Spring Summer 2011

Free Spring/Summer Catalogue 2011

ContentsRICHARD SHERWOOD’S BIG ADVENTURE 04TWO ROUTES: ONE DESTINATION 06WHERE DID YOUR BIKE TAKE YOU LAST SUMMER? 08REVOLUTION - GREAT PRODUCTS GREAT VALUE 10WHY BUY A BIKE FROM US? 12

Commuter/Leisure Bikes 145 Great ways to enhance the feel of your bike 36 Essentials for a fun day out 38Essentials for riding to work 40

Touring Bikes 35

Bike to Work Scheme 42

Road Bikes 445 Great ways to enhance the feel of your road bike 54Essentials for road riding 56

Mountain Bikes 585 Great ways to enhance the feel of your mountain bike 74Essentials for a day on the trails 76

BMX / Jump bikes 78

Kids’ Bikes 80

Clothing 88

Helmets 108

Maintenance 112

Services & Classes 114

‘You have not used the heating in the car for a week now. When you wake and slip out of bed you no longer shiver at the difference in temperature. This is the time to put the car into storage and blow the cobwebs from the spokes of your bike wheels.

Have you grown cobwebs too? Have they gathered between the bends in your knees and elbows? Do you need a spring clean, a feather dusting of exercise? You need to spin your back wheel.

I have grown a lovely layer of comfort around my bones over the Christmas season. I’m an overfilled pillow. It’s time to ride with the rising sun. I want to stop looking like a cream filled choux bun.

It has been a while since the kids were out on their bikes. Time has come for a family outing. It’s time for a morning ride; it’s time to race the day. If you have not ridden in a while it’s time to get back in the saddle.

Do you have a festering bicycle rotting in your shed? An old classic growing moss sat in the basement? You can breath life into that sleeping beauty. We sell parts, not just fully equipped bikes. We can resurrect that relic to its former glories, or we can create a new modern machine from its bones for you to enjoy.

I have built a bike from the ground up. You can pick and mix, you can mix and match. You can make a one off. You can create a work of art. It can be a bright innocent Miro tribute or a classically lined Massias inspired bicycle. We’ve been matching bicycles to riders since 1977. We can create the vision in your head. We can build you the ride of your life.’

Lines composed by Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op’s Warehouse Team Leader, Dan Duggan.

Wishing you a great Summer wherever your wheels take you.

The Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op catalogue team, Gary, Ged, Matt and Sheila.

Price MatchWe want you to shop with confidence at Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op, hence our Price Match promise.If you are interested in any item from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op which is available from a comparable UK retailer at a lower price, we will match the competitor’s price.Visit www.edinburghbicycle.com/pricematch for full terms and conditions.

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0% APR TYPICALInterest-free credit*6, 10 or 12 months interest-free credit available on any bike over £500 purchased in store or online. 10% minimum deposit required.

Example: To pay for a £600 bike over 12 months, we would require a £60 deposit, then 12 monthly direct debit payments of £45, making the total amount payable, £600.

Visit www.edinburghbicycle.com/if for full terms and conditions.

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L ast summer, I took an extended break from working at the Bike Co-op’s Edinburgh shop to ride the 4,500

miles between two of Europe’s most extreme locations - the most northerly point, to the most southerly - to raise money for cancer research. The starting point was Norway’s North Cape. That’s where the Norwegian Sea (part of the Atlantic Ocean) meets the Barents Sea (part of the Arctic Ocean).

My destination was the Med: specifically Valletta, the capital of Malta. I based the trip on the EuroVelo Route 7. This European Cyclists’ Federation-endorsed route took me the length of Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Austria, touching on the Czech Republic, then all the way down the Italian Peninsula to Sicily to catch the ferry to Malta. My interest in visiting that island was amplified after learning that my great, great, great, great Uncle was made Governor of Malta 200 years ago.

Best lesson of all was the re-discovery of my faith in human nature as I learnt that 99% of our fellow beings are sound and a good number of them are truly wonderful people.

RICHARD SHERWOOD RIDES EUROPEOUR VERY OWN

Norway’s North Cape Ghar Hasan, Malta

Lake Garda Italy

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All in all, riding Europe is a great experience. I would recommend it to any reasonably fit rider. It really gives you a sense of the scale of things. I might have ridden Europe from top to bottom yet I know there are millions of miles I could still explore without leaving our Continent. I have never eaten better, yet I lost a stone and a half. Best lesson of all was the re-discovery of my faith in human nature as I learnt that 99% of our fellow beings are sound and a good number of them are truly wonderful people.

The EuroVelo Route 7 is also known as The Sun Route. I discovered why when I set off from the majestic Land of the Midnight Sun in late June. That was the first of many fantastic sights I experienced on the trip, with Austria and Northern Italy being particularly stunning, an orgy for the eyes.

My standout memories however were the fantastic people I met and the good fortune they brought. For instance in Norway’s far north, a pack of seriously scary wild huskies gave chase. Although this was one of the most deserted roads I’ve ever been on, a car seemed to come from nowhere and its driver chased the dogs away.

In Sweden I hooked up with a couple of cyclists for a few days who were travelling a similar route to mine and we stayed in those amazing Stuga wooden homes, pictured above. We were only charged £15 a night for all 3 of us.

In Potsdam, Germany a local cyclist, spotting me squinting at my map, said ‘follow me’.

He then took a 10-mile detour from his own route to take me to my destination.

After 4,000 miles my laden back wheel was badly in need of a replacement rim when I rode into Bitonto just outide Bari, the first town in Italy that didn’t have a bike shop. I stopped at a bar and explained my predicament. A local said he knew someone who could help so he escorted me to a local garage. The owner, Pepe Joseph, repaired bicycles from his back street garage which was full of old secondhand bikes. He didn’t have any 700c rims in stock so they took a wheel out of stock, unlaced the spokes, and used its rim to replace my bent one.

In Sicily a road diversion took me off my chosen route and I found myself on the motorway. I kept going, hoping I could wing it to the next turn-off, when I found myself inexorably heading towards a tunnel. A 5km Autostrada tunnel is definitely not my idea of a pleasant cyclepath so I pulled over to the hard shoulder to reconsider. Seconds later a police car pulled up behind me. ‘Busted’, thought I nervously. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The Polizia di Stato gave me an escort through the tunnel and beyond to the next Autostrada exit.

Compared with, say, Britain’s Sustrans routes, EuroVelo Route 7 is less clearly mapped and the roads suggested are less definitive. Chatting to cyclists who were riding the The Sun Route the opposite way, from South to North, proved useful and illuminating. For instance the official route suggested following the Swedish Baltic coast. Fellow cyclists recommended riding the far less windy inland roads. Similarly, in Italy I followed cyclists’ advice and took the quieter roads down Italy’s east coast.

RICHARD’S RECOMMENDED KIT

RIDGEBACK PANORAMA TOURING BIKE £1,249.99 Web Ref: 13611The feel of a real steel frame makes this bike über comfortable. It’s was long enough to stretch out on when I was invited to hang on to the back wheels of Italian roadies.

CONTINENTAL REFLEX TOURING PLUS 70x32 TYRE £26.99 Web Ref: 10960No punctures over 4,500 miles. Need I say more?

BROOKS B17 SADDLE £64.99 Web Ref: 2225Defying preconceived misinformation, this leather saddle was comfortable from the start. No ‘breaking-in’ period required.

UDDERLY SMOOTH CHAMOIS CREAM £8.99 Web Ref: 10429One pot lasted the whole trip. No saddle sores.

REVOLUTION ADVENTURE WELDED PANNIERS £74.99 Web Ref: 8994Takes loads. Keeps them dry. Easy to fit or remove.

Also highly recommended: a couple of items we don’t stock.

WILD COUNTRY DUOLITE TOURER TENTSimple to erect quickly when you’re knackered. Its ‘porch’ gives you somewhere to store luggage without robbing you of sleeping/breathing space.

PRIMUS OMNI FUEL STOVEThis multi-fuel stove can be run off whatever flammable liquid you can find in the back of beyond: gas, meths, bbq lighter fuel, vodka….

4,500 MILESTo put Richard’s 4,500 miles into context, it was more than 4,350 miles longer than his previous big bike ride, a 147 mile two-day trip doing the C2C Whitehaven to Tynemouth.

Richard was inspired to undertake this ride to raise awareness and money for the Cancer Treatment and Research Trust: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD). So far he has raised over £8,000 towards research into this devastating yet curable disease. For more information about both GTD and Richard’s ride, visit:

AVAILABLE FROM EDINBURGH BICYCLE CO-OP

Outside the Stuga with Donald and Rafa, Ytterhogdal, Sweden.

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Where will your bike take you this summer? To work perhaps?This article covers the commuting experience of 2 people who take different routes to the same destination - Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op’s head office near South Queensferry on the outskirts of Edinburgh.Matt and Ged work for the Bike Co-op’s promotions team who, among other things, produce this catalogue. Matt finds the pictures. Ged finds the words. Matt has to travel 10 miles from Edinburgh’s city centre. Ged, 11.5 miles from the city’s southern suburbs. Matt lets the train take the strain for 8 of these miles and cycles the rest. Ged rides the whole way, 9 days out of 10.This article illustrates that there are many approaches to commuting, each with its own distinctive benefits. Ged saves money. Matt saves time. It’s just a matter of discovering what suits you best. We hope this article might inspire you to discover a better route to work.

GEDTIME AT THE BIKE CO-OP: 27 YEARS. TIME ON EARTH 57 YEARS.

I rode a trike at 3. Been riding bikes ever since. When our office relocated 6 years ago, from

a comfortable 4 miles from home to a more stretching 12 miles, I wondered if I could keep up the daily cycle. An afternoon spent studying the Spokes cycle map and ‘reccying’ routes revealed no less than 3 traffic-lite options. The first few days I rode the 23-mile round-trip, I was pretty leg weary. Within a few weeks, riding an hour-plus each way (I never said I was fast) became a normal part of the day. I’m no saint. I occasionally find it more convenient to go by car. That can take between half an hour and 2 hours depending on the degree of gridlock on the Bypass. Even when the drive is smooth and delay free, I always look forward to returning to my principle mode of transport - the bike. Even though it can take longer, I never look on cycling as time wasted. On my day off I often cycle just as far, for pleasure. Which is why, in a funny sort of way, cycle commuting can be a daily holiday from the workaday routine.

MATT TIME AT THE BIKE CO-OP: 6 MONTHS. TIME ON EARTH 26 YEARS.

When I moved from Redditch to Edinburgh to start working at the Bike Co-op, my

accommodation was less than spacious so I didn’t bring my bike with me. With the excitement of a new job in a new city, I was initially content with the daily commute which involved a 10 minute walk to Haymarket Station, a 10 minute train journey and a 30 minute walk from Dalmeny Station to our office. Once the novelty of the walking section began to wain, I invested in a Revolution Compact. This folding bike has proven to be the perfect solution. I can now whizz from Station to work station in 10 minutes. The bike can go on the train (or a bus if it’s cancelled) without fuss. It takes up next to no room in the flat. It’s great for scooting about town at weekends. It has got me so into cycling, I’ve also taken up mountain biking on a borrowed bike. I discovered that, despite never keeping up any exercise regime, I’m much fitter for the MTB climbs than I would otherwise be, thanks to my daily sprints on my great little folding bike.

MEET THE RIDERS

TWO ROUTES

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BICYCLE OF CHOICE

SPECIALIZED EXPEDITION (see this year’s: P.18)I bought this bike in 2000 when I discovered a crack on my 20 year old Kropotkin road frame. Specialized, who had just launched the Expedition, called it their Ergo ATB - a practical everyday bike with an emphasis on comfort. That sounded just right for me. So did the fact that it fitted me, and that it was the cheapest bike we had in stock at the time. (After all, I thought, I would only need the Expedition till my old frame was repaired.) However the Expedition worked so well I never did get round to renovating that old frame and I’m still enjoying regular expeditions on my Expedition eleven years on.

SPECIALIZED ROUBAIX ELITE SL (more info: P.51)My fully-equipped Expedition is never going to be mistaken for a lightweight. In stark contrast, with its all-carbon composite frame and fork, the Roubaix is almost half the weight of it’s Specialized stablemate. I’d had my eye on one for years. When a test ride confirmed that it was as quick as it was comfortable, I bought one. Its ability to reward a bit more effort with instant acceleration brings a re-energising zip to the most mundane trip. The fact that it brings my each-way commuting time comfortably below the hour proves that Roubaix has the power to make a better rider of anyone.

REVOLUTION COMPACT (more info: P.21)Before choosing this bike, I admit to having concerns based on received opinion about folding bikes. Is the handling squirrely? Is it tricky to fold? Will it uncouple when the bike is being ridden? I’m delighted to report a resounding No! to all of these qualms. It’s so stable and comfortable, you forget you’re riding a small wheeler. I’m no mechanic but I can fold the bike in 25 seconds. Its Dahon ViceGrip hinge mechanism is so solid and confidence inspiring, you can understand why it has been a byword for reliability in the world of folding bikes since 1988.

ONE DESTINATION

RESULTS | MATTWALKING/TRAINBICYCLE/TRAIN

TIME TAKEN 1 HOUR 2 HOURS

COST £6.80 £6.80

CALORIES BURNED 443 498

DAILY DISTANCE 10 MILES 10 MILES

TIME SAVED PER MONTH 20 HOURS = 200 HOURS per year

RESULTS | GEDCARBICYCLE

TIME TAKEN 2 HOURS 1-3 HOURS

COST negligible £5

CALORIES BURNED 1,948 negligible

DAILY DISTANCE 23 MILES 23 MILES

MONEY SAVED PER MONTH £100 = £1,000 per year

Russell Tebbutt | Les GetsKevin Kirk | Switzerland

James Pursey | Sicily

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HERE DID YOUR BIKE TAKE YOU LAST SUMMER?

It’s the Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op way to invite our customers to participate in our catalogues. In tune with this year’s theme - Where Will Your Bike Take You This Summer? - we asked you to submit photos of where your bike took you last summer. Every pic received can be viewed on our online gallery. If the pic was printed in this catalogue, the photographer won £25-worth of Edinburgh Bicycle swag. We want you to continue to inspire us so we will keep this competition running until further notice. Send your favourite bike-related photos to [email protected] and we will upload them on our website. If we use your pic in a future catalogue, we will notify you about your prize.

Joyce Laidler | Newton StewartAlan McIntyre | Isle of Mull David Daniel | India

Ian Wilson | Minch Moor, Innerleithen

Gudmund Aarseth | VeniceBenny McAfee | France Hamish McGrady | Sierra Nevada

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Dougie (special agent) Barton | India

Graeme Ritchie | camping near Oban

Alex Jackson and his dad | Col de L’Iseran

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Inspired by our slogan, The Revolution Will Not Be Motorised, Revolution is Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op’s own range of bicycles, cycle equipment and clothing. Before we put the Revolution logo on anything it has to fulfil three criteria.

1. It has to be distinctively designed and it has to look good. Check the photo of the Revolution Continental Sport’s carbon fork on the opposite page and you’ll see what we mean.

2. It has to made with integrity so any of our hundred-plus cycling-savvy staff would be happy to use it and recommend it to family and friends.

3. Most important of all it has to offer exceptional value.

Take our Revolution Lid. It’s a new-school helmet built with an in-mould shell, a visor at the front and an integral LED light on the back. The only thing old-school about it is the £19.99 price tag.

The Lid underlines the fact that the Revolution range is not just about bicycles. We also offer a Revolution clothing collection and a vast range of accessories and components including tools, car racks, bags, luggage racks, hydration packs, pedals, storage stands, workstands, saddles, locks, bottles, bells, inner tubes and handlebar grips.

Revolution equipment frequently receives rave reviews in the cycling press and websites. You can read the reviews in full at www.edinburghbicycle.com/reviews. Here’s a brief taster for now.

REVOLUTION BLADE SUNGLASSES £19.99 CYCLING PLUS 9/10 ‘All in all, for the money the best set of cycling glasses I’ve tested, offering change from a £20 note.’

REVOLUTION AIR TRACK PUMP SPORT http://road.cc cycling website 9/10 ‘Astonishingly well made given the price – every home workshop should have one.’

REVOLUTION TUNE-UP WORKSTAND CYCLING PLUS 9/10 RECOMMENDED ‘Fit for purpose, easy to use and great value for money.’

REVOLUTION STORAGE FOLDING WALL BRACKET CYCLING PLUS 9/10‘Verdict: Space and money saving solution to bike storage - and maintenance.’t

REVOLUTION TRAIL TROUSERS http://road.cc cycling website 8/10‘Well made, well priced, stylish trousers.’

GREAT PRODUCTS GREAT VALUE

RESH FOR SPRINGIt’s a quirky Edinburgh Bicycle thing that we are one of the few bike companies who launch our 2011 bike range in spring 2011, not summer 2010 like nearly everyone else. It’s our statement about keeping it real and keeping it honest. Talking about honesty, we truly believe that our new bike range includes some of the most attractive bicycles we have ever had the pleasure to offer. And the most diverse. Each of the 3 bicycles pictured on the bottom of this page offers an alternative to the more common styles of bike - road bikes and mountain bikes - which also feature strongly in the Revolution range.With its wicker basket and its brass bell, the Revolution Heritage (£299.99) looks like a bike your ancestors could have ridden in the 1930s. Pedal it and you’ll discover it’s a surprisingly sprightly ride, thanks to its 21st Century aluminium components and frame. The Streetfinder women’s bike is also sensibly supplied with mudguards and rack and costs just £274.99. A men’s version is also available. Finally, our Revolution Track (£324.99) singlespeed / fixie, which has been a best seller over the past couple of years, now has gel-cushioned cork bar tape and a perineum-friendly cutaway saddle to make it more comfortable. Its 42/16 (70” approx) gearing, courtesy of the shiny silver FSA chainset with alloy bashguard, makes it more ‘spin-able’. Its Continental Ultra Race 700x25 puncture-resistant Safety Belt tyres make it quicker and more reliable. It’s such attention to detail that makes Revolution bicycles and equipment such great deals. Look out for Revolution cycle equipment throughout this catalogue.

REVOLUTION TRACK PAGE 31REVOLUTION HERITAGE PAGE 34 REVOLUTION STREETFINDER PAGE 17




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WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU BUY A BIKE FROM US

QUALITY BIKES ARE ALWAYS BETTER VALUEEdinburgh Bicycle Co-op exists because we believe that the bike is one of the finest inventions of man or womankind. The bicycle can deliver an astonishing range of experiences. It can be a vehicle for meditative contemplation or adrenaline-fuelled thrills. It can be your transport or your recreation. It can improve your fitness and your bank balance. On a good day you can experience all of these benefits on a single ride, and on any bike. However there are bicycles and there are ‘bicycles’, which cycling journalists have recently taken to calling BSOs - ‘bicycle shaped objects’ - which you can pick up for as little as 50 quid. To produce a bike this cheap, it’s inevitable that corners have been cut. When you pick up a BOS you will discover that the true price of a £50 bike is its 50lb weight, gears that misfire and brakes that barely work. Riding a BSO is such a bad experience, anyone unfortunate enough to buy one is likely to be put off cycling for life. At Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op, we are only interested in supplying bikes constructed with integrity and built to deliver years of service. A true, lightweight frame and reliable components are a given. We select the best bicycles from brands we have learned to trust over the past 30 years because only then can we be confident that the bike you get from us will work well and be a pleasure to ride in the long term.

AFTER-SALES CAREFREE 6-WEEK SERVICEOnce you have used the bike for 6-8 weeks we will invite you to bring the bike back to the shop for a free checkover. That way, we can catch any bolt loosening or cable stretching that can occur on even the best set-up new bike, once you’ve given it a good shake-down on the road or trail. Catching any loosening-off at this stage is your best guarantee of trouble-free biking in the future.

FREE WEEKDAY DELIVERY AVAILABLE ON ORDERS OVER £20. Check online for terms & conditions.

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THE RIGHT BIKE IN THE RIGHT SIZEIf a bike is too big, it’s unwieldy. If a bike is too small, it can cramp your style. A £300 bicycle that fits is going to be a nicer bike to ride than a £3,000 bike that’s the wrong size. So how do you know which size of bike to go for?Simple: visit any Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op shop where our staff will spend all the time required to help you choose the best bike for your needs in the correct size.

TRY BEFORE YOU BUYTo help ensure the bike really does fit properly, you are always welcome to take a bike out for a quick test ride when you visit one of our shops to look at bikes. When they compare one bike against another, customers sometimes notice subtle differences which, for them, makes one bike ‘night and day’ better than its closest rival.

FREE FITTINGWhen you order a new bike from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op be sure to mention any extras you might need fitted to the bike. Whether it’s a GPS, mudguards, pannier rack, lock, lights or a bag, it will save you a lot of time (and potential frustration) if you leave us to fit the extras. After all, your new bike must pass through our workshop anyway to get its pre-delivery checkover, so that’s the perfect time to get those extras fitted professionally. That’s why, if you order your accessories with the bike, we will waive our usual labour charge for fitting them.

PROFESSIONALLY-ASSEMBLED BIKES You might find this hard to believe but, unlike the majority of today’s manufactured goods, bicycles are delivered to bike shops in a semi-assembled state. It’s therefore the bike shop’s responsibility to ensure the bicycle is fully functional and safe. Bicycle assembly is a responsibilty we take very seriously at Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative. That’s why we devote an average of one hour assembling each bike because that’s how long it takes a trained mechanic to ensure the wheels are trued, brakes and gears adjusted, cables tensioned and nuts and bolts secured. If we have to spend longer, say because the bike’s hydraulic disc brakes need to be bled, we will put in the necessary time to ensure the bike works to its full potential. If you want a new bike customised with your choice of components fitted to it, we can easily spend 2 or 3 times longer setting up the bike, and you won’t be charged a penny extra for our labour. To put our one hour-minimum setup into perspective, staff we recruited from a national bike shop chain revealed to us that they were expected to ‘safety check’ a new bike in 8 minutes. Aye right, as we say in Scotland.

Price MatchAs well as offering a fantastic range of cycling equipment, Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op is equally committed to offering great value. We want you to shop with confidence, hence our simple price promise.

