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July, 2009

Below are links to articles posted in July, 2009

Boo-Yah!

By now you’ve probably seen the new Truvativ Boobar out and about on the trails. Downhill dedicated and sure to shred in your race run, they look trick as well. We’ve got a bunch in stock at the moment and we’re doing an introductory price of $80 each! That’s 20% off, and they’re a brand [...]

Little Ben & The Potatoes

Cyclingo’s resident speed demon and wrench monkey Ben is over in China with the Praties boys at the moment, racing in the Tour of Qinghai Lake. Here’s a little article and a happy snap of Ben and Nathan from yesterday’s Mercury. The Praties guys will be racing on carbon Zipp 808 and 404 wheelsets, which [...]

Ain’t Nothin’ But A Swamp Thang

Wet weather’s here, there’s no denying it. Half a minute on the trail and you’re covered head to toe it dirt and the bike’s a mess. Damn it’s fun! The best way to make it even better is to make sure your bike’s set up to handle the mud, and correct tyre choice can make [...]

Play Some Sabbath!

Hecklers are well renowned for destroying the confidence of well-seasoned musicians, ruining concerts and wrecking Kramer’s career. And while the common heckler is often looked down upon by crowd-members, a well timed and witty call can be a fine art, as can a swift retort from the victim. Santa Cruz Bicycles are all about the [...]

Scott Racing

In keeping with the competitive theme of the tour, Scott have a new website dedicated to their racing teams and technologies.  It’s got a heap of info, video, updates and event details for all their various cycling teams, including the Columbia HTC lads. Check it out here.

Big Tour Sale!

The fever’s gettin’ round and the Tour’s well under way. Naturally we have to celebrate in some manner, so we’re giving you the chance to get 15% off anything in the shop! All you’ve gotta do is answer a random TdF related question and then buy something. Not only that, but we’ve got a heap [...]

Scott Tour Bikes

Le Tour is under way and already Scott and Felt bikes are beating everyone over the line. Mark Caendish’s neat win in last night’s stage was aboard his Air Sprinter Force Addict, decked out in the Columbia HTC colours. Check out a few of the bikes the team are riding below.