STUMPY MADNESS
In Conjunction with the Specialized Gift of Gear we can now offer the following gear packages and pricing on these stumpy models in store. (please note alternate sizes available at 10% off retail)
Stumpjumper Comp Carbon available in Medium was $4499 now $3800 with $700 worth of gear FREE!
Stumpjumper Comp Medium was $3800 now $3000 with $375 worth of free gear!
Also save a massive $1000 on Stumpy Elite, avail in Medium and Large, Was $4299 Now only $3200
2011 Run Out Specials
2011 In Store Stock Remaining
Stumpjumers
Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon RRP $4499 now $3599 Medium Only
Stumpjumper FSR Elite RRP $4299 now $3299 Medium Only
Stumpjumper FSR Comp RRP $3799 now $3050 Medium Only
Path
Sirrus Sport (mens Flat Bar Road) RRP $699 Now $499 Available in Medium and Large
Sirrus Elite (mens Flat Bar) RRP $849 Now $699 Available in Medium Only
Crosstrail (unisex hybrid) RRP $899 Now $599 Available in Small, Medium and Large (Perfect for the fernleigh loop)
Vita Triple (ladies Flat Bar Road) RRP $599 Now 499 Medium Only
Vita Elite RRP (ladies Flat Bar Road) $999 Now $699 Medium Only
Mountain Bike
Rockhopper RRP $1199 now $999 Medium Only
Hardrock Pro Disc RRP $999 now $799 Available in Medium and Large
Hardrock Sport Disc 29er RRP $749 Now $549 Available in Medium
Hardrock Disc RRP $599 Now $399 Available in Large in either Black/White or Red/Black
NORCO BIGFOOT RRP $1149 Now $800 LAST ONE LEFT! Layby for xmas welcome.
You Need a Better Helmet Camera
Check out our entire range of Helmet Cameras and accessories here
Newcastle Store Relocation Sale
Sadly our Newcastle Store will be relocating to be based at our Kotara Store as of Friday August 1st. But happily you can get into store and pick up a bargain.
All BMX Completes, parts and Accessories will be available from our Bigger more central store at 2/47 Northcott Drive Kotara.
Sale ends July 30th.
2012 Carve Range now in stock
The new Carve 29ers are now in stock and bound to turn some heads on the trail.
SPECIALIZED 2012 IS HERE
As early as next week we will be seeing the arrival of an all new 29’er Hardtail category from Specialized called the Carve. This category will now offer 3 models in between the Rockhopper and Stumpjumper Hardtails categories.
To make way for the new Carve range priced between $1499 and $1999 we have discounted the Rockhopper Expert 29’er from $1499 down to $1200. We only have 1 medium and 2 large left in this model so be quick.
Also check out the clearance pricing below on our remaining 2011 29’er Hardtails
Specialized Rockhopper Comp 29 Was $1199 now $899 Save 25%
- only 1 medium left
Specialized Hardrock Sport 29 Was $749 now $549 Save $200
- only 1 medium left
2010 Clearance Specials
Until sold we will be offering Hardrock Models at the model below price point!
This means you can get a Hardrock Pro Disc normally retailing for $999 for just $749
Or score a Hardrock Pro normally retailing for $749 for just $529
And if you are hunting a great deal on your first ever mountain bike, check out the Hardrock Sport Disk reduced to $400 from $529
26” Wheels for kids
We currently have two small sized mountain bikes that would be ideal for a small child. The bigger wheels will mean they will hold speed better and roll over obstacles easier but still have a nice light bike that they can control. Feel free to come in for a free fit and test ride to know that you are buying the right bike for your child.
For boys we have one 15.5” Hardrock Sport Disc at $400 down from $529
For Girls we have one 15” Myka Sport Disc at $449 down from $699
All prices are marked in store so please feel free to come in for a browse and look over what we have to offer.
Colony DVD Premiere Newcastle
Time : Saturday, July 23 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: The Royal Exchange
34 Bolton St
Newcastle, Australia
Yo!
Newcastle BMX and Drift Bikes are teaming up to premiere the new Colony DVD. Stacked with a team full of heavy hitters like Stretton, Courtenay, Zac Miner it’s sure to be a rad movie.