If you are interested in any item from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op, and it is in stock at a comparable UK cycle retailer at a lower price, we will match that competitor’s price.

Visit www.edinburghbicycle.com/pricematch for full terms and conditions of our Price Match offer.

NO PROOF OF PURCHASE REQUIREDWhen you collect a new bike from us, you will be issued with a receipt as a matter of course. Should you ever mislay the receipt, we can call it up again on our computer system and issue you with a new one with all the details you will require, say for insurance purposes: bike model, price, vintage, size, colour and any extras fitted. Even for smaller purchases, such as a tyre, it’s common practice for us to request your details so we can attribute the purchase to your name. That way, if you ever have to bring something back, for whatever reason, we can verify you were indeed the buyer. The idea here is that you will never need to hunt out a receipt as proof of purchase for something you bought last year.

MAINTENANCE CLASSESKnowing what to do if you suffer a mechanical mishap makes you a more self-confident cyclist. Our day classes in bicycle maintenance are a proven, hands- on method of learning how a bike works under the tutelage of an experienced Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op worker. We have been running cycle maintenance classes for more than 30 years. Famed for their informed yet friendly vibe, our classes symbolise our commitment to sharing our passion for bicycles, not just on the day you buy a bike, but for the whole long life of your bicycle(s).

RED LABELCanny with your money? Then look out for bikes, components, accessories and clothing in our shops with a Red Label price tag. The Red Label sign is a bright beacon that alerts you to the fact that the item is on sale at a reduced price. A Red Label item can be a brand new line on special offer or a discontinued line at a fantastic clear-out price. These offers change frequently so it pays to keep an eye out for Red Label signs whenever you visit our shops or www.edinburghbicyle.com online.

WHERE TO FIND OUR RED LABEL OFFERS ONLINE

To check out our ever- changing Red Label offer, visit our website www.edinburghbicyle.com and click on the Red Label box on the right hand side of our home page.

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Our commuter/leisure bicycle range covers what most of us do on our bikes most of the time: getting about and having pleasure.

We choose the commuter/leisure banner with care. Sure, cycle- commuting to work or school might be the speediest and cheapest expedient available (and there’s nothing wrong with that). Use the bike for leisure and your workhorse suddenly delivers more pleasure. For instance, using your bike as you go about your daily business encourages you to connect with your local community. Getting around by bike can inspire you to check out and use the very places that make for a vibrant, diverse, living environment. We’re talking here about endangered species such as independent cinemas, book shops, record shops, bakers, butchers, fishmongers,

barbers, cafes, pubs, libraries and galleries. We’re not so naive as to suggest that the bicycle might save the world. Used locally, however, the bicycle might just help preserve some of those priceless local assets. Our commuter/leisure bicycle range covers a huge range of styles: high-handlebar comfort bikes and low-bar speed machines; large heritage bikes and nippy wee folders; derailleur-equipped and hub geared; fixies and singlespeeds; cross bikes and happy bikes. Actually we made the last one up. However we are more than confident that you will find a bike over the next 19 pages that will enhance your life - perhaps on a daily basis - and will therefore help promote wellbeing and happiness.

COMMUTER | LEISURE BIKES

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UTER | LEISURE BIKES COMFORT

REVOLUTION TRAILFINDER £249.99 | REVOLUTION TRAILFINDER WOMEN’S £249.99

8 7005 series aluminium MTB frame / rigid steel fork. 8 Shimano 18-speed EZ fire gears. Tektro V-brakes.

Mountain bike strength dressed up in city bike livery.

The aluminium alloy frame, 26” alloy wheels and the Tektro alloy V-brakes are all MTB (mountain bike) spec and MTB quality. The Trailfinder is therefore more than capable of traversing bridlepath-like trails. The spec is then tweaked to create a better city bike. The hi-tensile steel fork is rigid so it’s lighter than any suspension fork; it’s maintenance-free too. The MTB riser bars are

fitted to an adjustable-rise stem which makes it easy to raise or lower the bar height. The 26x2” tyres are semi smooth so they’re more stealthy than off-road knobblies. The 3/4 length mudguards mean you’ll be spared the shower of road spray that comes off unguarded tyres.

The Shimano EZ Fire shifters make it easy to click through the 18-speed gears. The SunTour 28/38/48t alloy chainset makes the Trailfinder higher geared than an equivalent MTB with a 42t big ring.To sum up, the Revolution Trailfinder delivers MTB-like strength customised for street and towpath use.

w Sizes: 18, 20, 22”. Colour: Ascot Green. Web Ref: 13005

v Sizes: 16, 18”. Colour: Ink Blue. Web Ref: 13006

Customer photo courtesy of Gudmund Aarseth



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RIDGEBACK SPEED £349.99RIDGEBACK SPEED WOMEN’S £349.99

8 6061 heat treated aluminium frame.8 Hi-tensile steel fork.8 Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire Tourney gears.

14-28 freewheel.8 Shimano FC-M171 28/38/48t chainset.8 Cartridge sealed bottom bracket.8 Tektro 836AL V-brakes with Shimano levers.8 Alloy 36h rims. Formula hubs. Stainless

steel spokes.8 Continental Contact 700x37 tyres.8 Chromoplastic mudguards.8 Alloy pannier rack.

Name brand alternative to our Streetfinder.

Like our Revolution Streetfinder, the Ridgeback Speed has a lightweight aluminium frame and a rigid hi-tensile steel fork built to take wide 700c road tyres. With its Shimano 21-speed Tourney EZ-Firing gears, Tektro V-brakes, full mudguards and rear pannier rack, the Ridgeback is similarly well equipped.

Then the Ridgeback Speed is upgraded with a Shimano chainset (over SunTour), Continental tyres (over Innova) and stainless steel spokes (over rustless).

w: Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Steel Grey.Web Ref: 13165

v: Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 21”. Colour: Pure White.Web Ref: 13166

REVOLUTION STREETFINDER £274.99 | REVOLUTION STREETFINDER WOMEN’S £274.99

8 7005 series aluminium frame / steel fork. 8 Shimano 18-spd gears. Tektro V-brakes.8 700x38 tyres on alloy QR wheels.

Everyday bike. Extraordinary good value.

The Streetfinder is our damn decent everyday bike. Being a Revolution, it’s very good value. Aluminium alloy wheels and Tektro alloy V-brakes are bolted to the lightweight aluminium alloy frame. The gears are EZ- Firing Shimano 18-speed.

The 3/4-length mudguards keep road spray off your clobber. It comes with a rack that will take a pair of panniers. Alternatively you can slip your morning newspaper under the rack’s spring clip. The 700x38mm-wide tyres are faster than 65mm-wide knobblies and more cushioned than 23mm racing tyres. These tyres make the bike perfect whether you’re on a smooth road or a gravelly path. It all comes together to create a fine everyday bike that represents extraordinary good value.

w Sizes: 19, 21”. Colour: Ebony Black. Web Ref: 13016

v Sizes: 17, 19” Colour: Ceramic White. Web Ref: 13017

REVOLUTION PATHFINDER £299.99 | REVOLUTION PATHFINDER WOMEN’S £299.99

8 Comfort-geometry aluminium frame. 8 SunTour 50mm-travel suspension fork.8 26x2” semi-smooth tyres on alloy wheels.8 Shimano 21-speed Revo twistshift gears.

Lets you ride in your comfort zone.

The Pathfinder is our statement that you don’t have to sacrifice comfort to enjoy bike riding. The Pathfinder’s defining feature is its high- rise easy-to-reach handlebars. Compared with many of today’s performance bicycles,

which oblige you to stretch flat-backed to reach the low handlebars, the Pathfinder lets you sit upright and ride tall in the saddle. As such it’s a stylish take on the classic ‘sit up and beg’ or Amsterdam bike, brought up to date with a lightweight alloy frame, cobble-cushioning SunTour suspension forks, Shimano 21-speed gears and Tektro V-brakes. Equipping the bike with such proven equipment is our guarantee that you won’t have to compromise performance in the pursuit of comfort.

w Sizes: 18, 20, 22”. Colour: Ebony Black. Web Ref: 13003

v Sizes: 16, 18”. Colour: Platinum Silver. Web Ref: 13004

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SPECIALIZED CROSSTRAIL £399.99

8 Specialized A1 Premium frame. 8 SunTour SF11-NVX 75mm-travel fork.8 Shimano Acera/Altus 21-speed Rapidfire shifting.8 Specialized Borough XC Sport 700x45 tyres.

Specialized’s trail-competent commuter bike.

The Crosstrail is a fast, nippy bike on the road. Its MTB geometry, its 75mm-travel coil-sprung fork and its 700x45 tyres make it light trail capable. As is the Specialized way, the Crosstrail has a list of subtle upgrades that make it even more (dare we say) special than a first glance might reveal. Its 12-32 cassette delivers extra wheel strength as well as a wider gear range than the ubiquitous 14-28 freewheel. The Shimano Acera Rapidfire 7-speed shifters are that bit slicker than EZ Fire. The saddle’s Body Geometry padding and cutaways confer comfort: its front & rear bumpers ensure durability.

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Silver/Black. Web Ref: 13024

SPECIALIZED EXPEDITION SPORT £369.99 | SPECIALIZED EXPEDITION SPORT WOMEN’S £369.99

8 Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum comfort frame.

8 SR SunTour NEX 63mm travel fork.8 Shimano 21-speed Revoshift gearing.8 Specialized Hemisphere 26x1.95” tyres.8 Specialized BG Comfort pedals and grips.8 Specialized Comfort Plus sprung saddle.

Specialized’s tall-in-the-saddle option.

I / Ged bought a Specialized Expedition in 2000 after attending an Alexander Technique class where the teacher suggested switching to a bike that allowed a more upright posture which would eliminate the back, neck and wrist strain that can occur when your bike’s handlebars are lower than the saddle.

Ten years on, that Specialized Expedition is still going strong. Its anonymous weathered looks means I’m happy to lock it outside a pub or a shop where I might be paranoid about parking a flash road bike or MTB. Sure, I’ve replaced most of the original Expedition’s components as they have worn over the years, but the comfortable frame and the high bars still do it for me - and many of our customers.

In fact the success of the Specialized Expedition encouraged us to create a similar comfort bike in the shape of the Revolution Pathfinder (P17). The main difference between the 2 bikes is that the Expedition’s frame is a little longer than the Pathfinder’s so bear that in mind if choosing between them.

w Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13009 v Sizes: S-L. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13010

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GIANT ROAM 3 £395

8 AluxX aluminium frame. 8 SR SunTour NEX 63mm travel fork.8 Shimano EZ Fire 24-speed. Acera rear gear.8 Tektro V-brakes.8 700x40 tyres on Giant double-wall rims.

This Giant was made for roaming.

If you only have one bike and you want it to do a bit of everything - open road, towpath, entry-level trails, commute - this bike was made to take you roamin’ where’er you please. Fully enclosed shifter cables running under the frame’s down tube underline the Roam’s all-weather vibe and keeps the top tube clean and uncluttered.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Blue. Web Ref: 13197






SPECIALIZED ARIEL £399.99

8 Specialized A1 Aluminium step-through frame. 8 SunTour SF11-NVX 75mm-travel fork.8 Shimano Acera/Altus 21-spd Rapidfire gears.8 Specialized Borough XC Sport 700x45 tyres.

Fast for commuting. Cushioned for the trails.

If you’re looking for a multipurpose ladies’ bike and prefer an easy-on easy-off step-through frame over a gents’ diamond frame, the Ariel deserves a second look. The swoopy formed-aluminium frame makes it a lightweight looker. Brazed-on eyelets for fitting mudguards, rack and kickstand ensure its functionality. The suspension fork and the 700x45 treads make it fit for light trail riding. The Body Geometry women’s saddle makes it fit for females.

Sizes: S-L. Colour: White/Red Weight: 14.33kg/31.6lb. Web Ref: 13019

MARIN STINSON £399 | MARIN STINSON WOMEN’S £399

8 6061 butted aluminium frame.8 Spinner EnRoute AC 63mm-travel fork.8 Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire shifters.8 Kenda Krossplus 26” x 1.95” tyres.

Marin butted frame makes Stinson lighter.

You can tell from the suspension fork, the dirt/street-combo ballooner tyres, the comfort saddle, the suspension seatpost and the upright riding position (made fine-tunable via the adjustable-rise stem) that the Stinson is Marin’s take on the comfort/commuter/leisure bike.

You can tell from its elegant swoopy Edge 3 diamond-profile frame tubes that it’s a Marin and, as such, you know it’s going to ride as nice as it looks. The 6061 butted aluminium

tubes enhance comfort and help make the 14kg Stinson around a kilo lighter than competing comfort hybrids.

Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire shifters make gear shifting a doddle. The front V-brake has an anti-lock power modulator.

The Spinner 63mm-travel forks and the Kenda Krossplus 26 x 1.95 tyres ensure this bike can cope with roads and cycle paths that are less than smooth.

w Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 20.5” . Colour: Smoke Grey. Web Ref: 13375

v Sizes: 15, 17, 19”. Colour: Vanilla White. Web Ref: 13001

RIDGEBACK METEOR £399.99 | RIDGEBACK METEOR WOMEN’S £399.99

8 6061 heat treated aluminium frame.8 CrMo steel fork.8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire shifters.8 Shimano Acera rear mech.8 Shimano Tourney front mech.8 Shimano Acera 28/38/48t chainset.8 Shimano 11-32 cassette.8 Shimano V-brakes with Shimano levers.8 Alex Ace 36h rims. 8 Shimano rear hub.8 Continental Contact 700x37 tyres.8 Chromoplastic mudguards.8 Alloy pannier rack.

Shimano upgrades over the Ridgeback Speed make for a meteoric rise in quality.

The Meteor offers a number of significant upgrades over the Ridgeback Speed (P.17). The Shimano 8-speed cassette rear hub is stronger than a threaded freewheel hub. The mostly aluminium Shimano Acera 8-speed rear mech delivers smoother shifts than a steel & plastic 7-speed Tourney derailleur, as does the Shimano Acera chainset with Hyperdrive rings (over Tourney). The V-brakes are also Shimano Acera (over Tektro). Specifying more / higher quality Shimano is a sure-fire route to turbo-charging the quality and long term reliability of any bike at this kind of price.

w: Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Matt Black. Web Ref: 13163

v: Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 21”. Colour: Matt Black. Web Ref: 13164

These swans have produced six cygnets two years running, we are looking forward to seeing how many they have this spring.Clem Feeney: Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op Customer







SPECIALIZED ARIEL DISC £449.99

8 Specialized A1 Aluminium step-through frame. 8 SunTour SF11-NVX 75mm-travel fork.8 Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes8 Shimano Acera/Altus 21-spd Rapidfire.8 Specialized Borough XC Sport 700x45 tyres.

Disc brakes = an even more reliable Ariel.

Moving the brakes from the mud and rain- attracting wheel rims to the relatively clean, dry hubs makes for an improvement in a brake’s all-weather all-conditions performance. Disc brake pads are much harder so they last much longer. So do the rims now that they are no longer worn down by the brake pads.

Sizes: S-L. Colour: White/Brown. Web Ref: 13022

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WHYTE CALEDONIAN £849 | WHYTE CALEDONIAN WOMEN’S £8498 6061 aluminium hydro-formed multi-butted frame. 8 SunTour NCX-E Lite 63mm-travel fork with lockout.

A bike this light makes your commute a daily delight.

You’re looking for a quality machine that’s good for near any type of riding. You only have the money/space/inclination to own one bike. You want the latest technology such as hydraulic disc brakes and suspension forks with hydraulic lockout, but you want to keep the bike’s weight a respectable 28lb max. The Whyte Caledonian could be the perfect bike for you. There is so much to admire about it, starting with the custom-butted hydroformed frame’s exquisite detailing.

Check the custom dropout which positions the Hayes Stroker disc brake calliper inside the rear triangle so it doesn’t preclude fitting a regular rear rack. Note how the gear cables are fully enclosed to cope with Caledonian climes. Appreciate how the WTB 700x35 tyres zip along the highway yet offer good grip when you take an off-road detour. Admire how the top tube of the women’s model joins the seat tube at a higher point than usual so it’s more efficiently rigid than regular ladies’ bikes.

w Sizes: S-L. Colour: Ghost White. Web Ref: 13168

v Sizes: S-L. Colour: Ghost White. Web Ref: 13292

MARIN KENTFIELD FS £449.99 | MARIN KENTFIELD WOMEN’S FS £449.99

8 6061 butted aluminium frame with New Edge 3 top & down tubes and E4 anti-flex seat stays.

8 Spinner Odesa 63mm fork with lockout.8 Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire shifters.8 Shimano Acera rear mech.8 SunTour 28/38/48 chainset.8 Shimano 14-28 freewheel.8 700x35 puncture-resistant tyres. 8 Double-wall alloy rims. CNC side walls.8 Alloy V-brakes (power modulator front).8 Alloy riser bars and Aheadstem .

Marin 700c hybrids are proven performers.

Fast lightweight city bikes that could easily double as touring / recreation / fitness machines: Marin 700c hybrids are proven performers, and the range starts here with the great value Kentfield. The diamond profile Edge 3 top and down tubes reinforce the frame and enable Marin to produce a lighter bike. The double-wall alloy rims’ machined sidewalls improve the V-brakes’ performance. The 700x35 tyres are fast enough to commute on, tough enough for towpaths. And that pretty much sums up the Kentfield’s feel-good appeal.

w Sizes: 15, 17, 19, 20.5, 22”. Colour: Metallic Silver Gloss. Web Ref: 13012

v Sizes: 15, 17, 19”. Colour: Ice Blue. Web Ref: 13376







GIANT ROAM XR 3 £695

8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed aluminium frame. 8 SunTour NEX 4610 V2 63mm fork with lock out.8 Shimano Alivio 27 spd shifters. Deore rear gear.

An Xtra Radical version of the Giant Roam.

The XR is an Xtra Radical version of the Giant Roam. The AluxX SL frame is Fluid Formed - just like a Giant road bike’s. Intriguingly, the Roam XR3 shares a number of key features with the Whyte Caledonian at the top of the previous page such as fully enclosed shifter cables. Similarly, inboard disc brake caliper mounting means you can fit a standard rear rack and mudguard, and the front suspension - so welcome in the rough - can be locked out when the road gets more smooth.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Grey. Web Ref: 13196

SPECIALIZED CROSSTRAIL SPORT DISC £499.99

8 Specialized A1 Premium frame. 8 SunTour SF11 75mm-travel fork with lockout.8 Tektro Draco hydraulic dual piston disc brakes.

The Crosstrail upgraded with disc brakes.

We have been using Tektro hydraulic disc brakes on our Revolution Cuillin Pro bikes (P. 63) for the past 3 years and we can vouch for their performance and reliability. Their consistent light action and the durability of the pads make them a sound choice whether you use this bike for on-road commuting or off-road pleasure. This version of the Crosstrail also comes with a more deluxe SunTour fork - this time with mechanical lockout - and a stronger 8-speed cassette rear wheel.

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13030

REVOLUTION COMPACT £299.99

Best price for an alloy-framed folder?

The Revolution Compact is specially produced for Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op by Dahon - the world experts in folding bikes. The aluminium frame therefore boasts Dahon’s proven hinged mechanism, renowned for its reassuring clunk-click closure. Then it’s equipped with Shimano EZ Fire 6-speed gears, V-brakes, mudguards, kickstand and a rack. The tyres are reflective. The seatpin and handlebar stem are hugely height adjustable. It even comes with its own transit bag. Bargain.

One size: 77cm x 70cm x 34cm folded. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 12778





REVOLUTION COURIER RACE £329.99

8 7005 aluminium frame. Steel fork.8 Shimano Acera 8-spd Rapidfire gearing.

Scintillating road bike-like ride with flat bars.

Looking for a scintillating road bike-like ride but prefer flat bars to drops? The Courier Race was made for you. To keep the bike simple and uncomplicated we restrict the gearing to 8-speed. However, we ensure perfect shifts by specifying a Shimano Acera Rapidfire shifter and mech, rarely seen on bikes south of £400. The 700x32 tyres are Kevlar lined to help ensure your fast ride isn’t punctuated by punctures. Testament to its versatility, you can ride the Courier Race stripped down and unadorned. Alternatively, the frame & fork are eyeletted to facilitate fitting mudguards and racks.

Sizes: 18, 20, 22. Colour: Graphite Fusion. Web Ref: 13013

GIANT ESCAPE 4 £285 {WAS £325} | GIANT ESCAPE 4 WOMEN’S £285 {WAS £325}

8 AluxX aluminium frame. Steel fork.8 Shimano Tourney 21-spd EZ Fire gears.8 SunTour 28/38/48 chainset.8 Shimano 14-34 freewheel.8 Tektro V-brakes with Shimano levers. 8 Kenda Kwest 700x35mm tyres.

With its lightweight aluminium frame, its simple rigid steel fork, its 700x35 tyres and its Tektro V-brakes, the Giant Escape 4 is similar to our Revolution Courier Race to the right except, here, you get 21 gears to play with rather than 8. If you want single shifter simplicity and think 8 gears will suffice, we would naturally recommend our

own bike. If you feel you could do with easier low gears to help you up the steepest hills and ‘harder’ high gears to pedal down them, you would be better off on a bike with a wider range of gears such as the Giant Escape 21 speed.

Offering this kind of choice neatly illustrates Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op’s philosophy. We have our own bikes to offer outstanding value, but we acknowledge that they won’t necessarily be what you are looking for. When that’s the case, we are delighted to suggest an alternative. Especially when that alternative is as cleanly executed as the Giant Escape 4.

w: Sizes: XS-XL. Colour: Metallic Silver. Web Ref: 13198

v: Sizes: XS-L. Colour: Metallic Silver. Web Ref: 13199

SPEED

You mostly ride on the road. You like to go along at a decent pace. You appreciate how a lighter weight bike can transform your whole riding experience for the better. You prefer the familiar control of straight MTB bars over racing drops.

Then the speed section of our leisure/commuter range is dedicated to you.

