sealed bearing hubs. 8 RockShox Maxle Light through axle. 8 Continental Trail King Fold 26x2.2” tyres.

The Whyte 901 trail hardtail features a 120mm-travel version of the RockShox Recon. This fork secures the front wheel in a fashion that normal QRs and track nuts can only dream of - with a 20mm Maxle. Elixirs are Avid’s finest hydraulic brakes. To make mountain trails more climbable, new SRAM X.7 delivers the widest (22/32/42 chainrings/12-36 cogs) gear range ever.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Black. Weight: 12.36kg/27.29lb (no pedals). Web Ref: 13181

SPECIALIZED MYKA FSR COMP £1,199.99

Feminine FSR makes full sus performance more accessible to half the population.

8 100mm-travel M4 Women’s FSR frame. 8 RockShox Ario rear shock with lockout. 8 RockShox Tora TK Le Femme 100mm fork. 8 Shimano Alivio/SLX 27-spd Rapidfire gears. 8 Shimano M430 crank 22/32/42. 11-34 cogs. 8 Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Specialized The Captain Sport 26x2” tyres.

The shorter-reach Myka frame has more stepover clearance than the similarly equipped Specialized Camber. The fork and rear shock are lighter sprung to make Myka more female friendly. The Myka FSR Comp is the real-deal - a full-suspension bike that’s perfectly proportioned to help ensure a perfect off-road riding experience.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: White/Blue. Web Ref: 13118

SPECIALIZED CAMBER FSR COMP £1,249.99

Fantastic new FSR offer.

8 120mm-travel M4 alloy FSR frame. 8 RockShox Ario RL rear shock with lockout. 8 RockShox Recon Silver TK 120mm fork. 8 Shimano Alivio/SLX 27-spd Rapidfire gears. 8 Shimano M430 crank 22/32/44. 11-34 cogs. 8 Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Specialized The Captain Sport 26x2” tyres.

Originally developed in the early ‘90s and tweaked and perfected ever since, Specialized FSR is arguably today’s most evolved MTB suspension system. The new Camber M4 platform makes this trail taming technology more accessible than ever without compromising either build quality (sealed cartridge bearing pivots) or spec (RockShox suspension front and rear).

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: White/Red. Web Ref: 13096

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GIANT TRANCE X4 £1,295

Your introduction to Maestro Suspension.

8 AluxX SL aluminium Fluid Formed frame. 8 Giant Maestro Air shock. 127mm travel 8 RockShox Tora TK coil 120mm travel fork. 8 Shimano Alivio/Deore 27-spd gearing. 8 Shimano M445 hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Kenda Nevegal 26x2.1” Stick E/DTC tyres

The Trance X4 starts with a radically shaped ALUXX SL aluminium frame featuring trail- tuned geometry and a tapered OverDrive headtube for increased stiffness and steering precision. It’s the perfect platform for Maestro Suspension - a fully active system that is obedient on technical terrain, climbs with authority and blitzes descents.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: White/Red. Web Ref: 13174

GENESIS CORE 50 £1,399.99

Ball-burnished silvery frame. Gold fork.

8 6069 ALX-9 triple-butted aluminium frame. 8 RockShox Recon Gold RL 120mm fork. 8 Shimano SLX 3x10-spd gears. 11-34 cogs. 8 Shimano 22/32/42 M552 chainset. 8 Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes. 8 DT Swiss rims. Shimano SLX hubs.

The Gold version of the RockShox Recon has a 20mm through axle and a tapered alloy steerer to reinforce the Core 50’s front end. 6069 aluminium is even harder, so can be made thinner walled than 6061 alloy. The Core 50 is your introduction to Shimano’s latest contribution towards the perfect gear shift - SLX 10-speed with 11-34 cassette.

Sizes: 16, 17.5, 19, 20.5”. Colour: Polished. Web Ref: 13079

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Photo courtesy of Tim Atkinson, Leeds shop

{ AVAILABLE MID NOVEMBER }

WHYTE 19C £1,999 8 Uni-directional Multi Monocoque frame. 8 RockShox Reba RL 100mm-travel fork. 8 SRAM X-7 2x10spd gearing. 8 Avid Elixir 3 hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Fulcrum Red Metal 5 wheels. 1.2kg frame proves carbon is king. The Whyte 19C is a superbly executed multi monocoque masterpiece. Its 70˚ head / 73.5˚seat tube geometry helps you soar up hills you might have once

laboured on, yet it’s more sure-footed than you have a right to expect from a bike that’s badged ‘Race XC’. The Whyte 19C’s agility is helped no end by coming with a set of 20mm axle, sealed bearing Fulcrum Wheels. The latest SRAM X-7 10-speed drivetrain with its 11-32 cassette and FSA chainset delivers a wide, slick-shifting range of gears in a simplified 27-42t double chainset format. The RockShox Reba’s remote PopLoc lets you activate the lockout on the fly.

Sizes: S, M. L. Colour: Ghost White. Weight: 9.87kg / 21.77lb (no pedals). Web Ref: 13179

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MOUNTAIN BIKES £1,549 - £2,000

SPECIALIZED CAMBER FSR ELITE £1,549.99

WHYTE 905 £1,599

GIANT ANTHEM X4 £1,650

8 120mm-travel M4 alloy FSR frame. 8 RockShox Ario RL rear shock with lockout. 8 RockShox Recon Gold TK 120mm fork. 8 Shimano Alivio/XT/SLX 27-spd gearing. 8 Shimano M521 HollowTech cranks 22/32/44. 8 Custom Avid Elixir 3 R SL hydraulic brakes.

8 Butted hydroformed 6061 aluminium frame. 8 RockShox Reba RL 120mm fork. Maxle Light. 8 SRAM X.7 2x10 shifters & front mech. X.9 rear. 8 Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes.

8 AluxX SL frame. Fox Float RP2 100mm shock. 8 Fox F100 RL-11 QR15, fork w/tapered steerer. 8 Shimano Deore/SLX 27-sp gears. M445 disc.

2 x 10 = 20 makes perfect sense.

‘In every riding situation you can throw at it, the Anthem X4’s perfect poise and supple-yet-taut rear end deliver bucket loads of confidence, inspiring constant up-shifts, later braking and bigger grins. The suspension simply gets on with the job of isolating the rider from the worst of the hits, allowing 100 percent of your effort to go into propelling the bike forwards. Throw it down a steep, rocky chute and the Anthem X won’t flinch. Point it up a saddle-nose grinder and it’ll come back for more.’ bikeradar.com

Helps maintain control if you go off camber. The Elite has the same sound M4 FSR frame and RockShox Ario shock as the Camber FSR Comp on page 39. Then the Recon fork hits the Gold standard. Recon Gold forks are around 300g lighter than Recon Silver forks. The disc brakes are elevated to Avid Elixir level and, as you would expect on an Elite bicycle, the rear mech is a Shimano XT Shadow.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: White/Black. Web Ref: 13097

This is the next bike up the Whyte Trail hard tail ladder after the Whyte 901 on page 38. Upgrading the fork from Recon TK to Reba RL level knocks a whole pound off the bike’s weight. The transmission is similarly upgraded with a SRAM X9 double chainset and Cannondale-like BB30 bottom bracket. With a 12-36 10-speed cassette at the back, and 26/39t chainrings up front we don’t think you’ll miss the 3rd chainring.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Ghost White. Weight: 11.35kg/25lb (weighed without pedals). Web Ref: 13182

‘The best trail full-suspension you can buy.’

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Red/Blue/White. Web Ref: 13253

{ AVAILABLE MID NOVEMBER }

SPECIALIZED CAMBER FSR EXPERT £1,899.99

WHYTE T-120S £1,999

SPECIALIZED STUMPJUMPER FSR COMP £1,999.99

8 120mm-travel M4 alloy FSR frame. 8 Custom Fox Triad 2 shock. 8 Custom RockShox Reba TK 120mm fork. 8 Shimano SLX/XT 3x10-spd gearing. 8 Custom Avid Elixir 5 SL hydraulic disc brakes.

8 6061 alloy main frame. Carbon swingarm. 8 Quad 2 suspension with lifetime-guaranteed cartridge sealed bearings. 8 RockShox Monarch shock / Reba Maxle fork. 8 SRAM X.7 2x10 gears. 26/39 rings. 12-36 cog.

Made for honing your trail-riding expertise.

Alloy front + carbon rear + Quad-Link = T120S.

The Expert version of the Camber comes with a Fox Triad 2 fork, customised for Specialized with a switch you can flick between 3 settings: fully open, ProPedal (open but firmer) and lockout. The transmission is upgraded with Shimano SLX Rapidfire shifters and front mech, a rear XT mech, a Shimano M552 HollowTech triple 24/34/42t crankset and a Shimano 10-speed cassette with an 11t high gear and a wallclimbing 36t low.

Set your saddle height via the uniquely secure and comfortable Getta Grip seat clamp. Note how both seat slot and shock are completely protected from spray and debris. Relax into the Whyte saddle and grab the 680mm bar’s full-fat semi lock-on grips. Start pedalling. You immediately experience the power surge. This bike’s a flier that carves corners and cushions hits so seamlessly, you’ll be pedalling sections where you previously reached for the brakes.

www.bicycling.com editors’ choice trail bike winner 2010 gets 2011 gear upgrade.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Silver/Black. Web Ref: 13098

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Ghost White/Orange. Weight:12.85kg/28.33lb (no pedals). Web Ref: 13183

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Red/White. Web Ref: 13136

8 140mm-travel M5 alloy FSR frame. 8 Fox Triad 2 shock. RockShox Revelation fork. 8 Shimano X.7/X.9 3x10-speed gearing. 8 Custom Avid Elixir RSL hydraulic disc brakes. 8 DT rims. Specialized cartridge bearing hubs.

The Stumpjumper FSR has been no stranger to award ceremonies over the past decade. A 5”-travel trail bike with such a reputation for being a super-solid capable climber and a bomber descender can’t help but impress. Add SRAM’s new 30-speed drivetrain, and the 2011 Stumpie Comp can’t help but take you further.

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MOUNTAIN BIKES £2,150 - £3,750

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GIANT ANTHEM X3 £2,150

GIANT TRANCE X2 £2,400

8 AluxX SL frame. 8 Fox Float RP2 100mm shock. 8 Fox F100 RL-11 QR15, fork w/tapered steerer. 8 Shimano SLX/XT 3x10-speed transmission. 8 Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes.

8 AluxX SL frame. Fox Float RP2 127mm shock. 8 Fox F125 RL-11 QR15 fork. Tapered steerer. 8 Shimano SLX 30-spd gearing. XT rear mech. 8 Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes.

An Anthem to 30-speed SLX/XT shifting.

The lightweight plush performance of the fork and shock remind you why Fox are generally regarded as the masters of bicycle suspension. The suspension shrugs off the hits, but thanks to the magic of Maestro, the fork and shock are all but motionless on smooth roads. The ingenious Fox fork’s QR15 axle screws solidly into the oversized fork dropout, and then tightens as simply and securely as a traditional quick release lever.

Stiffer, lighter, faster, better.

The X3 builds on the sheer class of the 4”-travel Giant Anthem X4 reviewed on page 41. Then it’s made even more desirable with an upgraded transmission featuring Shimano SLX 3x10speed shifters, front mech, 11-36 cassette and 24/32/42t chainset, while the rear mech is upgraded to XT Shadow level. The hydraulic disc brakes are also upgraded from Shimano M445s to the even smoother action Avid Elixir 5s.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Grey/Red. Web Ref: 13254

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black/Blue. Web Ref: 13173

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Red/White. Web Ref: 13138

Fox fork and shock enhance the Trance.

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SPECIALIZED STUMPJUMPER FSR COMP CARBON £2,549.99 8 140mm-travel Carbon / M5 alloy FSR frame. 8 Fox Triad 2 shock. RockShox Revelation fork. 8 Shimano X.7/X.9 3x10-spd gearing. 8 Custom Avid Elixir RSL hydraulic disc brakes. Boasting the same equipment as the FSR Comp on page 41, this version of the Stumpjumper is upgraded with a carbon front triangle. Carbon doesn’t just save grams, it’s more amenable to being moulded into unconventional shapes to create a stiffer frame: hence the oversized head tube (takes a steerer that tapers from 1.125” at the top to 1.5” at the bottom) and the 84.5mm bb.

{ AVAILABLE DECEMBER }

WHYTE 146 WORKS £3,999 8 Monocoque frame. Fox Float RP23 shock. 8 Fox Float 150 RCL FIT QR15 fork. 8 Full SRAM XX 2x10-speed transmission. 8 Avid Elixir CR hydraulic disc brakes. 8 RockShox REVERB remotely adjustable seatpost. Climbs like an XC, descends like a DH bike. The Whyte 146 Works project was to create the tightest, most responsive and toughest trail bike available: a 150mm-travel bike that climbs like an XC bike and descends like a downhiller. The QUAD-Link 2 suspension system delivers a uniquely responsive shock absorbing ride. As with every designed-forUK QUAD-Link 2 trail bike, The Whyte 146 offers acres of tyre clearance. Its frame architecture shields the shock from mud. And if any debris does get through, it won’t get past Whyte’s unique lifetimeguaranteed sealed pivot bearings.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Jet Black/Ghost White. Weight: 11.36kg/25lb (no pedals). Web Ref: 13178

{ AVAILABLE DECEMBER }

WHYTE 146 S £2,999 8 Monocoque frame. Fox Float RP23 shock. 8 Fox Float 150 RL FIT QR15 fork. 8 Full SRAM X.9 2x10 transmission. 8 Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc brakes.

GIANT GLORY 1 £3,750

If the Works model seems OTT you can make do with this version and save a grand. You still get an identical 146mm-travel Works carbon monocoque main frame and monocoque swing arm with an identical Fox Float RP23 shock. You lose the REVERB seatpost. You still get SRAM 2x10 gearing with 12-36 cassette and 26/39 chainrings, but here it’s X.9 instead of XX. The Float RL fork loses the RLC’s compression adjust but you still get Fox’s lightweight FIT damper and 15QR through axle.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Jet Black/Ghost White. Weight 11.8kg/26lb (no pedals). Web Ref: 13177

8 AluxX SL aluminium Fluid Formed frame. 8 RockShox Vivid coil shock. 203mm travel. 8 RockShox Boxxer R2C2 200mm travel fork. 8 SRAM X9 shifter & mech. 11-26 9-speed. 8 Race Face Atlas 38t chainset. 8 MRP G2SL chain guide. 8 Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Maxxis Minion 26x2.5” tyres. 8 DT rims and rear hub.

Maestro suspension in all its 8”-travel glory. If you glory in steep descents, huge jumps, cornering at speed and blasting through rock gardens, you’ll love the confidence-inspiring stability and bottomless rear suspension that Giant bring to the table tops with this 8” travel manifestation of their Maestro suspension system. With its colour co-ordinated Boxxer forks this bike, like every 2011 Giant, looks as glorious as it performs.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: White/Blue. Web Ref: 13137

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BMX

ALEX AMATO’S BMX PRIMER ‘I’ve been riding BMX for a number of years now. It’s probably the most accessible type of riding out there. No need to “gear up”, just grab your bike and head out the door. BMX isn’t for everyone, and lots of people don’t understand it. But for those that get it, riding is what you plan everything else around. With loads of great complete bikes available, and new parks opening up around the UK, there’s never been a better time to get out there.’

ALEX AMATO

DEPUTY SALES MANAGER EDINBURGH

To help you find your way around this season’s enhanced Edinburgh Bicycle BMX offer, check out Alex’s informed summary of every bike on this 2-page spread.

Photo: Tim Atkinson, Leeds sales

REVOLUTION THUMP £124.99 {WAS £149.99} 8 Hi-tensile steel frame & fork. Steel rise bars and stem. 8 20x2.25” Innova tyres on 36h steel wheels. 8 Tektro alloy V-brakes. 44t steel chainring/18t freewheel.

‘Keeping the Revolution theme of value-for-money going, the Thump offers quality construction without breaking the bank.’ Alex. One Size. Colour: Panther Black. Weight: 14.2kg/31.3lb. Web Ref: 12402

MONGOOSE MICRON £159.99 8 Hi-tensile steel frame & fork. Mongoose Mini bars. Alloy stem. 8 20x2.125” Mongoose Dirt tyres on 36h steel wheels. 8 Rush alloy V-brakes. 36t steel chainring/18t freewheel.

‘A great starter for the wee ones. Small frame and easier gearing make for a more confident ride.’ Alex. One Size. Colour: Silver/Blue. Web Ref: 13255

MONGOOSE LOGO £169.99 8 Hi-tensile frame & fork. Mongoose steel bars. Front Load stem. 8 20x2.25” Innova tyres on 48h rear / 36h front steel wheels. 8 Rush alloy U-brakes. 33t forged CrMo chainring/13t freewheel.

‘An inexpensive but sharp looking BMX bike. If you see pegs as an unnecessary piece of metal, this bike’s worth a look.’ Alex. One Size. Colour: Black/Neon. Web Ref: 13256

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MONGOOSE SUBJECT £189.99

MONGOOSE PROGRAM 20 £209.99

GT SLAMMER £219.99

8 Hi-tensile steel frame & fork. 8 20x2” Innova tyres. 48h/36h wheels.

8 Tubular 3pc cranks. 33t ring. 13t freewheel.

8 20” top tube freestyle frame & fork.

‘Going for strength, this bike offers a full hi-ten steel frame, 3-piece cranks, and 48h rear wheel. The gumwall tyres add real retro style too.’ Alex.

‘Compact and sturdy steel frame provide a stable bike, great for the first outing to the skatepark. With a gyro fitted, this bike is barspin-ready.’ Alex.

One Size. Colour: Gum Rubber. Web Ref: 13258

One Size. Colour: White/Blue. Web Ref: 13263

MONGOOSE CULTURE £249.99

GT ZONE £249.99

GT COMPE £269.99

8 CrMo frame & steerer. Front Load stem. 8 Tubular 3pc cranks. 25t ring. 9t freewheel.

8 GT freestyle steel frame & fork. 8 3pc cranks. 33t GT chainring. 13t freewheel.

8 20.5” top tube freestyle steel frame & fork. 8 3pc tubular CrMo cranks. 25/9 gearing.

‘This is where things start getting serious. Big bars, cro-mo mainframe, 25/9 gearing, Mid BB, this bike is bang up-to-date.’ Alex.

‘Great graphics and rad colourway really make this one stand out from the sea of black bikes out there.’ Alex.

Anodised parts make the Compe stand out, while the hi-rise bars provide extra control.’ Alex.

One Size. Colour: Gum Silver/Purple. Web Ref: 13259

One Size. Colour: Hot Green. Web Ref: 13264

One Size. Colour: Black/Orange. Web Ref: 13265

WETHEPEOPLE ARCADE £299.99

WETHEPEOPLE JUSTICE £339.99

WETHEPEOPLE VERSUS £429.99

8 Hi-ten frame & fork. CrMo dt and steerer. 8 Salt Rookie 3-pc crank. 25/9 gearing.

8 Hi ten frame. CrMo d/t, stays and steerer. 8 Salt Pitch Raw 2.25 / Pitch Flow 2.1” tyres.

8 Full CrMo frame & fork. Butted down tube. 8 Salt expert full cnc alloy front loading stem.

‘A great entry-level bike from a BMX-dedicated bike company. Well spec’d including a pivotal seat/seatpost and sealed-bearing 3-piece cranks.’ Alex.

‘A fantastic looking bike spec’d with Wethepeople’s own brand of quality components from Salt. Brilliant but subtle colourway too.’ Alex.

‘The real deal. Full cro-mo frame/forks/bars, sealed bearings all around and fat tyres. This bike’s ready for your local park and street spots.’ Alex.

One Size. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 13260

One Size. Colour: Pearl Grey. Web Ref: 13261

One Size. Colour: Black/Green. Web Ref: 13262

‘With a great look and sturdy build, this will be your favourite subject after school!’ Alex. One Size. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13257

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‘A high of 3°C, followed by heavy frost tonight. It could even reach as low as -4°C, with a very high risk of snow on the higher ground. The northerly winds will make it feel considerably colder...’ Best warm up on a road bike then. You hardly feel the chill once you get up to 20 MPH and experience the fastest form of self-propelled transit most of us can enjoy every day.

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ROAD BIKES £349 - £650

WHAT TO LOOK FOR £349 - £650 Even our entry-level Revolution Continental weighs around 3kg less than a similar priced MTB, thanks to its lightweight aluminium frame and equipment, and accelerates with alacrity, thanks to its 25mm-wide tyres. Shimano 2203 Dual Control shifters make the 16 or 24-speed gears (depending whether you opt for a double or triple-chainring bike) ever available. For even slicker shifts, go for a Shimano Sora 9-speed-equipped bike. £650 - £1,000 buys a drivetrain upgraded from Shimano 2300/Sora to Shimano Tiagra 9-speed, or the heady heights of 10-speed Shimano 105. A 9 or 10-speed cassette means there are smaller jumps between the gears. This helps promote a smoother cadence and improves the chance of you always being in the right gear. All key components - cranks, wheels & tyres - are similarly upgraded when you spend more. £1,000 - £2,000

buys you a super-alloy or full carbon frame, Shimano 105 or Campag Mirage equipped. The delightful result is a betterworking bicycle weighing just 20-21lb.

