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A customer came to us in search of a solution to their dilemma - they wanted an electric-assist bike but they didn't fancy the look of anything they had seen on the market. In fact, they really liked the style of the Gazelle bikes we stock, in particular the Gazelle Toer Populair ST What were we to do but convert this bike into an electric-assist steed? The pictures bear testament to the hard

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Check out the build photos for one of our customers - we ordered a Soma "Buena Vista" frame in for them & then gathered a fine array of the choicest parts. The result is a stunning white cruiser. This bike is quite possibly the ideal steed for cruising around Wellington's picturesque waterfront. Other items of note are; very tasty Rohloff 14-speed internal hub the styling "dimpled"

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Burkes Cycles and Wide Open Distributors introduce the 2011 Blk Mrkt Killswitch, landing into the country less than a week ago. A bike that will comfortably fill your dirtjump, trail and slopestyle needs while still looking like the bad-ass you are!The frame comes in small, medium and large sizes with a 21”, 22” or 23” top tube respectively. The frame’s ‘Hammer Link’ floating suspension design,

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Merino shorts for riding in, who would have thought? Well, the boffins beavering away at Icebreaker did & just as well for us. In cool weather these things keep the nether regions warm & toasty, just like nature designed. I've yet to test them in the warmer months, but word is (from Jimmy the gent) that they will perform with equal & opposite effect i.e keep the important bits cool & fresh. Being

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Sick of merely describing to friends your cycling antics over the weekend? Or get the impression that they still think you simply ride up hills in lycra?Show them what’s really going on in full 1080p HD!Burkes Cycles is proud to introduce the GoPro HD Helmet Hero Sports Camera.The camera films at 60 frames per second for ultra smooth image quality (allows for half speed slow mo’s) and is impact

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Redbull Rampage is certainly one event that stands out from the crowd. With 10 riders getting automatic entry into the finals in the 2010 Rampage you know from the outset the qualifying runs are going to be electric.Zinc, Atherton, Gracia, Vanderham and Berrecloth, to name drop a few of the automatic finalists, get to stand by and watch the hopefuls hit possibly some of the gnarliest lines ever

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Coming into the 2011 season I had put expectations on myself. There were a few reasons why but for one I had been training hard and putting a lot of effort in and so was keen to see this pay off and to get some results that made the effort worth it. Also, my 2010 season was not ideal and I had been quite disappointed with my results and so I wanted to prove to myself that I had the speed to be

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The New Zealand National Championships are a prestigious event. The winner of each grade gets to claim the coveted title of National Champion for an entire year until everybody will meet up again and battle it out all over again. To be fair to people of both islands the venue alternates between north and south islands every year. This year they were being held in Dunedin over Firday-Sunday the

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For the week between the 5th and 6th rounds of the New Zealand Downhill Cup I headed home for a few days to catch up with some of my mates before they all headed off to study and also to relax and sort out some prerequisite course information for university. This was also a good chance to spend some time doing nothing as since I got back in January I have spent a total of about 10 days at home so

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Well, I think I was like a lot of people - hearing/reading all the hype about the "big-wheel revolution" and wondering if it was another passing phase, a little like the bio-pace chainring - something that promised much, but delivered little.With a reasonably negative mindset & pretty low expectations I took the medium sized Specialized Epic Comp 29er out on the local trails of Mt. Victoria. If

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After my success at last weekend’s round 4 of the Downhill Cup at Kaka Hill in Nelson I was keen to build on that for the 5th round which was also being held in Nelson, but on neighbouring Fringed Hill rather than Kaka. Now while Fringed hill is no new venue to the Mountain biking scene, the track that we would be using most definitely was. The 620 metres of vertical drop makes this new track

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After my last race report from Napier I headed down to sunny Nelson for the first round of the South Island Cup. The track at Kaka hill in the Maitai valley is a beast, its steep, loose, rocky, has big jumps and more than a couple of blown out corners all ready and waiting to swallow your front wheel entirely and send you off track into the gorse bushes that litter the hillside.For this race I

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Having just spent the last 3 months in Chile digging trails and riding uphill I was keen to swap the spade for a DH bike and a few shuttles and what better way to do that than on a brand spanking 2010 Giant Glory 00 from Burkes Cycles.I left Chile and began my 22 hour journey home arriving at 10am in Wellington feeling like a zombie but didn't have any time to rest or recuperate as I had to get

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"Test bikes that you can ride, ride on dirt, are you crazy."Well yes, here at Burkes we are!. We have several models of Specialized Mountain bikes that you can take out for a test ride, an actual ride, if you are keen on buying one.The models that we have available for your physical perusal are as follows- Enduro Expert in Medium- Stumpjumper FSR in Medium- Stumpjumper HT 29er in Medium and Large

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Life Cycles DVD ReviewIt may have taken what seemed like many “Life Cycles” for the actual release of the dvd with the same name to appear on the shelves of stores. Supported by Shimano, Scott and Pinkbike there was much hype and many, many delays for this film but believe you me if you enjoy breathtaking cinematography “Life Cycles” by Ryan Gibb and Dereck Frankowski was well worth the wait.