Every bike in this section weighs less than 12.5kg/ 27.5lb with the lightest one (the Whyte Stirling) coming in at 9.75kg/21.5lb. Contrast this with our comfort bike section (pages 14-21) where the bike weight ranges from 12.5kg/27.5lb (the Whyte Caledonian) up to 15.5kg/34lb.

These weight savings are achieved by replacing heavy utilitarian tyres with lighter weight rubber (typically 700x28 tyres). Two kilogramme suspension forks make way for sub-kilo rigid forks. Most important of all, the frames are built with the same lightweight thin-wall tubing you would find on similar-priced road bikes.

You’ll bless these weight savings every time you have to overcome gravity.

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REVOLUTION COURIER RACE DISC £379.99

8 7005 aluminium frame. Steel fork.

8 Tektro mechanical disc brakes.8 Shimano Acera 8-spd Rapidfire gearing. 8 Innova Kevlar-Inside 700 x 32 tyres.

Speedy Courier benefits from disc brakes.

A fast bike like the Courier Race especially benefits from coming equipped with better brakes. And as the whole world of mountain

biking has learned, you can’t beat hub-mounted discs brakes. That’s because nothing compromises traditional bicycle brakes more than rain on the rims. What’s more, disc brake pads are much harder so they last much longer. So do the rims now that they are no longer being worn down by the brake pads. It’s therefore a no-brainer that the best commuter bikes also benefit from disc brake efficiency and longevity.

Sizes: 18, 20, 22”. Colour: Mercury Grey. Web Ref: 13014

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GIANT ESCAPE 3 £335 {WAS £385}

GIANT ESCAPE 3 WOMEN’S £335 {WAS £385}

8 AluxX aluminium frame. Hi tensile steel fork.8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire shifters. 8 Shimano Acera rear gear, Tourney front.8 Shimano M151 28/38/48 chainset. 8 SRAM 11-28 cassette.8 Tektro V-brakes with Shimano levers. 8 Kenda Kwest 700x35mm tyres.

From its skinny AluxX top tube to its smooth rolling 700c tyres you can tell that this beautifully presented bike is the perfect vehicle for a quick escape.

The great thing about this style of fast commuting bike is its versatility. Whether its for a morning commute, an afternoon doddle by the canal or a fast evening road ride, the Giant Escape 3 will get you there in style. The 700 x 35mm-wide tyres offer a good balance of speed on the road matched with grip on the towpath. The 24-speed transmission doesn’t just offer a wider range of gears to help you go faster. Its 8-speed cassette hub is intrinsically stronger than a threaded hub for a 7-speed freewheel.

w: Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13200

v: Sizes: XS-L. Colour: Coffee. Web Ref: 13201




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SPECIALIZED VITA £349.99

8 Specialized A1 manipulated alloy women’s frame.

8 Shimano 21-spd EZ Fire shifters & Altus mechs. 8 Specialized All Condition Sport 700x32 tyres.

Looking for a flat bar women’s bike that offers a livelier ride than a regular hybrid?

Choose Vita. Its manipulated A1 aluminium frame with skinny shock-absorbing Speedstay seatstays delivers the same lightweight and engaging fast ride as Specialized’s fantastically successful Sirrus bikes. However, with the Vita, the frame and the Body Geometry saddle & grips are all women’s-specific to help guarantee fantastic fit and comfort. The Specialized Vita truly is a fine bike. What’s more, it has come down in price from the 2010 version’s £399.99.

Sizes: XS-L. Colour: Teal/White. Web Ref: 13047

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SPECIALIZED SIRRUS SPORT £449.99

8 Specialized manipulated alloy frame & fork.8 Shimano Alivio/Altus 24-spd EZ Fire gears.

Lighter alloy forks and improved Shimano shifting make the Sirrus Sport shine.

The Sirrus Sport boasts the same frame as the standard Specialized Sirrus (P.22). The frame tubes are manipulated and thin walled wherever possible to create a light, bright, lifetime-guaranteed ride. Spending £100 extra on the Sports versions buys you a weight-saving aluminium fork. The 3x8-speed Shimano Alivio rear / Altus front mechs are slicker shifting than the basic models’ 7 speed gears. The Specialized All-Condition Sport Flak Jacket tyres have slimmed down from 32 to 28m wide for that extra burst of speed.

Sizes: XS-XL. Colour: Black/Charcoal. Web Ref: 13046

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SPECIALIZED SIRRUS £349.99

8 Specialized A1 Premium manipulated aluminium tubing.

8 Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire transmission8 Specialized All Condition Sport 700x32 tyres.

Flat bar bike with road bike-like speed & agility. Down in price from last year’s £399.99.

Compared with Specialized’s comfort geometry bikes such as the Expedition Sport (P.18), the Sirrus has a thinner-walled A1 alloy frame featuring Specialized’s road bike-derived Speedstay seatstays, a more racy geometry and faster 32mm-wide tyres (with Flak Jacket protection). The Sirrus therefore combines the sharp-steering immediacy of an 11.5kg/25lb road bike matched with the familiar control of a flat-bar hybrid.

Sizes: XS-XL. Colour: Black/Silver. Web Ref: 13040





GIANT ESCAPE 1.5 £450 {WAS £525}

8 AluxX aluminium frame. 8 Carbon composite fork. Alloy steerer.8 Shimano EZ Fire 24-spd. Deore rear mech.8 Maxxis Columbiere 700x32mm tyres.8 Giant double wall alloy rims. 8 Shimano rear hub.

The perfect escape.

Lightweight buzz-damping carbon fork. Check. Maxxis fast-rolling tyres. Check. Strong double wall rims. Check. Reliable Shimano rear hub. Check. Shimano Deore rear mech. Check. This Giant ticks all the right boxes if you’re seeking a perfect escape.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Metallic Dark Green. Web Ref: 13205

GIANT DASH 4 £500

8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed frame. 8 CroMo fork. OverDrive steerer.8 Shimano 24-speed gears.8 Giant Sport flat bars with short bar ends.

A bike that’s as dashing as it looks.

The Dash 4 shares the Giant Rapid 4’s fine spec but here you get a women’s-specific shorter-reach fit and a more female-friendly saddle. The flat bars are fitted with short bar ends which provide the perfect hand hold when you attack a hill out the saddle. Despite their race geometry, Giant have carefully designed every Dash and Rapid frame with sufficient clearance to take full mudguards.

Sizes: XS-M. Colour: White/Silver/Blue. Web Ref: 13204

GIANT RAPID 4 £500

8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed frame. 8 CroMo fork. OverDrive steerer.8 Shimano 24-speed gears.

Very rapid indeed.

The Rapid 4 is built with the same AluxX Fluid Formed tubing previously proven on Giant’s best aluminium road racing bikes. It belts along on Vittoria 700x25 road tyres. A Shimano 2200 roadie rear mech derails the chain deftly. The forged aluminium flex-free Tektro Dual Pivot brakes are also road bike derived. And why not? The Giant Rapid 4 is a true road bike for people who like to go fast but who prefer flat bars over racing bike drops.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Silver/Black/White. Web Ref: 13202

CANNONDALE BAD BOY ALIVIO V £499.99

8 Bad Boy manipulated aluminium frame. 8 Fatty aluminium fork. 8 Shimano Acera Rapidfire 24-speed shifters.8 Shimano Alivio rear / Acera front gears.8 Schwalbe Kojak Bad Boy 26x2” tyres.8 Tektro V-brakes.

Personifies the stealth black bike concept.

It’s 10 years since Cannondale hit on the idea of equipping a mountain bike frame with slick 26” tyres and thus create a bike that combined MTB strength with close-to road bike speed. The all-black Bad Boy look made it an instant urban classic whose appeal has never faded.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: BBQ. Web Ref: 13203

SPECIALIZED VITA SPORT £449.99

8 Specialized A1 manipulated alloy frame.8 Alloy fork with mudguard and rack eyelets.8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire shifters. 8 Shimano Alivio rear / Altus front mechs. 8 Shimano 28/38/48 chainset.8 SRAM 11-32 cassette.8 Specialized All Condition 700x28 tyres.8 Specialized Body Geometry Riva saddle.8 Approximate weight: 11kg/24.4lb.

A spec worth itemising in greater detail.

The women’s Specialized Vita enjoys the same upgrades as the unisex Sirrus so we have used the extra space here to itemise the spec in greater detail.

Sizes: XS-L. Colour: White/Silver/Red. Web Ref: 13051

I really enjoyed my cycle to Falkirk from Glasgow along the canal. It was great to get back on the bike after so long and to see such blue skies - even in Scotland!!Lindsey Laing: Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op Customer






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SPECIALIZED SIRRUS ELITE £549.99 | SPECIALIZED VITA ELITE £549.99

8 Specialized A1 manipulated aluminium frame.8 Specialized FACT fork with Zertz.8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire shifters. 8 Shimano Deore rear / Altus front derailleurs. 8 Specialized All Condition 700x28 tyres.

FACT forks with shock-absorbing Zertz make for a smoother ride.

The Elite versions of the Sirrus and Vita offer considerable comfort and performance upgrades over the Sport models on pages 24 & 25. The Specialized Elite-Set 3D-forged stem offers 4-position adjustability. The rear derailleur is Shimano Deore. Best of all, the fork is carbon. Carbon’s ability to damp shock is well documented. However, Specialized take carbon comfort to a whole new level. Their FACT Functionally Advanced Composite Technology fork is implanted with Zertz. These solid gel

elastomers offer the benefits of low-key suspension without the weight penalty. So much so, these Elites are around a pound lighter than the Sport models. Here’s how Specialized describe the Vita Elite. ‘There’s no excuse to you for staying at home when the sun is shining. Since you make it a priority to stay in the best shape possible, having a comfortable road bike is just as important as a relaxing yoga session or brisk run throughout the week. Lucky for you, the redesigned Vita provides the comfort and ease of a flat handlebar, nimble handling and stability paired with women’s-specific geometry and components for the ultimate fitness-inspired ride.’

w Sirrus Sizes: XS-XL. Colour: White/Black. Web Ref: 13043

v Vita Sizes: XS-L. Colour: Red/White. Web Ref: 13049




WHYTE PORTOBELLO £699

8 Multi-butted hydroformed 6061 alloy frame.8 Aluminium fork with m/g & rack bosses.8 Shimano Tiagra/Sora 2x9-speed gearing.8 Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brakes.8 Maxxis Detonator 700x28 puncture-

resistant tyres.8 70/80/90mm stem sized by bike size.

Named after Edinburgh’s beach resort.

Since we introduced this bike last autumn we’ve noticed that the Portobello has become the city bike of choice with riders who already own fine road or off-road bikes. This is scarcely a surprise when you discover that it shares the Whyte 19 Carbon (P.71) hardtail’s 70˚ head angle geometry for high speed stability, and its short stem for excellent slow speed manoeuvrability.

Sizes: S-L. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13170

GIANT RAPID 3 £625

8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed frame. 8 Advanced Grade carbon fork.8 Shimano ST-R221 24-speed EZ Fire. 8 Shimano Sora rear / R453 front mechs.8 Tektro TK R358 brakes.8 Giant Flatguard front & rear-specific tyres.

Carbon fork makes this Giant more rapid.

‘Point the Rapid down the road and you’ll be more than happy with how quickly you’ll spin up to speed. There’s no discernible flex wasting your effort from either the own-brand wheels, the angular rear stays or the chunky handlebar stem. Not one piece of kit detracts from the Rapid’s comfortable, slick ride.’ bikeradar.com.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Red/White/Black. Web Ref: 13207


CANNONDALE BAD BOY ALIVIO DISC £549.99

8 Bad Boy alloy frame. Fatty aluminium fork. 8 Shimano Acera Rapidfire 24-spd shifters.8 Shimano Alivio rear / Acera front gears.8 Schwalbe Kojak Bad Boy 700x35 tyres.8 Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes.8 Shimano rear hub / Formula front.

A bike this fast deserves better stoppers.

This Bad Boy rolls on the faster 70x35 Special Edition version of the bald Kojak tyres, which German tyre-meisters Schwalbe make specially for Cannondale. A faster bike benefits from better brakes, hence the wise upgrade from Tektro’s fine V-brakes to the same company’s very fine mechanical disc brakes.

SPECIALIZED SIRRUS COMP £699.99

8 Specialized A1 manipulated alloy frame.8 Specialized FACT fork with Zertz.8 Shimano Alivio 27-spd Rapidfire shifters. 8 Shimano LX rear / Alivio front mechs. 8 Specialized 700x28 Armadillo Elite tyres.8 Elite-Set 4-position stem.

LX makes for a more serious Sirrus.

Like the Vita Comp, this version of the Sirrus is upgraded with equipment that makes the most of the fully manipulated Specialized A1 frame and shock absorbing FACT fork. Shimano Rapidfire 3 x 9-speed shifters are that bit more precise than 3 x 8-speed EZ Fire, and the Armadillo Elite tyres make for a quicker burst of speed that’s less likely to be slowed down by a flat.

Sizes: XS-XL. Colour: Black/Charcoal. Web Ref: 13042

SPECIALIZED VITA COMP £699.99

8 Specialized A1 manipulated alloy frame.8 Specialized FACT fork with Zertz.8 Shimano Alivio 27-spd Rapidfire shifters. 8 Shimano LX rear / Alivio front mechs. 8 Specialized 700x28 Armadillo Elite tyres.8 Specialized women’s BG saddle & grips.

Rapidfire-shifting, Armadillo-protected Vita.

The Comp develops the Vita concept with refined features such as Shimano Alivio Rapidfire shifters & front mech and a Deore LX rear mech for faster 3x9-speed shifting. The Specialized All Conditions 70x28 tyres are upgraded with lightweight Aramid folding beads and Armadillo Elite bead-to-bead puncture protection.

Sizes: XS-L. Colour: Charcoal/White. Web Ref: 13048







WHYTE STIRLING £999

8 Hydroformed frame. Carbon fork.8 SRAM SL700/Rival 2x10-speed gearing.8 Tektro Volans hydraulic disc brakes.

Flat bar beauty. Race bike (9.7/21.5lb) weight.

Like the Whyte Portobello (P.27) the Stirling employs some of the best elements of Whyte’s unique UK trail-optimised MTB hardtails to create a nippy, agile city bike. On the Stirling, the multi-butted rack-compatible seatstays are matched up front with a buzz-taming carbon fork. The gearing is upgraded to SRAM 2x10 level. As for the bike’s name, Whyte have emulated Marin’s tradition of naming their bikes after great places to ride in California (Sausalito and so on). But being UK based, Whyte take their inspiration from braw British locations such as Stirling.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13171

CANNONDALE BAD BOY DEORE DISC £799.99

8 Bad Boy alloy frame. Fatty aluminium fork. 8 Shimano Deore 27-spd Rapidfire gearing.8 Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brakes.

Rapidfire shifting, fingertip braking Bad Boy.

Deore is Shimano’s legendary mid-priced transmission with high-end features. Its 27-speed Rapidfire shifters and derailleurs are slicker, more precise and more durable than 24-speed EZ Fire levers and mechs. The brakes are similarly turbocharged to hydraulic power. We’re not that fond of car analogies here, but think about it: hydraulical disc brakes are standard on motor vehicles. Imagine having brakes on your bike that you can pretty much take for granted between annual services.


GIANT DASH 2 £750

8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed frame. 8 Advanced Grade carbon fork.8 Shimano Tiagra 3x9-speed transmission.8 Shimano R453 30/39/50 Octalink chainset.8 Tektro TK R358 brakes.

Thanks to Giant’s Flatguard tyres, your fast dashes should not be punctuated by punctures.

The AluxX SL frame and Tiagra transmission match the best road bikes at this price. The flat bars offer more stability and control on gravelly gradients. Giant’s own front and rear-specific Flatguard tyres help ensure your fast dashes won’t be punctuated by punctures. Even with their race geometries, Giant still took care to ensure every Dash and Rapid model can take full-length mudguards.

Sizes: XS-M. Colour: White/Silver. Web Ref: 13209

GIANT RAPID 2 £750

8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed frame. 8 Advanced Grade carbon fork.8 Shimano Tiagra 3x9-speed transmission.8 Shimano R453 30/39/50 Octalink chainset.8 Tektro TK R358 brakes.8 Giant P-R3 Flatguard front & rear-specific

700x25 tyres.

Rapid gear shifting befits this bike.

The Giant Rapid 2 benefits from a serious leap in the quality of the transmission from the Giant Rapid 3’s (P.27) Shimano 2200/Sora 24-speed with FSA chainset to Shimano Tiagra (flat bar version) 27-speed with a genuine Shimano Octalink chainset.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Silver/White/Black. Web Ref: 13208






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WHYTE CAMBRIDGE £899

8 Hydroformed multi-butted frame. Carbon fork.8 SRAM SL700/Apex 2x10-speed gearing.8 Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brakes.

The Cambridge don of Whyte’s Fast Urban Series.

The Cambridge is built with the same custom-butted hydroformed frame and carbon bladed form as the Whyte Stirling on the previous page. The frame’s long, shaped seat stays really contribute to the bike’s comfort and help make the Cambridge a bike you could happily ride all day, every day. Compared with the Stirling, the Cambridge has slightly less expensive yet still utterly competent components. The SRAM rear mech is Apex rather than Rival. The Tektro Draco disc brakes weigh around 70g more than Tektro Volance. Maxxis 700x28 tyres are not quite as nippy as Continental 700x25s.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Satin White. Web Ref: 13293

GENESIS DAY 01 ALFINE £999.99

8 Reynolds 520 Cr-Mo frame. Cr-Mo fork.8 Shimano Alfine 8-speed hub gears.8 Continental Speed King 700x35 tyres. 8 Tektro Lyra mechanical disc brakes.8 Shimano PD-M505 SPD pedals.

Single speed looks. Multi gear utility.

A bicycle with colour, dash and a touch of panache, the Genesis Day 01 Alfine is a refreshing alternative to the notion that bikes with hub gears have to look utilitarian. The Shimano Alfine 8-speed hub spins on needle bearings and it’s better sealed than Shimano’s previous best Nexus 8-speed hub gears.

Sizes: 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: Metallic Orange. Web Ref: 12859

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FIXIE INC. BACKSPIN £679.99

8 Custom butted aircraft grade steel frame.

‘You know the feeling when the music in your head goes straight into your legs. The Backspin represents the modern fixed gear style; combining elements of BMX and audio. Now you just need the right playlist.’ Fixie Inc.

Fixie Inc. are German fixed gear specialists, famed for their unique style and originality. For instance, while the L, XL and XXL Backspin have 700x28 tyres, the S & M sizes have 26x1.25” tyres to ensure toe clearance. The clear polycarbonate BMFixed platform pedals come with powerstraps. The saddle and grips are also translucent. Six bolts secure the fixed cog to the ShuRi flip-flop hub (in a brake rotor style) so farewell to cog removal-induced skint knuckles.

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black Velvet. Web Ref: 13377

GENESIS DAY 01 DROP £549.99

8 Reynolds 520 double-butted Cr-Mo frame. 8 Butted Cr-Mo fork with mudguard eyelets.8 42t chainring / 18t freewheel. Flip-flop hub.

This Genesis is as brilliant as the band of the same name wasn’t.

In the beginning, bikes had no gears. Hence the Genesis Day 01. This singlespeed/fixie comes equipped with shallow drop bars and cyclocross tyres. The Day 01 is therefore a unique bike in that it would be equally at home in the cross section of this catalogue (page 32). To accentuate its archetypal smooth, silent singlespeed ride qualities, it’s the least expensive bike in this catalogue with sealed cartridge bearing wheel hubs (apart from the Revolution Track on the next page).

Sizes: 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: Scuba Yellow. Web Ref: 12960

REVOLUTION COURIER SINGLE £279.99

8 7005-series MTB frame & steel fork.8 44t chainring / 16t freewheel. Flip-flop hub.8 Innova 26x1.6” Kevlar-inside tyres.

Excellent value intro to the single life.

Henri Desgrange, inventor of the Tour de France, wrote ‘Isn’t it better to triumph by the strength of your muscles than by the artifice of a derailleur? We are getting soft...As for me, give me a fixed gear!’ Single speed bikes are once again almost as popular as they were back in 1902 when Henri wrote those lines. Our Revolution Courier S1ngle comes supplied with a freewheel. To convert it to a fixed, simply remove the wheel, turn it 180˚ and you’ll discover that the LH side of the flip-flop hub is ready-fitted with a fixed cog.

Sizes: 18, 20, 22”. Colour: Magnum Grey. Web Ref: 13002

SINGLESPEED

You’ve probably heard the word on the street. It’s time to go single. If you’ve been wedded to derailleurs, it takes quite a leap to ride a bike you can’t click into lower gear when hills and headwinds hurt. To find out if singlespeed suits you pop into any of our shops and request a quick test ride. First thing you’ll notice: ditching the derailleur and such paraphernalia crash diets a kilo off the bike’s weight.

No jiggling mechs makes it the quietest bike you’ve ever ridden. Then you discover that riding singlespeed or fixed becomes totally engaging. You learn to pick up more speed on the flats to build the momentum that

will take you up the next hill. You’re obliged to take climbs out of the saddle so you get over them faster.

It’s also a revelation to discover that an absence of gears and the general adoption of a wider 1/8” chain means less to wear out and less time spent on maintenance. We’re not saying that singlespeed is for everyone. We are just saying give it a try. You have nothing to lose but your 3/32” chains.

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FIXIE INC PEACEMAKER £1,199.99

8 Custom butted aircraft grade steel frame.

‘Shut your eyes and imagine pure functional-ity with unmistakably clean design. The Peace maker defines the new optimum of aesthetics with minimalism and puts everything that has been before in its shadow. Sit down and enjoy the deafening silence.’ Fixie Inc.

This ‘deafening silence’ is largely thanks to the smooth-operating Gates Carbondrive. This corrosion-proof belt replaces (and should last 3 times longer than) a regular chain. The dedicated KickFlip hub has a belt-compatible 6-bolt fixed cog on one side and a freewheel on the other. This belt will never need lubed, hence no mess, talking of which the Peacemaker comes with its own unique easy-release set of mudguards.