The Colony guys are coming down for a store signing / chill session at Newcastle Drift around 2pm then a ride at Newcastle Park.
The cost is $10 each. Includes a copy of the DVD plus free pizza.
ALL AGES ARE WELCOME.
It’s BYO too.
Peace
2012 Subrosa BMX
The Subrosa 2012 range is here. Checkout the range here then check em out in the flesh in our Maitland & Kotara stores.
Careflight Woodford To Glenbrook Classic 2011
On the weekend I headed down to the Careflight Woodford To Glenbrook Classic in the Blue Mountains.
Unfortunately by the time I got around to entering the race was sold out, but thanks to a last minute response to a post I made on rotorburn, I was lucky enough to take David Treves entry who luckily for me was unable to make the race.
For those that don’t know, the Woodford to Glenbrook classic is exactly 25k of some of the fastest fireroad around and is held every year. The race is basically an institution and it is very beginner friendly. There is also a marathon that starts after the cycling event but why you would want to do that is well beyond me! The course only has 4 climbs in it and they all take place within the first 12 kilometers. After that it is downhill the entire way to the finish, and to give you an idea of how fast this race is, I averaged 32kph with a max of 58km. More like a road race, yet a lot more wild.
Only problem with scoring someone else’s entry was that I had to race in the 30-39 category where as my category is 20-29. It meant that I was going to score an official time so I started with the 30-39 crowd.
The race start was surprisingly mellow and after about 400m of dirt I got into the lead. But that was before the hills started, which for those of you that know me, aren’t my strong suit. I held onto the lead for about 7k but was eventually passed on the 3rd climb. The descents following the climbs were all pretty wild with some of the blind turns being rock strewn and sandy, which is always fun. I had one pretty major step out with the rear wheel but managed to keep it upright and luckily, this was the only incident I had the entire race. As the 4th and final climb came I managed to catch a glimpse of the lead rider but was so burnt from the climb I couldn’t catch up as the climb mellowed out at the top.
From the top of the 4th climb however, otherwise known as the helipad, it was all downhill to the finish. That’s right, 13km of gravity fed goodness to the line. So once my legs stopped aching after cresting the climb I got to zipping up the jersey, switched on the Contour GPS and I got in the tuck as I dropped into the first main downhill that leads onto a huge fireroad straight. By this stage I had dropped into the little cog at the back and began trying to play catch up.
I think I caught the lead guy around the 7km to go mark and it was pretty funny watching him do the double take. What is cool about this race is that generally the people at the front of their category are conserving energy and looking for someone to cop a draft from whilst there are other people who have been dropped from the lead group and are sprinting to do the best time possible.
So with about 7km to go I got to swap drafts behind two of the guys in my category and another 20-29 rider who was going nuts.
My S Works Epic 29er was truly performing as it should, noticeably easier to push along than the 26” bikes that some of the competitors were running.
The last 7 km went so quickly but it was one of the most fun experiences I have had on a bike. There are not many bike races where you sit on 40 plus k an hour for the last few km whilst swinging through turns and drafting your competitors. If you are even the slightest bit interested in doing a non local race, put this on the calendar! You will love it.
I was in second place coming into the final paddock and as it opened up I managed to get past first place and take the inside line around the 2nd last turn. I covered the inside of the next turn and then got to block 2nd place all the way to the line. The guy sounded devastated, me on the other hand was pretty stoked having surprised myself big time! After chatting to second place for a while he mentioned how if he had won it would have made it his 3rd win in a row. I told him not to worry as I shouldn’t have been racing in his category and went and disqualified myself, giving him the win.
In the end I completed the race in 44 min and 50 seconds. This time would have placed me 7th overall out of 547 competitors had I bothered to get in early enough to enter the race properly. My time would have taken the win in the 20-29 category so I was pretty pleased with that. I will definitely be racing in the open category next year and am going to aim for a top 5. This year put me exactly 3 mins off the pace of the winning overall rider, Nash Kent, a very accomplished A grade Road and Mountain bike rider.
A big thanks goes out to Steve Rugendyke who’s girlfriend Nicola not only shouted me a coffee after the race but drove me back to the top to collect the car. Score!
I hope you all like the helmetcam footage and I am looking forward to getting everyone’s bikes dialled for next year!
Cheers
Robbie McNaughton
