4 brands
Updated 01/02/10
At Cycle Store, before
we opened we sat and
thought about what we
could bring to the bike
market in Auckland.
What could we do to offer
something different ?
How about everything ?
Ambiance, display,
accent, trust and just
ourselves.
ENERVIT from Italy is our main brand for nutrition. Why ?
Because their prices are on par with other brands, because
they offer a good range of products and mainly because
they offer real high quality ingredient compared to "candy"
sport nutrition.
SHARKYs is our favorite gummy snack for social or training
rides. They share the bestseller's seat with
GU energy gel.
LEPPIN is so popular that we wonder what they put in it.
Last but not least,
POWERBAR set the benchmark for sport
nutrition a long time ago. They refined their recipe and
taste. The chocolate is by far our favorite.
BONTRAGER Hosted by the TREK brand, it has a huge range of
accessories. Wheels, bars, tires, pumps, grips. For each accessory,
you will find a line of quality from sport to XXX. They even have a line
of shoes for 2009.
MAXXIS Tires Their line is impressive. They offer the best MTB tires
with the CROSSMARK and their road line is affordable and
competitive.
CONTINENTAL is made in Germany and offers top
quality.
TUFO has excellent tubulars at entry level price.
THULE bike racks are #1 in the world and offer you strength,
adjustability and quality. They have been making racks for over 20
years. Easy to set up and store.
EZI grip carriers offer another clamp alternative and are customisable.
Have you heard about
KCNC ? To our opinion, they are the lightest,
most reliable machined alloy bike parts makers. Julien ABSALON took
the KCNC bar ends to olympic gold. Very good value for the money.
Syntace is a german brand specialized in stong and light components.
BELL is number 1 in the US. They make helmets since more than 50
years. Auto, moto and velo, they have a model for everyone from
kids to TT. Super quality and super design.
SIDI and SHIMANO Sidi is our top of the line shoe. The fitting is
incredible and it is a classic. Shimano knows how to make shoes and
have a very nice and more affordable line.
UVEX sunglasses come with a case and 3 sets of lenses. They are
strong, affordable and look good. You won't get too mad if you lose,
scratch or break them somehow and anyhow.
SUGOI clothing is canadian and offers incredible value for the
money. The whole line is really thought for the cyclist. Gloves, socks,
shorts, jerseys, you can go for it.
PEARL IZUMI has just been bought by Shimano wich shows how
much you can trust the quality and fit of their line. Man or woman.
SIGMA heart rate monitors will bring you german reliability and all
the features you need to finalise your important training session.
- Tip 1 -
Ride essentials with
your new bike :
1- Helmet
2- Repair kit
3- Short if > 45mn
4- Gloves if > 1h
5- Shirt
6- Pedals & shoes
7- Lights & fenders
- Tip 2 -
Minimum about
nutrition :
What you eat is part
of your success in
cycling. Just know
that your last meal
should be taken 4h
before the ride. You
can have a snack
(bar) until 1h before
then a shot (gel)
15mn before. During
the ride/race,
carbohydrates are
your fuel and
electrolytes are your
oil. Don't forget the
protein soon after...
Horley's offer a broad
range of powders to put in
your waterbottle. For after
workout, their protein bars
taste the best. Believe me.