£2,000+ buys you a higher grade carbon frame, usually equipped with Shimano Ultegra components and fancy sealed bearing wheels, to create the sub-20lb bike of your dreams.

8 7005 series aluminium frame and forks. 8 CST 700x25 tyres on double wall alloy rims. 8 Shimano 2300 Dual Control 16-spd shifters & mechs. Road bike thrill at a price that isn’t overkill. The Revolution Continental is our statement that you don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy the thrill of owning a true road bike. By this we mean a bicycle that tips the scales at under 25lbs, thanks to its alloy frame and fork; a bike that zips along the tarmac on smooth 25mm-wide tyres; a bike with Shimano STI gear levers integrated with the brake levers so they’re always available whether your hands are on the drops or the brake lever hoods; a fast training bike that’s easy to winterise, thanks to its 57mm brake clearance and its eyelets for fitting full mudguards.

Sizes: 48, 52, 56cm. Colour: Litening Silver. Weight: 11.1kg/24.5lb. Web Ref: 12403

SPECIALIZED ALLEZ 16 £559.99

SPECIALIZED ALLEZ 24 £589.99

8 Specialized A1 Premium aluminium frame. 8 Specialized FACT fork: carbon legs / alloy steerer. 8 Shimano 2300 2x8-speed shifters, mechs & chainset.

8 Specialized A1 Premium aluminium frame. 8 Specialized FACT fork: carbon legs / alloy steerer. 8 Shimano 2300 3x8-speed shifters, mechs & chainset. 8 Specialized All Condition 700x23 Flak Jacket tyres

The Specialized Allez was just made to go. The Allez borrows key frame design elements from the Tour de France-winning Specialized Tarmac. The bowed top tube is oversized at the front to reinforce the welding area when the frame is built and to cope with acceleration, steering and braking forces when the bike is ridden. This top tube tapers and gets skinnier towards the seat tube. This helps create a more compliant ride as does the pencil-thin seat stays which help damp bad road vibes from the rear wheel.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Red/Black/Silver or Black/Grey/Red. Web Ref: 12967

REVOLUTION CONTINENTAL £349.99 {WAS £399.99}

Even sprightly bikes need a granny ring, sometimes. This is identical to the Allez 16 except here you get the 30/42/52 triple version of the Shimano 2203 chainset, not the 34/50 double. Now the great thing about a sprightly skinny-tyred road bike such as the Allez is that you can often reach the top of the hill with gears in hand. However, you’ll know yourself if you would rather have a 30t granny ring bail-out clause, and Specialized are kind enough to offer that option.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Black/Grey/Red. Web Ref: 12968

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REVOLUTION CONTINENTAL SPORT £449.99 {WAS £499.99} 8 7005 series aluminium frame 8 Carbon fibre fork 8 Shimano Sora Dual Control 2x9-speed shifters & mechs.

steering response. Upgrading the gearing from 2x8-speed Shimano 2300 to 2x9-speed Shimano Sora 2x9-speed level delivers slicker shifts.

Welcome to the black stuff- the carbon-forked Continental

Otherwise, the Continental Sport shares our standard model’s stand-out features: the lightweight 7005 aluminium compact frame, the TruVativ ‘compact’ 36/50t chainset and the Tektro dual pivot brake callipers whose 57mm reach allows clearance for full mudguards.

The Continental Sport improves on our standard model by coming with a carbon fork and Shimano Sora 18 speed gear shifters and mechs. The carbon fork helps make the bike more comfortable by damping bad road vibes before they reach the handlebars. The carbon fork also reduces the bike’s weight, improves its aerodynamics and sharpens its

Sizes: 48, 52, 56cm. Colour: Arctic White. Weight: 11.1kg/24.5lb. Web Ref: 12405

GIANT DEFY 3 £595

SPECIALIZED SECTEUR 24 £599.99

SPECIALIZED DOLCE 24 £649.99

8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed aluminium frame. 8 OverDrive fork: carbon legs / alloy steerer. 8 Shimano 2300 Dual Control 24-spd gears.

8 Specialized A1 Premium aluminium frame. 8 Specialized FACT fork with Zertz. 8 Shimano 2300 3x8-speed triple drivetrain.

8 Dolce A1 Premium aluminium frame. 8 Specialized FACT fork with Zertz. 8 Shimano 2300 3x8-speed triple drivetrain.

Fluid Formed for your riding pleasure. The Defy 3 is your introduction to Giant AluxX Fluid Formed frame fabrication. To create the frame the tubes are placed in a mould and pressurised to 58,000 psi with hot oil. This compacts the aluminium’s grain structure, increasing its strength and enabling Giant to optimise the shape of every tube and create unique frame designs. For instance, check how the ‘low rise’ seat stays create a tighter rear triangle to maximise power output.

Comfort & performance in equal measures. The Secteur retains the lightweight performance attributes that make the Allez 24 such an exciting bike to ride whilst upping the comfort quotient. For instance, like the Allez, the Secteur has a FACT (Functionally Advanced Composite Technology) fork but here the carbon legs are implanted with visco-elastic Zertz to make them even more shock absorbent; the head tube is 20mm taller so the bars can be higher and the wheelbase is 25m longer.

Fully integrated women’s road bike. Now in its seventh season, the Dolce lives up to its reputation as the most fully integrated female-friendly road bike. Not only is it built on a women’s compact frame (available in 5 sizes) to bring the bars within easier reach. The bars themselves are shallow drop and they come fitted with a secondary pair of levers which you can operate from the bar tops. Last but not least, the seat is a women’s version of the Riva Body Geometry saddle.

Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL. Colour: White/Black/Silver. Web Ref: 13266

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Navy/White. Web Ref: 12985

Sizes: 44, 48, 51, 54, 57cm. Colour: Blue/White. Weight: 10.4kg/23.6lb. Web Ref: 12973

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ROAD BIKES £699 - £920

SPECIALIZED ALLEZ SPORT 18 £719.99 8 Specialized A1 Premium aluminium frame. 8 Specialized FACT fork: carbon legs. 8 Shimano Sora 2x9-speed groupset. Full Sora makes the Allez Sport soar The Allez Sport isn’t just upgraded with Shimano Sora shifters and gears. The cranks, brakes and hubs are Shimano Sora too. The Sora chainset is a modern 2-piece cap-less design with integrated bottom bracket as proven on Shimano’s high-end cranks all the way up to Dura-Ace. The Sora dual pivot

brakes are fitting stoppers for such a fast bike. Real Shimano hubs - 2200 this time are your best guarantee of wheel reliability on a bike around this price. The integrated headset rolls on CrMo cartridge bearings. To help ensure a perfect fit, the Specialized Elite-Set 3D-forged stem offers 4-position adjustability, and sits atop a 20mm stack of spacers for fine tuning handlebar height.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: White/Black/Red. Web Ref: 12970

{ AVAILABLE NOVEMBER }

REVOLUTION CONTINENTAL PRO £699.99 {WAS £899.99} 8 7005 aluminium frame / carbon fork. 8 Shimano 105 2x10-speed gears and hubs. 8 FSA Omega 34/50 compact chainset. Shimano 105 gets a perfect 10. At a price point where Shimano Sora or Tiagra prevail, we take our Continental Pro to the next level by adorning it with more precise Shimano 105 Dual Control 2x10speed shifters, derailleurs and hubs. ‘We’ve been riding the new 105 gruppo for the last few months and it builds on the group’s long-standing reputation for reliability and durability with a dash of higher end zip too.’ road.cc. Sizes: 52, 56cm. Colour: Quartz Black. Weight: 10.3kg/22.5lb. Web Ref: 12404

CANNONDALE SYNAPSE £699.99

GIANT DEFY 2 £725

8 Synapse alloy frame / carbon SAVE fork 8 Shimano Sora 3x9-spd shifters & mechs.

8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed frame. 8 OverDrive fork: carbon legs / alloy steerer. 8 Shimano Sora 2x9-spd gears & chainset.

Synapse SAVES you from a beating. The aluminium frame’s taller head tube, longer wheelbase, and SAVE (Synapse Active Vibration Elimination) forks and chainstays makes the Synapse, Cannondale’s equivalent to the Specialized Secteur and Giant Avail. It’s an endurance road bike. That is, a true road bike that offers a more forgiving ride compared with conventional race geometry bicycles. With bikes like this, there’s no need to beat yourself up when you go out to enjoy longer rides, sportives and so on.

Sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13267

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‘Comfort & Handling 10/10.’ 220Triathlon. ‘Giant’s skill in metallurgy is demonstrated in the smooth, silky ride of the Defy. Rough sections and even unsurfaced short cuts don’t sting anything like as much as they would on most alloy bikes. The carbon fork also soaks up road shock really well, without twitching, fluttering or under-braking when you push it hard through corners. Comfort & Handling 10/10.’ 220Triathlon. Sizes: S, M, ML, L, XL. Colour: Black/White/Blue/Silver. Web Ref: 13268

SPECIALIZED ALLEZ ELITE £919.99 8 Specialized E5 aluminium frame. 8 Specialized FACT fork: carbon legs. 8 Shimano Tiagra 2x9-speed drivetrain. E5 for Elite riders. E5 is a unique-to-Specialized alloy of aluminium, silicon, copper, manganese, magnesium and zinc. E5 is more formable than conventional 6061. This enables Specialized to specify every inch of tube so the frame is as light as possible where it can be and strong as possible where needs be. It truly is an elite alloy, Tour tested in France. Fit it with Shimano’s more ergonomic Tiagra Dual Control levers and Tiagra cranks with slicker shifting Shimano SG-X 34/50 chainrings and you’re ready to fly.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Red/White/Black. Web Ref: 13271

{ AVAILABLE NOVEMBER }

GIANT AVAIL 2 £725

SPECIALIZED DOLCE SPORT TRIPLE £749.99

CANNONDALE CAAD8 TIAGRA £849.99

8 Same spec as Giant Defy 2, but for women.

8 Dolce A1 Premium aluminium frame. 8 Specialized FACT fork with Zertz. 8 Shimano Sora 27-spd w/Tiagra rear gear.

8 CAAD 8 alloy frame / Ultra Carbon fork. 8 Shimano Tiagra 3x9-spd shifters / mechs. 8 FSA Omega MegaExo 30/39/53 chainset.

Made for eating up the miles at speed. The women’s-specific Dolce frame is manipulated to the nth degree to create a lovely bright ride. Check how the top tube tapers elegantly towards the back. Note the Zertz on the carbon fork legs which introduce a low-key element of near-weightless suspension. Check how the pencil seatstays come with eyelets should you want to mount a pannier rack, and thus marry performance with practicality.

Cannondale Advanced Aluminium Design #8. CAAD 8 means that this is the 8th generation of the Cannondale Advanced Aluminium Design road frame. And how it has evolved over the past 25 years! The Hourglass seatstays help damp bad vibes. The chainstays are asymmetrical to reinforce the drivetrain side and optimise power transfer. The head tube is thicker at the top and bottom for extra strength and precise headset installation, thinner in the middle to save grams.

Sizes: 44, 48, 51, 54, 57cm. Colour: Red/White. Web Ref: 12976

Sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: BBQ. Web Ref: 13270

Avail yourself of a better bike for women. The Avail 2 is the women’s Defy 2 - i.e. a fast exciting ride that doesn’t ignore your comfort needs. It boasts the same deluxe Shimano Sora 18-spd drivetrain and an identical shock- absorbing carbon fork. The Avail difference is that Giant have fine tuned the geometry to create a perfect female fit. If your last bike was somewhat leaden, it’s time to defy ‘ladies bike’ convention and avail yourself of something better. You’ll discover that there are few pleasures that delight as much as taking flight on a bike this well-fitting and light.

Sizes: XS, S, M. Colour: White/Cyan/Silver. Web Ref: 13269

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ROAD BIKES £999 - £1,300

Our shop staff at the 2010 Edinburgh Nocturne demonstrate that you don’t need Italian looks, shaved legs and Lycra (though they all help) to road race.

GENESIS EQUILIBRIUM 10 £999.99

SPECIALIZED DOLCE ELITE £999.99

SPECIALIZED SECTEUR ELITE APEX 20 £999.99

8 Reynolds 725 CrMo steel frame. 8 Shimano 3x9-speed Tiagra equipped.

8 Dolce A1 frame. FACT fork with Zertz. 8 Shimano Tiagra 27-spd drivetrain. 8 Shimano WHR500 wheelset.

8 Secteur A1 alloy frame. FACT fork with Zertz. 8 SRAM Apex 2x10-speed drivetrain.

‘Great climber, superb descender and all round mile muncher.’ road.cc. ‘If you’re after a sportive bike that you can use every day make sure the Equilibrium is near the top of your shopping list. Not only is it comfortable for a whole day in the saddle, it can climb and best of all it can descend like nothing I’ve ever ridden. The Reynolds chromoly tubeset provides a stiff yet compliant ride, the 34.9mm diameter downtube keeps things tight for out of the saddle efforts and high speed descending and the slim chainstays reduce road buzz.’ road.cc.

Sizes: 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: Gloss Black. Web Ref: 12961

Can convert a mountain biker into a roadie. ‘Frame: Good-looking female-specific aluminium frame and carbon fork. Specialized know what they’re doing on bikes at this price (9/10).

Handling: Good enough to turn mountain bike tester, Tass. into a bit of a roadie (9/10). Equipment: Shimano’s Tiagra triple groupset is modestly priced but a proven performer. Good quality Specialized kit elsewhere (8/10).’ Cycling Plus. Sizes: 44, 48, 51, 54, 57cm. Colour: Black/White/Turquoise. Web Ref: 12975

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Soar the steepest hills till you reach the apex. The Secteur Elite introduces us to SRAM’s Apex drivetrain. This borrows Tour-winning features from their Red group such as Exact Actuation, Double Tap (a single gear lever on each side) and Zero-Loss instant engagement. Then it adds WiFLi - a Wider range of Faster shifting gears in a Lighter weight (than triple chainring) setup with an 11-32 cassette and 34/50 chainrings. The SRAM chainset’s lower Q factor (distance between the outside of the pedal holes) positions your feet closer together for optimal pedalling and biomechanical efficiency.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Black/White. Web Ref: 12987

CANNONDALE CAAD8 105 £999.99

WILIER LAVEREDO £999.99

GIANT TCR 1 £1,175

8 CAAD8 aluminium frame. Ultra Carbon fork. 8 Shimano 105 2x10-spd shifters / mechs. 8 FSA Gossamer BB30 chainset. 34/50t rings.

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 Aluxx SL aluminium frame. 8 Advanced Grade Composite fork. 8 Shimano 105 shifters & mechs. 8 Giant cartridge bearing wheels.

Your introduction to BB30. Cannondale were among the first companies to build a frame with oversized aluminium tubing: a concept they continue to finesse. The 105-equipped CAAD8 is our first sighting of a sub-4-figure bike with a BB30 bottom bracket (another Cannondale innovation). Its 30mm diameter aluminium spindle saves weight while the oversized BB shell provides a larger interface with the down tube, seat tube and chain stays. The resulting improvement in torsional stiffness rewards you with an immediate and noticeable power response every time you put pressure on the pedals.

No compromise Italian performance. With more than a century of bike building expertise behind them Wilier of Triestina are one of the great names in Italian cycling, totally dedicated to road racing at every level. That’s why even their ‘entry level’ Laveredo is a study in Italian integrity from its 1488g/3.28lb frame’s pure racing geometry to its shock-damping curved-blade fork to its complete Campagnolo groupset with matching Miche wheelset.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. Colour: Red. Weight: 9.9kg/21.8lb. Web Ref: 13282

Sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Magnesium White/Race Red. Web Ref: 13272

TCR peloton-proven pure racing geometry. Like their Avail bikes, the TCR’s frame is Aluxx SL - Giant’s lightest weight aluminium tubing. Also like the Avail, the carbon fork boasts an OverDrive aluminium steerer which tapers from one and an eighth inch external diameter at the top to inch and a quarter at the crown. As well as reinforcing the front end, oversizing the bottom of the steerer helps eliminate flex-induced brake juddering. Unlike the endurance geometry Avail, the TCR frame boasts a quicker-handling pure race geometry.

Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL. Colour: Black/Blue/White. Web Ref: 13158

{ AVAILABLE DECEMBER }

SPECIALIZED ALLEZ COMP £1,249.99 8 Specialized E5 aluminium frame. 8 Specialized FACT fork: carbon legs. 8 Shimano 105 2x10-speed drivetrain.

CANNONDALE CAAD10 105 £1,299.99

New 105 matches E5 and that’s a FACT. Specialized’s best Allez showcases the new improved 2011 version of the Shimano 105 group. You don’t just get an undiluted 105 drivetrain, with its more ergonomic levers delivering faultless shifts up and down the 10-speed cassette. The reshaped compact Super SLR Dual-Pivot brakes are 105 too. Specing such a fine groupset helps make the most of the Specialized E5 (their lightest weight alloy) frame and FACT carbon fork.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: White/Navy/Silver. Web Ref: 12969

8 CAAD10 BB30 frame & full carbon fork. 8 Shimano 105 2x10-spd gears & mechs. 8 FSA Gossamer BB30 chainset. 34/50t. 3.5lb frame and fork. CAAD10 takes Cannondale Advanced Aluminium Design to the next level. Cannondale tell us that graduating from 6061-T6 aluminium to a harder 6069 alloy has enabled them to drop the combined weight of a 56cm CAAD10 frame & fork to 1,540g. That’s only 70g more than a CAAD8 frame without a fork.

The CAAD10 frame incorporates some of Cannondale’s outstanding innovations of recent years. The BB30 bottom bracket makes the most of every ounce of power you put into turning the cranks. The SAVE (Synapse Active Vibration Elimination) chain stays and seat stays do what they say on the tin. A full Shimano 105 drivetrain (bar the chainset - Shimano don’t do BB30), 105 brakes and matching Shimano RS10 wheels ensure a sound level of performance from the start. When you start with a frame this good, you know this bike could easily accommodate an upgrade to, say, Shimano Dura-Ace pro-quality components in the future.

Sizes: 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58,60, 63cm. Colour: Jet Black. Web Ref: 13273

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WILIER IZOARD XP XENON £1,499

SPECIALIZED ROUBAIX ELITE SL2 £1,649.99

SPECIALIZED TARMAC ELITE SL2 £1,649.99

8 Full Carbon monocoque frame and fork. 8 Campagnolo Xenon 2x10-speed shifters.

8 Specialized FACT full carbon frame. 8 Specialized FACT full carbon fork. 8 Full Shimano 105 2x10-speed gearing. 8 WHR 500 wheels.

8 Specialized FACT full carbon frame & fork. 8 Shimano 105 gears & WHR 500 wheels.

Full carbon frame and forks starts here. With its T600 Toray carbon monocoque construction, the Izoard XP frame weighs just 1,150g / 2.56lb. Sloping rear seat stays help tame the rear end. This Italian beauty would make a wonderful ride should you decide to tackle, say, the Col d’Izoard where Italian legend Marco Pantani made his name - on a Wilier. On more local cols, you’ll discover that the Izoard’s oversize down tube and chain stays are the perfect flex-free platform when you want to crank it up to maximum speed.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. Colour: Red/Black/ White. Weight: 8.8kg/19.4lb (no pedals). Web Ref: 13281

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Carbon/White/Red. Weight: 9.5kg/21lb. Web Ref: 12980

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Red/Carbon/White. Web Ref: 12990

GIANT TCR COMPOSITE 2 £1,650

WILIER IZOARD XP VELOCE £1,799

CANNONDALE SUPER SIX 105 £1,799.99

8 Composite frame and fork. 8 Shimano 105 shifters & mechs. 8 Giant cartridge bearing wheels.

8 Full Carbon monocoque frame and fork. 8 Campagnolo Veloce 2x10-speed shifters.

8 Super Six Carbon frame & fork. 8 Shimano 105 2x10-spd gearing and brakes. 8 FSA Gossamer Pro 34/50 BB30 chainset. 8 Mavic Aksium Race wheels.

Performance-boosting carbon masterpiece. The TCR Composite 2 is the first full carbon road bike in the 2011 Giant range. It continues Giant’s unmatched heritage (2 decades worth) of manufacturing carbon frames in their own factories. Hand cut Toray T600 carbon swatches are strategically layered and moulded into a one-piece front triangle that incorporates Giant’s proven frame innovations such as the OverDrive tapered head tube and the oversize (but, crucially, Shimano-compatible) PowerCore bottom bracket shell to create this carbon masterpiece: the epitome of performance art in the shape of a racing bike.

Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL. Colour: Composite/White. Web Ref: 13162

Roubaix takes the rough with the smooth. This bike with full carbon frame, fork and seatpost - all with vibration-muting Zertz - is well named. Fabian Cancellara won this year’s Paris-Roubaix ‘Hell of the North’ cobble-fest on a Roubaix. Just like Tom Boonen the 2 previous years. If you want a fast machine that takes the rough with the smooth (or the pavé with the pavement) no bike matches the track record of the Roubaix.

First rung on the Tour-winning ladder. If you’re looking for undiluted performance, you could take a leaf out of Alberto Contador and Andy Shleck’s (1st and 2nd in the 2010 Tour de France) training log and opt for a Specialized Tarmac. Sure, the Elite SL2 is the entry level bike of the Tarmac family so the full carbon frame isn’t quite as light and stiff as Contador’s S-Works, and it’s Shimano 105 equipped rather than SRAM Red, but for us non-sponsored riders, the Elite SL2 is as good a road bike as we could ever aspire to.

‘An accomplished race machine.’ ‘The Izoard offers great feedback from the road, it’s easily flickable and well damped. It offers a great balance of speed and acceleration for the racers with the sort of comfort that the less competitive riders really appreciate. But it’s the handling that really seems to impress everybody. Compared with most bikes of this size, the Izoard has a slightly shorter top tube and a slightly longer stem, and it’s a combination that works very well in practice. The rear stays are curved, with the aim of increasing comfort. This is one of those bikes that could equally be the perfect long-distance sportive bike or an accomplished race machine.’ Cycling Plus.

Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL. Colour: White/Silver. Weight: 8.3kg/18.32lb (no pedals). Web Ref: 13283

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Five out of five stars: bikeradar.com ‘A mightily impressive frame that combines a superbly damped and compliant ride with all the performance any rider could want. The light but perfectly planted front end inspires conﬁdence from the off, and would be equally at home riding all day or tackling a crit. The combination of a BB30-centred frame with a sturdy headstock and narrow rear stays makes for a frame that’s clearly had a great deal of thought put into its development. 5/5.’ bikeradar.com

Sizes: 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58,60, 63cm. Colour: Carbon. Web Ref: 13274

I love riding on cold autumn days when you can see your breath in the air. Getting that cold air in your lungs really invigorates me. Get layered up, keep some change for hot chocolate and head out into the lanes! Joe Street: Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op Customer

SPECIALIZED ROUBAIX COMP SL2 £1,999.99

SPECIALIZED TARMAC COMP SL2 £1,999.99

8 Specialized FACT full carbon frame & fork with Zertz. 8 Shimano 105 groupset. 8 Fulcrum Racing 6 wheels.

8 Specialized FACT full carbon frame & fork. 8 Shimano 105 groupset. 8 Fulcrum Racing 6 wheels.

Full Shimano 105-equipped Roubaix. The Comp SL2 shares the same FACT full carbon frame and fork; the same Zertz vibration damping inserts; and the same super efficient tapered one and an eighth to one and three eighth inch carbon steerer as the Roubaix Elite on the previous page. Then it’s upgraded with a full 105 groupset from Shimano and Fulcrum Racing 6 wheels from Campagnolo. ‘Not only did this carbon bike receive higher marks for climbing and handling than most of the race bikes we tested, it also dominated the comfort category. Don’t be fooled by the word comfort, though. This is an elite racer... already proven in Europe’s gruelling cobbled classics.’ Outside Magazine.

Less stress: the key to longevity. The Comp SL2 is like the Tarmac Elite on the previous page upgraded with real Shimano 105 brakes (over the Elite’s pretty good cold-forged dual-pivot copies) to complement the 105 gearing. Even more impressive, the Comp Racing 6 wheels are courtesy of Campagnolo’s wheel division, Fulcrum. The rear wheel showcases Fulcrum 2:1 Spoke Ratio where the wheel is built with 18 spokes on the drive side and 9 on the LH side. Reinforcing the drive side makes the whole wheel more rigid. This translates as more power and speed every time you accelerate. With the spoke tension more evenly balanced, there’s less stress on the spokes, the rim and the cartridge sealed bearing hub. And as we all know, less stress is the key to longevity.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: White/Black. Web Ref: 12979

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Carbon/Red/White. Weight: 8.66kg/19.1lb. Web Ref: 12989

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ROAD BIKES £1,499 - £2,000

FREEWHEEL WINTER AWAY

ROAD BIKES £2,000 - £3,200 { AVAILABLE DECEMBER }

GIANT TCR COMPOSITE 1 £2,000

CANNONDALE SUPER SIX ULTEGRA £2,499.99

GIANT TCR ADVANCED 1 £2,995

8 Composite frame and fork. 8 Shimano Ultegra 2x10-speed drivetrain. 8 DT Swiss RR1800 wheels.

8 Super Six Carbon frame & fork. 8 Shimano Ultegra 2x10-speed groupset. 8 FSA SL-K Light Carbon BB30 34/50 chainset. 8 Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wheels.

8 Advanced Grade carbon frame and fork. 8 Shimano Ultegra 2x10-speed drivetrain. 8 DT Swiss Tricon RR1700 wheels.

Rolls on Swiss wheels. Shifts on Ultegra. This bike has the same crafted composite frame as the TCR on page 54. Then it’s upgraded with precision cartridge bearing DT wheels: the rear with DT’s legendary Swiss-engineered Star Ratchet Drive system. The Ultegra drivetrain is equally impressive. The shifters’ new ergonomic lever bodies are so comfortable you could comfortably rest your hand on them all afternoon: the new carbon brake and shift levers always within easy reach.

Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL. Colour: White/Red. Web Ref: 13161

Full Ultegra group on full carbon Cannondale. Apart from the chainset (Shimano don’t do BB30) this Super Six boasts a full Shimano Ultegra 6700 drivetrain with matching brakes. Add a pair of Mavic’s dependable Ksyrium sealed bearing wheels, and you can be confident that the equipment on this bike matches the promise of Super Six - Cannondale’s best ever comfort/ endurance/performance road frame.

Sizes: 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58,60, 63cm. Colour: White/Red. Web Ref: 13275

A great advance in ride performance. The TCR Advanced 1 frame employs an even higher grade Toray T700 carbon over the TCR Composite 1. Less material required makes it even lighter weight. The Swiss-made DT Tricon wheels (Star Ratchet Drive rear) boast a radical open crowfoot spoke pattern which combines radial and crossed spokes for stiffness and perfect torque transmission. Brakes, chainset, shifters, mechs, chain and cogs are all Ultegra - your guarantee of a great working bike.

Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL. Colour: Composite/Black/Red. Web Ref: 13160

TRAINERS

WILIER GRAN TURISMO ATHENA £3,199.99 8 Full Carbon monocoque frame and fork. 8 Campagnolo Athena groupset. The perfect Granfondo bike. With its Wilier Cento 1-derived asymmetric seat stays and its all-new semi-aero Razor Edge main triangle and semi-aero fork, the Gran Turismo has the efficiency & stiffness of a high quality road race frame that’s easy to handle and comfortable to ride over long distances. It’s the perfect Granfondo (Italian for sportive) bike.

Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL. Colour: White/Red. Weight: 7.37kg/16.25lb (no pedals). Web Ref: 13280

MINOURA B60 D £119.99

TACX T1435 SIRIUS SOFT GEL £179.99

Sturdy unit from Japan’s experts in trainers. Mount your bike’s back wheel on the magnetic- resistance roller and clamp its QR tight, and you have the means to cycle indoors when you can’t or don’t want to go outside. Minoura’s B60 D’s frame is steel and stable. A 600g flywheel promotes smoother pedalling by maintaining momentum when you change gear. A manual lever on the unit lets you select from 3 levels of magnetic resistance.

Shhh! Get fit by stealth. Hailing from Holland, the land of the bicycle, Tacx trainers are 25% quieter than their rivals, thanks to the lifetime-guaranteed steel-faced gel roller. The curved shape of the frame introduces a lightly sprung feel when pedalling. A 10-level bar-mounted lever makes it easy to tailor your workout so you can keep resistance low at the start and finish, then crank it up in the middle of the workout.

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TOURING BIKES

REVOLUTION COUNTRY TRAVELLER £499.99

REVOLUTION COUNTRY EXPLORER £649.99

RIDGEBACK VOYAGE £799.99

8 7005 aluminium compact touring frame. 8 Rigid steel fork with Low Rider eyelets. 8 Continental Tour Ride 700x32 tyres. 8 Double-wall rims with Shimano hubs. 8 Shimano 2303 Dual Control 24-speed shifters & front mech / Acera rear mech. 8 Tektro cantilever brakes with Shimano drop levers + Tektro bar-top levers.

8 Reynolds 525 butted CrMo steel frame. 8 Tektro Lyra mechanical disc brakes. 8 Shimano Sora/Deore 27-speed gearing.

8 Reynolds 520 butted CrMo steel frame 8 Shimano Acera hubs, Continental tyres 8 Shimano 2200 24-spd Dual Controls, Deore rear gear, Alivio chainset 8 Tektro cantilever brakes with Shimano drop levers + Tektro bar-top levers. 8 Blackburn rack & pump, SKS mudguards.

Unique value. A real touring bike for £500. ‘I did the Lands End to John O’Groats ride on a Country Traveller in September 2009 with 4 friends, covering 1,050 miles in 10 days. The Revolution was a revelation. It was a pleasure to ride, coping well with everything that was thrown at it. It was excellent with the terrain. I could not recommend it highly enough.’ Chris Long: Edinburgh Bicycle customer.

Sizes: 46, 49, 52cm. Colour: Midnight Black. Weight: 14kg/30.8lbs. Web Ref: 12438

Reynolds butted steel frame and disc brakes. ‘It’s a pleasure to ride, as responsive as you could hope from a bike where uber-light weight is not the name of the game, and not remotely sluggish. The handling is neither flighty nor overly subdued, and it’s one of the most stable bikes I’ve ever ridden, which is a major plus. Even loaded, it handled positively and inspired confidence for a long and stress free ride. The Tektro Lyra mechanical disc brakes work effectively and are a good compromise for a touring bike, offering extra stopping power and longevity over rim brakes without the concern of repairing or replacing hydraulics.’ road.cc.

Sizes: 46, 49, 52cm. Colour: Nordic Blue. Weight: 14kg/30.8lbs. Web Ref: 12437

Reynolds butted steel-frame tourer. Like our Revolution Country Explorer, the Ridgeback Voyage’s long-day riding comfort is a tribute to its butted CrMo frame courtesy of Reynolds - the company who pioneered the butting process 75 years ago. (Butting means the tubes are thick walled at the ends to maximise strength exactly where required and thin walled in the middle to minimise weight.)

Sizes: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: Gloss Black. Weight: 14.1kg/31.1lb. Web Ref:13156

MINOURA GYRO V150 £179.99

TACX T1856 SATORI SOFT GEL £219.99

TACX T1980 BUSHIDO £766.99

Minoura’s quietest trainer. Gyro Mag technology makes the V150 Minoura’s smoothest and quietest magnetic resistance trainer unit ever, so if you’re training in the evening in your flat, you shouldn’t upset the neighbours. The 1.5kg flywheel helps vanquish ‘choppiness’ and contributes to a realistic road riding feel. The 7 resistance levels are instantly adjustable via an ergonomic handlebar-mounted lever.

The strong silent type. The Satori is the trainer of choice if you are looking to build strength and stamina as well as maintain form over winter. It’s squat sturdy legs keep the unit grounded when you push power output to the max. Its neodymium magnet (the most powerful employed on any home trainer) maximises resistance. Its steel- faced gel roller is the same silent one that graces the Tacx Sirius.

The world’s first wireless ergo trainer. Unlike first-generation electo-mag trainers such as the Tacx Flow and the iMagic which had to be plugged into a wall socket, 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. Its sleek, handlebar-mounted monitor displays heart rate, power (Watts), speed and pedalling cadence.

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GETTING THE RIGHT BALANCE It’s generally recognised that practising on a balance bike is the easiest way for a child to learn that fundamental life skill - riding a bike. A balance bike has no pedals, cranks or chain. This means that the youngster learns how to steer and balance without fear of dunking their wee ankles on the pedals. The absence of pointy chainrings makes the balance bike an intrinsically safer introduction to cycling. The absence of an oily chain makes the balance bike a cleaner initiation too. Present a 2 or 3 years old with a balance bike and they almost always instinctively know what to do - jump on the saddle and scoot along the pavement, hobby horse style. Once the youngster gains confidence, he or she can rest their feet on the wider chainstays and experience one of life’s most enduring pleasures, freewheeling (or, as the Americans put it, just coasting along). If they need to slow down or stop, it’s equally instinctual for kids to realise when it’s time to get their feet back on the ground. When it’s time for the youngster to graduate to the next level - their first bike with pedals - they’re already almost there. They can balance. They can steer. Pedalling is then a natural progression that the young rider quickly adapts to. We obviously believe that balance bikes are an all-round good thing. For this reason, we have expanded our range so it now features 3 balance bikes from British companies - a Ridgeback and 2 beautifully crafted wooden Early Riders - to complement our old favourite Specialized Hotwalk from California. Check them out and we’re sure you’ll agree. Enjoying life to the full is simply a matter of getting the right balance.

If you see the bike that will make your kid’s Christmas special, you can reserve it today with a £10 deposit. We will then store the bike till December and arrange a collection / delivery date that is most convenient to you. Reserving the bike early makes sense. You won’t have any worries that the bicycle you’re after will sell out (as can happen with some models well before Christmas) and it’s one more item ticked off the gift list. Job done.

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KIDS 2-7 YEARS

CHOOSING THE CORRECT SIZE Children’s bike sizes are determined by wheel diameter (not frame size like adult bikes). 8 Balance AKA walker bikes: 1.5 - 4.5 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.

The bicycling equivalent of a caravan for one or two kids. Hitch a Roller onto your bike and you have the means of towing youngsters in comfort while they sit safely strapped in their seat watching the world roll by. Children love our Roller. It offers the ‘my own wee world’ pleasure that makes tents so enticing. Their parents appreciate the fact that the Roller is surprising lightweight and stable to tow, and that it folds flat for easy storage.

One Size: 20” wheels. Weight: 14.5kg/32lb. Payload: 36kg/5.5 stone - i.e. 2 kids up to around 7 years old. Web Ref: 10856

RIDGEBACK SCOOT £89.99

SPECIALIZED HOTWALK £99.99

A balance bike with a rear brake. Balance bikes are generally recognised as the easy way for kids to discover the pleasures of cycling. This season, our expanded range starts with the alloy-framed Scoot. Present 2-4 year olds with one of these Ridgebacks and they know instinctively what to do: jump on the saddle and scoot along, hobby horse style. Once the youngster gains confidence, he or she can lift the feet up and rest them on the wide chainstays. If they need to slow down or stop, they immediately know they should get their feet back on the ground. For an extra level of control, and to help kids learn the next cycling skill - braking - the Scoot (unlike most balance bikes) has a rear V-brake.

A balance bike with a track record - our best seller for the past 3 years. As with so many innovations, from the production mountain bike to Kevlar-beaded tyres, we have Specialized to thank for being the first company to supply us with balance bikes. Boasting as it does a low-slung lightweight aluminium frame, aluminium forks and aluminium wheel rims to keep the weight very low and Specialized Rhythm Lite Sport tyres for exceptional cushioning and grip, you know that the Hotwalk is built with the same integrity that makes their adult bikes among the world’s finest.

One Size: 12” wheels. Colour: Silver or Pink. Web Ref: 13061

REVOLUTION ROLLER KIDS’ TRAILER £169.99

One Size: 12” wheels. Boys’ Colour: Red. Girls’ Colour: Pink. Weight: 3.8kg/8.3lb. Web Ref: 12767 (boys), 12768 (girls)

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EARLY RIDER LITE £95

EARLY RIDER CLASSIC £105

ABUS SMILEY CHILDREN’S HELMET £19.99

The most natural introduction to biking. With its FSC-approved birch frame and fork the Easy Rider Lite is the most natural introduction to the pleasures of biking for youngsters from 18 months to 3.5 years old. Like every balance bike, the absence of cranks makes it easier for the youngster to learn how to steer and balance without fear of dunking their wee ankles on the pedals.

A slightly larger Early Rider. Whilst the Early Rider Lite runs on 12” alloy wheels (with sealed cartridge bearings and pneumatic tyres) the Classic matches 12.5” rear with a 14” front so it’s fit for growing kids from 2 to 4 and half years old. As with the Rider Lite you can restrict the headset’s rotation till early learners get the hang of steering: then adjust it to full rotation mode.

Essential headgear for your wee smiler. Growing heads deserve protection whether your bairn rides their own balance bike or hitches a ride in your child seat or trailer. The Abus Smiley’s fit belt dial makes it easy to set up and adjust. The helmet’s flattened rear profile rests easier on the back of a seat. At 218g it’s very lightweight.

One Size: 12” wheels. Colour: Natural. Weight: 3.25kg/7.15lb. Web Ref: 12853

One Size: 12 & 14” wheels. Colour: Natural. Weight: 5kg/11lb. Web Ref: 12852

Sizes: S-M (45-50cm), M-L (50-55cm). Colour: Sharky Blue or Butterfly Pink. Web Ref: 12937

SPECIALIZED HOTROCK 12 £139.99

RIDGEBACK MX16 £129.99

SPECIALIZED HOTROCK 16 £159.99

RIDGEBACK MELODY £129.99

Stylish options from Specialized. As an alternative to starting your 3 year old on a balance bike, we have this more traditional option - a 12”-wheeled bike with pedals, cranks and a back pedal-operated rear brake. Specialized’s alloy frame, fork and wheels make it the lightest bike in its class. Stabilisers help youngsters just starting out. These ‘trainer wheels’ (as they’re called in the States) are easily removable once the child gains confidence. Handlebar padding and a full chainguard help eliminate the possibility of potentially painful contact with metal.

One Size: 12” wheels. Boys’ Colour: Red. Girls’ Colour: Pink. Weight: 7.7kg/16.9lb. Web Ref: 12757 (boys), 12758 (girls)

‘It wipes the floor with the competition!’ 16”-wheeled bikes fit children from as young as 3 to as old as 8. With their lightweight aluminium frames, rigid forks and gear-free simplicity, the MX16 and its female partner, the Melody, stand out for their clean design. ‘I recently purchased the MX16 for my youngest boy’s 5th birthday. It wipes the floor with the competition! It is lighter than his other bike. Better proportioned, better equipped and just wayyyy cooooooler.’ Unsolicited email to www.ridgeback.co.uk. One Size: 16” wheels. MX16 Colour: Matte Blue. Melody Colour: Pink. Weight: 9.2kg/20.2lb. Web Ref: 13058 (MX16), 13192 (Melody)

Specialized’s 16-wheelers for 3-8 year olds. Like Ridgeback, Specialized have what it takes to make a better kids’ bike: aluminium alloy frames and wheels. Then Specialized take it to a whole new level by also equipping their Hotrock 16 with aluminium alloy forks, handlebars and stem (where most of their competitors spec steel). Then there are the Specialized extras: the removable stabilisers; the colour co-ordinated chainguard and the child-friendly back-pedal-operated rear coaster brake to augment the standard front calliper brake (not pictured here because front brakes are not mandatory in the States).

One Size: 16” wheels. Boys’ Colour: Blue. Girls Colour: Purple. Weight: 9.4kg/20.7lb. Web Ref: 12759 (boys), 12760 (girls)

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REVOLUTION CAIRN 20 £149.99

RIDGEBACK MX 20 £209.99

REVOLUTION SKYE 20 £149.99

RIDGEBACK HARMONY £209.99

8 Strong, lightweight aluminium frame. 8 Zoom suspension fork cushions bumps. 8 20 x 2” tyres on alloy wheel rims. 8 Shimano 6-speed twistshifter / rear gear. 8 Alloy V-brakes with anti-skid modulators.

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.

Best spec / lightest weight for the money. Once children get to 5 or 6 years old, they’re usually big enough to manage 20”-wheeled bikes. They’re also adventurous enough to require mini mountain bikes with gears and front suspension. Hence the Revolution Cairn and its sister model, the Skye. We are confident that these 2 bikes are lighter weight and at least as well spec’d as any you will find at this kind of price - as you have come to expect from the Revolution bike range.

A Ridgeback is always a brilliant option. The Ridgeback MX20 and the equally sweet Harmony for girls fit mini mountain bikers from as young as 5 to as old as 8, 9 or 10. Designed in the UK for UK conditions and built with care and integrity, a Ridgeback is always a brilliant option. ‘My son has just grown out of an MX20 and loved riding it. All off road riding - the bike just eats it up.’ Unsolicited email to www.ridgeback.co.uk.