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: White Web Ref: 13378

GENESIS FLYER ALLCITY LTD ED £749.99

8 Reynolds 520 Cr-Mo frame. Cr-Mo fork.8 Shimano 105 brakes. Tektro levers.

‘The new look, limited Flyer is every inch the achingly cool street machine.’ Bicycle Buyer.Limited to just 100 individually numbered units, this limited edition version of the Genesis Flyer stands out for its frame graphics, created by London design company AllCity Creative.‘The double-butted tubing, slim tapered stays and fork take a generous amount of sting out of potholes and pitted tarmac. This gives it the much-coveted ‘spring and float’ that steel enthusiasts prize. This slight give sticks the already good Continental Gatorskin tyres to the road surface far better than a similarly priced, but stiffer alloy bike.’ bikeradar.com.

Sizes: 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13011

REVOLUTION TRACK £324.99

8 Lightweight aluminium road frame8 Hi tensile steel rigid fork.8 Formula flip-flop sealed hub.

Greenest machine, leanest price.

Now in its 3rd year our drop bar singlespeed has been upgraded for 2011 by coming equipped with a new polished alloy 42t FSA chainset and a pair of Continental Ultra Race 70x25 tyres with Safety System puncture-resistant belts.

Otherwise the Revolution Track retains features that have helped make it fantastically popular over the past 2 years. The frame boasts genuine track fork ends. That is, the open end of the rear drop outs face backwards. This makes it easy to pull the wheel back to achieve optimum chain tension. The hubs (flip-flop rear) spin on silky sealed bearings - a feature which, as far as we know, you will find on no other similarly-priced bicycle in Britain.

Sizes: 52, 55, 58cm. Colour: Ascot Green. Web Ref: 12966

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CANNONDALE CAADX 105 £999.99

8 CAADX BB30 Cyclocross frame.8 Cannondale Ultra X fork. Carbon blades.8 Shimano 105 2x10-speed shifters & mechs.8 Continental Cyclocross Speed 700x35 tyres.8 Tektro CR720 cantilever brakes.

CAADX means this is a Cannondale Advanced Aluminium Design Cross.

Taper butted 6061 mudguard and rack-compatible Relaxed Race geometry frame; compliant Hourglass seatstays; BB30 bottom bracket (the new standard), asymmetric chainstays reinforced on the drive side to strengthen both the frame and the rear wheel: the CAADX 105 is brimming with Cannondale heritage.

Sizes: 44, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Brushed Aluminium. Web Ref: 13211

CROSS BIKES

Cross bikes are inspired by the re-emergence of cyclo-cross - i.e. multi lap races held on short, grassy (often muddy) courses. With their dropped handlebars and 700c tyres, cross bikes look like road bikes, at least superficially. However a cross frame has more clearance so its it’s less likely to get clogged with mud between the tyre and frame. This clearance enables the tyres to be wider and more knobbly while still leaving room to accept a pair of full length mudguards should you want to fit them. (Better still, if you ask us to fit mudguards when you order any bike, we will waive the normal fitting charge.) The wider range of gears

means a cross bike can handle short, sharp climbs and descents over rough terrain. Cantilever brakes are usually spec’d for their extra mud clearance and their easy-maintenance efficiency.

The main reason for the upsurge in cross bikes, however, is because there’s a demand for such versatile bikes for general use. For instance a commute, a day trip, a tour or a holiday may well take in stretches of road interspersed with off-road sections and short cuts. If this sounds like your kind of riding, and you prefer drop bars to flat, there is arguably no bicycle more practical than a cross.

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GENESIS CROIX DE FER £1,099.99

8 Reynolds 725 double butted Cr-Mo frame. 8 Shimano Tiagra 2x9 shifters. 105 mech.8 Shimano Tiagra 34/50 chainset. 8 Shimano mechanical disc brakes.8 Continental Speed King 700x35 tyres.

Fastest bike round the world.

By upgrading the frame from previous years’ Reynolds 520 to the even stronger 725 tubing Genesis have created an even lighter Croix. When Vin Cox broke Mark Beaumont’s record by cycling round the world in 176 days, he did so on a Genesis Croix de Fer, thus underlining the notion that if you want a fast, dependable comfortable ride, consider this iron cross.

Sizes: 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: White. Web Ref: 11528

SPECIALIZED CRUX ELITE £999.99

8 Specialized E5 fully manipulated frame.8 S-Works FACT fork with carbon legs. 8 Shimano Tiagra/Deore 2x9-spd gearing.8 Tektro cantilever brakes.

Specialized’s brand new cross bike.

The cross racing-specific E5 alloy frame is built for strength and speed. The top tube is shaped for easy shouldering. The FACT carbon fork with its tapered steerer provides a perfect balance of strength, stiffness, and compliance for rough terrain. Tiagra Dual Control shifters and front mech with Deore rear deliver a sensible 2x9 range of gears. The crux of the matter is that this is Specialized’s elite cross bike.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Red/Black/White. Web Ref: 12972

SPECIALIZED TRICROSS 24 £749.99

8 A1 Premium aluminium butted frame. 8 FACT carbon fork, mudguard compatible.8 Shimano 2300 24-speed transmission.8 Tektro cantilever brakes.8 Specialized Elite-Set 3D-forged 4-position-

adjustable alloy stem.

’Almost as fast as a pure road bike and nearly as capable as many mountain bikes, the Tricross lives in the zone where fun and practicality overlap.’ Specialized.

The double butted alloy frame’s ‘flattened’ top tube and internal cable routing facilitates shouldering the bike. The FACT carbon fork lightens the front end while making it more compliant. Almost as fast as a road bike yet fit for light off-road duties, the Tricross epitomises the modern cross bike.Sizes: 49, 52, 54,56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Charcoal/Black. Web Ref: 12993

REVOLUTION CROSS SPORT £574.998 7005 aluminium frame and rigid steel fork.8 Shimano Sora Dual Control 18-speed gears.8 FSA Vero 36/46 chainset.

This Cross shifts faster.

With its double-chainring 36/46 FSA chainset, its improved Shimano Sora 2x9-speed gear shifting and its tighter 11-25 cassette (compared with the standard model’s 11-32 cassette) this is a lighter weight, more sporty version of our Revolution Cross. Otherwise it shares the standard model’s winning traits. The lightweight road race frame ensures speed. The fast-but-grippy 700x35 tyres make it fit for off-road forays. It has the clearance and eyelets required to fit mudguards and/or racks if required. And like every Revolution 2011 drop bar bike, the bars are deluxe wrapped with gel-padded cork tape for extra comfort and shock absorption. Sizes: 52, 55, 58cm. Colour: Vintage Blue. Web Ref: 12965

REVOLUTION CROSS £424.998 7005 aluminium frame and rigid steel fork.8 Shimano 2303 Dual Control 24-speed gears.

Crosses over from tarmac to dirt track.

The Revolution Cross is a special breed of lightweight road bike. The alloy frame and drop handlebars are similar to our Revolution Continental road bike’s (page 46) so you can be confident that the Cross will help you speed along the road. With its wider grippier tyres and its wider range of gears, the Revolution Cross will help you ride in situations where a racing bike might struggle: for instance on rutted uphill paths when you take a scenic off-road detour. Clearance for full mudguards means that the Cross readily doubles as a fast touring bike. You could commute, tour, enter a cyclo-cross race or swoop round an MTB trail centre green route on this bike. Such versatility makes the Cross the ideal all-purpose bike.Sizes: 52, 55, 58cm. Colour: Black Flash. Web Ref: 12964

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PASHLEY ROADSTER SOVEREIGN £645

8 Brazed lugged steel frame. steel fork.8 Sturmey Archer hub brakes & 5-spd gears.

Black, beautiful and British.

This bike was handbuilt in Stratford-upon-Avon, as every Pashley has been since 1926. That’s amazing when you consider that famous British brands such as Raleigh and Dawes no longer build bikes in the UK. With its lugged steel frame, tubular crown fork, dynohub front lamp, gold-lined steel mudguards, chaincase and coatguard, this Roadster looks like it could have been built in 1926. The LED rear lamp and the Schwalbe Marathon puncture-resistant tyres demonstrate Pashley are happy to embrace the best modern technology too.

Sizes: 17.5, 20, 22.5”. Colour: Buckingham Black. Web Ref: 9787

PASHLEY SONNET PURE £525

8 Traditional lugged steel ladies’ frame.8 Hand brazed fork with tubular crown. 8 Sturmey Archer 3-speed hub gears.8 Brooks B66 sprung leather saddle in

antique brown, full chaincase, gold-lined mudguards and wicker basket.

As traditional as morris dancing, and far more elegant.

‘The Pashley’s supremely upright position, quality feel and classy specification makes this the bike that stands out as the real thing. Value 9/10. Performance 9/10.’Bicycle Buyer magazine.

Sizes: 17.5, 20, 22.5”. Colour: Ivory frame w/Claret mudguards. Web Ref: 11559

PASHLEY PRINCESS SOVEREIGN £645

8 Still handbuilt in Stratford-upon-Avon.8 Awesome spec for the money.

A bicycle that fully deserves its classic status.

Not only does the Pashley Princess Sovereign look just right. With its lugged steel frame; Sturmey Archer 5-speed hub gears; dynohub- driven headlamp; Sturmey Archer hub brakes; integral ‘Dutch’ lock, Brooks B66 sprung leather saddle; gold-lined mudguards; skirt guard; wicker basket with carrier; full chainguard and Schwalbe Marathon Plus 26” tyres, this bike boasts one of the most complete, practical specifications you’ll find today at this sort of price.

Sizes: 17.5, 20, 22.5”. Colour: Gloss Buckingham Black. Web Ref: 9786


COMMUTER | LEISURE CLASSIC

REVOLUTION HERITAGE £299.99

8 7005 aluminium frame. Steel fork.8 Shimano 7-speed Revo twist-shift gears.

Mixes traditional appeal (wicker basket, unisex step-through frame) with modern technology (aluminium alloy frame tubes, Shimano 7-speed Revoshift gears, Tektro alloy V-brakes).

The unisex step-through frame invites you to hop onto this bike whenever the fancy takes you. The high, swept-back handlebars encourage you to ride upright and relaxed in a ‘surveying the manor’ kind of style. The elastomer-sprung saddle is made for cushioned comfort. The wicker basket has proved itself for over a century as the easiest way to carry stuff while keeping it accessible. The gloss-black paint job underlines its timeless good looks. This is our Heritage.

Sizes: 16, 18. Colour: Ebony Black. Web Ref: 13015







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RIDGEBACK VOYAGE £799.99

8 Reynolds 520 butted chromoly steel frame.8 Shimano 2300 Dual Control 24-speed.8 Tektro cantilever brakes with bar-top levers.8 SKS mudguards & Blackburn rear rack.

Dedicated to long-day riding comfort.

The Ridgeback’s all-day riding comfort is a tribute to its butted CrMo frame courtesy of Reynolds - the company who pioneered the butting process 75 years ago. (Butting means the tubes are thick walled at the ends to maximise strength exactly where required and thin walled in the middle to minimise weight.) Shimano Dual Control brake/gear levers with secondary Tektro bar top brake levers put you in cruise control.

Sizes: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: Gloss Black. Web Ref: 13156

REVOLUTION COUNTRY EXPLORER £674.99

8 Reynolds 525 butted chromoly steel frame.8 Tektro Lyra mechanical disc brakes.

Disc brake reliability on a touring bike.

With the Explorer we followed 2 divergent paths to create a better touring bike. First, we went back to our touring bike roots by specifying a Reynolds double butted steel frame which rewards you with a more lively, light-sprung, comfortable and engaging ride. We matched this old-school frame with the best new-school cycling technology. We equipped it with disc brakes. And why not? If you have become used to disc brakes on your MTB, you’ll regard cantilever brakes as you would Spandau Ballet - an unwelcome throwback to the 1980s.

Sizes: 46, 49, 52cm. Colour: Ebony Black. Web Ref: 13154

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REVOLUTION COUNTRY TRAVELLER £499.99

8 7005 aluminium frame. Steel fork. 8 Shimano 2303 Dual Control 24-speed.8 Tektro cantilever brakes with bar-top levers.

A rare example of a fully-equipped touring bike costing less than £500.

The aluminium alloy frame’s compact geometry resists flex, even when the bike is heavily laden with panniers. The compact geometry also lowers the bike’s centre of gravity and contributes to the Revolution Country’s stable feel. Bar-top brake levers complement the Shimano Dual Control levers on the drops. Continental Sport Contact tyres on quality wheels (Shimano hubs) ensure this bike rolls sweetly when you take it for long days out on the road.

Sizes: 46, 49, 52cm. Colour: Midnight Blue. Web Ref: 13155




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When we created our Bike to Work service (page 42) we coined a slogan: ‘there’s nothing like the acquisition of a shiny new bike to encourage a

passion for pedaling.’ However, if you are reading this Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op catalogue, there is every chance you already own a bike so you might not need or want a new one.

We’ll repeat that. This might be the most radical statement ever made in a bicycle catalogue. You don’t necessarily need a new bicycle to recreate that ‘new bike buzz’. The only thing that might be holding you back from liberating your old iron from the shed might be a saddle that you’re too aware of, a frustrating spate of punctures, a handlebar that’s too low or high or a handlebar grip that keeps sliding off. Treat your bike to a spring clean and replace inadequate parts, and you will look upon old faithful with a new pride. You will remember why you bought her in the first place, whether it was to save a fortune on petrol or for jolly jaunts in June. Best of all, you will recreate that feeling of freedom and joy you experienced the first time you freewheeled downhill.

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PEDALS

Although they are crucial contact points between you and the bicycles, pedals are frequently taken for granted. Many bike companies fit cheap ‘test ride’ pedals to their poshest bikes. Some bikes come with no pedals. That’s not as mad as it might sound. The bike companies know that experienced riders ditch the supplied pedals and replace them with the pedal style that suits them best. The 3 pedals to the left describe the different styles that are available. Genetic pedals are flat. Systemex pedals come with toeclips & straps to keep feet in place. Shimano SPD pedals don’t take toeclips so they’re called clipless.

FLATS are free-range pedals. Flats don’t restrain your feet in any way. You can ride with any part of the sole of any shoe on either side of the pedal.

TOE-CLIPPED pedals are effectively single sided. They improve efficiency by positioning the balls of the feet over the pedal spindles, and encouraging you to pull on the upstroke.

CLIPLESS pedals also secure your feet for optimal pedalling efficiency but, here, a shoe-mounted cleat does the securing. Examples like the Shimano PDM424s are double sided. With a little practice, releasing cleated shoes from clipless pedals is easier than extricating shoes from toeclips and straps.

SADDLES

New customers frequently tell us that having a great experience on a hired bike whilst on holiday inspired them to invest in a new bicycle of their own. They loved rediscovering the unique feeling of freedom you experience, pedaling along under your own steam. Many revealed that the one thing they didn’t like was the hire bike’s saddle. At Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op, we’re on a mission to remove all barriers to your enjoyment of cycling. And this commitment starts by offering a range of no fewer than 50 saddles to choose from. One tip: squishy soft saddles which appear super comfy on first contact can be less satisfactory over the distance.

SHIMANO PDM424 SPD £39.99Web Ref: 226

GENETIC DRIFT £15.99Web Ref: 9497

SYSTEMEX INTEGRATED ROAD EX398 £23.99Web Ref: 7071

BROOKS B17 £64.99Web Ref: 2225

SPECIALIZED AVATAR COMP GEL BG £49.99Web Ref: 13319

MADISON PRIME £32.99Web Ref: 12742







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HANDLEBARS & STEMS

Handlebars govern your comfort on the bike at least as much as the saddle. If the bars are too low, looking ahead is a pain in the neck. If the bars are too high you’re less aerodynamic so you’ll struggle more against the wind. If the bars are too narrow, it constricts your breathing. If the bars are too wide they restrict your ability to ride through gaps when you’re traffic jamming.

Once you’ve been around bikes for a while you get a second sense about bars. You just know if they should be higher or lower, further away or closer. Swapping bars (and/or stem) is just part of the process of reaching cycling’s nirvana - a bike that fits perfectly. Multi-position bars can be a fast track to achieving that aim.

For instance Dimension ‘moustache bars’ allow you to ride with wrists naturally in line as they are when you walk with your hands by your sides. The bar’s furthest forward position allows you to stretch out. If you have more than one bike and they both have the same type of bars, be adventurous. Replacing standard flat MTB bars with riser bars or moustache bars changes the whole character of a bike in a way we think you might love.

The easiest way to raise your bars to a height that best suits you is to fit a Systemex Stem which can be set at any point between 0˚ and 60˚ rise. This stem comes in 2 lengths: 90cm to fit 25.4mm threadless steerers or 95cm for 31.8mm threadless steerers.

GRIPS /BAR ENDS

You have a perfectly fine set of flat or riser MTB bars. You don’t want to go to the bother/expense of changing them but the ability to adopt a different riding position is beguiling. Bar ends such as the Specialized Dirt Rodz are the perfect solution.

Better still get a new set of handlebar grips that incorporate bar ends. A Swedish company called Ergon pioneered the ergo grip concept. Check the grip’s flat embossed section, which the heel of the hand rests upon. This helps relieve pressure on the Ulnar nerve and prevents hand numbness.

The Revolution Ergo Grips are spookily similar in all respects, apart from price.

SYSTEMEX ADJUSTABLE STEM £21.99Web Ref: 10893

DIMENSION URBAN BARS £29.99Web Ref: 12501

TYRESApart from the frame, nothing influences the quality of your ride more than the tyres. Fitting wider tyres to a road bike improves cushioning and grip and makes the bike more fit for off road diversions. Alternatively, if you own a mountain bike that rarely sees the trails, switching the tyres from knobblies to slicks goes more than half way to converting it to a bad boy (P.25) on tarmac. Call us kinky, we are proudly passionate about rubber. A quick web search revealed that on the day this page was written (3-2-11) we had 90 different tyre models to chose from. The 3 pictured to the right illustrate this choice with especially puncture resistant tyres from Specialized and Continental, while the Schwalbe is a unique race-weight tyre, optimised for wet weather.

CONTINENTAL TOURING PLUS REFLEX 700 x 28 £26.99Web Ref: 10960

SCHWALBE ULTREMO AQUA FOLDING 700 x 23 £39.99Web Ref: 13699

SPECIALIZED NIMBUS ARMADILLO 26 x 1.5” £22.99 Web Ref: 13434

OUTLAND D25 FOUR RISER BAR & GRIPS £19.99Web Ref: 9230

ERGON GC2 GRIPS £32.99Web Ref: 8518

REVOLUTION CONTACT ERGO GRIPS £15.99Web Ref: 10854

SPECIALIZED DIRT RODZ BAR ENDS £16.99Web Ref: 5822












ESSENTIALS FOR A FUN DAY OUTAn old car driving friend recently saw the light. He ordered a bike from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op. He admitted to not listening to our advice about considering essential accessories. ‘I just want the bike, thanks. I can pick up extras if I discover I need them.’ Off he went down the road on his shiny new bike to meet friends for a coffee. Arriving at his destination he realised that, like most bikes, his wasn’t supplied with a lock (honourable exception, the Pashley Sovereigns on page 30). Although this might seem bizarre, the omission of such essentials is quite a sensible approach: first, because it helps keep the cost of the bike down. Second, because not supplying a lock and suchlike leaves you at liberty to choose the extras that best suit your needs.

LOCKSThe first essential for a fun day out is that you keep your bike. That’s why you will find a range of around 40 security devices to choose from at www.edinburghbicycle.com. For quick corner shop lock ups and for securing the bike in low crime rural areas, the Kryptonite Keeper Cable Lock should suffice. For the city, you’ll need a more sturdy U-lock, such as the Revolution. With its shorter shackle, the new Abus U-Mini ‘courier lock’ is even harder to pry. With its thicker barrel, it’s even harder to cut.

KRYPTONITE KEEPER CABLE LOCK 180mm x 10mm £9.99Web Ref: 8575

Hydrate or Die. So goes CamelBak’s famous slogan. It’s their stark warning about the importance of taking on water, as sports’ commentators like to describe the healthy pursuit the rest of us simply call, drinking. CamelBak and sports journalists do have a point, however. Ride vigorously for an hour: you can sweat a pint or a litre with the inevitable result that the blood thickens and your heart is obliged to work harder. Fatigue, dizziness and cramp ensue: all for want of a bottle you could have filled for free from your tap. Better still, consider a CamelBak that lets you carry/imbibe 2 litres on the move.

REVOLUTION STOW LITE S2 RUCSAC 10L £49.99Web Ref: 12744

HIGH FIVE BOTTLE 750ml £4.50Web Ref: 11289

REVOLUTION ALUMINIUM BOTTLE 750ml £4.99Web Ref: 6352

CAMELBAK ROGUE 2L £49.99Web Ref: 13604

RUCSACSOur lightweight rucsacs are as useful for everyday use as any generic back pack, but it’s their cycle-specific features that make them special. Their airy harness systems suspend much of the sac off your back. They are CamelBak compatible. They have LED loops, stowaway hi-viz rain covers and external bungee elastics to harness your helmet.