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Mid last month, Pete "the Boss" Burke and Brent Hoy headed off to Las Vegas, US of A, to take in the sights of Interbike. Interbike is the bike worlds way of showing off the lastest and greatest products to the rest of the industry and indeed, those who buy from it as well.It had been some years since Pete had made this pilgrimage, but someone has to do the hard yards, and him and Brent Hoy were

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If you haven't heard about the trails in Miramar, you need to drag yourself out from under the rock you've been hiding and go and check them out.There are 3 trails available for your riding pleasure, Conviction, Bootleg, and Jail Brake. Jail Brake is the jewel in the crown, fun flowing bermy trail, the likes of which is rarely seen in Wellington.For a map of the area and description of the trails

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One of our lovely customers wanted to go riding with her kids. Problem is, she found her little ones struggling with stock kids bikes when off-road due to the weight.Now as any self respecting mountainbiker knows, the way to fix this problem is with bling, weight weenie bling.Vicki spent many many hours traversing the internet and asked many many questions.For her son, she found a Scott Scale 24"

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Having used the Garmin 305, I found this to be a great tool but I needed that little bit extra.Getting the Garmin 310XT from Burkes Cycles has made my training all the more better. Garmin equipment for me is just so simple to use as it becomes my coach within a coach.I can download my sets easily from my computer to my watch, whether it is running or cycling (and also multisports).The watch

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It's that time of the year and we have some super hot bargins.Some of our Demo bikes are up for sale and they've gotta go.Santa Cruz Blur Lt (large)click here for more detailsEllsworth Truth (large)click here for more detailsEllsworth Moment (meduim)click here for more detailsAll well loved and serviced. Sad to see them go (Lachlan in particular will miss the Moment, it's his favourite bike),

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Follow Me is a superbly shot new HD film from Anthill Films. It was the first mountain bike film I had wanted to see on the big screen in a long time and it was also to be my daughters first big screen experience- it definitely did not disappoint and left me wanting more, thanks Caleb!!Like the title explains the film predictably “follows” a number of the current top hot riders from downhill,

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2009 Specialized Bikes sponsored Sam Hill and Brendon Fairclough. Most of the tweaks and geometry changes they wrought upon their race bikes made it into the 2010 Demo 8's. And with Sam hill winning the World Cup, I'd say the geometry changes were pretty darn spot on. The BB is even lower and the angles are much slacker, and it just screams fast.The flagship Demo 8 model comes stock ready to

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Young Kiwi film maker Thomas Falconer has got together with his mates and put together a largely Rotorua based Dh flick- Turn Up The Heat. It show cases some of the up and coming talent from the area with commentary from two of the 40 plus beer drinking brigade. There is some reasonable footage of the Vegas tracks which gives the viewer a clear idea of the mecca that is Rotorua's trail system. A

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We're very happy to announce that we've teamed up with Kickstand to provide free how-to tutorials to help you install parts you've purchased from us.Kickstand is a local company which aims to help cyclists to work on their own bicycles. Their tutorials are matched to specific components we sell - for example buy a Shimano 9 speed chain from us and we'll send you the tutorial for how to install

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Not to be confused with a certain, dubious Australian movie, the Cannondale Bad Boy Disc (surprisngly named "Bubby" & referred to herewith as "BBB") is my ride of choice when it comes to pumping out some road k's.An alloy-framed stealth monster, the BBB will take either a 26" MTB tyre or a 700c road tyre - in my case I run the bigger size wheels to help those pesky k's pass just that little bit

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The Venerable Karapoti Classic hits 25 this year.If you're riding in it this year, you need to be thinking of making sure that your bike is up to scratch.And that means servicing. Karapoti is not the place you want to take a unwell bike and nurse it around.Is your drivetrain worn?Save, save, save on chainsuck, by fixing and replacing parts as needed.Brake pads half worn?If history is any