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

One size: 20” wheels. Boys’ MX20 Colour: Matt Blue. Girls’ Harmony Colour: Bright Pink. Weight: 12.1kg/26.6lb. Web Ref: 13059 (MX20), 13194 (Harmony)

MARIN HIDDEN CANYON 20 £275 8 Double butted 6061 alloy frame. 8 SR SunTour 40mm-travel fork. 8 SRAM/Shimano 14-spd gears. 34/42t chainset. Lighter weight double butted alloy frame. If you bought a Marin MTB over the past few years, you’ll know they’re at the top of their frame- building game. So it goes with the Hidden Canyon: our sole example of a 20” wheeled kids’ bike with a double butted aluminium frame. It’s also our only 20” wheeled starter MTB with a double chainset. Combine the resulting lower weight frame and the lower gears and you get an authentic MTB that’s easier to pedal to the top of the hill.

One size: 20” wheels. Colour: White/Blue. Weight: 11.36kg/25lb. Web Ref: 13236

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SPECIALIZED HOTROCK 20 £239.99

8 Specialized A1 Premium alloy frame. 8 SR SunTour 40mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano 6-speed twist-shift gears. 8 Forged chainset with roller guide. 8 Specialized Roller 20 x 2.125” tyres. 8 Alloy V-brakes. The only kids’ bike that comes fitted with an authentic MTB chain device. The downhill racing-derived chain roller device confers kudos. It also helps prevent the chain ever getting unshipped, as can happen with any single chainring bike. Clearly, Specialized are not just content with creating the lightest weight kids’ bike in its class. They also want to make the best. Colour aside, the boys’ and girls’ specs are identical.

One size: 20” wheels. Boys’ Colour: Red. Girls’ Colour: White. Weight: 11.2kg/24.6lb. Web Ref: 12761 (boys), 12762 (girls)

SKULLY LED LIGHT £9.99 per light We have a hunch Skully might be this Christmas’s must-have gizmo for young lads who love scary things as much as they love bikes. The Skully is actually a serious lamp boasting 2x10,000mcd LED ‘eyes’; up to 100h run time from 2 x CR2032 cells; and an integral rubber strap for fitting the light to bars, seatpost, etc. - no separate bracket required.

Front and rear versions available in a host of colours. Web Ref: 12861 (front), 12862 (rear)

KIDS 5-10 YEARS

ALTURA CRESTA WINTER GLOVES £14.99

CAMELBAK SKEETER £19.99

BELL DART HELMET £24.99

ALTURA NIGHT VISION JACKET £49.99

Made for cycling. Perfect for snowballing Warm thermal-lined. Breathable and waterproof. Griptex palms.

A CamelBak is the comfortable way to drink on the move. The Skeeter is a scaled down version so even a 6 year old can take on water with ease.

Boasts rear LEDs for extra safety and selfadjusting One-Step Fit for easiest set up. 298g.

Edinburgh Bicycle’s best selling breathable waterproof (P.79) scaled down in size (and price) for youngsters.

Sizes: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 years old. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 8676

Size: 1 litre reservoir. Colour: Blue or Pink. Web Ref: 12201

Unisize: 50-54cm. Colour: Red Moto GP Flames or White/Purple Flowers. Web Ref: 12939

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

REVOLUTION GLIDER KIDS’ TRAILER BIKE £129.99 The Revolution Glider is our best value trailer bike. A trailer bike is an ingenious add-on that turns your adult bike into a child-toting tandem. This means that your wee one can pedal along with you. Or freewheel and leave you to pedal. Hence the name, Glider. Once the hitch kit is bolted to your seatpost, you can attach or remove the Glider in seconds. We also sell spare hitch kits. Fitting one to a second bike makes it simpler to swap the Glider between pilot bikes. The Glider’s swing arm is hinged so it can be folded so it takes up less room for storage or car boot transit.

Payload: 36kg / 5.5 stone - i.e. a child up to around 9/10 year old. Colour: Black or White. Weight: 9.1kg / 20lb. Web Ref: 10353

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SPECIALIZED FLASH HELMET £29.99 Introducing Specialized’s simplest Headset SX fit belt adjuster - a double-clutch, micro-adjustable click dial to ensure a perfect fit.

Unisize: 50-58cm. Colour: Blue Flame, Red Swirl, Red Flame or Purple Swirl. Web Ref: 11157

BELL FRACTION HELMET £34.99 BMX / trails / trials / skate lid. The impact-absorbent EPS foam liner is reinforced with an ABS hard shell for maximum impact protection. 430g.

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

UVEX SPORTY £13.99

PROTECTIVE NELSON L/S TOP £29.99

VAUDE EDDIE 10L RUCSAC £34.99

Sporty specs for sporty youths. 8 Bayer Laboratories’ Makrolon polycarbonate lenses. 8 100% UV protection. 8 Very impact resistant - almost unbreakable. 8 Wraparound design for maximum eye protection and maximum peripheral vision. 8 Resistant to fogging and scratches.

‘... As warm as a traditional kids’ fleece without the bulk or propensity to overheat. There’s a short front zip and a soft, raised collar to keep out draughts. The hem is elasticated and there are 3 elasticated rear pockets. Arms are long enough for cycling, with lightly elasticated cuffs. Verdict: It’s warm, lightweight and will keep your children comfortable on long rides. 9/10. Best Buy.’ Cycling Plus.

A lightweight (390g) 10 litre pack for youngsters on the move. The Ventex padded back is so comfortable, it seems to lighten the load. FLASH harness adjustment means this rucsac ‘grows’ with the wearer. An easy-access clip inside the top of the bag helps ensure keys are never forgotten or mislaid. A wee compartment at the bottom enables secret storage of a favourite bed time comforter or toy.

Lens: Silver. Frame: Pink or Blue. Web Ref: 8470

Sizes: 140, 152, 164cm (size is based on child’s height). Colour: Red. Web Ref: 13063

Colour: Royal/Anthracite. Web Ref: 10681

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REVOLUTION CAIRN 24 £169.99

RIDGEBACK MX24 £229.99

REVOLUTION SKYE 24 £169.99

RIDGEBACK DESTINY £229.99

8 Airlite aluminium MTB frame. 8 Suspension fork. 8 24 x 1.95” Kenda tyres on alloy wheel rims. 8 Shimano 18-speed twist-shifters / mechs. 8 Promax alloy V-brakes w/front modulators.

8 Aluminium frame / RST Capa fork. 8 24 x 1.95” off road tyres on alloy wheel rims. 8 Shimano 21-speed twist-shifters / mechs. 8 Alloy V-brakes and levers.

Best spec for the money. It’s easy to see why our Revolution Skye and Cairn are our best selling bikes for 8-14 year old boys and girls.

‘I love this bike.’ ‘My Dad and Mum bought me an MX24 for my tenth Birthday. I love this bike. It is very easy to pedal and control. Brilliant Bike.’ Unsolicited email to www.ridgeback.co.uk.

One Size: 24:” wheels. Boys’ Cairn Colour: Brushed aluminium. Girls Skye Colour: Blue. Weight: 12.9kg / 28.3lb. Web Ref: 10294 (Cairn), 10295 (Skye)

One size: 24” wheels. Boys’ MX24 Colour: Black or Silver. Girls’ Destiny Colour: Pure White. Weight: 12.7kg/27.9lb. Web Ref: 13060 (MX24), 13299 (Destiny)

SPECIALIZED HOTROCK 24 £259.99

8 Specialized A1 Premium alloy frame. 8 SR SunTour 50mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano 21-speed twist-shift gears. 8 Forged chainset with flatty pedals. 8 Alloy V-brakes and levers. Imagine having a bike that looked this cool when you were 10. You can tell just by looking at the pic (and Specialized’s unrivalled track record) that this is one beautifully balanced trail-ready bike.

One size: 24” wheels. Boys’ Colour: Black. Girls’ Colour: White. Weight: 12.7kg/27.9lb. Web Ref: 12763 (boys), 12764 (girls)

SPECIALIZED HOTROCK A1 FS £299.99

MARIN BAYVIEW TRAIL 24 £325

How do Specialized improve upon the Hotrock 24? The A1FS has a lighter weight frame and it’s better equipped. Here, the A1 Premium aluminium frame’s top and down tube are double butted to save weight. The SunTour fork boasts mechanical lockout for bob-free climbs. Talking of climbing this bike’s 14-34 cassette make it easier to get to the top than a standard 14-28 freewheel. SRAM X3 shifters and gears are a step up and offer more precise shifting compared with Shimano Tourney gearing, ubiquitous on most junior MTBs. Specialized 24 x 1.8” tyres roll faster than 24 x 2.125 inchers. Put it all together and you get a faster and more manoeuvrable mountain bike.

8 Double butted 6061 aluminium frame with Edge 3 top & down tube. 8 SunTour 40mm-travel fork. Shimano 21-spd gears. Altus rear mech.

Size: 24” wheels. Colour: Red/White. Web Ref: 12765

One size: 24” wheels. Colour: Black/Green. Weight: 12.27kg/27lb. Web Ref: 13235

‘The Marin is very thoughtfully designed thinking of the needs of the younger performance rider. It’s light enough for long rides, tough enough for serious rides and made to a level of quality that means you won’t be replacing it until the rider has grown out of it. This is one of the best mountain bikes available for this age range, and at this price we would say the Marin is a bargain. The Marin sets the performance benchmark for mountain bikes in the 8-11 year old category. Verdict: 9/10. Best Performer.’ Bicycle Buyer magazine.

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It doesn’t matter how much it rains, you can only get so wet. I cycle a round trip of 18 miles to work most days. I can tell you that your skin doesn’t let in much rainwater. It’s an invigorating experience on the whole though. Only a towel is needed after a good rainy ride if you are correctly attired. I made the mistake of wearing leather trainers the other day. They are great at resisting water in sprinkled amounts. On this day though, I was hit by a downpouring of lovely cloud sized puddles. My trainers filled up like a blocked drain. Carrying a cup full of water on each foot is exceedingly bothersome. I didn’t even have two plastic bags and some elastic bands to create makeshift over-shoes. It’s time to prepare for the change of season. I’ve ordered my overtrousers, overshoes and extra warm waterproof jacket with my bike to work purchase. I am not allowing my feet to swim me home again. They are made for pedalling not for the front crawl. It doesn’t matter how much it rains, you can only get so wet; but the correct clothing can make cycling oh so much more enjoyable. Dan Duggan Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative Bike Warehouse Team Leader

LAYERING: IT’S NOT JUST FOR HAIRDRESSERS Layering is the way to go for maximum comfort out of doors. Layering delivers the benefit of weightless thermal insulation in the form of pockets of air between each garment. Working with nature (that layer of air) also hastens vapour transfer (AKA sweat wicking). That’s why 3 thin layers can be warmer, lighter and less clammy than wearing 2 thick layers. Another benefit of layering is that you can add or subtract the layers as required. Wear longs over shorts when it’s cold. Whip them off once you warm up.

BASE LAYER

Modern base layers employ capillary action to draw sweat off the skin for fast evaporation to the next layer. This helps keep you drier when exercising. This is especially relevant when a hot climb is followed by a chilling downhill.

MID LAYER

This is the layer you tend to vary most according to the season. A mid layer could be a merino wool jersey in spring, a lightweight polyester cycling jersey in summer, a fleece in autumn, and all three tops in the depths of winter.

WINDPROOF

As an alternative to full-on waterproofs, you can choose from a new generation of windproofs. Windproof tops are often lighter weight and can expel water vapour faster than the majority of breathable waterproofs.

WATERPROOF

Sometimes called the outer shell (not to be confused with a shell suit, heaven forbid) the top layer keeps wind and/or rain at bay. Breathable, windproof waterproofs make outdoor life more inviting whatever the weather.

YOU NEED PROOF

DON’T FORGET YOUR LOWER HALF

IT’S ALL IN THE DETAIL

Regular detergents can compromise your rainwear’s performance. We have solutions such as Granger’s 2 in 1 (£8.99) that clean and reproof your waterproofs in a standard domestic washing machine, You can also use these proofing agents to make lightweight windproofs more water resistant.

While you might own a waterproof jacket it’s often the case that it’s only when you take up cycling that you realise that your lower half could do with waterproof protection too. Waterproof overtrousers can transform a soggy sorry-assed ride into a reasonably comfortable outing.

There are a number of features worth considering when choosing the jacket that’s going to work best for you. Pockets, pit vents, hood, MP3 port.... The lack or inclusion of any of these details might be your personal ‘deal breaker’ so chose with care and, as ever, seek advice from our staff.

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CLOTHING

BASE LAYERs

FREEWHEEL WINTER AWAY Get your gear on and get out on the bike!! Too many people let their bikes hibernate over the winter months. It might be cold and dark when the alarm goes off, but once your out there on a crisp and clear winters day it’ll leave you exhilarated and wanting more. Rob Hutchison: Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op Customer

REVOLUTION TRAIL w REVOLUTION QUEST WOMEN’S v £19.99

HELLY HANSEN LIFA L/S STRIPE CREW £26.99

PROTECTIVE UNDERSHIRT L/S £27.99

ALTURA SECOND SKIN £34.99

w Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Black/Stone. Web Ref: 8046

If there is such a thing as an ‘archetypal second-skin technical tee’, this is it. With its trademark striped sleeves, you can spot a Lifa top from 100 yards. It’s a deserved sportswear icon because it works so well at keeping you dry, thanks to the hydrophobic (they hate water) Lifa polypropylene fibres’ ability to magic moisture away.

Like the Protective Undershirt, the Altura Second Skin boasts seam-free main body construction. Altura’s 8% Lycra/92% Nylon make-up bestows a compression fit. The theory here is that compressing muscle groups can improve circulation, posture, lactic acid dispersal and recovery. No' bad for a semmit, as we say in these parts.

v Sizes: M-L. Colour: Graphite/Mid Slate Blue. Web Ref: 8044

Sizes/Colour: M-XXL in Orange. S-XL in Black w/hi viz stripes. Web Ref: 13064

‘If you’re looking for state of the art technology in your base layer then Protective is the one. It uses Multisensor Silver, which is a double layer material which wicks well and contains silver ions which allegedly inhibit bacterial growth, keeping the top odour free. We liked the soft touch allied with the tighter elastic yet unrestrictive fit. 9/10. Best Buy.’ Cycling Plus.

One of the missions of our Revolution range is to offer a genuine alternative. So it goes with our base layer tops which are looser cut than archetypal second-skin technical tees.

Sizes: M-XL Colour: Black. Web Ref: 8652

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Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 11378

HELLY HANSEN FREEZE 1/2 ZIP WOMEN’S £49.99 Designed to beat the freeze, this top combines a 56% Merino wool outer layer to keep you cosy with an insulating 44% Lifa T3 hollow fibre inner layer for fast moisture transfer. Especially recommended for stop/start activities such as trail centre mountain biking or rides where you might spend time waiting for slower comrades to catch up, here’s how Helly Hansen describe the Freeze.

GORE COUNTDOWN THERMO SOCKS £10.99 Sizes: M (38-40), L (41-43), XL (44-46). Colour:Black/White. Web Ref: 11240

‘The inner layer, inspired by the fur of the polar bear, features unique hollow Lifa T3 (Thermic Tube Technology) that insulates and allows for superior evacuation of moisture. The outer layer features super fine merino wool with zero itch-factor for added warmth.’ Sizes: S-L. Colour: Black/Ebony. Web Ref: 13065

TEKO TEKOPOLY RECYCLED HIKING SOCKS £11.99 Sizes: M (37-42), L (42-46), XL (46-49). Colour: Navy. Web Ref: 11655

SEALSKINZ MID LIGHT SOCKS £24.99 Tactel/cotton inner, nylon outer, waterproof Porelle membrane 3-layer socks. ‘Completely waterproof and windproof and impressively breathable to keep your feet in good spirits all year round.’ bikeradar.com.

Sizes: S (3-5), M (6-8), L (9-11), XL (12-14). ColourBlack/Blue. Web Ref: 1319

HELLY HANSEN MULTI GRAPHIC L/S CREW WOMEN’S £34.99 Further proof that Helly don’t just do stripy sleeves, this very fetching Multi Graphic Crew is looser cut. The fabric is called HH One: a blend of 41% Lifa polypropylene on the inside and 59% polyester on the outside. HH One keeps you a bit warmer when it’s cold, whilst retaining Lifa’s trademark wicking qualities.

Sizes: S-L. Colour: Sling Flower White. Web Ref: 13066

ENDURA MERINO BAA BAA L/S £34.99 ‘Endura’s Baa Baa is made from natural Merino wool, which provides a superb natural layer that’s itch-free. Not only is it soft and comfy, it’s great at drawing the sweat away from your skin. Where it beats synthetics is that if it gets wet it stays warm, and offers a great weight-to-warmth ratio. The cut is fitted, making it easy to wear under other layers. One bonus, especially if you like multi-day epic rides or you’re just lazy, is this material doesn’t stink as much as man-made fibres, so you can wear it for several days without honking too much. It is still machine-washable, and there’s no need to worry about being too delicate with it. At this price, the Endura is one of the best-value Merino base layers available. 9/10.’ Cycling Plus. Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 9375

SEAL SKINZ THIN MID CALF SOCKS £24.99 Sizes: M (6-8), L (9-11), XL (12-14). Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13067

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LONG SLEEVED TOPS PROTECTIVE NIKKI v | PROTECTIVE PEKA w £84.99 The Nikki for women and the Peka for men are Protective’s new-for-2010/11 jersey/jackets. The jersey/jacket is a concept that Protective has been developing and perfecting over many years. It’s a concept dear to Protective’s owner, Klaus Peter Thaler’s heart. Back in the 1980s he was 4-times world champion of cycling’s most wintery discipline - cyclo-cross. Klaus Peter intimately understands that your enjoyment of winter cycling largely depends on being dressed for the occasion. His brainchild was PSD (Protective Storm Defence). This is a range of 3-layer garments designed to protect you in adverse weather conditions without compromising your freedom of movement and comfort on the bike. The Protective Nikki and Peka jersey/jackets are perfect examples of the PSD concept: lightweight wind and water resistant yet breathable jackets that can be worn on their own over a base layer in temperate-to-cool conditions, or as a mid layer when it’s very chilly.

v Nikki Sizes: 38-42. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 13068 w Peka Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Ultra Blue. Web Ref: 13069

EARPHONE PORT

The earphone port enables neat cable routing from an audio / communications device to your headphones. It’s just one of the many clothing innovations that made its first appearance in our shops, courtesy of Protective. Arguably Germany’s pre-eminent cycle clothing company, Protective is exclusively available in the UK from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative.

ENDURA BURNER LITE 3/4 SLEEVE TOP £24.99

REVOLUTION TRAIL L/S FREERIDE TOP £24.99

ALTURA FLEECE JERSEY £34.99

PROTECTIVE KAIRO JERSEY £44.99

PROTECTIVE MATTHEW JERSEY £54.99

Inspired by mountain biking, the Burner Lite’s 3/4 sleeves and loose fit make it body armour compatible. Stretch mesh underarm panels enhance freedom of movement and freedom to vent off perspiration. 8 MP3 zipped pocket.

If you prefer a full-sleeved, loose-fit cycling shirt our Freeride Top is also made by our near neighbour, Endura. Its Egression fabric helps keep your skin drier so you’ll be less likely to chill on those long swooping downhills that follow a long hot climb.

Light weight matched with warmth and breathability makes the polyester fleece the classic modern mid-layer top. Longer at the sleeves and back, this Altura half-zip jersey is an especially fetching and fitting fleece for cycling.

It’s properly cut so it fits just right when you ride. It has the regulation 3 back pockets. Its 4-stars pay homage to Klaus Peter’s world championships. It’s easy to see why this Tectron Warm team jersey is a perennial favourite with our customers.

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 11118

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

The Kairo is a fitted but not too tight medium-cut top in Tectron - Protective’s proprietary polyester fabric. Tectron’s dual-layer textured weave gives it a pleasant soft hand and bestows world-class wicking properties. This helps keep you fresh as does the Kairo’s full zip air conditioning.

Sizes: 8-14. Colour: Black/Pink. Web Ref: 13070

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Sizes: 38-44. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 12369

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 13071

ALTURA NIGHT VISION JERSEY £49.99 Altura’s Night Vision range is incredibly popular and deservedly so. Its integral reflectivity means you can safely leave the hi-viz Sam Browne Belt or municipal safety jacket at home when you don any Night Vision top. This new fleecy full-zip 3-pocket jersey is a welcome addition to the Night Vision collection.

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 13073

ENDURA MT500 TOP £59.99 Refined over the years, the MT500 has been a fixture of our jersey/ jacket range since 1995.