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VAUDE ROOMY AEROFLEX LITE WOMEN’S £49.99Web Ref: 10683

ABUS U-MINI LOCK £49.99Web Ref: 13409

REVOLUTION SECURE U-LOCK £24.99Web Ref: 9619











PUMPSTOOLSMishaps happen, so it’s wise to invest in a few essentials starting with our traditional Revolution Puncture Repair Kit with patches & glue. Alternatively Park’s self-adhesive (AKA glueless) Super Patches come in a box so tiny, it can be slipped into a wallet. Or fit Zéfal Tyre Liners and you might never need to patch a tube again. Ice Toolz easy-twirling Y-wrench makes it easy to tighten screws and Allen bolts. Our Tune Up Multi 15 offers chain tool and spoke wrenches as well as Allen keys. Specialized’s EMT incorporates a disc brake pad ‘unjammer’. PARK SUPER PATCH KIT £2.99

Web Ref: 2263

REVOLUTION TUNE UP PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT £2.50Web Ref: 8850

ICE TOOLZ Y-WRENCH 6-IN-1 TOOL £5.99Web Ref: 12448

REVOLUTION TUNE UP MULTI 15 MULTITOOL £14.99Web Ref: 13189

ZEFAL TYRE LINERS £15.99 per pairWeb Ref: 10935

ZEFAL MT320 £10.99Web Ref: 10917

REVOLUTION AIR MINI PUMP £16.99Web Ref: 6968

BLACKBURN AIRSTICK III £19.99Web Ref: 11014

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DAHON iPHONE BIKE MOUNT £44.99Web Ref: 13287

CATEYE VELO PLUS WIRELESS COMPUTER £36.99Web Ref: 12517

LUGGAGERucsacs are great for short rides when you’re on and off the bike and you want to keep valuables close. When carrying bigger loads, best save your back and use your bike as a pack mule. The 3 panniers to the right offer a snapshot of the depth of our range. The Altura Arc makes the welded, roll-top, waterproof pannier concept more affordable. The Vaude Cycle 25 converts from a laptop-friendly pannier to a rucsac. The Revolution Adventure incorporates much of what we have learned over 30 years about panniers, such as the importance of secure, unfiddly rack clips. If you prefer to simply chuck your stuff in and go, a basket can’t be beaten.

ALTURA ARC WATERPROOF PANNIER 15L £34.99Web Ref: 13379

VAUDE CYCLE 25 PANNIER / RUCSAC £59.99Web Ref: 10662

REVOLUTION ADVENTURE REAR PANNIERS 2x20L £64.99Web Ref: 6398

M:PART MESH BASKET with click-fix handlebar fitting £29.99Web Ref: 9719

M:PART WICKER BASKET with click-fix handlebar fitting £39.99Web Ref: 11627

BASIL WIRE BASKET with rear rack fitting £19.99Web Ref: 7006

SPECIALIZED EMT MINI MTB £22.99Web Ref: 13425






















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LUGGAGEBags are great because they make bikes more practical. Fitted with a pair of panniers, a bicycle could carry 2 x 12.5kg bags of coal without complaint. Fitted with a briefcase / pannier, a bike is the perfect vehicle for carrying papers, a laptop and (tell the PM) a dispatch box. If you only need to carry smaller loads such as a lunch box and overtrousers, a rack pack or seatpost bag might suffice. This selection of bags illustrates just a few of the best options from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op shops and edinburghbicycle.com.

TOOLSWith even modest bikes coming with Kevlar-lined tyres, punctures seem far less prevalent than they once were. So much so, some of us take hour-long commutes without bothering to carry a pump and spare tube. Then if things do go wrong, we rely on Zéfal sealant spray, which seals the puncture and inflates the tyre with a single blast. The other thing we wouldn’t travel far without is an Allen key set. The Park AWS12C, has all the wrenches required to tighten anything that’s likely to loosen off. The Topeak Alien adds ring spanners and chain tool to the mix.

ZEFAL SEALANT SPRAY 100ml £6.99Web Ref: 10933

ALTURA NIGHT VISION RACK PACK 7L £39.99Web Ref: 13380

REVOLUTION ADVENTURE WELDED PANNIERS 2x20L £74.99Web Ref: 8994

ALTURA ORKNEY UNIVERSAL PANNIERS 2x17L £99.99Web Ref: 13382

REVOLUTION COMMUTER BRIEFCASE/ PANNIER 8.5L £29.99Web Ref: 9648

ORTLIEB ROLLER REAR CLASSIC PANNIERS 2x20L £105Black or Yellow Web Ref: 497

VAUDE EGGER BRIEFCASE PANNIER 18L £89.99Web Ref: 10665

TOPEAK ALIEN III 25 FUNCTION MULTITOOL £39.99Web Ref: 10929

PARK AWS10C FOLDING ALLEN KEY SET £9.99Web Ref: 2253

VAUDE OFF ROAD BAG 10+2L £64.99Web Ref: 12544

ALTURA ORKNEY REAR PANNIERS 2x28L £119.99Web Ref: 13381

The bicycle is usually the quickest and cheapest way to get from A to B - especially if you get yourself organised and prepared.For instance, if you commute you might have to carry a laptop to work, then pick up shopping on the way home. Fitting panniers might just be the tipping point that convinces you that the bicycle truly is a viable alternative to the car.Carrying a few essential tools such as tyre sealant helps make you more self-assured about getting about on a bike. A good lock gives you the confidence to park it. Bells instantly make cyclepaths more friendly. And in a world where people routinely carry a bottle of mineral water for a short bus journey, we recommend you carry a water bottle for any bike ride longer than 20 minutes.















Our Revolution Hydrate Bottle’s wide screw-cap top makes it especially easy to fill with gushing water, fat ice cubes or scoops of drink powder. Its rubber neck collar facilitates good grip.The Ibera Coolhead is insulated so it keeps drinks cooler (or warmer) for longer. Unlike most insulated bottles, the Coolhead isn’t metal. It’s squeezable plastic so it fits bottle cages without scratching. Finally we feature the 2011 version of the first name in hydration packs - the CamelBak classic - worth considering if your commute takes you an hour or more each way.

VAUDE JUICY AEROFLEX ULTRALIGHT 7+3L £39.99Web Ref: 12590

REVOLUTION STOW SPORT S2 RUCSAC 20+5L £59.99Web Ref: 12745

REVOLUTION ‘I LOVE MY BIKE’ BELL £3.99Web Ref: 13186

WIDEX BELL £5.99Flowers or Fruit Web Ref: 11643

CRANE BELL ALLOY SUZU STRIKE £10.99Web Ref: 11149

BELLSEdinburgh Bicycle’s bell has a good message.The Dutch Widex bells offer a splash of colour.The Japanese Crane Bell has such a sweet tone, a customers bought one for his posh, quirky Edinburgh restaurant where the bell is mounted onto a handlebar by the entrance so customers can ping it discreetly when seeking service.

LOCKSA good lock deters bike theft. If you park your bike in especially dodgy areas, 2 locks are worth considering: a U-lock to immobilise the frame against a railing, a cable to secure the wheels. Our best- selling Kryptoflex Set bundles a Kryptonite U-lock with a steel cable.If you prefer the extra length and flexibility of a cable lock, armoured cups reinforce our own 80cm-long Revolution Secure Cable. The 110cm-long Abus Steel-O-Chain offers a motorcycle-endorsed lock and 10mm-thick chain encased in a frame- friendly cloth cover.

ABUS STEEL-O-CHAIN IVY 9100 110cm £84.99Web Ref: 13602

KRYPTONITE KRYPTOLOK S2 KRYPTOFLEX SET £34.99Web Ref: 5951

REVOLUTION SECURE ARMOURED CABLE LOCK 800mm x 20mm £21.99Web Ref: 9023

REVOLUTION HYDRATE 750ml PLASTIC BOTTLE £3.99Web Ref: 9056

IBERA COOLHEAD 500ml BOTTLE £6.99Web Ref: 9801

CAMELBAK CLASSIC 2L £39.99Web Ref: 13603

RUCSACSIf you like to keep your bike light and unencumbered or you prefer to keep your belongings accessible on the move, you might opt for a rucsac rather than a pannier. All our sacs are lightweight and optimised with cycle-specific features such as hydration reservoir compatibility, and external LED and helmet straps.

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Last summer, the Cycle to Work Scheme’s guidelines were updated by HMRC (AKA The Tax Man). Despite what you might have read or heard to the contrary in some sections of the media, the key features and benefits of the Cycle to Work Scheme remain intact. They are:

8 The employee chooses a bike. The employer purchases the bike and hires it back to the employee via a tax-saving salary sacrifice mechanism.

8 The employee saves between 30 and 50% (depending on your tax bracket) off the cost of a new bike.

8 The employer saves on National Insurance contributions.8 Cycle to Work is one of the most cost-effective benefits an

employer can offer an employee. 8 Cycle to Work is one of the most popular staff benefits in

terms of take-up rates available to UK employees.8 A recent survey revealed that 98% of participating

employees said they would recommend the Scheme.8 Any UK employer who pays their staff through the PAYE

system can introduce a Cycle to Work Scheme.

THE EDINBURGH BICYCLE CO-OP BIKE TO WORK SCHEMECycle to Work is the generic name for any UK Government-endorsed cycle-leasing salary-sacrifice scheme. Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op’s own Cycle to Work facility is called The Bike to Work Scheme. Since we launched our scheme in 2004, no fewer than 700 organisations have chosen Edinburgh Bicycle as their Cycle to Work partner. As well as being the Cycle to Work service provider for many large organisations such as Newcastle City Council, Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op’s Bike to Work Scheme is used by hundreds of smaller companies. Even if your company only has 2 or 3 employees, we want to hear from you. Your people could be enjoying this benefit too.

The experience we have gained over the past 8 years fine- tuning our Bike to Work Scheme has enabled us to create what we believe to be the most user-friendly and flexible Cycle to Work Scheme in the land. Among the features our partners and customers particularly appreciate about the Edinburgh Bicycle Bike to Work Scheme are:

8 Zero exemptions. The employee can chose ANY adult bike from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op’s huge range, as long as the price is within the employer’s limit (usually £1,000).

8 The employee can choose a bike that’s on special offer and enjoy the full benefit of the discount.

8 Streamlined process - it only takes a couple of days for a ‘small organisation’ (up to 200 employees) to set up a Bike to Work contract with Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op. Large organisations can take a week or 2.

8 Fast turnaround - the employee will almost always have their bike within 10 days of choosing it.

HOW DOES THE SCHEME SAVE THE EMPLOYEE MONEY?Say you choose a £300 bicycle to be leased over 12 months, you would agree a monthly salary sacrifice of £25. Now here’s the good bit. Because this £25 comes off your gross salary, it’s no longer taxable. Your monthly take-home salary will therefore only be reduced by around £17 over the lease period (the amount of tax and NI saved depends on your tax bracket, so your monthly savings might be even greater). The net result is that this £300 bike will only set you back around £200.

HOW DOES THE SCHEME SAVE THE EMPLOYER MONEY?Salary sacrifice reduces the employer’s National Insurance contribution. Leasing a £300 bike saves your organisation around £38. Employers can also claim back the VAT element of the bike purchased. With our £300 bike example, that’s another £60 gained. Further savings can be made on salary-related pension schemes. The Bike to Work Scheme is clearly a win-win situation for employee and employer alike. In an era of austerity when many organisations are being forced to cut back on employee benefits, Bike to Work stands out as a morale-boosting staff perk that can actually save the employer money.

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE BIKE AT THE END OF THE LEASE?The employer can transfer ownership of the bicycle by selling it to the employee at the end of the hire period for its Full Market Value. HMRC’s Full Market Value guidelines were the element of the Scheme that changed in August 2010. Their new ready reckoner for calculating the Full Market Value is now based on a sliding scale from 2% to 25% of the original price, largely based on the length of the hire period. Journalists hooked onto the new 25% max. At Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op we took a more measured view and actually analysed the guidelines. We discovered that we could recommend a number of mechanisms to employers that ensured their employees need pay little more, or no more, than they did before last August. To put it in a nutshell, we can assure you that the Scheme is alive and well and you can read all about it at edinburghbicycle.com/biketowork.

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WE NOW TAKE CYCLESCHEME CERTIFICATESMany UK employers operate their Cycle to Work Scheme via an agency called Cyclescheme.

If that’s the case at your workplace, we are delighted to report that you will be able to redeem Cyclescheme Certificates at any branch of Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op from 1 April 2011.

If there is no Bike Co-op branch near you (yet) you can still avail yourself of Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op’s range and services by ordering your bike and equipment online. Find out how at www.edinburghbicycle.com/biketowork

5 GREAT REASONS FOR CYCLING TO WORK

1. SAVE YOUR MONEYWhile the Bike to Work Scheme offers a low-cost incentive to take up cycling, the real savings become apparent when you discover how many hundreds (or thousands) of pounds can be saved on fuel and fares when you switch to cycling.

2. SAVE YOUR BODY‘87% of Cycle to Work participants noticed their health improving, and 84% of users rated the scheme as an important and easy way to keep fit.’ The CycletoWork Alliance.

3. SAVE YOUR BRAINHealthy body, healthy mind. The very act of cycling to work ‘switches on’ the brain, making you alert for the day ahead.

4. SAVE YOUR TIMEEven in the most congested cities, the cyclist gets from A to B within a predictable time frame. To put it in a nutshell, pedalling makes people more punctual.

5. SAVE YOUR PLANETBurn calories, not petrol. You know it makes sense.

STANDARD RATE INCOME TAX | LEASED OVER 12 MONTHS |

COST OF BIKE & ACCESSORIES

£300BIKE TO WORK TAX SAVINGS

£96YOU PAY

£204£17 PER MONTH

HIGHER RATE INCOME TAX | LEASED OVER 12 MONTHS |

COST OF BIKE & ACCESSORIES

£300BIKE TO WORK TAX SAVINGS

£126YOU PAY

£174£14.50 PER MONTH

Examples valid for tax year 2011/12 where the employer is unable to pass on the VAT saving.(Savings correct at time of going to press - 1 March 2011.)

NO CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME AT YOUR WORKPLACE? WHAT TO DO NEXT.

No Cycle to Work Scheme at your workplace? Then make your employers aware of a unique staff benefit that will save them money. Encourage them to visit our website www.edinburghbicycle.com/biketowork where they can find out all they will need to know about setting up a Bike to Work Scheme.Alternatively you can go on the website yourself and request Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op’s handsome Bike to Work Scheme brochure which you can then forward to your employer.If you have any specific queries please email Edinburgh Bicycle’s Bike to Work team at [email protected]

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Over the past 10 years I/Ged have mostly been riding old-school utilitarian bikes with hub gears, dynohub lights,

leather saddles and puncture proof tyres. Bikes built for comfort, not for speed to misquote the old Howlin Wolf song. In recent years my head has been turned by the new wave of endurance road bikes which promised comfort and speed. Wondering if this was too good to be true, I arranged a test ride on a Specialized Roubaix Elite (P.51). It was more stretched out than I’m used to but I quickly got accustomed to the new position. The Roubaix’s combination of stable geometry and in-Zertz technology won me over immediately. I ordered one on the spot, courtesy of the company Bike to Work Scheme (P.42). This example of the

modern road bike is truly amazing. Even in my XXL 61cm size, the Roubaix Elite weighs just 9.5kg/21lb. When a bike is this light, acceleration becomes second nature. Miles slip by. It makes my 18.5 kilometre each-way commute 25% faster, 100% more fun. Even more arresting, when I take it along the Water of Leith dirt track or Edinburgh New Town cobbles, the Roubaix’s skinny 700c tyres float over bumps at least as comfortably as my old 26x2” ballooners, thanks to those damn clever in-Zertz. I’ve been riding more than 40 years and no bike’s been this much fun. I’ll keep utilitarian old faithful but reserve it for foul weather / shopping / pub trips. I’ve found a new love and Roubaix is her name.

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ROAD BIKES £459 - £725

SPECIALIZED ALLEZ 16 £559.99

8 Specialized A1 Premium aluminium frame.8 Specialized FACT fork: carbon legs / alloy steerer.8 Shimano 2300 2x8-speed shifters, mechs & chainset. 8 Specialized All Conditions Flak Jacket tyres.

The Specialized Allez was just made to go.

The Allez borrows key frame design elements from the Tour de France-winning Specialized Tarmac. The bowed top tube is oversized at the front to reinforce the welding area when the frame is built and to cope with acceleration, steering and braking forces when the bike is ridden. This top tube tapers and gets skinnier towards the seat tube. This helps create a more compliant ride as does the pencil-thin seat stays which help damp bad road vibes from the rear wheel.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Red/Black/Silver or Black/Grey/Red. Web Ref: 12967

REVOLUTION CONTINENTAL £459.99

8 Compact geometry 7005 aluminium frame & fork.8 Shimano 2300 Dual Control 2x8-speed gear shifters.

Great value intro to lightweight (11kg) road bikes.

If you’re used to riding an MTB or hybrid and you would like to shed noticeable time off your weekend triathlon or your weekday commute, you will be amazed how much easier it is to pick up speed on a real road bike like our Revolution Continental. The Continental has a number of features rarely seen on an entry-level road bike. The 700x25 tyres are a bit more forgiving than 700x23s. The FSA 34/50 compact chainset offers a wider range of useful gears than a traditional 39/53 or 40/52 chainset. The 57mm-drop brakes allow clearance for fitting mudguards. The wide gear range and mudguard compatibility inform you that this bike was conceived in a hilly country where rain is not unknown.

Sizes: 48, 52, 56cm. Colour: Polar White. Web Ref: 12962

REVOLUTION CONTINENTAL SPORT £549.99

8 Compact geometry 7005 alloy frame / carbon fork.8 Shimano Sora 2x9-speed Dual Control shifters.

Our famous Continental road bike upgraded with a carbon fork and a Sora 2x9-speed transmission.

A carbon fork is the smartest route to reducing a bike’s weight, improving its aerodynamics and sharpening its steering response. It also contributes to your riding comfort by damping ‘buzz’ which might otherwise be transmitted through the fork to the handlebars when roads are less than smooth.

Talking of smooth, upgrade the Dual Control gearing to Shimano Sora 2x9-speed level and you enjoy even smoother shifts and a smoother cadence, thanks to there being a smaller jump between the gears. Also when there are extra gears to choose from there’s more chance of you being in the right one.

The Continental Sport shares its compact geometry frame with the standard model. ‘Compact’ means the frame is designed to be just big enough and no more to maximises the bike’s efficiency, manoeuvrability, stiffness and acceleration potential.

Sizes: 48, 52, 56cm. Colour: Team Red. Web Ref: 12963








GIANT DEFY 2 £725

8 Giant AluxX SL Fluid Formed frame. 8 OverDrive fork: carbon legs / alloy steerer. 8 Shimano Sora 2x9-spd gears & chainset.

‘Comfort & Handling 10/10.’ 220Triathlon.

‘Giant’s skill in metallurgy is demonstrated in the smooth, silky ride of the Defy. Rough sections and even unsurfaced short cuts don’t sting anything like as much as they would on most alloy bikes. The carbon fork also soaks up road shock really well, without twitching, fluttering or under-braking when you push it hard through corners. Verdict: Comfort & Handling 10/10.’ 220Triathlon.

Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL. Colour: Black/White/Blue/Silver. Web Ref: 13268

SPECIALIZED ALLEZ SPORT 18 £719.99

8 Specialized A1 Premium aluminium frame.8 Specialized FACT fork: carbon legs.8 Shimano Sora 2x9-speed gears & brakes.

Full Sora makes the Allez Sport soar

The Allez Sport isn’t just upgraded with Shimano Sora shifters and gears. The cranks, brakes and hubs are Shimano Sora too. The Sora chainset is a 2-piece design with an integrated bottom bracket as proven on Shimano’s high-end cranks all the way up to Dura-Ace. The Sora dual pivot brakes are fitting stoppers for such a fast bike. Real Shimano hubs - 2200 this time - are your best guarantee of wheel reliability on a bike around this price.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: White/Black/Red. Web Ref: 12970

CANNONDALE SYNAPSE ALU SORA £699.99

8 Synapse alloy frame / carbon SAVE fork8 Shimano Sora 3x9-spd shifters & mechs.8 FSA Vero, 34/50 chainset.

Synapse SAVES you from a beating.

The aluminium frame’s taller head tube, longer wheelbase, and SAVE (Synapse Active Vibration Elimination) forks and chainstays makes the Synapse, Cannondale’s equivalent to the Specialized Secteur and Giant Defy. It’s an endurance road bike. That is, a true road bike that offers a more forgiving ride compared with conventional race geometry bicycles. With bikes like this, there’s no need to beat yourself up when you go out to enjoy a fast bike ride be it for sport(ive) or pleasure.

Sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13267

SPECIALIZED DOLCE 24 £649.99

8 Dolce A1 Premium aluminium frame.8 Specialized FACT fork with Zertz.8 Shimano 2300 3x8-speed triple drivetrain.

Fully integrated women’s road bike.

Now in its seventh season, the Dolce lives up to its reputation as the most fully integrated female-friendly road bike. Not only is it built on a women’s compact frame (available in 5 sizes) to bring the bars within easier reach. The bars themselves are shallow drop and they come fitted with a secondary pair of levers which you can operate from the bar tops. Last but not least, the seat is a women’s version of the Riva Body Geometry saddle.

Sizes: 44, 48, 51, 54, 57cm. Colour: Blue/White. Web Ref: 12973

SPECIALIZED SECTEUR 24 £599.99

8 Specialized A1 Premium aluminium frame.8 Specialized FACT fork with Zertz.8 Shimano 2300 3x8-speed triple drivetrain.

Comfort & performance in equal measures.

The Secteur retains the lightweight performance attributes that make the Allez 24 such an exciting bike to ride whilst upping the comfort quotient. For instance, like the Allez, the Secteur has a FACT (Functionally Advanced Composite Technology) fork but here the carbon legs are implanted with visco-elastic Zertz to make them even more shock absorbent; the head tube is 20mm taller so you can set the handlebars higher and the wheelbase is 25mm longer so the steering is less twitchy.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Navy/White. Web Ref: 12985

GIANT DEFY 3 £595

8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed aluminium frame. 8 OverDrive fork: carbon legs / alloy steerer.

Fluid Formed, fluid ride.

The Defy 3 is your introduction to AluxX Fluid Formed frame fabrication where every step of the manufacturing process from smelting the aluminium ore to extruding the tubes to heat treating the frame takes place in Giant’s own factories. Such control over each process guarantees Giant consistency. The Defy range is Giant’s equivalent to Specialized’s Secteur. That is, it’s not a soft option. It remains a pure road bike: only comfier and more stable for the 85% of the population who get on better with a bike with a longer head tube, shorter top tube and longer more compliant stays.

Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL. Colour: White/Black/Silver. Web Ref: 13266








ROAD BIKES £725 - £1,000

CANNONDALE CAAD8 TIAGRA £849.99

8 CAAD 8 alloy frame / Ultra Carbon fork.8 Shimano Tiagra 3x9-spd shifters / mechs.8 FSA Omega MegaExo 30/39/53 chainset.

