Ready, set, RACE!

It's winter and that means it's time to knock it up a notch!

Adelaide Mountain Bike Club's Winter Series cross country starts next weekend, 29 March, with a series dose of Olympic format racing at Eagle on the Hill. Followed up on the 5 April with the Inaugural Eagle on the Hill 8hr for relay teams or individuals who like a real challenge.

Inside Line get the pure adrenalin flowing on the 5 April as they kick off the State Series Down Hill in Willunga (yeah down the road and chuck a right). Head down if you've got a full face helmet, a sturdy bike, and a need for speed.

Southern Vets race regularly in the southern vales for those with a more mature nature and skinny tyres . Next week marks the start of the Eblems 4 Race Point series on the Aldinga Airport circuit.

Adelaide Mountain Bike Club Winter Series Info "Click Here"
Inside Line Calender "Click Here"
Southern Vets 2009 Race Programme "Click Here"

Fi'zi:k Test Centre is Go

Always wondered how you're meant to know if a saddle will work for you as well as the guy in the bike shop insists it will?

Wondering which of Fizik's high end road saddle is the right shape and width for you?

We have the answer, Come in and let one of us set up your choice of either a Fizik Arione, Aliante or Antares (NEW) onto your steed and come back in a week and tell us what you think.


NOW INTRODUCING:

Antares. The third dimension

Antares is the latest addition to our road range. It is the third 'A' between Fi'zi:k's two other premium A's: Aliante and Arione.
It's a new dimension embodying all essential Fi'zi:k elements: comfort, flexibility and the incredible lightness of being.

Antares braided

Shell: Rilsan carbon reinforced
Rail: Carbon braided 7x9mm
Cover: Black microtex /
Thigh Glides: White with Silver side Logos
Weight: 145 g

A word from our sponsors...

Kona’s New CoilAir, Dawg And One20

- Hop On A Magic Link Bike And Fresh ’09 Backcountry And Dual-Suspension Rigs -

KONAWORLD – Flying into 2009 with fast rigs that are ready for the dirt, the Kona Bike Co. has just the ride for you. The new CoilAir line of enduro/freeride bikes are back with the versatile Magic Link technology system and sweet graphics. The Dawg Series of backcountry dual-suspension bikes has been given a choice upgrade now with six-inches of front and rear travel and the new One20 trail bike platform fills the need for a light and fast XC machine with five-inches of travel.

CoilAir Supreme

G iving riders the best of both worlds when climbing and descending, the ’09 CoilAir Series of bikes is all about Magic – the Magic Link. In the never-ending struggle to find the balance between plush, active suspension and pedaling efficiency, Kona offers their revolutionary CoilAir Series of bikes, featuring the Magic Link suspension system. Refined for ’09, Kona’s focus with this series of bikes is to provide a ride that goes up as well as it goes down. The CoilAir platform features six-inches of relatively stiff, linear rear travel with steeper angles while climbing or pedaling hard. When descending, the bike automatically switches to a softer, more progressive 7.4 inches of travel with slacker angles and a lower center of gravity. It’s Magic. No levers or gizmos to tinker with; just “on-the-fly” changes as you ride. New for 09, the series features a tapered head tube for increased stiffness. Comes in three models: CoilAir Supreme, CoilAir Deluxe and CoilAir.

The Backcountry dual-suspension Dawg Series of bikes are lighter, stronger and faster than ever before. New for 09, the Dawg’s have been given an extra inch of travel – now six-inches – for a plusher, lighter, faster way through the mountains. The revamped frames feature light Scandium tubing and are stiffer in some places and more submissive in others – without compromising steering ability. If you’re looking for a rig that can take you 30 miles in a day through everything from burly to gentle terrain, then hop on a Dawg. Comes in four models: Dawg Supreme, Dawg Deluxe, Dawg and Dawgma.

One20

A new platform of bikes from Kona for 09 is the One20 Series. Featuring five-inches (120 mm) of dual-suspension travel, the One20’s are the perfect bike for those who want a plush, light rig for XC pursuits, 24-hour races and overall trail riding. Scandium tubing on the Supreme and Primo and one-piece magnesium rockers throughout the line have improved the stiffness and ride characteristics of these high performance trail bikes. Comes in four models: One20 Supreme, One20 Primo, One20 Deluxe and One20.

About the Kona Bicycle Company:

The Kona Bicycle Company designs, manufacturers and distributes more than 80 models of purpose-built, high-performance mountain, road and urban bicycles. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Ferndale, Washington, USA, Kona bicycles are distributed worldwide in more than 60 countries through independent specialty bicycle dealers. Kona funds several professional road, mountain and cyclo-cross racing teams that include World Cup Champions, World Champions and National Champions. For more information check www.konaworld.com.

Coast 2 Coast

On Sunday March 1st the Savings and Loans Coast 2 Coast ride will be in the area as the riders pass through on the way from Glenelg to Victor. We will be operating mechanical support station at the intersection of Willunga Hill and Meadows Road in the morning and won't be opening the shop till 12. We apologise for any inconvenience.

For those doing the ride, have fun, and we'll see you at the top of the hill.

Tour Down Under 2009

Allan Davis swung by but was too busy defending his lead to stop by...

YOU'RE INVITED

PARTY! PARTY! PARTY!

Who: We're throwing it, everyone's welcome
Why: Because Oxygen Cycles is turning three, the Tour Down Under will be in town, and why not
Where: 143 & 145 Main Road McLaren Vale
What: Music, food, drinks, giveaways and games in the shade on the lawn. Specials on almost everything in the shop
When: Tour Down Under Stage 5, Saturday 24th January 9am till 5pm
How: with a big cheesy grin of course!

BREAKING NEWS Eleaner natural body care products will be launching their all natrual cycle specific "LaBumBa" anti-chafing balm!

It's our birthday (really soon!)

YAY, just in time to have barely recovered form Christmas and New Years it's time to break open the bubbly juice while we reflect upon the joyous panic of trying to paint and outfit the shop so it would resemble some sort of bikeshop before the 2006 Tour Down Under rolled through...

Now three years and one baby later we're still here. Join us on Saturday the 24th January for a snack, a sip and a perusal of some bargains as the Pro Peleton flies by.

YAY!

Silly Season is Upon Us!

... but the world needs balance, and what could be less silly than a shiny bike!

more than just beaches...

More than just vines...

Did we mention there is more to the Southern Vales than just vines, pines, hills and fine food?

New Eurotrikes now in store

Kaiden Firns pictured on his favourite set of wheels, a Eurotrike Playsafe 1, he just wishes he had a Playsafe 2 with an improved handle and a basket.

Get well soon Pat, here's some video of guys not breaking their wrists

Pozatto, Pasta and Cannondales

More Dr Dew

Hire Bike Info Updated!

Yes, we HIRE BIKES. That's right you can hire a bicycle from us.

Bike Hire Rates as at 2 October 2008

$5 per hour, with $15 minimum

$40 for 30-hour hire (Hire in morning, return next evening)

$10/hour Tandem Hire

$10 delivery to Bed and Breakfasts in Southern Vales

Helmets and baskets are included.

Long term hire and group discounts are negotiable

Please contact for bookings and enquiries on 08 83237345 or oxygencycles@gmail.com

What's yellow, black and way too much fun

Find out more at www.fbmbmx.com

Kona: Dr Dew Files

INTRODUCING THE KONA UTE

2009 Kona bikes due soon...

Wee-ride Video

Sorry about the annoying voice-over, but the product is worth it!

New amazingness in stock!

Look Quartz pedal system for mountain bikes. These rock!