‘The main body is made from a thermal and wicking fabric, while underarms get a looser knit acting as a vent. A stretch ripstop shell reinforces shoulders and upper arms.... This means that insulation and venting all where they’re most needed. 9/10.’ WhatMountainBike. Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 13074

Lovely Lorna (Edinburgh Bicycle HR) looking out near Luskentyre, Harris.

PROTECTIVE GISONI £54.99 Like Matthew, the Gisoni is constructed in Tectron Warm: a mildly fleecy fabric that adds an extra level of thermal insulation whilst retaining Tectron’s wonderful wicking powers. If you like to get into the groove whilst spinning to the rhythm, you’ll appreciate the MP3 pocket at the top of the left sleeve.

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Black/Red. Web Ref: 13075

HELLY HANSEN HALF ZIP MID LAYER £59.99

ENDURA WINDCHILL SOFTSHELL £74.99

ALTURA TRANSFORMER WINDPROOF £79.99

GORE PHANTOM SOFTSHELL £109.99

Designed to be worn as a mid layer between base layer and waterproof shell on cold days, the Helly Hansen Stripe Half Zip is substantial enough to wear as a jacket once you’ve warmed up. The high neck stops draughts. The half zip facilitates ventilation.

This lightweight wind and rainproof-faced softshell is the very essence of the cyclist’s jersey/jacket. With 4 rear pockets (one of them zipped) to carry essentials, it might be the only top you’ll need over the base layer for an afternoon out.

React windproof front and detachable sleeves makes a better softshell. ‘It’s the combination of valueboosting versatility with year-round usability and impressive detailing that makes the Transformer our softshell test winner.’ WhatMountainBike.

Wear this Windstopper softshell and you will begin to question the need to pack layers. ‘A windproof front with thin fleecy backing provides a subtle warmth. The stretchy, breathable back means there is almost no build up of sweat. 10/10.’ MBR.

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 13076

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 9871

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Blue. Web Ref: 13078

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Lemon/Black. Web Ref: 9872

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LEGWEAR TIGHTs ENDURA EQUIPE THERMO WINDSHIELD BIBLONG £129.99 Endura launched their pro road racing Equipe project in spring 2010 with some of the best-spec’d cycle clothing we have ever had the pleasure to offer. They have now introduced their first ever winter collection starting with the Thermo Windshield Biblong. 8 The main body of the tight is Thermolite SuperRoubaix. 8 This wicking hollow-core fabric offers excellent thermal insulation. 8 The fabric is then Teflon treated to enhance the tight's water repellency. 8 Stealth Lite shin, seat and side panels enhance its wind protection. 8 The raw-edge upper body is laser-cut for perfect panel placement. 8 The Light Jacquard stretch-mesh rear bib fabric helps prevent you overheating. 8 Endura’s most advanced 800 Endurance 2-piece antibacterial chamois ensures comfort in the saddle.

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13195

REVOLUTION PURSUIT THERMAL w REVOLUTION GLIDE THERMAL v £29.99

REVOLUTION PURSUIT 3/4s w REVOLUTION GLIDE 3/4s v £34.99

Lanose stretch-fleece fabric, drawcord waist, zipped hip pocket, tapered lower legs with ankle zips: our thermal longs are made for comfort, on and off the bike.

Not to be confused with our Pursuit/ Glide Thermal leisure longs, our 3/4s are closer-fitting and more technical, thanks to their 11% Lycra / 27% polyester / 62 % Nylon Ergomax fabric and their CoolMax XT seamless chamois.

w Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Black/Red. Web Ref: 8881 v Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Black/Sapphire. Web Ref: 8880

w Sizes: S-L. Colour: Black/Red. Web Ref: 8040 v Sizes: S-M. Colour: Black/Sapphire. Web Ref: 8033

ENDURA MULTI-TIGHTS £34.99 So called because they readily cross over to off-bike activities from gym to Zumba dance, Endura MultiTights are constructed in a wicking Polyester/Lycra fabric. They share 2 features with our Revolution Thermal longs. 1. Ankle zips make them easier to slip on and off. 2. No chamois underlines their off-bike utility.

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 11328

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ALTURA NIGHT VISION PADDED TIGHTS £49.99 Thanks to the cosy stretch thermal fabric, just pulling on a pair of Altura Night Vision Padded Tights helps bestow confidence that chill winds won’t touch you. Talking of confidence, the tights’ Night Vision reflective print boosts your self assurance that you’ll not be left in the dark when you night ride.

w Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 11323 v Sizes: 8-14. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 11324

PROTECTIVE MOLO TIGHTS £69.99

TIGHTS

THEY’RE NOT JUST FOR BALLET DANCERS

A perfect example of Protective’s AFT Anatomic Fitting Technology, this pic illustrates the Molo longs’ flatlock seam placement which helps eradicate potential pressure points, as does the elastic-free front belly panel. High-loft, stretch Lombardia fabric is soft and cosy to the touch but eschews fleecy ‘trackie bottom’-like bulk. Lower leg zips (with reflective trim) make Molo longs easier to pull on or off over your shorts. No chamois.

The sheer freedom of movement you enjoy when riding in shorts is one of the pleasures of summer. When it gets cooler, you sometimes need to cover up more. That’s where cycling tights come into their own. Manufactured in Lycra-based fabrics, cycling tights stretch and recover in tandem with your thigh muscles. Just like Lycra shorts, cycling tights fit like a second skin the key to close-to unrestricted freedom of movement.

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13080

CHAMOIS OR NO CHAMOIS?

Some cycling tights have a synthetic chamois pad. Some don’t.

PROTECTIVE LOLA PADDED WOMEN’S TIGHTS £69.99 Sweet as cherry cola, Lola is another perfect pair of Protective leggings. Their high-loft Lombardia fabric’s 14% Lycra content bestows fantastic freedom of movement. Double knee panels double Lola’s longevity and help prevent aches that can derive from over-chilling those crucial joints. The super comfy chamois is a women’s specific version of Protective’s legendary 4-layer stretch Performance Pad.

Sizes: 38-44. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13081

UNPADDED

If the tights are unpadded, best wear them over padded undershorts or bechamoised Lycra shorts. The benefit of this system is that once you’ve warmed up, you can simply peel the tights off and enjoy riding bare legged. This system also works in reverse. If it’s warm at the start of a ride, set off in shorts. When it cools down, pull on your tights. Another advantage of this system is that you can wear the same tights over a few days over a daily change of shorts.

PADDED

For all the advantages of unpadded tights, you might prefer the lower-bulk simplicity of wearing a single garment We therefore offer a huge range of cycling tights, padded and unpadded. Whatever your needs, Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op will do what we can to keep you covered.

ALTURA NIGHT VISION WINDPROOF BIB TIGHTS £69.99

SPECIALIZED THERMINAL WOMEN’S TIGHTS £69.99

PROTECTIVE BEN UNPADDED BIB TIGHTS £74.99

PROTECTIVE ROSSO PADDED BIB TIGHTS £99.99

The standard Night Vision Tights (P.72) have a drawstring waist to keep them in place. That’s a good thing. A bib is even better if you want to be 100% confident that your tights will never ride down. These padded Bib Tights are further upgraded with windproof water-resistant front panels to keep the elements more at bay.

These tights feel thinner than the majority of winter cycling longs. That’s no bad thing if you’re looking for a truly you-forget-you’rewearing-them fit. Their secret ingredient is Specialized Therminal a lofted fabric that traps air so it keeps you warm down to around 0˚ Celsius despite its lack of bulk. No chamois.

Protective Ben bib tights are constructed in Lomardia - a 14% Lycra stretch fleece fabric, dedicated to keeping you cosy without compromising freedom of movement. Double knees offer maximum protection where you need it. The mesh bib minimises material where you don’t. Zipped lower legs. No chamois.

Like Ben, Rosso is a luxurious Lombardia long with a mesh bib. Here, it’s made even more weather resistant via its PSD (Protective Storm Defence) front and seat panels. Then it’s made more immediately comfortable with its Protective Performance Pad - one of the most plush chamois you can have between you and your saddle.

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13082

Sizes: S-L. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 11230

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13083

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13085

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LEGWEAR LOOSE

ENDURA FIREFLY TROUSERS £39.99

REVOLUTION TRAIL TROUSERS £39.99

REVOLUTION TRAIL 3/4s £44.99

ALTURA ASCENT TROUSERS £49.99

Cut for cycling, perfect for lounging, Firefly’s fabric is mostly Supplex an easy-care cloth with a pleasing ‘peach skin’ feel. Crucially, the seat panel is Cordura, which is even more durable. Better still, it’s seamless so there is no lump between you and the saddle. No chamois.

‘There’s a lot to be said in favour of not looking like a refugee from the Tour De France while sashaying past the boss at work, meeting friends socially and indeed touring. Revolution Trail baggy trousers strike a good balance between style and practicality on and off the bike while representing fantastic value for money’. road.cc. No chamois.

Loose cut, tactile, easy-care (line dry in half an hour) Hejira fabric; reinforced Oxford Nylon seamless seat panel; stretch yoke panel below rear waistband to keep them in place; pockets galore: our Trail 3/4s share many winning features with the Revolution Trail Trousers with 2 crucial differences. They are 3/4 length and they come supplied with a separate pair of Revolution padded CoolMax boxer shorts.

You can’t have too many baggy trousers to chose from, so we’re delighted to present Altura’s latest offer. Ascent trousers are loose around the thighs for freedom of movement, then they taper towards the width-adjustable ankles. The leg length is adjustable. The drive-side inner calf is reinforced. No chamois.

w Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 7945 v Sizes: XS-L. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 7946

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

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

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Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13087

ENDURA SINGLETRACK K-FAST UNPADDED TROUSERS £64.99 ‘The Singletrack Trouser from Endura is a longer version of its excellent shorts. The stretch wicking waistband remains as do the excellent diagonal-opening Velcro fastening rear pockets. Long Velcro tabs tame flap at the ankle, and mesh-lined thigh vents allow some air con. Endura’s diagonal panels drape more naturally over the bent leg. A deep stretchy waistband and higher back mean they stay snug on the hips. Best of all are Endura’s thigh vents. They allow the trousers to be worn in warmer conditions when protection is required, and allow heat to escape on extended climbs. A clear cut winner then, Endura’s Singletracks easily come out as the trail slacks of choice.’ MBR. 8 Cordura nylon fabric w/Teflon. 8 Cordura Stretch knee and side panels. 8 No chamois. Endura Clickfast boxer short compatible.

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

ALTURA ATTACK TROUSERS £79.99 React 3 fabric makes Altura Attacks the only fully waterproof trousers on this double page spread. What’s more, with a breathability rating of 20,000g/m2/24hr, React 3 won’t get you in a sweat. Continuing the waterproof theme, the water repel zips would keep a packet of Kleenex dry if stowed in the handy side pockets. Furthermore, Altura Attack trousers have all the features that make for a better pair of biking breeks whether you MTB, commute, tour, race, or all four: a reinforced crotch panel; pre-shaped articulated knee panels; ankle zips with Velcro width adjustment; leg length adjustment; reinforced RH inner calf and dark reflective trim. No chamois. Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13103

ENDURA BURNER 3/4s £54.99

BSPOKE HOLLAND TROUSERS £59.99

The Endura Burner made-for-thetrails theme continues with a pair of 3/4s in that most indestructible cloth, Cordura. Sensibly, the seat panel is in seamless Stretch Cordura for added comfort and freedom of movement. The articulated cut leaves room for knee pads. The front and rear pockets are laser cut, bonded and zipped to keep valuables safe and dry. No chamois.

Being cotton, these are our most traditional trousers, material wise. Being Bspoke, they remain cycle friendly, thanks to their stretch; their Teflon splash-resistant finish; their pleated knees; their reinforced seat; their Velcro-adjustable ankle hems and their ‘stealth Scotchlite’ flashes which only reflect when shone upon. No chamois.

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Graphite. Web Ref: 9884

Sizes: 32-36. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 11215

PROTECTIVE IWO TROUSERS w PROTECTIVE ZOU TROUSERS v £84.99

GORE FUSION SO TROUSERS £119.99

w Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13108

This Gore Windstopper pant is materially better. It doesn’t just stop wind. It keeps off a fair bit of rain too. Its fleecy face vanquishes chill. It’s Cordura-reinforced lower legs are width adjustable. Once you’ve nicely warmed up, the lower legs can be zipped off, and your Fusion Trousers instantly transformed into a pair of Gore shorts. No chamois.

v Sizes: 38-42. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13112

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

Protective trousers are made in Multisensor Style - a synthetic fabric that feels so good and wears so well, it could give nylon a good name. They’re soft-mesh lined. The reinforced RH inner calf offers chain protection. No chamois.

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WINDPROOF SEALSKINZ WINDPROOF SKULL CAP £14.99 In the depth of winter the all-weather cyclist seeks out overshoes, thicker socks, full-finger gloves, a second Buff... anything to maintain core temperature. If you wear a helmet, you can lose heat through its vents unless you take preventative action. And that’s where the SealSkinz Skull Cap comes in. 8 Thin enough to wear under a helmet. 8 Micro fleece lined for thermal protection and comfort. 8 The ear flaps are perforated so they don’t inhibit hearing. You can hear a leaf drop. 8 Unlike most SealSkinz garments, their skull cap isn’t waterproof. 8 It is however windproof and very breathable.

Sizes: S/M, L/XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 8703

PROTECTIVE WINTER HEADBAND £10.99

GORE WINDSTOPPER FACE WARMER £14.99

PROTECTIVE CHILLKILL STORM DEFENCE SOCK £14.99

Based on the wise cycling principle of wearing just enough, but not too much so you don’t overcook, this PSD Protective Storm Defence head band saves your lugs from freezing.

With a headband / skull cap / helmet on the head and a Buff on the neck, this Face Warmer is your last line of defence when the north wind blows.

Preshaped with flatlock seams, and boasting a windproof, highly rain-resistant, stretchy ChillKill membrane, PSD (Protective Storm Defence) socks do a fantastic job of keeping feet warm and dry - even if you go out in lightweight cycling shoes with light mesh uppers.

Splicing a length of Polartec 100 fleece to a full-sized microfibre Buff creates an even longer, warmer Buff head/neck warmer. The proportions are approximately two parts Buff to one part Polartec. The Buff part can be worn balaclava style to keep the head warm while the Polartec section stops you getting it in the neck.

Size: 2 (39-40), 3 (41-42), 4 (43-44), 5 (45-46), 6 (47-48). Colour: Black. Web Ref: 7468

One Size. Featured pattern: Saltire (many alternatives instore and online). Web Ref: 8633

8 Insulating fleecy polyester. 8 PSD windproof front and ears. 8 Can be worn under a helmet.

8 Gore Windstopper Soft Shell. 8 Velcro rear adjustment. 8 Nose and mouth breath holes. 8 Hannibal Lector chic.

Sizes: S/M, L/XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 10139

One Size. Colour: Black Web Ref: 9852

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BUFF POLARTEC £22.99

ENDURA FS260 PRO ARM WARMERS £19.99

ENDURA ROAD OVERSHOES £21.99

Arm warmers allow you to wear your favourite summer short-sleeve jerseys when it gets cooler. Arm warmers aren’t just for winter. It makes a lot of sense to carry a pair in your pack or back pocket so you can roll them on when the mercury drops at the end of a summer ride. As is their custom Endura select superior fabrics (in this case Entrant softshell-lined hollow core Thermolite). Then the arm warmer is precision flatlock stitched for comfort and longevity. Silicone gripper elastic keeps it in place. It’s this extra care that sets Endura apart even when creating something as humble as an arm warmer.

The perfect overshoe for narrow road bike shoes. The Neoprene construction and the welded centre seam bestow smooth styling and waterproofing. The Kevlar-faced base convinces us that these overshoes are made to last. ‘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.

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Black.

OCK OUT OF ST

Colour: Black. Sizes: M (shoe size 7-8), L (9-10), XL (11-12). Web Ref: 11335

ENDURA FS260 PRO LEG WARMERS £29.99

OCK OUT OF ST

Worn between the bottom of your shorts and the top of your socks, leg warmers are favoured by a fair few riders who opt for them as a more minimal alternative to the obvious alternative - wearing longs over shorts. They share the same fundamental hi-end Entrant/ Thermolite spec as the FS260 arm warmers, plus they have ankle zips to facilitate fast fitting & removal.

ALTURA NIGHT VISION CITY OVERSHOE £34.99 City overshoes slip over wide shoes that a road overshoe wouldn’t look at. 8 Fits everyday footwear, not just cycling shoes. 8 Velcro rear adjustment fits various shoe widths. 8 Polyester/polyurethane waterproof fabric. 8 Reinforced rubber toes. 8 Trademark Night Vision reflectivity.

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

Sizes: S/M, M/L, L/XL. Colour: Black.

BEATING THE CHILL

BUFF CYCLONE £29.99 The 3-part Cyclone takes Buff’s wind-blocking powers to the next level. The main section is a standard Buff except, here, it’s twin layered so you get the benefits of an insulating layer of air. A Gore Windstopper section does what it says on the tin. A small elastic section keeps the Buff better in place. The Buff Cyclone is highly recommended for downhill riding and skiing.

Wind chill = 0.045(5. × √V + 10.45 - 0.28V) (T - 33) + 33 where V is the wind speed in kilometres per hour and T is the temperature in degrees Celsius. Put it another way, wind chill is the factor that makes your teeth chatter when you ride downhill in winter without adequate protection. It goes without saying that a windproof jacket (P.78-81) and gloves (P.82-83) are essentials. This double page spread features less obvious but equally marvellous wind cheaters dedicated to making it easy to chill (as in relax) when it’s chilly (as in Baltic).

Customer photo-Maureen Twaddle

As you’ll no doubt remember from primary school, windchill is calculated as follows:

One Size. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 10433

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RAINWEAR

ENDURA LASER JACKET £39.99

ALTURA NEVIS OVERTROUSERS £39.99

ALTURA NEVIS JACKET £49.99

ENDURA GRIDLOCK JACKET £54.99

PROTECTIVE MAX PWD £54.99

The most affordable breathable waterproof women’s cycling jacket we have the pleasure to offer. Relaxed fit means you can wear it over layers. There’s reflective piping in all the right places. It can be stowed in its own zipped back pocket.

It’s no fun riding in the rain with soggy trousers. And you’ll never have to if you acquire these breathable waterproof overtrousers. Altura Nevis overtrousers stand out for being first rate, lightweight, stowable and affordable. Velcro width adjusters prevent lower leg contact with the bike chain.

As with their overtrousers Altura’s Nevis Jacket comes in the widest range of sizes so there is every chance you can enjoy the benefits of owning this updated version of Britain’s most popular breathable waterproof biking jacket.

High collar, wicking mesh liner, Napoleon pocket, rear pocket, rear vent, pit zips, fully seam sealed, reflective piping: the Gridlock satisfies all your requirements if you’re looking for a breathable waterproof jacket, properly cut for cycling.

This shower-resistant PWD Protective Wind Defence top is lightweight (300g) and flexible, making Max easy to stow in a back pocket. The microfibre fabric stands out for its tactile feel. The zip-off sleeves will have you singing, gilet the best a man can get.

Sizes: S-XXL Colour: Blue. Web Ref: 11352

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Deep Blue. Web Ref: 12287

Sizes: XS-L. Colour: Mint. Web Ref: 10607

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

w: S-XXXL. Colour: Yellow. Web Ref: 11342 v: 8-18. Colour: Yellow. Web Ref: 11647

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THE EVOLUTION OF THE ALTURA NIGHT VISION

ALTURA NIGHT VISION EVO JACKET £99.99

ALTURA NIGHT VISION OVERTROUSERS £59.99

ALTURA NIGHT VISION JACKET £69.99

‘If your riding consists of shorter night-time and city commutes then a pair of lightweight windproof, waterproof overtrousers can prove invaluable. Huge leg zips make getting the Night Visions on and off over shoes easy, and the side Velcro tabs help draw in the excess once you’re in the saddle. Huge reflective flashes on the sides and back of the legs stand out well in cars’ lights.’ bikeradar. w Sizes: S-XXXL Colour: Black Web Ref: 11348

‘As you would expect the Altura Night Vision is a jacket that will get you noticed in the dark: if anyone can’t see you in this then they haven’t been paying attention. What the name doesn’t tell you is that the Night Vision is also a very weatherproof jacket too. I wore the Night Vision every day for two weeks and riding with good guards never got wet in the rain at all. The Night Vision’s reflective stripes illuminate brilliantly and from a great distance – on one clear night, I’m sure they were reflecting moonlight! .’ road.cc.

v Sizes: 8-14. Colour: Black Web Ref: 11349

w: Size: S-XXXL. Colour: Yellow or Grey. Web Ref: 11346

While the original Night Vision jacket earned deservedly rave reviews, Altura have not rested on their laurels. Instead, they developed the concept and created an even more exceptional jacket in both men’s and women’s versions: the Night Vision Evo. Its new 2-layer soft-touch fabric and its soft-mesh liner makes it even more wearable than the original. Its side, chest and rear pockets, all with water-repel zips, make it even more snazzy. With even more acreage devoted to reflective chevrons and its LED lightstick dangling at the back, Evo Night Vision is even more eye-catching. If you caught last year’s Comic Relief John O’Groats - Land’s End Ride on telly, you might have noticed that all the celebs wore Evo jackets as they pedalled through the most severe winter weather Britain has experienced since 1963. Clearly, the Evo isn’t just for short winter commutes.

w Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 11344 v Sizes: 8-16. Colour: Raspberry. Web Ref: 11345

v: Size: 8-18. Colour: Yellow. Web Ref: 11347

PROTECTIVE VOLTAGE PRD RAINPANTS £57.99

ENDURA CONVERT II JACKET £69.99

ENDURA LUMINITE JACKET £79.99

Breathable and waterproof; wide elastic drawcord waist; extra long lower leg zips with a pair of extra long Velcro width adjusters per calf; articulated knees: Voltage overtrousers stand out for the kind of detailing that makes us proud to be Protective’s sole UK outlet.

