Qualifications
Qualifications
Accessories
Over the years we have stocked a vast range of different cycle brands and over this time refined our selection of gear to include just the cream of component and clothing manufacturers who incorporate quality, innovation, style, design with performance, value and durability. I’m sure you’ll agree that choice and quality of cycle products has never been better than it is today. Below is a brief summary of brands we stock and why we feel their products warrant our business.
Shimano
We are a Service Centre Plus store for Shimano, who are simply the world’s largest cycle component manufacturer. We stock their comprehensive choice of groupsets which have always encompassed budget equipment for casual riders all the way to top performance components fit for professional machines. Shimano have transformed the cycle trade by pushing the height bar continually with research and design on their components which has accelerated the performance of bike components right across the world cycle scene considerably. Their ubiquitous kit continues with improvements every year blazing the trail with ingenuity, design and low weight, which inevitably filters down through their groupset range to provide quality components right across the board.
Campagnolo
We stock Campagnolo products, simply because for many enthusiasts, no other product will do. Their reputation for finish and performance resonates throughout their range of cycle components, and wheels. They are the only manufacturer producing the magical 11 speed components, combined with precision shifting, the smoothest bearings and the classiest finish to produce ultimate performance for road bike equipment.
Assos
The Swiss not only produce the best timekeepers, they are renowned for producing the best quality cycle clothing around. Combining the latest in fabric technology with quality design, fit and construction their clothing fits like a second skin whilst providing the best in element protection and breathability.
Altura
Altura produce an impressive range of clothing and cycle panniers which have improved in design considerably with a new range for 2009. With a comprehensive collection of Jackets, Gilets, Gloves, Thermal and Base layers they cater for every niche of the cycling wardrobe with impressive combination of well thought out material and design allied with super value for money. Their pannier range caters for the different requirements of tourers, light tourers and commuters and are designed to be visible, quick to use, tough and waterproof.
Cateye
Cateye have been pioneers in modern cycle lamp design, transforming the market from traditional battery thirsty halogen lamps to lightweight, energy efficient bright LED lamps with simple, quick release brackets. Their range includes compact, lightweight recharchable offroad headlamps producing effective lighting for serious night trail riding. They also produce quality cycle computers with a range of functions for everyone, including cadence, calory expenditure and multiple wheel settings to switch the unit between cycles.
Lupine
Lupines are the queen of trail headlamps. Their units boast programmable output settings to accommodate every riders requirement along with jaw-droppingly tiny and light battery sets. They set the benchmark in night lamp performance and for this reason are the ultimate choice in trail lighting.
Fox
Fox provide an impressively effective range of forks and shocks, tailored with adjustability, serviceability and blatant dialled-in function to produce the slickest ride over multiple terrain around. They cater for the requirements of riders by empowering them with the ability to ‘tune’ the units on their bikes exactly to their riding preference and style.
Rock Shox
Rock Shox produce the lightest cross country race fork of all with their Sid World Cups. Redesigned for better rigidity for 2009 they come with remote bar lockout options. Rock Shox also have a reputation for producing ‘no fuss’ reliable suspension forks which just perform repeatedly to high expectation.
Hope
The UK based firm continue to produce the tastiest precision machined performance brakes, stems, lights and seatpins on the market. Their latest brake designs cater for personal customisation such as bolt colour, carbon lever and even laser etc hing! Their brakes are gravity’s nemesis, with vented rotors, rotor diameter choice and designs specifically for lightweight, cross country and downhilling.
Still regarded by workshops as the best design for setup, bleeding and performance.
Camelbak
The original designers of hydration packs Camelbak are still the world leaders in producing affordable cargo space with easy hydration for those on the move. Their packs include practical buckles and fastenings with imaginative design for fast top-up, easy bite valve and airflow to keep cool.
Mavic
Mavic have a reputation for building the best quality rims on the market and we are the Leeds stockist for their products. Their range encompasses Road, Touring, Downhill and MTB. These can be built on our premises onto the hubs of your choice. If you prefer, we also stock their range of top performance wheelsets which incorporate bladed spokes, straight pull spoke heads and maxtal double eyeleted rims for extra strength.
Park
Park are synonymous with quality bike tools. They are durable, hardened tools with their distinctive blue hand grips for comfort and produce a wide range of reliable tools for dealing with the most minor or major repair job.
Finish Line
We stock Finish Line Lubes, degreasers and bike cleaners. They are well established as a leader in bicycle lubrication products and will keep your machine running smoothly, in pristine condition.
Polar
Finnish excellence for quality heart rate monitors their range of cycle computer/heart rate monitor and wrist heart rate monitors are at the forefront of the field. Cycle specific models include speed, cadence and a quick fitness test setup in conjunction with target zones, max heart rate and average heart rate. Latest models are fully interfaced with PC’s and user friendly software enables easy graph and data analysis for accurate and productive monitoring of training and fitness.
Look
Look produced the first bike clipless pedal way back in 1984 and are still producing the lightest pedals with carbon body design and titanium axle combined with their bombproof pedal bearings. If you wear these out you’ll have ‘clocked’ your cycle computer!
SixSixOne
661 now use the latest impact gel in their body armour. As well as the distinctive logo and stylish finish their range of pads, body armour and gloves provide optimum protection with kudos.
Royal Racing
Royal top that finish look of a pro downhiller, with oversize cycle jerseys and brushed shorts with padded insert for comfort tailored to the quality expected from this recognized brand.
Odyssey
No quality BMX escapes without being finished or upgraded with Odyssey components. They sell upon performance, regardless of their impressive mojo.