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MADE is an inspirational Mountain Bike film about the best riders in the world doing what they love, riding bikes. Whether they are on their downhill bikes, moto’s, hardtails or BMX’s they radiate an infectious passion for bikes and a love of the lifestyle that comes with them.Review by Adrian Armstrong "Made" is a 55min kick ass new dvd from director Callum Swift. Sponsored by Santa Cruz, MRP,

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Do you like light weight (approx 50g) comfy grips, but HATE your grips twisting and moving about, or just like pretty colours. ESI grips have you covered.ESI grips are designed and manufactured by a cyclist to be the best. Engineered one side thicker for absorbing shock and vibration with the opposite side thinner for bulk-reducing comfort, combined with the best materials and the best production

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Lezyne has a range of products that, simply put, looks awesome and work even better.A lot of thought and engineering has gone into their products and every part has it's purpose.Ever bent a valve on a presta tube. Most people have, Lezyne went old skool in their thinking on this fact and came up with the Pressure Drive (high pressure/road) and Alloy Drive (high volume/mtb)that has a removable and

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Rowan (StickBoy) just brought a 2010 WTP Envy and is in love. Heres some words from himThe new Envy is simply well amazing. it's everything we were told to believe and more. I have just brought one and even on the few rides I've been on, it has been awesome.But lets get back to the bike itself. Straight out of the box it feels like a feather due to it's full heat-treated Sanka Cromo Frame. The

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Mark from KRD Distributors dropped past today and showed us a taster of some cool new products for 2010.No more Diabolus cranks. We have the Atlas FR taking it's place, in all it's ano glory. Colours include Orange Whip, Nurple Purple, Blue Steel, Member Gold, Bad Ass Black and Tooth Blue (as shown in Pic). In a whole bunch of sizes and lengths.In the good value, awesome performance category, we

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New and updated in 2010 is the Ultegra Groupset, this years model carries the 6700 moniker. Taking a lot of it's styling cues and design from the new 9700 Durace group, Shimanos venerable workhorse groupset Ultegra gets it's much deserved makeover.The new ULTEGRA STI levers feature carbon lever blades and cable routing underneath the handlebar tape, combined with same ergonomics to the DuraAce-

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Let your mind boggle at the name, or even at the look of the ABD Kochwuerste grips in it's virgin state.The grips come at 420mm long and are double ended. Simply cut down the middle to your desired length. Available in White, Black, Green, Pink and Glow in the dark.

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The North Island 'DH' series is kicking off 2009 with round one in Wellington.The race will be held at Long Gully station on the newly finished Jawbone track.For more details about the race check out the Wellington Mountainbike Club website http://www.wmtbc.org.nz/Rumour has it that this race will be the first DH race for multiple time NZ DH champ Darryn Henderson in over a decadeAnd these are

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Click through and check out what Avanti have got in store for the upcoming season. The commuter bikes are very cool, in particular the Blade 8 Belt Drive. As close to a maintenance free bike with gears that you can get.Click here for the 2010 Avanti Preview

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Amongst serious Cross-country mountainbike racers, the quest for light weight can be quite consuming. Lisa wanted light and fast wheels to go onto her new lightweight HT race bike. Seeing as Lisa weighs next to nothing, Stan's Race Rims were the way to go. These lil beauties come in under 292grams each. They do however have a weight limit on them. Luckily Lisa screams miles under this, in fact,

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Name - Rowan Van Lier (ed note - AKA StickBoy)Age - 18Position at Burkes - Web/shop liaisonWhat bikes do you have in your arsenal - Corsair Konig, Giant Glory (for sale), WeThePeople 4 season BMXOut of all your bikes which is your favourite and why - My favourite bike now would have to be my new Konig. This is obviously cos it's new, but also because it brings a whole lot of new challenges to my

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A time comes in a persons life when they realise they need a new bike. Not just a new bike, but a flash new bike. One that will last a long time as circumstances may dictate that another purchase might not be an option.At Burkes we can help with this, we understand.Such was the case with Catherine, A few big life changes and the urge for a new bike came upon her. Her trusty stead, the Orange

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Chris King hubs have a reputation for being unbelievably high quality. However they are also known as being very pricey!$!$!. But there is the added benefit of super long life and almost unparalleled reliability. They aren't the lightest, but they are questionably the coolest, with a freehub sound reminiscent of a swarm of Angry Bees.We recently had a gentleman send us in not one, but two Chris

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Remember in the 90's when Ano bike parts were in!. Well, they're back, and Sram have moved with it's well known and loved XO kit now coming in 5 new colours on top of the normal colour. Works just the same, but now with more bling bling.