This breathable waterproof jacket is so called because it converts to a gilet. ‘....remarkably waterproof. With good detailing, reflective bits in the right places, 2 front pockets and a rear pocket, this is a fantastic little number considering the price.’ Cycling Plus.

The Luminite was the first breathable waterproof cycling jacket we stocked that augmented its generous reflective flashes with an integral LED fibre optic unit on the back pocket. ‘ A brilliant (quite literally) piece of technical clothing that won’t break the bank.’ road.cc.

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 11351

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Yellow. Web Ref: 10608

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

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Let it rain GORE PATH II JACKET £139.99 Our best selling Gore-Tex Paclite jacket. A mere 275g grams, the Gore Path 11 really does pack small and light.

‘The slim cut and high collar ensure a snug fit and the breathable shell let me climb even the steepest incline without a hint of condensation. But it’s when the wind picked up and clouds rolled in from the Atlantic that this expensive jacket came into its own. When in rains in Cornwall it rains. Long and hard. After two hours of rain, my torso remained dry and surprisingly warm. The jacket is not cheap, and if you’re looking for something to get you to and from work there will be plenty of others that do the job more affordably. But if you need something reliable for long rides in rough conditions – and money is no object – the Path 2 doesn’t disappoint.’ The Guardian. Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Lemon or Black. Web Ref: 12282

ENDURA EQUIPE HELIUM JACKET £89.99

PROTECTIVE KEA PRD JACKET £89.99

BSPOKE ANGEL JACKET £129.99

GORE POWER LADY JACKET £139.99

As you might guess from the name, the Helium is a lighter weight (250g) breathable waterproof. Athletic cut, this is a pure performance ‘racing cape’-style jacket (compare with, say, the more conventional loosecut Endura Gridlock on P.78). Hot features are the stretch softshell cuff and hem panels, which do away with the need for drawcord or Velcro fasteners.

The Kea is a perfect illustration of the PRD (Protective Rain Defence) difference. By adding 4% Lycra to the mix, Protective have added a soupçon of stretch. The printed graphic on the top panel adds a dash of style. Magnetic closure side pockets are so much better than getting into a flap. It all makes for a breathable waterproof that truly stands out.

You want a jacket that’s as fit for city strolling as it is for riding? A breathable rainproof that doesn’t present itself as strictly cycling? This Bspoke jacket could be your guardian angel. Its 3/4 length makes it longer than pure cycling jackets. Its hood is removable. Its 'stealth' Scotchlite is barely noticeable till it’s shone upon.

Our best selling women’s Gore-Tex jacket has all the extreme wind and waterproof benefits of the Gore Path, featured above, in a miraculous 270g Paclite package. The cycle-specific cut with drop tail and the map-sized back pocket inform you that this Power Lady was purpose made for your pedalling pleasure.

Sizes/Colour: S-XL in Black. M-XL in Red. Web Ref: 12275

Sizes: 38-44. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 10714

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 11214

Sizes: 36-42. Colour: Dream Blue or Light Red. Web Ref: 13131

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ESSENTIAL WINTER WEAR

WHY GO BIKE SPECIFIC Although you can get by with regular clobber on the bike, there’s a lot to be said for rainwear that’s specifically cut for cycling. A cycling jacket will be longer at the back and sleeves to maintain full coverage when you stretch out, and comparatively short at the front. That way, you won’t bop your thighs against the front pockets every turn of the cranks. The jacket may well have pockets on the back to further address this issue. The high close-fitting ‘Beatle-collar’ keeps wind at bay and emphasises the cycling jacket’s streamlined appeal.

BREATHABLE

ENDURA VENTURI II JACKET £139.99 Endura’s 3-layer Venturi Jacket’s eVent fabric boasts PTFE protection. At 28,000 g/m2/24h, this is among the most breathable waterproof membranes currently available. Its 12 metre water column rating is equally impressive given that the industry standard is 1 metre. Stats aside, the Venturi is an ace jacket. The shoulder and sleeve panels have a little stretch and this helps you stretch out too. It also features waterproof bonded hand-warmer pockets, a Napoleon pocket with an integral (sun) glasses wipe and cosy wrist cuffs that can be zipped off should you get too warm.

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

On a cold day with a tailwind on the flat, you could ride a bicycle in complete comfort wearing sheepskin-lined motorcycle leathers. The minute you have to work however, up a hill or into a headwind, you would suffer. That’s why breathable waterproofs are a cyclist’s best friend. Slip them on whenever required and you can ride in reasonable comfort - dry and protected but not overheated - in your personal microclimate. Owning quality breathable rainwear is the first step to becoming a contented all-weather cyclist.

LIGHT WEIGHT

As with the bicycle itself, shedding weight makes for a much more pleasant cycling experience. Our waterproof rain jackets start at around 250g. A shirt can weigh more! (Compare with kilo-plus waterproof hiking jackets.) Riding with so much less weight makes you feel far less encumbered. Just as important, a lightweight jacket that rolls up small is much easier to stow away in a rucsac, pannier or perhaps even into a back pocket once you have warmed up.

PROTECTIVE KASHI PRD JACKET £139.99

ALTURA ATTACK JACKET £139.99

ENDURA STEALTH JACKET £164.99

GORE COSMO JACKET £219.99

20m water column proofing,15,000 g/m2 breathability: the Kashi’s Japanese Dermizax fabric comfortably surpasses active-wear industry standards. Better still, its fabulous flexibility and satiny ‘hand’ make it a uniquely wearable waterproof. Great value too given that the Protective Kashi retails for 200 Euros in its native Germany.

React fabric’s 30,000g/m2/24hr breathability helps prevent you getting too hot, making this one of the best rain jackets you can ride uphill in. Front & rear pockets and pit vents all feature waterrepel zips. Built extra rugged for trail riding, the bright colour and reflective trim make this jacket equally fit for commuting.

When Endura launched the Stealth, it was hailed as the first 100% waterproof softshell fleecy-faced jacket. ‘Designed to keep you dry and warm when others think it’s too cold to ride. Best of all it’s hard wearing and durable. This really is the best cold weather jacket available. 10/10’. Bicycle Buyer magazine.

Looser cut than most, and one of the few cycling waterproofs that comes supplied with its own hood (rather than as an optional extra) this Gore-Tex Performance jacket readily doubles as a walking jacket. The rucsac-friendly reinforced shoulder panels and the zipped hand, chest and shoulder pockets underline its versatility.

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 7455

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Orange/Graphite. Web Ref: 12266

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 9860

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

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WARM, DRY HANDS

FREEWHEEL WINTER AWAY If commuting in places where there is lots of snow then don’t forget to let some air out of the tyres. A soft tyre grips into the snow a lot better. A perfectly pumped tyre will try to kill you. Lynne Hunter: Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op Customer

ALTURA MICROFLEECE GLOVES £12.99

REVOLUTION ESSENTIAL INSULATED GLOVES £17.99

ALTURA NEVIS WATERPROOF GLOVES £24.99

SPECIALIZED DEFLECT GLOVES £29.99

ALTURA SHIELD PROGEL GLOVES £34.99

Microfleece feels soft and comfy. It stretches to conform to your hand’s shape. Minimal bulk doesn’t compromise ‘feel’. Reinforced palms and fingers improve grip. Lightweight and simple, they could offer all the coverage your hands need.

‘Low density, extremely tactile padding locks wind chill firmly outside.... Stretch knuckles and side finger panels.... Build quality is on a par with brands twice the price.... Scotchlite detailing around the back accentuates hand signals.’ road.cc

Three-layer construction makes this glove as breathable and waterproof as Altura’s famous Nevis jacket. The Griptex palm helps ensure hands never slip on the bars. Knitted cuffs help prevent exposure between jacket sleeve and glove.

With its windproof-backed stretch shell and its Clarino palm with Body Geometry padding, this glove deflects chill from the wind and dissipates pressure from the bars. The extra long slip-on cuff means no Velcro tab is required to keep the glove in place.

From its Progel palm padding to its softshell back, the Shield stands out as an extra comfortable breathable waterproof glove. The silver ion enhanced X-static antibacterial liner helps keep this glove fresh between laundry sessions.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13144

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

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 11312

Sizes: S-XXL (w), S-XL (v). Colour: Black. Web Ref:11225

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Sizes: S-L. Colour: Raspberry/Black. Web Ref: 11317

ALTURA SUMMIT WATERPROOF GLOVES £34.99 With its breathable waterproof 3-layer construction; its reinforced multi-layer non-slip silicone print palm and its absence of padding, the Altura Summit is a great value glove: optimised for trail riding, suitable for near-any type of cycling.

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 12243

SEALSKINZ ALL WEATHER GLOVES £29.99 Some people make waterproof gloves for winter. SealSkinz stand out for their All Weather Gloves, which are light and breathable for year round use.

ENDURA DELUGE WATERPROOF GLOVES £34.99

8 Breathable wind/waterproof Porelle membrane. 8 Pressure point palm padding. 8 Silicon print palms, knuckles and fingertips help ensure a secure grip.

Designed to keep your hands snug and dry through the worst deluge.

w Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 11220

8 Extra durable Cordura/ Supplex back. 8 Waterproof membrane. 8 Oversized terry brow wipe. 8 Unique waterproof double cuff. 8 Tri-gel ulnar palm pads.

v Sizes: S-XL, Colour: Blue. Web Ref: 11221

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 11319

PROTECTIVE WATERPROOF GLOVES £37.99

SPECIALIZED SUB ZERO GLOVES £39.99

GORE CROSS GORE-TEX GLOVES £39.99

ENDURA EQUIPE THERMO-WINDSHIELD GLOVES £44.99

Wind and waterproof. Gel Absorber palm pads. Silicone grippers. Gripshift optimised thumb and index finger. Terry brow wipe. Breathable liner gloves. Once again, Protective have created a technically superior cycling garment that doesn’t look geeky.

Supplied with their own liners, these lightweight gauntlet-style waterproof gloves really do keep your hands warm when the temperature’s less than zero. When it rises, you can slip off the outer gloves and wear the liners on their own. Or vice versa.

Perfectly placed palm padding for ulnar nerve protection; reinforced, padded knuckle panels that help fend off brushes with nature; absorbent thumb for brow wiping: this is a dedicated cycling glove from the first name in breathable waterproofs.

The Equipe stands out as a lighter weight waterproof glove. Optimised for the winter road cyclist, it offers maximum hand protection in a minimal style.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 13326

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 11228

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 9838

8 The stretch softshell back is wind and waterproof. 8 Microfibre palm reinforced with Pittards panels. 8 Pittards is a natural leather. Washing the gloves won’t compromise Pittards’ trademark suppleness. 8 Super-stretch side wrist panels enable a no-fuss pull-on fit.

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Red or Black. Web Ref: 13150

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e THE vision THING ENDURA MARLIN RIMLESS LIGHT REACTIVE £49.99 They block more light when it’s bright. They allow more light to be transmitted when it’s overcast. Light-reactive sunglasses are among the best investments a cyclist can make. With a light transmission range of 22% (like a smoke lens for bright light) to 33% (like a citrus lens for overcast) Endura Marlin Rimless glasses are a best buy.

‘Endura may be based in wet and wild Scotland but the reputation of their sunglasses is growing year on year, and rightly so. The lightweight (around 20g) Marlin is aimed at road riders and features a frameless lens that covers the entire ﬁeld of view. This means no visual intrusion – even when in an aero tuck – and excellent protection from whatever debris may be ﬂung your way.... The large lens provides excellent protection from the sun while sitting far enough from your face to avoid those awkward eyelash clashes. The fairly narrow range of tints given by the photochromic lens limits use of the Marlins to the sunnier end of the weather spectrum, but reaction time is fast enough to always track changing conditions. Optical quality is fine, with no obvious distortion across the sweep in use. Soft-touch temple overlays and a rubber nose piece keep them in place over potholes and cobbles, and they come with a hard carry case and microfibre bag. The frame is flexible enough that they’ll suit a wide variety of different face shapes and sizes without either pinching or being too loose.’ bikeradar.com. Lens: Light Reactive. Frame: Silver or Pearl White. Web Ref: 12316

Lens Tints

ENDURA SPECTRUM £14.99 Boasting UV-blocking polycarbonate lenses and available in a spectrum of tints, these glasses are an enduring best buy. Blue Semi-Mirror or Smoke lenses are good for regular sunny day sunglass duties. Pink lets you see the world through rose tinted glasses. Yellow’s good for low light, clear for no light.

Lens: Blue Semi-Mirror, Pink, Smoke, Yellow or Clear. Frame: matches lens. Web Ref: 9325

REVOLUTION BLADES SET £19.99

OAKLEY O FRAME GOGGLES £29.99

ENDURA STINGRAY SET £34.99

ENDURA TRIGGER TRAIL LIGHT REACTIVE £39.99

Our legendary sunglass set comes supplied with 3 pairs of lenses which you can change with the weather. Smoke lenses for bright light. Yellow for low light. Clear for no light. For the money the best set of cycling glasses I’ve tested. 9/10.’ Cycling Plus.

There’s something really cool about the fact that the Oakleys that offer the most eye coverage cost the least money. Despite the comparatively low price, you still get a virtually distortion-free, UVblocking polycarbonate lens set in a funky frame.

This 4-lens set is perfect for an even wider range of light conditions. Clear for night riding. Persimmon for mixed light conditions. Smoked for bright days. Dark Smoke Polarised for glaringly bright. Supplied with slotted transit case.

The Trigger Trail shares the same photochromic light-reactive lens technology as the Endura Marlin at the top of this page: this time in a traditional 2-lens full frame format. Supplied with slotted transit case.

Lens: Smoke, Yellow & Clear. Frame: Black. Web Ref: 3342

Lens: Clear MX. Frame: Carbon. Web Ref: 12750

Lens: Clear, Persimmon, Dark Smoke Polarised, Light Smoke. Frame: Black. Web Ref: 9326

Lens: 22-33% transmission light-reactive. Frame: Black. Web Ref: 12317

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KNOW YOUR LENSES Sharing air space with dust, low-flying insects and cold wind, the savvy cyclist is quick to learn that sunglasses aren’t just for summer. In fact your eyes probably benefit most from being shielded from glare when the winter sun is low on the horizon. To help you chose from the eyewear on offer, first step is to consider which lens tint(s) would best suit you.

OAKLEY JAWBONE £179.99

YELLOW / ORANGE / PERSIMMON / ROSE LENS

These ‘optimism lenses’ enhance contrast and make grey days appear more sunny.

Check the jaw-dropping looks of Oakley’s latest creation. It’s easy to understand why Oakley remain at the top of their game. However, it takes more than good looks to lord it over the sports eyewear market for more than 2 decades. From the unbeatable clarity and visual fidelity of their HDO High Definition Optics to the strength of their bullet (and fly) -proof lenses, Oakley’s domination has always been based on their technical excellence. So it goes with the Jawbone’s Switchlock feature where the frame’s lower rim swings open whenever you want to change lenses. The Jawbone comes supplied with 2 pairs: 55% transmission Persimmon lenses (a forest trail rider’s favourite) and 16% transmission Fire Iridium lenses (perfect for the open road when it’s sunny). To ensure they maintain peak performance in all conditions, Jawbone lenses (and the lenses of the 3 other Oakley models on this page) boast a Hydrophobic coating which offers permanent protection against the smearing, smudging and streaking that can occur when your lovely shades come into contact with rain or chamois-creamed / sun-screened sticky fingers.

Classic sunglasses tint as sported by monochrome idols since the ‘50s James Dean / Fausto Coppi era.

Colour: Vented Fire Iridium & Persimmon Array lenses. Atomic Orange frame. Web Ref: 12824

Iridium is the most corrosion-resistant metal on earth. It’s mirror finish kills glare.

CLEAR LENS

A favourite with night riders.

SMOKE GREY LENS

LIGHT REACTIVE / ADAPTALITE / PHOTOCHROMIC LENS

Lenses that automatically darken or lighten depending on the ambient light intensity make perfect sense for any rider.

IRIDIUM LENS

SPECIALIZED TARZO £49.99 - £79.99

OAKLEY STRAIGHT JACKET £124.99

SPECIALIZED ARCTERRA ADAPTALITE £129.99

OAKLEY SPLIT JACKET £169.99

OAKLEY RADAR PATH £189.99

Optimised for road riding, the Tarzo’s lenses are set at a Pantoscopic angle so they are perfectly placed when you stretch out on the drops and look ahead. Choose between 12-39%transmission Adaptalite Road lenses or save £30 and opt for dark glasses.

As though owning a pair of technically perfect and easy on the eye shades wasn’t enough reason to consider Straight Jackets, Oakley donate $20 to Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong cancer charity for every pair sold.

There are light reactive lenses and there are Adaptalite MTB lenses. Their massive 22-78% transmission range copes with all conditions be it bright or night. The nonfolding stainless steel frame is especially robust. (The hinge being standard sunglasses’ weakest link.)

Another reason for Oakley’s dominance is their range of styles. If you don’t see yourself wearing the Jawbone featured above, you might prefer the Split Jacket which shares its HDO / Switchlock / Hydrophobic benefits.

The Radar Path features a photochromic G40 lens. Its 9-40% transmission range guarantees eye comfort whether the conditions are overcast or snow blinding. What’s more, when the lenses lighten, contrast and resolution are simultaneously enhanced.

Lens: NXT non-shifting with Black frame or Adaptalite w/Team frame. Web Ref: 7531

Lens: 10% transmission Black Iridium. Frame: Livestrong Jet Black. Web Ref: 10509

Lens: Adaptalite NXT. Frame: Polished steel. Web Ref: 8896

Lenses: 10% transmission Black Iridium & 40% transmission G40. Frame: Matt Black. Web Ref: 12836

Lens: G40 rose-tinted. Frame: White Text. Web Ref: 12829

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FOOTWEAR SHIMANO MO63 COMPETITION SHOE £59.99 The MO63 is the missing link between a trainer-style shoe such as the Specialized Tahoe, below, and the BG Elite road shoe on P.87. Velcro strap closure makes the MO63 lace free - a good thing in a cycling shoe. The fibreglass midsole ensures excellent power transfer whilst isolating the foot from pedal pressure. Unlike a road racing shoe, the rubber sole has sufficient flex and grip to make short walks feasible. This makes the MO63 equally suitable for trails, touring, training and commuting. Last but not least, thanks to it’s more accommodating toe box, we especially recommend the MO63 to riders looking for a dedicated cycling shoe that’s a wee bit wider than most alternatives.

Sizes: 41-47. Colour: Grey/Black. Web Ref: 13193

SPECIALIZED BG TAHOE MTB £64.99

SPECIALIZED BG SPORT ROAD w SPECIALIZED BG SPIRITA v £69.99

FIVE TEN IMPACT LOW £84.99

FIVE TEN KARVER £84.99

w Sizes: 41-48. Colour: Black/Silver. Web Ref: 11367

Despite the self-deprecating name, we can’t remember an MTB shoe that had such a high impact on our staff as 5Tens did when we launched them a few months ago. Not SPD compatible, 5Tens are made for flat pedals, which their supertacky Stealth soles grip onto with unprecedented authority. Equally impressive, the leather uppers combine cushioned comfort with robust all-weather foot protection.

‘Like the ultra popular Impact model, the Karver features sturdy action leather uppers, protective heel and toe boxes, and the all-important Stealth rubber sole that grips pedals like nothing else. If you ride flat pedals a lot and you still haven’t checked out FiveTen shoes, then you need your head examined. They really are the best shoes for the job.’ MBUK. 9/10.

Boasting a more padded BG Plush version of the Body Geometry insole, the Tahoe is the most comfortable cycling shoe to walk in. It’s our top recommendation if you spend half your outdoor life walking: the other half pedalling.