Cannondale Advanced Aluminium Design #8.

CAAD 8 means that this is the 8th generation of the Cannondale Advanced Aluminium Design road frame. And how it has evolved over the past 25 years! The Hourglass seatstays help damp bad vibes. The chainstays are asymmetrical to reinforce the drivetrain side and optimise power transfer. The head tube is thicker at the top and bottom for extra strength and precise headset installation, thinner in the middle to save grams.

Sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: BBQ. Web Ref: 13270

SPECIALIZED DOLCE SPORT TRIPLE £769.99

8 Dolce A1 Premium aluminium frame.8 Specialized FACT fork with Zertz.8 Shimano Sora 27-spd w/Tiagra rear gear.

Made for eating up the miles at speed.

The women’s-specific Dolce frame is manipulated to the nth degree to create a lovely bright ride. Check how the top tube tapers elegantly towards the back. Note the Zertz on the carbon fork legs which introduce a low-key element of near-weightless suspension. Check how the pencil seatstays come with eyelets should you want to mount a pannier rack, and thus marry performance with practicality.

Sizes: 44, 48, 51, 54, 57cm. Colour: Red/White. Web Ref: 12976

GIANT AVAIL 2 £725

8 Giant AluxX SL Fluid Formed frame. 8 OverDrive fork: carbon legs / alloy steerer. 8 Shimano Sora 2x9-spd gears & chainset.

Avail yourself of a better bike for women.

Like the Giant Defy 2 (page 47) the Avail 2 is a fast exciting ride that doesn’t ignore your comfort needs. The Avail difference is that Giant have fine tuned the geometry to create a perfect female fit. If your last bike was somewhat leaden, it’s time to defy ‘ladies bike’ convention and avail yourself of something better. You’ll discover that there are few pleasures that delight as much as taking flight on a bike this well-fitting and light.

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SPECIALIZED SECTEUR ELITE APEX 20 £999.99

8 Secteur A1 alloy frame. FACT fork with Zertz.8 SRAM Apex 2x10-speed drivetrain.

Soar the steepest hills till you reach the apex.

The Secteur Elite introduces us to SRAM’s Apex drivetrain. This borrows Tour-winning features from their Red group such as Exact Actuation, Double Tap (a single shifter on each lever) and Zero-Loss instant engagement. Then it adds WiFLi - a Wider range of Faster shifting gears in a Lighter weight (than triple chainring) setup with an 11-32 cassette and 34/50 chainrings. The SRAM chainset’s lower Q factor (distance between the outside of the pedal holes) positions your feet closer together for optimal pedalling and biomechanical efficiency.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Black/White. Web Ref: 12987

SPECIALIZED ALLEZ ELITE £919.99

8 Specialized E5 aluminium frame.8 Specialized FACT fork: carbon legs.8 Shimano Tiagra 2x9-speed drivetrain.8 Specialized 700x23c aramid bead tyres.

E5 for Elite riders.

E5 is a unique-to-Specialized alloy of aluminium, silicon, copper, manganese, magnesium and zinc. E5 is more formable than conventional 6061. This enables Specialized to specify every inch of tube so the frame is as light as possible where it can be and strong as possible where needs be. It truly is an elite alloy, Tour tested in France. Fit it with Shimano’s more ergonomic Tiagra Dual Control levers and Tiagra cranks with slicker shifting Shimano SG-X 34/50 chainrings and you’re ready to fly.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Red/White/Black. Web Ref: 13271

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SPECIALIZED DOLCE ELITE £999.99

8 Dolce A1 frame. FACT fork with Zertz.8 Shimano Tiagra 27-spd drivetrain. 8 Shimano WHR500 wheelset.

Can convert a mountain biker into a roadie.

‘Frame: Good-looking female-specific aluminium frame and carbon fork. Specialized know what they’re doing on bikes at this price (9/10).

Handling: Good enough to turn mountain bike tester, Tass, into a bit of a roadie (9/10).

Equipment: Shimano’s Tiagra triple groupset is modestly priced but a proven performer. Good quality Specialized kit elsewhere (8/10).’Cycling Plus.

Sizes: 44, 48, 51, 54, 57cm. Colour: Black/White/Turquoise. Web Ref: 12975

GENESIS EQUILIBRIUM 10 £999.99

8 Reynolds 725 CrMo steel frame. 8 Shimano 3x9-speed Tiagra equipped.

‘Great climber, superb descender and all round mile muncher.’ road.cc.

‘If you’re after a sportive bike that you can use every day make sure the Equilibrium is near the top of your shopping list. Not only is it comfortable for a whole day in the saddle, it can climb and best of all it can descend like nothing I’ve ever ridden. The Reynolds chromoly tubeset provides a stiff yet compliant ride, the 34.9mm diameter downtube keeps things tight for out of the saddle efforts and high speed descending and the slim chainstays reduce road buzz.’ road.cc.

Sizes: 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: Gloss Black. Web Ref: 12961

WILIER LAVAREDO MIRAGE £999

8 Triple butted Amadeus aluminium frame.8 Carbon-bladed forks.8 Miche Reflex wheels.8 Campagnolo Mirage 2x10-spd shifters/gears.8 Campagnolo Xenon 34/50 chainset. 8 Campagnolo Veloce brakes.

No compromise Italian performance.

With more than a century of bike building expertise behind them Wilier of Triestina is one of the great names in Italian cycling, totally dedicated to road racing at every level. That’s why even their ‘entry level’ Laveredo is a study in Italian integrity from its 1,488g/3.28lb frame’s pure racing geometry to its shock- damping curved-blade fork, and from its complete Campagnolo groupset to its matching Miche wheelset.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 13282

GIANT TCR 2 £995

8 Giant AluxX SL frame 8 Advanced carbon fork w/OverDrive steerer.8 Shimano Tiagra 18-speed gears & brakes.

Your intro to Giant’s Formula 1 TCR line.

TCR is Giant’s ‘Formula 1 equivalent’ range of no-compromise race geometry road bikes. Whether you opt for this AluxX alloy version or a more expensive carbon model, every Giant TCR shares the same short-wheelbase, quick-steering, compact frame to encourage the flat-back, head-down posture required for flat-out riding. (Specialized’s equivalent would be their Tarmac range.) The Giant OverDrive head tube and 1.125-1.25” tapered steerer (which the TCR shares with the Defy) helps eliminate brake juddering and promotes predictable steering.

Sizes: S, M,, ML, L, XL. Colour: White/Red/Black. Web Ref: 13159








GIANT TCR 1 COMPACT £1,175

8 Aluxx SL frame / composite fork. 8 Shimano 105 shifters & mechs.

TCR + new Shimano 105 = 1 elite ride.

This is the same frame and fork as the TCR 2 on page 49 upgraded with Giant’s silky sealed- bearing wheels and the new Shimano 105 transmission. ‘After a good month of treating the new version of 105 to numerous ill-timed, mid-incline gear dumping, we can’t recommend it highly enough.... Unless you’re racing every weekend or absolutely made of money you’d be criminally insane to even consider overlooking Shimano’s 105 in favour of Ultegra.’ Bicycle Buyer: October/November 2010.

Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL. Colour: Black/Blue/White. Web Ref: 13158

CANNONDALE CAAD8 105 £999.99

8 CAAD8 aluminium frame. Ultra Carbon fork.8 Shimano 105 2x10-spd shifters / mechs.

BB30-powered performance bike.

The new Shimano 105-equipped CAAD8 is our first sighting of a sub-4-figure bike with a BB30 bottom bracket (another Cannondale innovation). With its 30mm diameter alloy spindle and its absence of cups, BB30 saves weight, while the oversized BB shell provides a larger interface with the down tube, seat tube and chain stays. The resulting improvement in torsional stiffness rewards you with a noticeable power response every time you put pressure on the pedals.

Sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Magnesium White/Race Red. Web Ref: 13272

ROAD BIKES £999 - £1,650

SPECIALIZED ALLEZ COMP £1,249.99

8 Specialized E5 aluminium frame.8 Specialized FACT fork: carbon legs.8 Shimano 105 2x10-speed drivetrain.

New 105 matches E5 and that’s a FACT.

Specialized’s best Allez showcases the new improved 2011 version of the Shimano 105 group. You don’t just get an undiluted 105 drivetrain, with its more ergonomic levers delivering faultless shifts up and down the 10-speed cassette. The reshaped compact Super SLR Dual-Pivot brakes are 105 too. Specing such a fine groupset helps make the most of Specialized’s E5 (their lightest weight alloy) frame and FACT carbon fork.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: White/Navy/Silver. Web Ref: 12969

WILIER IZOARD XP XENON £1,499

8 Full Carbon monocoque frame and fork.8 Campagnolo Xenon 2x10-speed shifters.

Full carbon frame and forks starts here.

With its T600 Toray carbon monocoque construction, the Izoard XP frame weighs just 1,150g / 2.56lb. Sloping rear seat stays help tame the rear end. This Italian beauty would make a wonderful ride should you decide

to tackle, say, the Col d’Izoard where Italian legend Marco Pantani made his name - on a Wilier. On more local cols, you’ll discover that the Izoard’s oversize down tube and chain stays are the perfect flex-free platform when you want to crank it up to maximum speed via the dependable Campagnolo gearing.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. Colour: Red/Black/White. Web Ref: 13281






SPECIALIZED TARMAC ELITE SL2 £1,649.99

8 Specialized FACT full carbon frame & fork.8 Shimano 105 gears & WHR 500 wheels.

First rung on the Tour-winning ladder.

If you’re looking for undiluted performance, you could take a leaf out of Alberto Contador and Andy Shleck’s (1st and 2nd in the 2010 Tour de France) training log and opt for a Specialized Tarmac. Sure, the Elite SL2 is the entry level bike of the Tarmac family. The full carbon frame isn’t quite as light and stiff as Contador’s S-Works. It comes Shimano 105 equipped rather than SRAM Red. But for us non-sponsored riders, the Elite SL2 is as fine a road bike as we could ever aspire to.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Red/Carbon/White. Web Ref: 12990

CANNONDALE CAAD10 105 £1,299.99

8 CAAD10 BB30 frame & full carbon fork.8 Shimano 105 2x10-spd gears & mechs.8 FSA Gossamer BB30 chainset. 34/50t.

World’s most advanced alloy road frame.

Cannondale continue to prove themselves the masters of aluminium manipulation with the introduction of CAAD10. With its tapered 1.25-1.125” steerer, hydroformed down tube, SAVE stays and BB30 bottom bracket Cannondale have dropped the frame weight to 1,150g (1,540g with fork). 200g lighter than their previous CAAD9 best, Cannondale can make fair claim that ‘CAAD10 is the world’s most advanced aluminium road frame’.

Sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13273

SPECIALIZED ROUBAIX ELITE SL2 £1,649.99

8 Specialized FACT full carbon frame.8 Specialized FACT full carbon fork.8 Full Shimano 105 2x10-speed gearing. 8 WHR 500 wheels.

Roubaix takes the rough with the smooth.

This bike with full carbon frame, fork and seatpost - all with vibration-muting in-Zertz - is well named. Fabian Cancellara won the 2010 Paris-Roubaix ‘Hell of the North’ cobble-fest on a Roubaix. Just like Tom Boonen the 2 previous years. If you want a fast machine that takes the rough with the smooth (or the pavé with the pavement) no bike matches the track record of the Roubaix.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Carbon/White/Red. Web Ref: 12980

GIANT TCR COMPOSITE 2 £1,650

8 Carbon composite frame / Overdrive fork.

Performance-changing carbon masterpiece.

The Shimano 105-equipped TCR is your opportunity to experience the performance-changing benefits of owning a carbon frame from a company with an unrivalled 20-year track record - i.e. every carbon frame with their name on it is built by Giant at their own dedicated fabrication facility. Giant build every carbon frame from scratch, starting with hand-weaving the Toray 600 carbon filament to create the 500+ swatches that go into the creation of each monocoque masterpiece. Building each frame takes 13 days. Ride a TCR Composite and you will discover that here’s an instance of 13 being your lucky number.

Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL. Colour: Black/White/Silver. Web Ref: 13162






CANNONDALE SUPER SIX ULTEGRA £2,499.99

8 Super Six Carbon frame & fork. 8 Shimano Ultegra 2x10-speed groupset.8 FSA SL-K Light Carbon BB30 34/50 chainset.8 Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wheels.

Full Ultegra group on full carbon Cannondale.

Apart from the chainset (Shimano don’t do BB30) this Super Six boasts a full Shimano Ultegra 6700 drivetrain with matching brakes. Add a pair of Mavic’s dependable Ksyrium sealed bearing wheels, and you can be confident that the equipment on this bike is an appropriate match for Cannondale’s best ever comfort/endurance/performance road frame.

Sizes: 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58,60, 63cm. Colour: White/Red. Web Ref: 13275

GIANT TCR COMPOSITE 1 £2,000

8 Composite frame and fork.8 Shimano Ultegra 2x10-speed drivetrain.8 DT Swiss RR1800 wheels.

Rolls on Swiss wheels. Shifts on Ultegra.

This bike has the same carbon frame with Overdrive head tube and Powercore BB as the TCR Composite 2 on page 51. Then it’s upgraded with DT wheels with precision cartridge bearing hubs and the rear with DT’s legendary Swiss-engineered Star Ratchet Drive system. The Ultegra drivetrain is equally impressive. The shifters’ new ergonomic lever bodies are designed so you can comfortably rest your hands on the lever hoods all afternoon, confident in the knowledge that the carbon brake and shift levers are within easy reach.

Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL. Colour: White/Red. Web Ref: 13161

SPECIALIZED ROUBAIX COMP SL2 £1,999.99

8 Specialized FACT Zertz carbon frame & fork.8 Full Shimano 105 transmission and brakes. 8 Fulcrum Racing 6 wheels.

Full Shimano 105-equipped Roubaix.

The is like the Roubaix Elite on page 51 upgraded with a full 105 groupset (including brakes) from Shimano and Fulcrum Racing 6 wheels from Campagnolo.‘Not only did this carbon bike receive higher marks for climbing and handling than most of the race bikes we tested, it also dominated the comfort category. Don’t be fooled by the word comfort, though. This is an elite racer... already proven in Europe’s gruelling cobbled classics.’ Outside Magazine.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: White/Black. Web Ref: 12979

CANNONDALE SUPER SIX 105 £1,799.99

8 Super Six Carbon frame & fork. 8 Shimano 105 2x10-spd gearing and brakes.8 FSA Gossamer Pro 34/50 BB30 chainset.8 Mavic Aksium Race wheels.

Five out of five stars: bikeradar.com

‘A mightily impressive frame that combines a superbly damped and compliant ride with all the performance any rider could want. The light but perfectly planted front end inspires confidence from the off, and would be equally at home riding all day or tackling a crit. The combination of a BB30-centred frame with a sturdy headstock and narrow rear stays makes for a frame that’s clearly had a great deal of thought put into its development. 5/5.’ bikeradar.com

Sizes: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm. Colour: Carbon. Web Ref: 13274

WILIER IZOARD XP VELOCE £1,799

8 Full Carbon monocoque frame and fork.8 Campagnolo Veloce 2x10-speed shifters.

‘An accomplished race machine.’

‘The Izoard offers great feedback from the road, it’s easily flickable and well damped. It offers a great balance of speed and acceleration for the racers with the sort of comfort that the less competitive riders really appreciate. But it’s the handling that really seems to impress everybody. Compared with most bikes of this size, the Izoard has a slightly shorter top tube and a slightly longer stem, and it’s a combination that works very well in practice. The rear stays are curved, with the aim of increasing comfort. This is one of those bikes that could equally be the perfect long-distance sportive bike or an accomplished race machine.’ Cycling Plus.

Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL. Colour: White/Silver. Web Ref: 13283

TO SEE OUR FULL RANGE OF ROAD BIKES VISIT US AT: EDINBURGHBICYCLE.COM






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ROAD BIKES £1,799 - £3,199

WILIER GRAN TURISMO ATHENA £3,199

8 Full Carbon monocoque frame and fork.8 Campagnolo Athena 2x11-speed gears and brakes.8 Fulcrum 3 wheels.

At 7.37kg the Gran Turismo is so lightweight, it’s barely legal.

With its Wilier Cento 1-derived asymmetric seat stays and its all-new semi-aero Razor Edge main triangle and its semi-aero fork, the Gran Turismo has the efficiency & stiffness of a high quality road race frame that’s easy to handle and comfortable to ride over long distances. Add a Campagnolo Athena 2 x eleven speed transmission and you have the perfect lightweight (7.37kg / 16.25lb) Granfondo (Italian for sportive) bike.

Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL. Colour: White/Red. Web Ref: 13280

GIANT TCR ADVANCE 1 £2,995

8 Advanced Grade carbon frame and fork.8 Shimano Ultegra 2x10-speed drivetrain.8 DT Swiss Tricon RR1700 wheels.

A great advance in ride performance.

The TCR Advanced 1 frame employs an even stronger Toray T700 carbon filament over the TCR Composite 1’s Toray T600. Less material required makes it even lighter weight. The Swiss-made DT Tricon wheels (Star Ratchet Drive rear) boast a radical open crowfoot spoke pattern which combines radial and crossed spokes for stiffness and perfect torque transmission. Brakes, chainset, shifters, mechs, chain and cogs are all Ultegra for ultimate performance integrity.

Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL. Colour: Composite/Black/Red. Web Ref: 13160

SPECIALIZED TARMAC COMP SL2 £1,999.99

8 Specialized FACT full carbon frame & fork.8 Shimano 105 groupset. 8 Fulcrum Racing 6 wheels.

Less stress: the key to longevity.

The Comp SL2 is like the Tarmac Elite SL2 on page 51 upgraded with real Shimano 105 brakes (over the Elite’s pretty good cold-forged dual-pivot copies) to complement the 105 gearing. Even more impressive, the Comp Racing 6 wheels are courtesy of Campagnolo’s wheel division,

Fulcrum. The rear wheel showcases Fulcrum 2:1 Spoke Ratio where the wheel is built with 18 spokes on the drive side and 9 on the LH side. Reinforcing the drive side makes the whole wheel more rigid. This translates as more power and speed every time you accelerate. With the spoke tension more evenly balanced, there’s less stress on the spokes, the rim and the cartridge sealed bearing hub. And as we all know, less stress is the key to longevity.

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm. Colour: Carbon/Red/White. Web Ref: 12989




GREAT WAYS TO ENHANCE THE FEEL OF YOUR BIKE THIS SUMMER

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Among the nicest things about working at Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op is the fact that some of our customers actually return to the shop to thank

us for selling them a bike. Some customers even tell us that their bicycle is the best thing they’ve ever bought.

That ‘new bike buzz’ is a great feeling. Then, as with some relationships, excitement can fade with familiarity. Especially if you feel that the bike’s fit is not spot on. Especially if key components start to wear out: your gears mis-shift, your tyres lose their puncture resistance.

As we said, we love it when you buy a new bike and you tell us it’s the best thing you ever bought. We are also aware of the sad fact that we are a nation where bicycles that never leave their sheds exceed the number of bikes that actually go out on the road.

Sometimes all it takes is a wee upgrade - fitting a new pair of pedals or even a fresh roll of bar tape - for you to look upon the bike with new eyes, re-ignite the flame and renew your passion for cycling.



PEDALS

Back in the day, every road bike came with pedals like the MKS Sylvans. Eminently toeclip compatible, fitting Sylvans might be the final finishing touch to a steel bike that has enjoyed a frame restoration or a fixie makeover. Despite their appeal Sylvans have been looked upon as something of a retro curiosity since the mid 1980s when the French company LOOK applied ski-binding technology to pedals. With Alberto Contador endorsing Kéo pedals today, LOOK remain road cycling’s Number One clipless company. Just never rule out Shimano whose very similar SPD-SLs were originally championed by Lance Armstrong.

TRANSMISSION

If your old transmission is getting tired and you’re going to have to change much of it anyway, there are compelling reasons to consider the radically upgraded 2011 version of the Shimano 105 groupset. Matching a 34/50 Hollowtech chainset with a 10-speed 12-27 cassette yields a fantastic gear range that will cope with long rides over hilly terrain.

‘It was a foregone conclusion that 5700 shift levers would mimic Ultegra and Dura-Ace, specifically the move to internal cabling. On the outside the levers are more comfortable. Inside, the mechanics have been tweaked

resulting in an appreciable shortening of the shift lever throw: a welcome upgrade.... Any rider would be hard pushed to notice any functional discrepancy between 5700 and Shimano’s flagship group. You get about 85% of Dura-Ace performance for about a third of the cost. It’s great value; works superbly straight from the box; has a classy finish given its affordability; enhances the look of the bike with hidden cables while also improving aerodynamics; and you can bet your bottom dollar it’ll last.’ Cycling Weekly.

MKS SYLVAN £26.99Web Ref: 2179

LOOK KÉO MAX 2 GRAPHITE £109.99Web Ref: 11657

SHIMANO R540 SPD-SL £39.99Web Ref: 3990

SHIMANO 105 GROUPSET

ST-5700 10-SPEED STI SHIFT LEVERS £219.99Web Ref: 13309

FD-5700 FRONT MECH £31.99Web Ref: 13307

CN-5701 10-SPEED CHAIN £34.99Web Ref: 13347

CS-5700 12-27 10-SPEED CASSETTE £54.99Web Ref: 13306

RD-5700 REAR MECH £54.99Web Ref: 13308

FC- 5750 COMPACT HOLLOWTECH CHAINSET £154.99Web Ref: 13304












TYRES

The 3 tyres to the right give you an insight into the depth of Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op’s 90-model tyre range. With its High-Density Nano-Technology Guard featuring ceramic particles which effectively blunt, for instance, shards of glass the tyre rolls over, the Schwalbe Ultremo is probably the most puncture resistant and grippy race-weight (192g) tyre ever made. Also handmade in Germany, the 280g, 3-ply 180tpi Grand Prix with Poly-X anti puncture breaker delivers legendary Continental quality, and it’s now also available in 24 and 28m widths. Finally, Specialized’s Flak Jacket-protected Trisport is priced to acknowledge the fact that we don’t all have a lot of cash to splash.