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One of our favourite customers is a big roadie man, but he was having troubles with his back not being quite so young anymore. His current bikes, while very nice and doused liberally with Campagnolo Record, were a tad too aggressive.After a trip to the Giro d'Italia and hanging out with his old mechanic, Benny from the Highroad Protour team, he came back with a gleam in his eyes about the new

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Name - SimonAge - 45Position at Burkes - Standing in ShopWhat bikes do you have in your arsenal - Homemade RatRod CruiserOut of all of your bikes which is your favourite and why - As aboveWhat sort of riding do you normally do - Riding with my 2 kids and occasionally commutingHave you ever raced your bikes, and what is your most notable acheivement - One day I went really fast down Hungerford Rd.

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Name – Ricky Pincott (aka SlackBoy)Age - 32Position at Burkes – MechanicWhat bikes do you have in your arsenal – Far too many. Ironhorse Sunday DH bike, Cannondale 29er1 XC bike, C/dale 6-13 Roadbike, BMC Fixie/fashion bike, 1st gen DMR trailstar frame, a 1920/30’s Swansea frame(a project bike) and a few other bits and bobs.Out of all your bikes which is your favourite and why – Currently my

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Name - Jodi McMahonAge - 31Position st Burkes - Showroom Team Leader and AdminWhat Bikes do you have in your arsenal ? - Cannondale Six13 Team, Cannondale Rize 1, Cannondale Caffine, Schwinn Stingray (restored), Gas gas Motorbike and PK Ripper Looptail Ltd on laybyOut of all your bikes which is your favourite and why? - I love them all, cos they are pretty and expensiveWhat sort of riding to you

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A review I did for the Mighty Sandbaggerss Of Bushlove.So there has to be some payback for being a low paid bike wrench and getting to ride fruity bikes is one of those things First off, I want to point out that I've always been slightly dubious of al the Santa Cruz Fanboi's and their constant tosspottery in saying "Best Bike EVA!!!"So I was rather keen to ride the Blut LT2 so I could decry their

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This is a review of my Cannondale 29er1 that I did for the mighty Spartans of BushloveCannondale Twenty Niner 1 After working on lefty's for the last year and a half, I really wanted to get a bike with a lefty on it to race on. They are lighter and far stiffer than normal forks........and different. Only problem was that there was no way that I was going back to a 26" hardtail, especially an

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Wanting to buy a flash new bike, but are unsure on laying out a large amount on a bike that you aren't really sure of how it will ride. Never fear, for Burkes are here, we have some fruity bikes available to demo for those keen in purchasing something from the fruitier side of the wall.In our current Demo Fleet we have an Ellsworth Truth, Ellsworth Moment, and a Santa Cruz Blur Lt. And if you

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There have been rumours afloat, and many whispered mutterings about trails in Miramar.This is nice and close to Burkes, so we have decided to let you all in on the not so secret Miramar Track Project.Ben Wilde and Grant Perry are the project leaders, and many moons ago, they came up with the stellar idea of MTP trails out on the Miramar Peninsular. They liaised with the council and came up with a

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Thats right 16.5 pounds, for a mountain bike, a stock mountain bike. Insane!!.New in 2010 from Cannondale is the Flash Carbon. It's a 26" hardtail, with Cannondale's awesome lefty fork.The Frame alone weighs just a meager 950grams. Yet still has no rider weight limit and a lifetime warranty. Cannondale sent the flash frame to the german tester Dirk Zedler. Zedler is known for his rigorous testing

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Is the Fliker scooter the most fun you can have with your pants on. Lachlan seems to think so. Everyone that trys this scooter out steps off with a massive grin on their dial, so it's quite possible that he's right. The flicker scooter is a revoloutionary modification to a 3 wheel scooter. The wheels at the rear end of the footboards are made to swing freely along the plane of the floor.

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With a bike that will even tempt the emo jean wearing BMXer's, hardcore BMX brand Sub Rosa give us the Malum Fixed.A 4130 cro-moly frame with handy gussest, an intergrated headset and a super slick seat stay bridge. Being a BMX brand, they obviously expect a fair amount of abuse and have specced a 4130 fork and handlebar, 2 pce cranks with outboard bearings, Deep V rims on sealed bearing hubs,

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The other day, Burke's received a lovely white box from the good ole US of A, with a gorgeous present in it. Old skool 5 time National DH champ, NZ's first Pro Mountain biker Darryn Henderson's new Intense 951 frame.The last time Darryn raced was in '97 when he broke his collarbone in a HUGE Over The Bars stack in Blenheim. Bikes have changed quite a bit in the intervening years, but Darryns

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