Specialized’s getting-serious road shoes in men’s Sport and women’s Spirita versions is perfect for fast fitness rides and sprint triathlons. Not so good for walking in. Very versatile, both shoes take either SPD 2-bolt or LOOK 3-bolt cleats.

w Sizes: 40-48. Colour: Black/Charcoal. Web Ref: 11363 v Sizes: 36-43. Colour: Black/Grey/Blue. Web Ref: 11131

v Sizes: 37-42. Colour: White/Grey/Blue. Web Ref: 11366

Sizes: 6-11. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 12460

Sizes: 4-6. Colour: Black/Purple. Web Ref: 13167

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TO CLIP IN OR NOT TO CLIP IN? THAT IS THE QUESTION.

CLEATS

95% of our shoes accept cleat-bindings which ‘lock’ your feet to dedicated pedal systems such as LOOKs or SPDs. ‘Clipped in’ does wonders for your pedalling efficiency. It also means your feet will never slip off. And don’t worry, disengaging quickly becomes second nature. Cleats come supplied with the pedals, not the shoes.

ROAD CLEATS LOOK invented modern pedal binding systems over 25 years ago. They remain the dominant name in road pedals (though Shimano’s similar SPD-SL system is making inroads). Here, the cleat is bolted to the outside of the sole so you wouldn’t want to walk far in them.

SPECIALIZED BG ELITE ROAD £89.99 Like every Specialized shoe on these pages, the BG Elite Road has a Body Geometry footbed, shaped to stabilise your stance on the pedal whilst ensuring the foot remains in alignment with the knee. BG shoes have proven themselves a miracle cure for riders who had previously suffered foot discomfort and/or knee pain. The example shown here is indeed an elite road shoe. Its M-lock buckle enables micro-adjustable secure closure. The glass-reinforced rigid sole is vented because Specialized’s BG shoe designer, sport scientist Dr Andy Pruitt, witnessed the strength-sapping effects of overheated feet back in the days when he coached the US Olympic cycling team.

MTB CLEATS SPD (Shimano Pedaling Dynamics) is so established, it has become the generic name for pedal binding systems where the cleat is secured inside a recessed pocket in the sole. That way the cleat doesn’t compromise your ability to walk in your MTB shoes.

Sizes: 41-49. Colour: Black/Red. Web Ref: 10840

QUOC PHAM FIXED SHOE £89.99 A handsome hand-made leather shoe, the ribbed rubber sole delivers a non-slip grip whether you’re treading pavement or pedal. They truly live up to the aspirations of their creator, St Martins Art & Design College-trained Quoc Pham: ‘No chunky soles, no Velcro straps, no inability to walk in, no extra bright colour combinations. They are perfect to wear at dinner or in the office, yet comfortable as a sports shoe can be.’

Sizes: 41-46 in Tan. 44-46 in Black. Web Ref: 12291

SHIMANO MT60 GORE-TEX £99.99

SPECIALIZED BG DEFROSTER WINTER BOOT £119.99

SPECIALIZED BG COMP ROAD £139.99

MT is Shimano code for Mountain Touring. The MT60 is a wider-thantypical cycling shoe that readily doubles for light hiking duties. It’s SPD cleat compatible. Seam sealed and Gore-Tex lined, you can be confident the MT60 will keep your feet warm and dry - the key to comfortable winter rides.

The Defroster boasts a thermal fleece-lined version of the Body Geometry footbed. A reflective metallic barrier traps heat around the foot. The seam-sealed upper’s snug neoprene collar locks out trail debris as well as rain. Not just for winter, we’ve spotted local riders wearing Specialized Defrosters on wet July rides too.

If the Specialized BG Sport Road shoe is so good, why pay double for the Comp? The Comp’s FACT carbon/glass shoe is rated 8.5 on the stiffness index compared with the 5.0-rated Sport. The M-Lock SL buckle is lower profile. The uppers are real leather. Best of all, the 580g Comp is 120 grams lighter than the Sport.

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

Sizes: 42-46. Colour: White. Web Ref: 11364

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

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HELMETS CHOOSING THE CORRECT HELMET ROAD

Minimal and streamlined. Long vents with internal channels suck the air over your head so efficiently, tests suggest wearing a road lid can be cooler than riding bare headed.

MTB / TRAIL

Sitting lower down the back of the head, trail lids offer more rear coverage. They tend to have wider vents to let off steam on long uphills. They always have visors to help keep mud and branches at bay. Happy as a pig in.... Stephen Larkin pictured by Edinburgh branch colleague, Alex Amato. Choosing a helmet is similar to picking the right shoes. Style is important but fit is everything. The goal is to find a helmet that’s so unobtrusive, you forget you are wearing it. That’s why we go to the trouble of stocking a massive range of helmets. That way, you’ll have the best possible chance of finding the one that’s got your name on it.

Like a better-vented skate lid. Maximum head coverage means no anti-rock belt required. Hard shells cope with hard knocks. Coming with a face guard, a DH lid takes protection to the next level.

COMMUTER

Less flash or ‘rad’. More rounded, sober and, dare-we-say, conservative than road/MTB/Jump lids. Less vented, more shell, more protection. Frequently fitted with an integral rear light.

REVOLUTION LID £19.99

SPECIALIZED ALIGN £29.99

SPECIALIZED MAX £29.99

SPECIALIZED SIERRA £29.99

The speed dial for adjusting the anti-rock retention strap doubles as a rear LED so wearing our Lid triples your safety. 288g v /318g w.

Offering more rear coverage than a road lid the Align is ‘trail lid’ in style, but equally fit for everyday use. Supplied with a visor. 336g.

If you have a big brain, it needs Max protection. Specialized’s biggest lid comes in just one size: XXL. Supplied with a visor. 400g.

Extra rear coverage means this trail lid sits better on most heads than a regular recreation helmet. Supplied with a visor. 300g.

Unisize: 54-60cm w, 52-59cm v. Colour: Black w or Blue v. Web Ref: 6395 & 9767

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

Unisize XXL: 56-64cm. Colour: Silver, White or Black. Web Ref: 11394

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

TSG EVOLUTION BLACK £32.99 TSG EVOLUTION CLEAR BLUE £37.99

GIRO FLAK £34.99

GIRO INDICATOR £34.99

GIRO SKYLA £34.99

Giro’s high-impact ABS hardshell takes the flak that might crush a lesser lid. ‘The Flak looks damn cool.’ bikeradar.com. 454g.

The wise use of an Indicator helps ensure safe passage through town. A visor, 20 vents and an Acu-Dial fit belt help ensure comfort. 266g.

‘You hardly know you’re wearing it.’ The most common quote of Skyla owners. No wonder it’s our best selling ladies’ lid. 270g.

Sizes: S (51-55), M (55-59), L (59-63cm). Colour: Matt Black or Red Creep. Web Ref: 12942

Unisize: 54-61cm. Colour: Red/Black, Silver/Ice Blue, Black/Charcoal or White/Silver. Web Ref: 12944

Unisize: 50-57cm. Colour: White/Pink Flowers, White, Black/Red Eleanor Birds. Web Ref: 12947

BMX / trials lid with excellent rear and temple coverage as required when back flips go awry. 495g.

Sizes: S/M (52-56), L/XL (57-60cm). Colour: Flat Black or Clear Blue. Web Ref: 12949

JUMP / BMX / DH

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MET CAMALEONTE EXECUTIVE £49.99 So stylishly Italian, you could imagine it being worn by a Vespa rider in a ‘60s Fellini film. 260g.

SPECIALIZED ECHELON £49.99

GIRO RIFT £49.99

ABUS URBAN 1 £49.99

This roadie helmet will help you reach the highest echelon in your neighbourhood peloton. 340g.

The extra wide vents and rear exhaust holes suck air through this MTB lid when you ride uphill at slower speeds. 326g.

The non-edgy look, the scuff resistant finish and the ZoomLite retention system’s speed dial/rear light marks this Abus out as an urbane Urban lid. 268g.

Sizes: M (52-57cm) or L (58-61cm). Colour: Black. Web Ref: 12747

Sizes: S (51-57), M (54-60), L (57-63cm). Colours: Black or Blue in men’s. Silver/Lavender in women’s. Web Ref: 11174 w, 11175 v.

Unisize: 54-61cm. Colours: White/Titanium, Black/Titanium, Titanium/Carbon. Web Ref: 11603

Sizes: S/M (52-57), L/XL (56-63cm). Colours: Black or Red Reflective. Web Ref: 10902

SPECIALIZED TACTIC £54.99

GIRO STYLUS £59.99

GIRO PHASE £69.99

GIRO HEX £74.99

Features Specialized’s Headset SL fit system with micro-adjustable rear dial for perfect set up. 350g.

With 26 long vents and no visor, the Giro Stylus is a sharp, stylish roadie helmet. 256g.

Sizes: S (51-57), M (54-60), L (57-63cm). Colours: Red or Black in men’s. White/Silver in women’s. Web Ref: 11176 w, 11177 v.

Sizes: S (51-55cm), M (55-59cm), L (59-63cm). Colours: Black/Titanium or Red/White. Web Ref: 12946

Acu Dial 2 allows you to select a different fit-belt anchor point - all in the quest for achieving Giro’s obsession: best possible fit. 320g.

Upgraded with the 5th generation version of the first name in fit belts - RocLoc 5 with Micro Dial comfort and ease of use. 280g.

Sizes: S (51-55cm), M (55-59cm), L (59-63cm). Colours: Matt Black or White/Ti. Web Ref: 11591

Sizes: S (51-55cm), M (55-59cm), L (59-63cm). Colours: Matt Black or Matt Cyan. Web Ref: 12943

GIRO MONZA £74.99 With its 2-piece in-mould hardbody shell for strength, protection, and durability; its 24 sculpted Wind Tunnel vents for maximum cooling and its RocLoc 5 fit belt for maximum adjustability and stability: you can tell that the Monza was made for ripping it up as you speed along the road. 275g.

Sizes: S (51-55), M (55-59), L (59-63cm). Colour: Red/White or Blue/White. Web Ref: 12945

FOX RAMPAGE £94.99 If you must go on the rampage, seek comfortable protection. The Fox Rampage’s fibreglass shell has a padded suede microfibre liner with 2cm-thick cheek pads. This Fox cares about personal hygiene so the liner is removable and machine washable. 1,200g.

Size: S (55-56). Colour: Black/White/Silver. Web Ref: 12600

GIRO ATHLON £99.99 A more streamlined XC lid, now with Super Fit which Giro describe thus: ‘Our Super Fit system is based on over 20 years of crafting helmets for the best bike riders in the world. The result is pure Skull Hugging Luxury™, a helmet that fits 98% of the world’s population, yet looks (and fits) like it was custom made just for you.’

Sizes: M (55-59cm), L (59-63cm). Colour: White/Lime Green Flames. Web Ref: 12941

SPECIALIZED S-WORKS £129.99 A Kevlar-reinforced InnerMatrix enables the creation of a helmet with larger, deeper-channelled vents. Thanks to this structural reinforcement, almost half the S-Works Helmet’s surface area is fresh air. That’s how Specialized have created the lightest CPSE (US Consumer Product Safety Commission) approved race lid on the market without compromising the helmet’s integrity. To quote www.specialized. com reporting on one of their sponsored riders: ‘Cadel Evans (Silence-Lotto) took a crash at 60 km/ hour - and a yellow jersey the next day! Now if that’s not a helmet endorsement, we don’t know what is.’ Supplied with visor. 212g (small).

Sizes: S (51-57), M (54-60), L (57-63cm). Colour: Black or White. Web Ref: 11396

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LIGHT UP THE NIGHT SEEING THE LIGHT When comparing different lights, cycle companies can be less than illuminating. One talks about their lights’ output in lumens, the next in candle power, the next in lux. No ready reckoner exists to compare these ratings. We have therefore decided to cut the confusion and shed light on this matter by simply rating our lamps as bright (2 dots), brighter (4 dots) and brightest (6 dots). Lights awarded 3 or 5 dots fall between these categories. This simplified key is especially relevant for front lights.

BRIGHT: URBAN Gets you seen. Barely illuminates the road/path ahead but keeps you safe and legal when you ride under street lights.

BRIGHTER: unlit roads & PATHS Throws a beam to help light up the road/path immediately in front of your wheel.

smart mini white led light set £14.99 Front: 120h. Rear: 120h. 1xCR2032 cell per lamp.

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Throwing an impressive single Watt beam and boasting a machined aluminium body (in a world where plastic lights are the the norm) we call our front light the Revolution Vision Hi Power. Available on its own for £19.99, Cycling Plus awarded it a 9/10 score this January. Their summary: ‘Great for an urban commuter.... Solid, durable and waterproof - and a lot of light for the price.’ To make it an even better buy, we’ve packaged it with our Revolution Vision 5 LED Rear Light (available on its own for £7.99). With its 5 LEDs spread over an extra wide (12cm) lens, it’s far more eye catching than a more squat lamp.

BRIGHTEST: off road/trail centres These super-power headlights offer floodlight-like illumination, giving you advanced warning of trail obstacles looming 30-40 metres ahead.

knog frog strobe twinpack £18.99

revolution vision light set £24.99

Front: 80h constant / 160h flash. Rear: 80h constant / 160h flash. 1xCR2032 cell per lamp.

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cat eye sl120 ORBIT spoke set £19.99

cat eye hl500bs / tl260bs SET £19.99

Front: 20h full, 80h backup.

Front: 30h constant / 50h flash.

Front: 8h

Rear: 110h.

Rear: 30h constant / 50h flash.

Rear: 75h constant / 150h fl.

4xAAA (front), 2xAAA (rear).

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knog gekko 3 translucent FRONT LIGHT £19.99

cat eye reflex hl570 FRONT LIGHT £29.99

30h const / 220h flash.

30h const / 100h flash.

2xAAA.

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2xCR2032 cell per lamp.

cat eye el610 SINGLE SHOT PLUS FRONT LIGHT £99.99 3h hi beam NiMH 4h rechargeable.

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2xC (front), 2xAAA (rear).

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cat eye el340 FRONT LIGHT £39.99 9h full beam. 2xAA.

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revolution vison 180 8 LED REAR LIGHT £14.99 50h const / 100h flash. 2xAAA.

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> 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN RIDING AT NIGHT

smart polaris 7 SET £29.99

cat eye el120 / TL170 SET £24.99

Seven refers to the front lamp’s output in Lux. I /Ged can vouch for it’s power after it showed me the way home along the Union Canal towpath one night last midwinter when I forgot the hi-power set. The rear is an equally impressive bright star.

FREEWHEEL WINTER AWAY - CUSTOMER TIP ‘If you commute through the winter, you’re going to need rear lights. Stick on as many as you can - to your seatpost, saddlebag, seat stay, rack, pannier and helmet (use zip ties here). ’ Chris Cottom - Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op customer.

Front: 50h / 320 flash.

Front: 100h

HELMET OR HANDLEBAR MOUNTED LIGHTS?

Rear: 50h / 100 flash.

Rear: 100h

High enough to get you seen, low enough to light up your path, handlebar mounting is the preferred (and often the only) position for a front light. For off road riding, augment your bar-mounted light with a head torch to alert you to what’s coming round the next corner. For road riding a head torch helps you get seen from afar.

2xAA (fr), 2xAAA (rear).

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2xAA (fr), 2xAAA (rear).

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reelight sl120 dynamo SET £44.99 Front: infinite. Rear: infinite. None.

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cat eye commuter set £37.99

cat eye uno / tl610 SET £49.99

BACK UP LIGHTS Backup lights make you more visible. Also a secondary light helps you get home safe should your primary lights ever let you down.

FOOD & DRINK You nip out for a night ride after work. You put off the evening meal. Weather’s cold so you don’t bother carrying water. Bad move. You’re going to get into trouble if you neglect to fuel yourself.

Front: 30h const / 50h fl.

Front: 15h const / 60h flash.

EXTRA CLOTHING

Rear: 30h const / 50h fl.

Rear: 30h const / 50h flash.

Same with your clobber. It’s a cool day. It’s almost certainly going to be colder at night. Dress accordingly.

1xAA front, 2xAAA (rear).

2xCR2032 per lamp.

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knog gekko 3 translucent REAR LIGHT £16.99

cat eye rapid 3 REAR LIGHT £19.99

30h const / 220h flash.

30h rapid / 100h flash.

2xAAA.

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1xAA.

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smart lunar r2 2x0.5 WATT REAR LIGHT £24.99 50h. 2xAAA.

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fibre flare REAR LIGHT £29.99 75h. 2xAA.

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cat eye reflex tl570 AUTO REAR LIGHT £29.99 30h const / 100h flash. 2xAAA.

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YOU GOT THE POWER exposure joystick MK5 FRONT £165

exposure red eye rear £40

With its 240 lumen output, the UK-made, self-contained (no external battery pack) Joystick is perfect for serious out-oftown road riding or for leisure MTB night riding. Its helmet mount option and its light weight (110g with handlebar bracket) makes it a sound secondary lamp for faster full-on mountain biking.

This light’s cable plugs into any Exposure front light’s Smart Port. The front light’s battery then powers both lamps simultaneously. Its 80 lumen output makes the Red Eye our brightest bicycle rear light ever. Available in 2 versions: with long cable for frame/seatpost fitting, or short cable for helmet mounting. Only 48g (inc. long cable). Web Ref: 13021

‘I hate weighing my bike down with heavy stuff, so the Joystick was exactly what I was looking for. Beautifully engineered, lightweight and perfect for picking out the pot holes that appear overnight in winter.’ Alan Dow: EBC accounts department.

3h (full power), 10h (high), 24h (low). Li-ion 5h rechargeable.

Web Ref: 13018

light & motion vis 180 tail £99.99

niterider minewt cordless 150 FRONT £99.99

light & Motion vis 360 HELMET LIGHT £149.99

exposure Maxx-d mk3 FRONT £325

We have been fans of hi-power front lamps since the ‘90s. The launch of this USB-rechargeable dazzler takes rear lighting to a similar level. Light & Motion tell us that the Vis 180’s 35 lumen output makes it 10 times brighter than any current conventional LED rear light.

Being self contained (no external battery), the Cordless 150 is even more compact and minute (190g) than we have come to expect from Niterider’s impressive Minewt line. Its 150 lumen output puts it in the leisure MTB night riding / unlit road über commuter category.

This helmet lighting system combines a 110 lumen head torch with a 4 lumen rear light. The head torch’s amber side markers ensure 360˚ visibility. Like the Vis 180, the Vis 360 boasts a fuel gauge and it can be recharged on a computer or phone’s USB port.

Exposure’s 4-LED 960 lumen handlebar or helmet mountable Maxx-D Mk3 packs all the power you should ever need for technical night riding. This self-contained (no external battery) cordless unit weighs just 320g inc. mount. ‘Amazing.’ Descent World.

3h full, 4h med, 6h low beam.

2.5h high, 4h low, 20h flash.

3h (full), 10h (high), 24h (low).

2h constant, 4h flashing. Li-ion 4.5h rechargeable.

Web Ref: 12916

Li-ion 4h rechargeable.

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Li-ion 4.5h rechargeable.

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Lupine wilma 7 FRONT £549.99 Celebrated for their German quality control, Lupine have been creating superior bicycle lighting systems since 1993. Always seeking to improve on perfection, Lupine have upped the output of the wonderful Wilma 7 from 920 to a motorcycle lamp-like 1,100 lumens. Simultaneously, they have increased its full beam run time from under 3 hours to more than 4, whilst keeping the whole system weight down to a very respectable 455g. Lupine are clearly at the top of their game when it comes to battery/lens/LED/switch technology. But it’s when you experience the Wilma in action on a moonless forest ride that you fully appreciate Lupine’s technical superiority.

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Li-ion 5h rechargeable.

Web Ref: 13027

3h (1,100 lumens, 7h (620 lumens), 13.5h (320 lumens). Li-ion 5h rechargeable.

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LOOK OUT VILLAINS ABOUT 440,000 BIKES ARE STOLEN EACH YEAR IN THE UK THAT’S ROUGHLY 1,205 EVERY DAY

REVOLUTION SECURE RETRACTABLE LOCK 1,200 x 2mm £7.99

REVOLUTION SECURE ARMOURED CABLE LOCK 800 x 20mm £19.99

REVOLUTION SECURE U-LOCK 280 x 100mm £24.99

ZEFAL LOCK N ROLL SKEWER SET £26.99

ABUS SINUS 46 LOCK 230 x 110mm £34.99

So called because the cable retracts into its own nylon case, this lock is so comfortable and compact (86g) you could carry it in a shirt pocket and use it for 2 minute lock ups at the corner shop and so on.

This 20mm thick armoured cable is 10 times stouter than our retractable cable making it a more secure option for urban life. At 800mm long, it will reach railings which might elude a less flexible U-lock.