CONTINENTAL GRAND PRIX 700 x 22 £31.99Web Ref: 10959

SPECIALIZED TRISPORT 700 x 23 £14.99Web Ref: 13439

SCHWALBE ULTREMO R EVOLUTION CERAMIC 700 x 23 £45.99Web Ref: 10941

WHEELS

Remember when you had to make an appointment with the local wheel building guru when you needed a special set of wheels built? (Actually you still can do that at any Edinburgh Bicycle branch.) These days it’s easier to pick a quality wheel off the shelf in the sure knowledge that it will be laced and trued to handbuilt standards. The Dura- Ace wheel’s Scandium rims, titanium freehubs, and 15mm aluminium axles bring the weight down to 1,514g per pair. The Roval wheelset with its hard E5 alloy rims is a little heavier (1,695g) but less than half the price. The R500 brings Shimano 105 quality to wheel craft.

SHIMANO DURA ACE 7850 SL CLINCHER FRONT £239.99 | REAR £299.99 Web Ref: 12718

The drop handlebar is one of the features that defines the road bike. Carbon bars are a welcome upgrade on near-any sub 2-grand bike’s alloy bars. Not only are they usually lighter weight, carbon bars also help damp vibrations, AKA road buzz, transmitted through the front wheel and fork, so they contribute to a more comfortable ride. Drop bar offer so many hand-hold options, it’s still the best multi-position bar for most riders. Another advantage of advanced composite bars, such as

the Pro PLT CC featured here, is that every inch of the bar can be precisely shaped to make the principle hand hold positions more comfortable. At the other end of the price scale, the aluminium alloy FSA Vero introduces you to the benefits of a compact bar. Designed to offer a shorter reach to the brake levers, and a shorter distance between the bar tops and the drops, compact bars are especially appreciated by riders with smaller hands, particularly women.

HANDLEBARS /STEMS

PRO PLT CC CARBON ANATOMIC £79.99Web Ref: 12686

PRO PLT ALLOY STEM £49.99Web Ref: 12570

FSA VERO COMPACT £24.99Web Ref: 12470

SHIMANO R500 FRONT £59.99 | REAR £69.99 Web Ref: 10688

SPECIALIZED ROVAL ECHAPEE WHEELSET £249.99 Web Ref: 11068










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RECOMMENDED FOR ROAD RIDING You have spent a significant 3 or 4-figure sum on a road bike so you can enjoy the pleasure of riding a true sub-11kg lightweight. You won’t be wanting panniers then. There are a few essentials we suggest you might want to take along with you. There’s one essential that you’ll leave at home - the track pump that you’ll need to top up those high pressure tyres every month.With your tyres properly pumped, you go faster on a road bike, but how fast? You need a computer: perhaps one that also monitors heart rate or, best of all, one that employs GPS signals rather than a wheel magnet to monitor your movements. Riding hard is going to drive you to drink. The CamelBak Octane carries 2 litres and still leaves 5L extra capacity for, say, a PacLite jacket, yet it’s just 300g. The equally lightweight CamelBak Breaker has no extra capacity beyond its 1.5L reservoir so it’s even more minimal. Talking of minimal, track mitts are so slight they won’t overheat hands yet they enhance comfort and grip.

COMPUTERS & HRMSA device that measures the miles you cover and the speeds you achieve can be a great motivator, hence the cycle computer. A simple speedo/odometer such as the Velo 5 from market leader, Cat Eye, might be all the computer you require. Our 20-function Revolution Velocity does the same job in a neater fashion because it does away with the clutter of running a cable from the fork sensor to the handlebar-mounted head unit. The Strada makes you a willing slave to the rhythm by also counting cadence (RPM). Alternatively, you can train most efficiently to the beat of your heart with a Polar HRM (heart rate monitor). The Polar CS200 cunningly combines a wireless cycle computer, a cadence monitor and a heart rate monitor in one instrument. The Garmin 405 GPS-enabled sports watch monitors heart rate, speed, calorie burn, pace and much more, and makes this data easy to upload.

PUMPSThe Zéfal inflates hp (high pressure) tyres with such comparative ease, it is regularly rated as the best hand pump ever. If you want just one pump for just one bike for home and away, the hPX is a one-off purchase that will last a lifetime. Having said that, the emergence of tyres such as the Schwalbe Ultremo (P.55) makes punctures such a rare occurrence, why carry a 220g hPX? Why not use a track pump at home to keep the tyres topped up to 140psi? Then carry (perhaps in your back pocket) one of the latest mini pumps as emergency back up. Mini pumps are more efficient than ever, and at 58g (Air Stik) or 88g (Carbon Air Tool) they are more in tune with the minimal weight road bike vibe.

BLACKBURN AIRSTICK SL £19.99Web Ref: 11015

SPECIALIZED CARBON AIR TOOL MINI PUMP £29.99Web Ref: 8259

POLAR CS200CAD CYCLE COMPUTER / HEART RATE MONITOR £134.50Web Ref: 6518

GARMIN FORERUNNER 405CX HEART RATE MONITOR / USB £329.99Web Ref: 13243

CAT EYE STRADA WIRELESS CADENCE COMPUTER £79.99Web Ref: 11404

CAT EYE VELO 5 COMPUTER £14.99Web Ref: 8178

POLAR FT2 HEART RATE MONITOR £55.50Web Ref: 12755

REVOLUTION VELOCITY 20 WIRELESS COMPUTER £24.99Web Ref: 12932

ZEFAL hPX FRAME-FITTING PUMP £24.99Size: 1, 2, 3 or 4. Web Ref: 10986










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Ask any coach in any sport and he or she will offer the same primary advice: drink at regular intervals when exercising. We’re sure you do so without prompting. Less obvious perhaps is the second piece of hydration advice: drink before you’re thirsty. That’s because you can be 1 litre below optimal fluid level before your body triggers the distress signal to your brain, I’m thirsty. By then, you can still ride but your performance level will have dropped a notch. Hence the advice to sip water every 10 minutes, even if you’re not thirsty.

And that’s where CamelBak comes in. With a capacity of 1.5 litres or more, a CamelBak holds at least twice as much water as a standard bicycle bottle. Even more important, with its bite valve perpetually positioned by your mouth, the CamelBak makes it easier to imbibe on the move, so you’re spared the need to break your stride, your grip, or your momentum to reach down for a bottle.

Talking of bottles, Specialized make a Virtue of creating one that makes convincing claims of improving your bike’s aerodynamics.

SPECIALIZED VIRTUE 620ml AERO BOTTLE/CAGE SET £15.99Web Ref: 10051

CAMELBAK BREAKER 1.5L £26.99Web Ref: 12193

CAMELBAK OCTANE XCT 2L £54.99 Web Ref: 12208

REVOLUTION VELOCITY TRACK MITTS £9.99 Sizes: S-XL.Web Ref: 9439

ENDURA AEROGEL TRACK MITTS £25.99 Sizes: M-XL.Web Ref: 10640

SPECIALIZED BG PRO LEATHER TRACK MITTS £27.99Sizes: S-XL.Web Ref: 13606

TRACK MITTSThe very name ‘track mitt’ reveals its origins in track racing - an arena where spills are not unknown. To protect hands from splintery wooden floors, track racers wore leather gloves with the fingers cut off so they weren’t too warm for indoor velodromes. The benefits of finger-less track mitts readily crossed over for outdoor use and are now rightly regarded as essential summer wear.

TRACK PUMPSTrack pumps are among the most super-addictive pieces of bicycle kit ever invented. Use a track pump once and you will never want to make do with a hand pump again - not even a Zéfal hPX - except for roadside emergencies. With your feet on the track pump’s base and both hands on the handle, you can push so much more air into the tyre with each stroke. This makes inflating a tyre around 5 times faster and 10 times easier. The Revolution Pro’s Clever Valve automatically detects whether it’s connected to a Schraeder or Presta valve. The Silca is the steel and wooden, re-buildable Italian classic.

SILCA PISTA FLOOR PUMP £39.99Web Ref: 13605

SPECIALIZED AIR TOOL PRO FLOOR PUMP £64.99Web Ref: 11583

REVOLUTION AIR TRACK PUMP PRO £29.99Web Ref: 9026











‘It’s by riding a bike that you learn the contours of a country best since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them.’

Such was Ernest Hemingway’s genius he captured the appeal of cycling in one single sentence. That is, the effort you put into getting to the top of the hill is repaid by the free ride you enjoy when you swoop down the other side.

Papa Hemingway did not live beyond 1961 so he could not have foreseen that, 50 years on, the MTB (mountain bike) is now established as the most popular style of bicycle.

The best of today’s mountain bikes are a truly evolved breed. With frame technology and geometry perfectly dialled, today’s MTBs make riding a rocky incline more feasible and less of a sweat than ever before. Developments in suspension and braking offer alternatives to the undoubted pleasures of coasting (freewheeling) downhill. On a MTB you can barrel, hurtle, jump, bomb, hammer, power slide or even ‘rhoid buff’ your way to the valley.

If you want to learn about the best of today’s mountain bikes the next 14 pages will reveal all.

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MOUNTAIN BIKES


8 AluxX aluminium frame.8 SunTour M2025 63mm-travel fork.8 Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire shifters. 8 Shimano Tourney mechs.8 Tektro alloy V-brakes on alloy wheels. 8 26x2.0” tyres.

Revel in the ownership of a great starter mountain bike.

Giant are a huge bike company. Nobody builds as many bikes as this Taiwanese giant. This giantism has its benefits when you discover that Giant are one of the few companies that never ‘out-sources’ their frames.

Giant build every one in their own factories to ensure they can maintain the quality control that helped make them the world’s number one in the first place.

Equip one of these clean lightweight AluxX frames with a sound, reliable SunTour 63mm fork, 21 speed Shimano Tourney EZ Fire shifters and Tektro V-brakes, and you can revel in the ownership of a starter mountain bike that’s great for trail riding and general getting around.

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MOUNTAIN BIKES £274 - £350

Path suitablefor cycling

GIANT REVEL 3 £265 {WAS £300} | GIANT REVEL 3 WOMEN’S £265 {WAS £300}

w: Sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L. Colour: White/Blue or Black/Silver. Web Ref: 12855

v: Sizes: XXS, XS, S, M. Colour: Blue/Light Blue. Web Ref: 12605

REVOLUTION CADENCE XC £274.99

8 7005 aluminium women’s-specific frame. 8 SunTour 63mm-travel fork.

Tried and tested since 1999.

The Cadence is our women’s-specific MTB, tried and tested since we launched it in the late ‘90s. The more compact Cadence frame is based on the observation that the average women is 6” shorter than the average bloke. Moreover the 5’ 6” lass will have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average lad. Sit a female on a bike built for the average male: she’s obliged to overstretch to reach the bars so she’ll never be comfortable on that bicycle. Sit on a Cadence with its easier reach to the bars. Instant gratification.

Sizes: 16, 18”. Colour: Platinum Silver. Web Ref: 13088






SPECIALIZED MYKA HT £339.99

8 Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame.8 SunTour SF11-XCT-V3 80mm-travel fork.8 Shimano Acera/Altus 3x7spd EZ-Fire gears.

Specialized MTBs for women start here.

Although it shares the same quality spec as the Specialized Hardrock, one glance at the downward swoop of the shorter top tube informs you that the Myka was made for women. Then there are details you won’t glean from the picture such as the frame tubes’ butting that makes them thinner walled for a lighter, brighter ride; the suspension fork’s Femme lighter spring rate, the women’s-specific dual-density handlebar grips, the pressure-relieving Specialized Riva women’s Body Geometry saddle and the Specialized Fast Track LK (Low Knob for speed) tyres.

Sizes: 13, 15, 17, 19”. Colour: White/Blue. Web Ref: 13120

REVOLUTION CUILLIN XC £274.99

8 7005 aluminium frame. 8 SunTour 63mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire gears.

Even our least expensive MTB delivers the great looks and reliability you have learned to expect from a Revolution bike.

The Revolution Cuillin XC is built with an authentic 7005 aluminium alloy MTB (mountain bike) frame. The coil-sprung suspension fork cushions bumps.

Light-action Shimano shifters make 21-speed gear shifting EZ-firing and dependable. Tektro V-brakes and authentic 26 x 2.1” MTB tyres offer assured control. The Cuillin XC is a fine introduction to the pleasures of mountain biking. What’s more, in a wicked world where you wouldn’t feel comfortable leaving a 4-figure MTB locked outside, the Cuillin XC doubles as a durable Crud Catcher-compatible city hack bike that will cope with near anything the pot-holed urban landscape throws at it.

Sizes: 14, 16, 18, 20, 22”. Colour: Cobalt Blue. Web Ref: 13091

SPECIALIZED HARDROCK £339.99

8 Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame.8 SunTour SF11-XCT-V3 80mm-travel fork.8 Shimano Acera Rapidfire 3x7-speed shifters.

Best frame for the money

The butted alloy frame is lighter weight and stronger than the plain gauge frames that prevail at this price. The 80mm-travel fork’s spring rate is size-specific. Smaller riders who opt for a 13” Hardrock get the lightest sprung fork. ‘Clydesdale’ riders on 23” frames get the firmest. Shimano Acera Rapidfire 3x7-speed shifters are even more precise than EZ Fire. The 7-speed cassette hub is stronger than one that takes a 7-speed freewheel. All this makes the Hardrock better equipped for hard riding.

Sizes: 13, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: White/Black. Web Ref: 13114

GIANT REVEL 2 £300 {WAS £350} | GIANT REVEL 2 WOMEN’S £300 {WAS £350}

8 AluxX aluminium frame.8 SunTour XCT V2 80mm-travel fork.8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire shifters. 8 Shimano HG30 11-32 cassette.8 SunTour 22/32/42 chainset.8 Giant CR18 double wall aluminium rims.8 Giant Path 26x2.1” tyres.

A more marvellous Giant Revel

We have used the extra space in this double column to spell out all the extras you get when you upgrade from the Giant Revel 3 to the Revel 2. The longer-travel fork copes with bigger bumps. The wider tyres offer more

traction. Stainless steel spokes, a cassette rear hub and Giant’s own hand-made double wall rims make the wheels more robust. The mostly aluminium Shimano Acera 8-speed rear mech shifts gears more precisely than a steel/plastic 7-speed Tourney derailleur. The Shimano 11-32 cassette offers a wider range of gears than a Shimano 14-28 freewheel. You’ll bless the 32t cog whenever you ride a steep hill and long for an easier gear. You’ll love the 11t cog every time a tail wind blows you along the flat and you would spin out if the top gear was a 14t cog. The female model is built on a more efficient women’s-specific diamond frame (rather than a traditional open frame).

w: Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black/Red. Web Ref: 13169

v: Sizes: XS, S, M. Colour: Gunmetal/Cyan. Web Ref: 13244









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REVOLUTION CADENCE SPORT £359.99

8 Women’s-specific 7005-series aluminium frame. 8 SunTour XCT-V3 100mm-travel fork with lockout.8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire shifters / Acera gears.8 Tektro iO mechanical disc brakes.

Disc brakes take the Cadence Sport to a new level.

Built on the same quality women’s-specific frame as the Cadence XC, this Sport model enjoys considerable upgrades which make it even more off-roadworthy. The fork has 100mm travel. The cassette hub improves rear wheel strength and enables a wider range of 24 gears. Best of all, it comes with Tektro iO disc brakes which introduce a new level of control, reliability and brake pad longevity. If you want a mountain bike that stops as well as it goes, quality disc brakes are the answer.

Sizes: 16, 18”. Colour: Polar White. Web Ref: 13086

REVOLUTION CUILLIN SPORT £359.99

8 7005-series aluminium frame. 8 SunTour 100mm-travel LO fork.8 Tektro iO mechanical disc brakes.

The red Cuillin will take you higher.

This is the men’s version of the Cadence Sport. It shares the same upgrades in braking performance, fork travel, wheel strength and gear range that make it easier to get higher, safer to descend. On the subject of men’s and women’s models, it’s worth pointing out that while around 85% of women are more comfortable on the more compact Cadence Sport, that still leaves a sizable number of (especially taller) lasses that get along better with the slightly longer Cuillin Sport. A quick test ride at any of our shops will reveal which one’s best for you.

Sizes: 18, 20, 22”. Colour: Team Red. Web Ref: 13090

FREE FITTING FREE SERVICEWhen you order a bike from us, we guarantee that it will be assembled and carefully checked over in our own workshop by an Edinburgh Bicycle-mechanic. If you want anything fitted to your new bike - mudguards, bags, GPS, lights - just ask when you order it and we will waive our normal fitting charge. We’re confident you’ll find this free fitting service more convenient than the alternative - picking up a new bike along with a bagful of accessories you’ll be obliged to fit yourself.

Six weeks later, we’ll invite you to pop the bike back to the shop for a FREE service. That way, we can ensure that all’s well with the bike after you’ve given it a good shake- down on the streets and trails.





REVOLUTION CUILLIN PRO £449.99

8 7005-series aluminium frame. 8 SunTour XCR-D 120mm-travel fork.8 Tektro Auriga Draco hydraulic disc brakes.8 Shimano Acera 24-speed Rapidfire gearing.

The peak of the Cuillin range.

Shimano Rapidfire gear shifting and Continental X King tyre traction ensure peak performance, especially on the climbs. The 120mm-travel fork (with lockout!) and the hydraulic disc brakes enhance control, especially on the downhills. Replacing 2mm thick cables that can rust and kink with hydraulic power, Tektro Aurigas are even more efficient than the Cuillin Sport’s Tektro iO brakes and they’ll require less frequent servicing.

Sizes: 18, 20”. Colour: Ebony Black. Web Ref: 13089

SPECIALIZED HARDROCK DISC £379.99

8 Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame.8 SunTour SF11-XCT-V3 80mm-travel fork.8 Shimano Acera 21-speed Rapidfire shifters.

A more hardcore Hardrock.

How do you make the Specialized Hardrock more hardcore? Upgraded the stoppers from good V-brakes to V-good Tektro iO mechanical disc brakes featuring Automatic Calliper Centring and automatic pad angle adjustment. These features enable the pads to be positioned as parallel to and as close to the rotor as possible, thus enabling Tektro iOX’s to fulfil the disc brake promise of delivering more reliable all-weather stopping power, longer lasting brake pads and longer lasting wheel rims.

Sizes: 13, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: White/Red or Black/Punk. Web Ref: 13115

SPECIALIZED MYKA HT DISC £379.99

8 Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame.8 SunTour XCT-V3 80mm-travel fork.8 Shimano 21-speed Acera/Altus gears.8 Tektro iO mechanical disc brakes.

Discs brakes make this Myka even more off-roadworthy.

This is like the Myka HT on page 61 with the crucial upgrade that it comes equipped with Tektro iO mechanical disc brakes. Moving the brakes from the mud and rain-attracting wheel rims to the relatively clean hubs makes for an improvement in the brakes’ all-weather all-conditions performance. Disc brake pads are much harder so they last much longer. So do the rims now that they are no longer being worn down by the brake pads.

Sizes: 13, 15, 17, 19”. Colour: White/Red. Web Ref: 13121

GIANT REVEL 1 £390 {WAS £450}

8 AluxX aluminium frame.8 SunTour XCT V2 80mm-travel fork w/lockout.8 Shimano 24-speed EZ Fire shifters. 8 Shimano Alivio rear / Tourney front mechs.8 Shimano BRM 416 mechanical disc brakes.

Good disc brakes make this bike a Revel-ation.

If Avid has a rival in the best cable-operated disc brake stakes, it’s probably that byword in bicycling innovation and reliability, Shimano. It’s therefore great to see Giant’s Number One Revel MTB coming with Shimano BRM 416 mechanical disc brakes. Then the Revel 1 is further upgraded with a Shimano Alivio rear mech, a real Shimano chainset (over SunTour) and a SunTour fork with lock out.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black/Blue. Web Ref: 13245

SPECIALIZED HARDROCK SPORT DISC £459.99

8 Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame.8 SunTour SF11 80mm fork with lockout.8 Shimano 24-sp Rapidfire. Alivio rear mech. 8 Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes.8 Alex double wall rims. Cassette rear hub.

Rad, red and Avid ball bearing-actuated.

You might love this bike as much as we do because it’s radically red. Or you might be impressed because it comes Avid BB5 equipped. Ball bearing-actuated Avid BB brakes are generally rated the best mechanical disc brakes on the market. If you want a real Specialized MTB with disc brakes, and you are looking for familiar cable operation rather than hydraulics, the Specialized Hard Rock Sport Disc is a best buy.

Sizes: 13, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Red/Black or Black/White. Web Ref: 13116

SPECIALIZED MYKA HT SPORT DISC £459.99

8 Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame.8 SunTour SF11 80mm-travel fork with lockout.8 Shimano 24-sp Rapidfire. Alivio rear mech. 8 Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes.8 Alex double wall rims. Cassette rear hub.

Better disc brakes make you a more Avid rider.

This bike boasts Avid BB5s, frequently cited as the best buy in mechanical disc brakes. Owning a bike that lets you scrub speed with effortless fingertip control does wonders for your confidence when you hit the trails. The gears are upgraded on this bike (over the Myka HT Disc above) with Acera levers (over Altus) and an Alivio rear mech (over Acera), while this version of the SunTour SF11 fork allows you to lock out its 80mm Femme-sprung travel.

Sizes: 13, 15, 17, 19”. Colour: Charcoal/White. Web Ref: 13124











GIANT REVEL 0 £460 {WAS £550}

8 AluxX frame. SunTour XCT V3 100mm LO.8 Shimano 27-speed Alivio Rapidfire gearing. 8 Giant Root 2 hydraulic disc brakes.

We’re rooting for a Revel with better brakes.

An open system that deals better with heat build-up, Giant Root brakes’ one-piece callipers are solid stoppers. The Kevlar-belted hose helps boost the, usually weaker, rear brake’s performance to front brake standard. With twice the normal pad-to-disc clearance, Root brakes are easier to set up and more resistant to rubbing. The hydraulic fluid is noncorrosive mineral oil. This makes brake bleeding less of a pain and less frequent than systems that require DOT fluid.