A properly-executed U-lock (AKA D-lock) remains your best defence against bike theft. With its hardened steel symmetrical shackle and its high-security disc tumbler locking mechanism, our Secure U-Lock is a best buy.

This D-lock is backed with the reassuring knowledge that it’s manufactured by Abus. This multi awardwinning German company is Europe’s biggest bicycle lock company. Sold Secure Bronze certified, the Sinus 46 is built to repel a one minute assault.

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These skewers secure your wheels and seatpin clamp - just like regular QRs. To loosen the levers, you must first invert the bike, resting it on its saddle and bars. When you lock your bike with the frame upright, nobody can nick your wheels or saddle. Genius.

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KRYPTONITE KRYPTOLOK S2 230 x 110mm + KRYPTOFLEX 300 x 11mm SET £34.99

ABUS RAYDO 1450 COMBINATION LOCK 1,850 x 12mm £39.99

KRYPTONITE EVOLUTION LS LOCK 290 x 100mm £49.99

ABUS SINUS TWINPACK £69.99

KRYPTONITE FAHGETTABOUDIT NEW YORK MINI LOCK £89.99

Buying this set gets you into the wise habit of using the Kryptolok D to lock the frame, and the Kryptoflex cable to secure the wheels. Alternatively, the Kryptoflex gives you the means to secure your lock-less buddies’ bikes.

Looking for a lock that doesn’t add another key to your fob and is easier to share? You want an Abus-quality wound steel cable combi lock. LED numerals make it easier to dial in your 4-figure pin number after dark.

D-lock innovators Kryptonite recommend their Kryptolok for general use. However for ‘moderate to high crime areas’ Kryptonite recommend something tougher - their Sold Secure Silver-certified Evolution Lock, tested to withstand a 3 minute attack.

Here the Abus Sinus 46 D-lock described above is matched with a better quality 850 x 15mm cable lock. To make life as simple as possible, say for sharing the locks between different members of your household, both locks are keyed alike.

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The hardened steel shackle is 18mm thick (compare with a regular D-lock’s 13mm shackle). If that doesn’t deter the thief, limiting the space (15 x 8cm) inside the shackle informs him that he can forget about attempting to steal your bike.

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OUT & ABOUT SCREENS

GARMIN EDGE 500 FROM £199.99 The Edge 500 offers all the performance/training monitoring benefits of the Edge 800 whilst limiting its GPS tracking to recording where you have been (it does not map out where you are heading). Instead, the Edge 500 is a high sensitivity receiver that locks onto GPS satellites to calculate your speed, distance, elevation and calorie consumption, and makes this data wirelessly uploadable. Our deluxe cycle-specific model also monitors cadence & heart rate. Unlike a conventional cycle computer that relies upon a wheel rotation sensor and magnet to receive data, the GPS-enabled Garmin Edge 500 (like the Edge 800) is readily switchable between your different bikes. 15h run time per charge.

Cycle computer. £199.99 Web Ref: 13239 With Cycle computer, Cadence & HRM. £249.99 Web Ref: 13238

GARMIN EDGE 800 FROM £399.99 Garmin introduced us to the concept of the cycle-specific GPS in 2005. With the launch of the Edge 800, Garmin have taken the bicycle GPS to a whole new level of sophistication. Combining state-of-the-art satellite navigation with industry-leading performance monitoring, Garmin have created today’s most advanced GPS bike computer. If you think you could benefit from clear accurate mapping when you ride and instant data analysis on your PC or Mac when you get home, you are a candidate for the Edge 800. Features include: 8 Rugged, easy-to-read 2.6” (66mm) touch-control colour screen. 8 Fast HotFix GPS lock. 8 User-friendly intuitive operation. If you can operate an iPod.... 8 Download routes from Garmin Connect or create your own. 8 1,000 lap / 2 year memory.

GARMIN FORERUNNER 310XT FROM£310.99

8 Displays/records Speed, Distance, Elevation, Ascent, Gradient and Temperature. 8 Car sat nav quality and ease of use. 8 FirstBeat accurate calculation of calorie expenditure. 8 Virtual Partner – compete against yourself (or others). 8 15 hours run time per charge.

Fully sealed and waterproof this is the triathlete’s instrument of choice. It calculates your swimming speed with GPS accuracy (a Garmin first). As with the Edge 500, the wireless USB ANT stick transfers all training stats to your PC or Mac. Wrist or bar mountable. 20h run time per charge. No Sat Nav function. ‘If you want the cleverest sports watch out there bar none then it’s currently the Forerunner.’ Tri247.

Then, exclusive to better bike shops, we are stocking the Edge 800 in two cycling-specific ‘bundles’ with features and/or mapping you would otherwise have to purchase as accessories.

Trail Bundle in White with Micro SD all-UK 1:50k OS Discoverer mapping. £399.99 Web Ref: 13237 Road Performance Bundle in White with heart rate, speed & cadence PLUS City Navigator NT all-Europe mapping. £449.99 Web Ref: 13240

£310.99 Web Ref: 13242 With HRM, £339.99 Web Ref: 13241

GARMIN FORERUNNER 405CX £339.99 Boasting iPod scroll wheel-like intuitive operation, this GPS-enabled sports watch monitors your heart rate, speed, ascents, descents, calorie burn and lap times. It has backlighting. It’s waterproof. It tells you the time of day. The USB ANT stick enables wireless uploading. You can race against a virtual partner. Its run time in training mode is 8 hours per charge.

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CAMELBAK QUICK GRIP WITH PODIUM CHILLJACKET £16.99

REVOLUTION HYDRATION PACK 1.5L £24.99

REVOLUTION STOW LITE 10L RUCSAC £39.99

CAMELBAK OCTANE XCT 2L/5.5L £49.99

The insulated Podium Chill bottle features a JetValve. This allows drink to flow when you need it, then self seals for drip-free portage when you don’t. This flexible bottle comes wrapped in its own ChillJacket. This enhances insulation, improves grip and provides a pocket to store keys.

All the backpack you might need for an afternoon out on the bike (or on the hoof). You get a 1.5 litre Microban reservoir with an intelligently routed feeding tube with bite valve; a large external pocket for stashing tools, cash and keys, and external bungees for lashing down a jersey / jacket.

Revolution Stow rucsacs have been an Edinburgh Bicycle staple since 2004. This year, the range enjoyed a makeover with, for instance a choice of colours (red or grey panels) whilst retaining key Stow features such as the Vaude Aeroflex panel to minimise back-on-sac interface discomfort.

Looking for a pack that’s superstable on the back? One that’s lightweight yet offers realistic carrying capacity? A pack with convenient hip pockets? Check out the Octane XCT which weighs just 300g yet is roomy enough to carry 3+ litres of cargo along with its 2 litre CamelBak Omega reservoir.

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SPECIALIZED DIRT BAG £16.99

ALTURA NIGHT VISION PANNIER 20L £49.99

REVOLUTION ADVENTURE PANNIERS 2x14L £54.99

With its 840D coated nylon construction and waterresist zips, the Dirt Bag is indeed more weather and dirt resistant. With its 2 litre volume (expands to 3L) divided between 2 compartments, this larger seat pack makes it easier to organise more kit.

This waterproof pannier’s Night Vision reflectivity makes it extra eye-catching whether you opt for the grey or the orange version. Optimised for commuting, it’s sold singly because most city cyclists get by with one pannier. If you require a pair, buy 2.

Our universal panniers fit front or rear racks. Rixen Kaul hooks secure the bags to the rack (and release them) instantly. Stowaway rain covers enhance weather-proofing and visibility. Mesh front pockets keep mitts, sunglasses and the like readily accessible.

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REVOLUTION ADVENTURE REAR PANNIERS 2x20L £64.99

REVOLUTION ADVENTURE WELDED PANNIERS 2x20L £69.99

ORTLIEB BACK ROLLER CLASSIC PANNIERS 2x20L £103.99

You know it’s a good idea to refuel on the go but there are so many energy foods and powders to chose from, how do you know where to start? This pack gives you an opportunity to sample 2 tasty GO Bars; 2 sachets of Go Gel; 6 bottles-worth of Science In Sport energy powder (3 different types) and a special calibrated bottle for mixing and delivering your replenishing drink.

While panniers are mostly associated with summer adventures, they also come into their own for winter transport when you need somewhere to stash your layers. With pockets galore these panniers make it easy to get organised.

While our Revolution Adventure stitched Rear Panniers have bright orange stowaway raincovers to reinforce their weather resistance, our Welded Panniers are bright orange and 100% waterproof straight off the bat.

The original waterproof pannier, the Ortlieb Back Roller truly is a classic bike bag. ‘It keeps your kit dry, it stays securely on your rack, and it goes on or off in a couple of seconds. 10/10.’ Cycling Plus.

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SIS INTRODUCTORY ENERGY PACK £10.99

REVOLUTION STOW EXPERT 25+5L RUCSAC £59.99 Hydropack sleeve, slots and guides; Aeroflex mesh back; bright slipover rain cover; colour choice (red or grey panels), Vaude FLASH adjustability for a good fit whether you are tall, medium or small: the Expert shares all the features of the Stow Lite, but with 2-to-3 times more cargo carrying capacity.

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CAMELBAK M.U.L.E. 3L/11.5L £64.99 With its 3 litre reservoir tucked away in its own insulated compartment, plus 10 litres spare capacity for organising your dry goods, the M.U.L.E truly is the No. 1 pack for Medium to Ultra Long Endeavours.

‘We think it’s perfect for riders who want a single pack for everything.’ WhatMountainBike Gold Award. Black or Dark Cheddar. Web Ref: 12198

Yellow or Black. Web Ref: 497

CAMELBAK PIT BOSS 3L/29.5L £99.99

IBERA THERMOS BOTTLE £14.99

Made for exploring the back country in the snowy season. The 3-litre reservoir’s delivery tube is insulated. It has a cushioned pocket for stowing goggles safely. External straps let you carry skis, snowboard, helmet, shovel etc. on the outside whilst allowing access to the pack’s 26.5 litre main compartment.

Two for tea or hot coffee to go? This is the original bikemountable (bottle cage boss fittings supplied) stainless steel cycling thermos flask. Even the screw-on cup is insulated to ensure a nice hot cuppa, Exclusively available in the UK from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op.

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SALT & GRIME IT’S WINTER TIME HOW TO MAKE IT CLEAN & GLEAM LUBE

04 TIME: 1/2 HOUR SKILL: EASY RECOMMENDED TOOLS Bucket Hot Water Bike Cleaner Brushes and Sponges Old Toothbrush Degreaser Polish Chain Lube Old Rags

05 03

PRE RIDE CHECKS 8 Tyre Pressure & Tread 8 Nuts & Bolts 8 Brakes 8 Frame Damage

‘Law #1 of bike care. Don’t spare the brush. Fill a bucket with warm water and a tablespoon of washing up liquid. While pedalling, scrub the chain, crankset, derailleurs and pulleys really well with a small brush. (The Park GSC-1 is a great one and it only costs about 5 bucks.)’ Steve (Gravy) Gravenites, bicycle mechanic of the champions. Although this quote was lifted from an ancient Bicycling mag (Jan/February 1998), Gravy’s words still ring true.

A WORD OF CAUTION

DIY OR LEAVE IT TO THE EXPERTS?

The only advice we might change would be to recommend a water-soluble degreaser instead of washing up liquid for heavily soiled components (the chain and anything it touches) and bicycle cleaner (typically, a diluted degreaser) for less soiled parts. If you’re lucky enough to own a bike with disc brakes, don’t let lube, polish, Fairy Liquid etc. come into contact with rotors.

No time, space or inclination to do it yourself? Phone 0845 257 0808, and book your bike in for a tune-up, drivetrain clean or service at your local Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op. We have an in-store Service Centre in every branch. See page 98 for more details.

PARK GEARCLEAN BRUSH GSC-1 £5.99

CLEANERS & LUBES

This ‘comb & toothbrush’ is one of the iconic cycle-care tools that helped establish Park’s good name. The comb end removes crud that gets caught between cogs. The narrow brush head’s long bristles access hard-to-reach recesses such as the gap between the chainset and bottom bracket.

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01. FINISH LINE CROSS COUNTRY LUBE 2oz £3.75 4oz £6.99 8oz AEROSOL £9.50 Web Ref: 1455 02. REVOLUTION TUNE UP DEGREASER 120 ml £3.99 Web Ref: 9053

REVOLUTION TUNE UP CHAIN CLEANER £9.99

03. REVOLUTION TUNE UP PTFE LUBRICANT 120 ml £4.99 Web Ref: 9052

Once you’ve employed our chain bath (and degreaser) to scrub your chain spotless in one minute flat, you’ll never want to revert to more labour-intensive methods.

04. GREEN OIL ECOLOGICAL CHAIN LUBE 100ml £5.50 Web Ref: 9721 05. FENWICK’S FRAME & SHOCK FINISHING SPRAY 500ml £6.99 Web Ref: 12879

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06. FENWICK’S FS FOAMING DEGREASER 500ml £6.99 Web Ref: 12522 07. FINISH LINE PRO-DETAILER CYCLE POLISH 9oz £6.99 Web Ref: 2165 08. MUC-OFF 1 litre £6.99 5 litres £19.99 Web Ref: 1456 09. FINISH LINE BIO CITRUS DEGREASER 12oz £10.99 Web Ref: 2163

KABOOM DIRT BUSTING BAG £19.99 This cleaning kit will help encourage the new bike owner to learn good grooming habits. Kaboom’s Dirt Busting Bag contains: 400ml Citrus Degreaser; a gearclean-like bike brush; a sponge; 1.1 litre Bike Cleaner and a bottle of concentrate to make a second litre.

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01 Chain 02 Rear Mech 03 Front Mech 04 Brake & Gear Cables 05 Brake Pivot Points

MAIL ORDER. LO-CALL TARIFF 7 DAYS A WEEK, PHONE 0845 257 0808 (OR 0131 331 5010)

TOOLS OF THE TRADE ICE TOOLZ CABLE CUTTERS £19.99 You need cable cutters to carry out that most routine cycle maintenance task - chopping cables and housing cleanly to the right size. Boasting hardened jaws, Ice Toolz are our best buy.

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REVOLUTION TUNE UP WORKSTAND £79.99 It’s easier to get motivated to mend and maintain when the bike can be clamped at a comfortable height on this workstand.

‘Verdict: Fit for purpose, easy to use and great value for money. 9/10.’ Cycling Plus.

PARK PEDAL WRENCH PW5 £11.99

SPECIALIZED EMT SPORT £14.99

ICE TOOLZ PRO SHOP CHAIN TOOL £19.99

Vinyl dipped for a comfortable grip, the long handle offers the leverage, while the hardened 15mm steel jaws deliver the strength required of a pedal wrench.

2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8mm Allen keys. Flat blade & Phillips screwdrivers. Easy to carry in a convenient, lightweight 125g, back-pocketable, fold-up format.

As chains get narrower, they get harder to cut down to size. You need a tool with more leverage: a tool that slips into the tiny space between 9 or 10-speed links. You need Ice Toolz.

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PARK BIG BLUE BOOK OF BICYCLE REPAIR £23.99

REVOLUTION TUNE UP TOOLKIT £44.99

BIRZMAN DRAGONFLY CHAIN TOOL £69.99

ICE TOOLZ ADVANCED TOOLKIT £139.99

Many of their admirers claim Park wrote the book on bicycle tools. Now they’ve produced a book that shows you how to put their tools to best use.

The right tool for near every job on your bike: each tool with its own slot in its pannier-portable case. Only 2.6kg - perfect for ride-leader duties.

The Fender Stratocaster of chain tools. Own this and you’ll almost look forward to replacing your chain, so you’ll then have an excuse to give your Birzman a birl.

Ice Toolz’ legendary Twin Head Allen wrenches, ergonomic spoke keys and pro-quality cable cutters make for an even more advanced toolkit.

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PUMP IT UP M:PART MICRO C02 PUMP £9.99

REVOLUTION AIR MINI PUMP SPORT £19.99

Whether you’re gunning for the finish line or racing to get to work on time, there are times when you want M:Part instant inflation. Supplied with 2 x CO2 cartridges.

The Clever Valve detects your valve type automatically. The pressure gauge tells you when to stop.

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REVOLUTION AIR TRACK PUMP PRO £29.99

LEZYNE STEEL FLOOR DRIVE TRACK PUMP £36.99

Our Pro track pump’s Clever Valve thumblock head automatically adjusts to either type of valve. The top mount pressure gauge is easier to read.

The narrow barrel inflates tyres faster, with less effort. The flex-free varnished wooden handle inspires confidence. Lezyne’s trademark Flip-Thread chuck screws on to the valve with authority: switches easily between Schraeder & Presta.

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BLACKBURN AIRSTIK SL £19.99 At 16cm long (just over 6 inches) the new AirStik SL is genuinely back pocketable. Its dual-pull action inflates tyres 37% faster than similar-sized micro pumps.

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ZÉFAL hpX FRAME FITTING PUMP £24.99

SPECIALIZED AIRTOOL CARBON MINI PUMP £29.99

The longer barrel shifts air faster making this the best hand pump since it’s 1973 launch, bar none.

Always wanted a Specialized carbon bike but couldn’t afford a Roubaix? Settle for their pump.

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SERVICE CENTRE 0131 331 5010 or 0845 257 0808 (lo-call rate) We all benefit from a spruce-up and a bit of pampering. Your bike is no different. If you have a gas boiler or a car, you don’t think twice about getting it serviced annually. Same goes for your bike. For the cost of a night in the pub, your pride and joy could be running as sweet as the day it was bought. So treat your bicycle to a well-earned rest-and-recuperation session at one of our Service Centres - there’s one in every Edinburgh Bicycle branch - and it will come back fit as your loved one after a weekend spa retreat.

SERVICES BASIC SERVICE £29

DELUXE SERVICE £89

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 £49 TEXT ALERT If you let us know your mobile number when you drop off the bike, we will text you when it’s ready to collect.

THINGS YOU REALLY SHOULD KNOW 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.

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. • 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: £49 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: £89 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.

OUR WORKSHOPS CAN GET VERY BUSY. AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. BOOK YOUR SERVICE IN ADVANCE - 0845 257 0808

ADDITIONAL SERVICES SUNDRY SERVICES • On-the-spot puncture repair: £5 + the price of the tube. • Drivetrain clean & lube: £15. • Disc brake bleeding: £15 per brake (price includes brake fluid). • Hydraulic disc brake cleaning & service: £15 per brake. • Hydraulic disc brake: fitting & bleeding: £20.

• Suspension fork fitting: £30. (We will fit a fork costing £200 or more for free if you purchase the fork from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op). • Suspension set up: adjusting the rear suspension to your weight: £6. • Wheel truing: from £10. • Bike prep: unpacking, assembling & adjusting a boxed bike - for example, post flight: £40.

• Headset service: £15.

CUSTOM BUILDS CUSTOM BUILD £85 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.

LEARN TO DO IT YOURSELF HALF-DAY CYCLE MAINTENANCE COURSE FOUNDATION £25 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 £49 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 lay on 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 £49

20% OFF When we tot up the final bill we will knock 20% off the price of every component fitted to the frame and fork. This discount almost always more than covers our standard custombuild labour charge of £85.

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.

www.edinburghbicycle.com VISIT edinburghbicycle.com TO FIND A CONVENIENT DAY CLASS DATE. THEN PHONE 0845 257 0808 TO BOOK YOUR PLACE

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WINTER HOURS { 1 OCTOBER - 31 MARCH } ABERDEEN Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op 458-464 George Street Aberdeen AB25 3XH Open 7 days a week: 10am till 6pm Late Opening every Thursday: 10am till 7pm

EDINBURGH Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op 8 Alvanley Terrace Whitehouse Loan Edinburgh EH9 1DU Open 7 days a week: 10am till 6pm Late Opening every Thursday: 10am till 7pm

LEEDS Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op 140 Woodland Lane Chapel Allerton Leeds LS7 4QG Open 7 days a week: 10am till 6pm Late Opening every Thursday: 10am till 7pm

MANCHESTER Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op 7 Wilmslow Road Rusholme Manchester M14 5FT Open 7 days a week: 10am till 6pm Late Opening every Thursday: 10am till 7pm

NEWCASTLE Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op 5-7 Union Road Byker Newcastle NE6 1EH Open 7 days a week: 10am till 6pm Late Opening every Thursday: 10am till 7pm

SHEFFIELD Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op 300 Broadfield Road Sheffield S8 0XQ Open 7 days a week: 10am till 6pm Late Opening every Thursday: 10am till 7pm

ONLINE SHOP www.edinburghbicycle.com email: enquiries@edinburghbicycle.com Tel: 0845 257 0808 (lo call) or 0131 331 5010 Open 7 days a week: 10am till 6pm Late Opening every Thursday: 10am till 7pm

PRICES All prices quoted were correct at time of going to press and included VAT at 17.5% where appropriate. We reserve the right to change prices and specifications without notice.

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