XS, S, M, L, XL. Colour: Team Blue/Black. Web Ref: 13248

CANNONDALE TRAIL SL 5 £499.99 | CANNONDALE TRAIL SL 5 WOMEN’S £499.99

8 Trail SL SAVE double butted aluminium frame.

8 RST Gila Pro TnL 100mm-travel fork.8 Shimano Alivio 24-speed Rapidfire shifters.8 Shimano Alivio rear / Altus front mechs.8 Promax Orange mechanical disc brakes.

Low price / high-spec Cannondale.

The Cannondale Trail SL double butted aluminium frame with SAVE (Synapse Active Vibration Elimination) chainstays; the Cannondale double butted alloy handlebars; the Shimano Rapidfire shifters; the Schwalbe Black Jack 26x2.1” tyres with puncture protection: there is so much to like about

this bike - especially the unexpectedly low price for such a high-spec’d Cannondale.

The Trail SL delivers features usually reserved for more expensive rides. Being a Cannondale, the aluminium frame tubes are double butted. Smooth-welding virtually eliminates the potential risk of stress risers and bestows a handcrafted aesthetic.

Like the rest of the main frame, the Trail SL’s head tube is oversized. Its stiffness means the bike steers where you want it to go. The fat head tube also helps future-proof the bike should you decide to upgrade it by replacing the original RST fork (with 1.125” steerer) with a 1.5” steerer Fox fork in the future.

w: Sizes: S, M, L, XL, J (AKA Jumbo). Colour: Jet Black. Web Ref: 13246

v: Sizes: P (AKA petite), S, M. Colour: Silver. Web Ref: 13247

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SPECIALIZED ROCKHOPPER £699.99

8 M4 SL alloy frame. SunTour 80mm fork.8 Shimano Alivio gears & hydraulic brakes.

‘If ever there was a hardtail to flatter your ego without hurting the wallet it is the Rockhopper’

‘This bike looks more expensive than it is; it also rides more expensive than its price. It’s so much lighter than the other bikes that it almost feels like a proper race bike, albeit with trail geometry. Part of that weight saving probably comes from the shorter travel, lightweight fork but much of it must be attributed to the superb M4 frame and sprightly wheelset. The bike just feels snappy, fun and sure-footed without being harsh and you’ll probably want to go on upgrading it for years. 10/10.’ MBR.

Sizes: 13, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Black/White or White/Red. Web Ref: 13127

GENESIS CORE 10 £649.99

8 6061 T6 double-butted aluminium frame.8 RockShox Tora K 100mm-travel fork.8 Shimano Acera 24-spd Rapidfire gearing.8 Shimano BR-M445 hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Continental Mountain King 26x2.2” tyres.8 Alex Ace rims. Shimano rear hub

Good to the core.

With its fast, meaty Mountain King tyres from Continental, its hydraulic disc brakes from Shimano, the latest Tora forks from RockShox, and its full Shimano Acera drivetrain (including Octalink chainset & bottom bracket) on a clean 6061 double-butted aluminium frame, you can be confident this Genesis is good to the core.

Sizes: 16, 17.5, 19, 20.5”. Colour: Satin Black. Web Ref: 13072

SPECIALIZED HARDROCK PRO DISC £599.99

8 Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame.8 SunTour SF11 80mm fork with lockout.8 Shimano Alivio 27-spd Rapidfire drivetrain.

The best Hardrock deserves Shimano BR-M445 hydraulic disc brakes.

‘The Hardrock rung of Specialized’s polished and performance-orientated mountain bike ladder has never looked better than this year’s Pro. And its smooth speed is every bit as slick as its appearance, making it a great fast trail bike for the price. Naturally fast, light, comfortable and well balanced, the Pro is exactly the trail ego boost many riders are after. The fact that it looks great isn’t going to hurt sales either.’ bike radar.com

Sizes: 13, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Red/White or Black/Grey. Web Ref: 13117

CANNONDALE TRAIL SL4 £599.99

8 Trail SL SAVE double butted alloy frame. 8 RST Omega TnL 100mm-travel fork.8 Shimano Alivio 27-speed Rapidfire shifters.8 Shimano Deore rear / Alivio front mechs.8 Tektro Draco SL hydraulic disc brakes.

Rapid firing Cannondale with hydraulic discs.

This is like the Trail SL5 upgraded with Rapidfire gearing and hydraulic disc brakes. As with every Cannondale Trail, the SL4 frame’s skinny SAVE (Synapse Active Vibration Elimination) chain stays help damp trail buzz. The frame’s oversized head tube is compatible with both 1.125” and 1.5” steerers. (The SL4’s RST Omega fork has a 1 1/8” steerer.) Having such a reinforced front end helps you steer out of danger.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, J. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 13250

REVOLUTION TRIAD 2.0 £599.99

8 Gusseted hydroformed 7005 alloy frame. 8 120mm-travel RockShox Tora 302 coil fork. 8 Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes.8 Shimano Acera Rapidfire 24-spd gearing.

One truly Triad and tested MTB.

With its gusseted hydroformed frame built strong and true the Revolution Triad 2 is a trail-tested hardtail equipped with some of the finest parts possible on a bike at this kind of price. RockShox Tora forks retain their small-bump compliance, even when the TurnKey lockout is activated. Continental Mountain King 26 x 2.2 inch tyres are famed for their ability to perform in the rough or the wet. Avid Juicy’s Reach Adjust feature lets you fine-tune lever position to hand size to ensure they deliver Avid’s famed single-digit operation. This MTB truly is Triad and tested.

Sizes: 16, 18, 20”. Colour: Thunder Grey. Web Ref: 13093

GIANT REVEL 0 WOMEN’S £460 {WAS £550}

8 AluxX frame. SunTour XCT V3 100mm LO.8 Shimano 27-speed Alivio Rapidfire gearing.

Giant’s best Revel has sound Roots.

The women’s Revel 0 is as well equipped as the blue boys’ version on P.64. In particular, Giant Root brakes’ predictable hydraulic power mean that, even on the steepest downhill, a light single-fingertip squeeze of the levers is all that’s required to scrub your speed. Brakes this good mean farewell to requiring a vice-like grip. Brakes this good go a long way to making you a more confident rider. Even the wheels on every Revel have Giant’s unique stamp on them. The technology that enables Giant to manipulate aluminium into complex forms, such as this shapely frame, readily translates to producing rims that are equally reliable, strong and true.

Sizes: XS, S, M. Colour: White. Web Ref: 13249











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GENESIS LATITUDE 00 £849.99

8 Reynolds 520 double-butted Cr-Mo. 8 RockShox Recon Silver K 120mm-travel fork.8 Shimano Deore 27-speed Rapidfire gearing.8 Shimano BR-M445 hydraulic disc brakes.8 Continental Mountain King 26x2.2” tyres.

The first steel framed MTB in this catalogue.

The Latitude shares a near-identical Shimano-rich spec with the Genesis Core. However, it has one crucial difference - a Reynolds 520 double- butted Cr-Mo steel frame. The Genesis Core’s oversized aluminium tubes’ flex-resistance arguably makes it a more efficient climber. The Genesis Latitude’s narrower diameter steel tubes introduce a forgiving degree of flex. As ever, the choice is yours.

Sizes: 16, 17.5, 19, 20.5”. Colour: Cool Grey. Web Ref: 12860

GIANT TALON 2 £750

8 AluxX Fluid Formed frame. RockShox Dart fork.8 Shimano Deore/SLX 27-spd Rapidfire shifters.8 Shimano 445 hydraulic disc brakes.8 Kenda Nevegal 26x2.1” tyres on Giant rims.

Designed for UK riding - ‘a rare breed indeed’.

‘Giant’s Talon 2 is a rare breed indeed – a bike from a global manufacturer that’s been designed to suit UK riding. Shorter, slacker and more comfortable than Giant’s long-standing XtC race hardtail, the Talon series will appeal to the new breed of trail centre rider. Giant’s experience in aluminium tube shaping technology is obvious in the flowing forms of both the top and down tubes, which provide a rigid backbone for the rest of the chassis.’ bikeradar.com.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: White/Blue/Black. Web Ref: 13172


8 Trail SL SAVE double butted alloy frame. 8 RST Deuce Coil 100mm 100mm-travel fork.8 Shimano Deore 27-speed Rapidfire shifters.8 Shimano Deore Shadow rear/Alivio front gear.8 Shimano M445 hydraulic disc brakes.

Big brake and gear upgrades for the Trail.

The Trail SL3 is upgraded from the SL4 by coming with real Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and Deore Rapidfire shifters. The front suspension is also upgraded with a special edition (exclusive to Cannondale) version of the RST Deuce Coil fork with an alloy steerer and compression, rebound and lockout adjustability.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, J. Colour: BBQ. Web Ref: 13251

REVOLUTION TRIAD 1.0 £799.99

8 Gusseted hydroformed 7005 alloy frame. 8 RockShox Tora 302 Solo Air with PopLoc. 8 Shimano Alivio/Deore/SLX 27-spd gears.

Upgraded suspension, steering & gearing.

Like the Triad 2.0 (P.65) this bike comes with a RockShox Tora 302 fork. However the Triad I.0 comes with the lighter weight air-sprung version with PopLock - a bar-mounted thumb-shift lever that makes it easy to switch the TurnKey lockout on and off on the fly.

Talking of sweet thumbshifters, the Shimano transmission is upgraded to 27-speed Rapidfire level, featuring Alivio shifters, Deore front mech and SLX rear mech. The Shimano SLX Shadow rear derailleur’s in-board low-profile design helps protect it from off-road whacks. Its firmer spring prevents chain-stay slap. Shimano hubs (over Formula) and FSA shot-peened bars and stem (over Kalloy) complete the Triad 1.0’s incremental upgrades over the Triad 2.0.

Sizes: 16, 18, 20”. Colour: Team Red. Web Ref: 13092

GENESIS CORE 30 £849.99

8 6061 T6 double-butted aluminium frame.8 RockShox Recon Silver K 120mm-travel fork.8 Shimano Deore 27-speed Rapidfire gearing.8 Shimano BR-M445 hydraulic disc brakes.8 Alex DP 127 rims on Shimano M435 hubs.

‘A stable, easy ride that planted itself squarely on the best line.’

‘The Core 30 from small UK-designed brand Genesis scored highly with our testers, packing in plenty of spec for the money.... We ended up really loving the sure footed way that the Core descends. The capable fork and balanced frame make for a stable, easy ride that planted itself squarely on the best line with minimal forcefulness required.’ bikeradar.com.

Sizes: 16, 17.5, 19, 20.5”. Colour: Mid Blue. Web Ref: 13077









WHYTE 805 £899

8 Butted hydroformed 6061 aluminium frame.8 RockShox Recon Silver TK, 100mm fork.8 Hayes Stroker Comp hydraulic disc brakes.

UK trail optimised ride with impeccable manners.

With its ‘new school’ geometry (68.5˚ head angle), wide 680mm bars and short 60/70mm stem, the Whyte 805 inspires confidence when the riding gets rootsy. The hydroformed custom butted frame takes a Crud Catcher. Its triple butted seatstays (without bridge) takes the sting out the tail. You can tell that in contrast to classic MTB geometry based on blasting wide, dry Californian trails, Whyte mountain bikes are built for and tested on muddy, twisty, technical UK trails from Wales to the Scottish Highlands.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: White/Black. Web Ref: 13180

SPECIALIZED ROCKHOPPER COMP £899.99

8 Specialized M4SL fully manipulated.8 RockShox Recon Silver SL 80mm-travel fork.8 Shimano Deore/SLX 27-spd Rapidfire gears.8 Avid Juicy SL hydraulic disc brakes.8 Specialized The Captain Control 26x2.0”

tubeless Aramid bead tyres.

Even more Competent.

With its Avid brakes and RockShox Recon fork, the Comp is even more competent than the standard Rockhopper on page 65. With such a fine spec to match the beautifully-balanced frame it’s the type of bike that will inspire you to be a better rider, and will help you progress from competent to expert level.

Sizes: 13, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23”. Colour: Red/Black. Web Ref: 13128

GIANT XTC 3 £995

8 AluxX SL Fluid Formed aluminium frame. 8 RockShox Recon Silver TK 100mm fork.8 Shimano SLX 27-speed shifters & front gear.8 Shimano XT 27-speed Shadow rear mech.8 Shimano 445 hydraulic disc brakes.

XtC, famed for delivering legal highs.

Built with Giant’s lightest weight aluminium tubing - AluxX SL - and equipped with a roll call of the great and the good from RockShox and Shimano (SLX shifters and XT Shadow rear mech) the Giant XtC is all about getting to the top of the hill fast. The Recon Solo Air fork and the Shimano hydraulic disc brakes help ensure sweet grin-inducing descents.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black/Red/White. Web Ref: 13175





MOUNTAIN BIKES £999 - £1,400

REVOLUTION TRIAD ZERO £999.99

8 Gusseted hydroformed 7005 alloy frame.8 RockShox Revelation fork. 20mm Maxle. 8 Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes8 Shimano Alivio/Deore/SLX 2x9 gearing.

‘There’s no denying the Triad Zero’s hard- hitting appeal – or its astonishingly low price. If you’re an adventurous type who likes to push your limits it’s well worth a look.’ WhatMountainBike.

The Triad Zero features a 150mm-travel RockShox Revelation RL fork, which you’re more likely to see on a 2-grand bike such as the Stumpjumper FSR Comp. We offer this trail-taming hardtail as a stand-alone alternative to (rather than an upgrade over) the more XC-oriented Triad 1.0 (page 66).

Sizes: 18, 20”. Colour: Polar White. Web Ref: 13094

WHYTE 901 £1,149

8 Butted hydroformed 6061 aluminium frame.8 RockShox Recon TK Solo Air 120mm fork.8 Full SRAM X7 3x10-speed drivetrain.8 Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Mavic XM 119 rims. Sealed bearing hubs. 8 Continental Trail King 26x2.2” folding tyres.

Welcome to all-mountain 3x10 gearing.

The Whyte 901 trail hardtail features a 120mm-travel version of the RockShox Recon.

This fork secures the front wheel in a fashion that normal QRs and track nuts can only dream of - with a 20mm Maxle (which also features on the Revolution Triad Zero on this page). The new SRAM X7 transmission delivers the widest gear range ever (22/32/42 chainrings / 12-36 cogs) to make mountain trails more climbable. Avid Elixir hydraulic disc brakes’ superior modulation make the downhills more sure-footed and controllable.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13181





8 Trail SL SAVE double butted alloy frame. 8 RockShox Recon Silver Solo Air 100mm-

travel fork.8 Shimano SLX 27-speed Rapidfire shifters.8 Hayes Stroker Ryde Comp hydraulic disc

brakes.

We reckon you’re going to love Recon.

The Recon takes this Cannondale’s Trail to a new level. ‘There are so many mid-priced RockShox forks around that it’s hard to pick the best, but we reckon this hot-rod Recon is a value winner. We often meet the Recon on complete bikes, and it always does a cracking job of making mid-price bikes feel top-class in suspension terms. It can do the same for your bike, too. Verdict: All the stuff you need with nothing you don’t. A light and durable fork.’ bikeradar.com

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, J. Colour: White. Web Ref: 13252

GIANT TRANCE X4 £1,295

8 AluxX SL aluminium Fluid Formed frame.8 Giant Maestro Air shock. 127mm travel 8 RockShox Tora TK coil 120mm travel fork.8 Shimano Alivio/Deore 27-spd gearing.8 Shimano M445 hydraulic disc brakes.

Your introduction to Maestro Suspension.

The Trance X4 starts with an ALUXX SL Fluid Formed aluminium frame, precision engineered to guarantee zero play at the sealed bearing pivot points where the rocker meets the shock and swingarm. Such design simplicity leaves the shock to do what it has to do - move up and down in response to every bump - hence, Maestro suspension’s legendary performance and reliability.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: White/Red. Web Ref: 13174

SPECIALIZED CAMBER FSR COMP £1,249.99

8 120mm-travel M4 alloy FSR frame.8 RockShox Ario RL rear shock with lockout.8 RockShox Recon Silver TK 120mm fork.8 Shimano Alivio/SLX 27-spd Rapidfire gears.8 Shimano M430 crank 22/32/44. 11-34 cogs.8 Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brakes.8 Specialized The Captain Sport 26x2” tyres.

Fantastic new FSR offer.

Originally developed in the early ‘1990s and tweaked and perfected ever since, Specialized FSR is arguably today’s most evolved MTB suspension system. The new Camber M4 platform makes this Stumpjumper FSR-like trail-taming technology more accessible than ever without compromising either build quality (sealed cartridge bearing pivots) or spec (RockShox suspension front and rear).

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: White/Red. Web Ref: 13096

SPECIALIZED MYKA FSR COMP £1,199.99

8 100mm-travel M4 Women’s FSR frame.8 RockShox Ario rear shock with lockout.8 RockShox Tora TK Le Femme 100mm fork.8 Shimano Alivio/SLX 27-spd Rapidfire gears.8 Shimano M430 crank 22/32/42. 11-34 cogs.8 Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brakes.8 Specialized The Captain Sport 26x2” tyres.

Feminine FSR makes full sus performance more accessible to half the population.

The shorter-reach Myka frame has more stepover clearance than the similarly equipped Specialized Camber. The fork and rear shock are lighter sprung to make Myka more female friendly. The Myka FSR Comp is the real deal - a full-suspension bike that’s perfectly proportioned for most women to help ensure a perfect off-road riding experience.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: White/Blue. Web Ref: 13118

GENESIS CORE 50 £1,399.99

8 6069 ALX-9 triple-butted aluminium frame.8 RockShox Recon Gold RL 120mm fork.8 Shimano SLX 3x10-spd gears. 11-34 cogs. 8 Shimano 22/32/42 M552 chainset. 8 Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes.8 DT Swiss X430D rims. 8 Shimano SLX hubs.8 Continental Mountain King 26x2.2” tyres.8 Shimano PD-M520 SPD pedals.

Ball-burnished silvery frame. Gold fork.

The beautiful ball burnished silvery frame is constructed in 6069 aluminium. This alloy is even harder, so can be made thinner walled than 6061 alloy. The Gold version of the RockShox Recon with its tapered alloy steerer and 20mm through axle reinforces the front end. The Core 50 also highlights Shimano’s latest contribution towards perfect wide-range gear shifting - an SLX 3x10-speed transmission.

Sizes: 16, 17.5, 19, 20.5”. Colour: Polished. Web Ref: 13079







SPECIALIZED CAMBER FSR EXPERT £1,899.99

8 120mm-travel M4 alloy FSR frame.8 Custom Fox Triad 2 shock.8 Custom RockShox Reba TK 120mm fork.8 Shimano SLX/XT 3x10-spd gearing.8 Custom Avid Elixir 5 SL hydraulic disc brakes.

Made for honing your trail-riding expertise.

The Expert version of the Camber comes with a Fox Triad 2 fork, customised for Specialized with a switch you can flick between 3 settings: fully open, ProPedal (open but firmer) and lockout. The transmission is upgraded with Shimano SLX Rapidfire shifters and front mech, a rear XT mech, a Shimano M552 HollowTech triple 24/34/42t crankset and a Shimano 10-speed cassette with an 11t high gear and a wall-climbing 36t low.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Silver/Black. Web Ref: 13098

GIANT ANTHEM X4 £1,650

8 AluxX SL frame. Fox Float RP2 100mm shock.8 Fox F100 RL-11 QR15, fork w/tapered steerer.8 Shimano Deore/SLX 27-sp gears. M445 disc.

‘The best trail full-suspension you can buy.’

‘In every riding situation you can throw at it, the Anthem X4’s perfect poise and supple-yet-taut rear end deliver bucket loads of confidence, inspiring constant up-shifts, later braking and bigger grins. The suspension simply gets on with the job of isolating the rider from the worst of the hits, allowing 100 percent of your effort to go into propelling the bike forwards. Throw it down a steep, rocky chute and the Anthem X won’t flinch. Point it up a saddle-nose grinder and it’ll come back for more.’ bikeradar.com

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Black/Blue/White. Web Ref: 13253

WHYTE 905 £1,599

8 Butted hydroformed 6061 aluminium frame.8 RockShox Reba RL 120mm fork. Maxle Light.8 SRAM X7 2x10 shifters & front mech. X.9 rear.8 Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes.

Confirms Whyte’s passion for UK-proof bikes.

Upgrading the fork from Recon TK to Reba RL level knocks half a kilo off the bike’s weight compared with the Whyte 901 (P.68). The 2x10 transmission saves more grams. The 26/39t chainrings and 12-36 cassette deliver such a wide gear range, you’re unlikely to miss a 3rd chainring. The chainset spins on a PF30 bottom bracket. With its cartridge ball bearings encased in a weather-sealed composite and press fitted into the bb shell the PF30 bb confirms Whyte’s passion for creating UK-proofed bikes.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Ghost White. Web Ref: 13182

SPECIALIZED CAMBER FSR ELITE £1,549.99

8 120mm-travel M4 alloy FSR frame.8 Same components as Myka FSR Elite.

Stand in line for in-line rear suspension.

This bike has the same forks, brakes and transmission upgrades as the Myka FSR Elite. However, in contrast to that women’s-specific bike, the Camber is more like Specialized’s legendary Stumpjumper in terms of geometry. The simple, ingenious inline shock placement means that bump forces through the axle are dealt with instantaneously. Making the suspension pivot points an integrated part of the frame (rather than welded-on components) highlights the benefits of Specialized’s hydroformed frame construction expertise.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: White/Black. Web Ref: 13097

SPECIALIZED MYKA FSR ELITE £1,499.99

8 M4 hydroformed FSR 100mm travel frame. 8 RockShox Recon Gold Turn Key Solo Air fork. 8 Custom Avid Elixir 3 SL hydraulic disc brakes.8 Shimano Alivio/XT/SLX 3x9-speed gearing.

An elite ride for women.

The Elite has the same sound M4 FSR frame and RockShox Ario shock that makes the Myka FSR Comp (P.69) such a sound choice for women. Then the Recon fork is upgraded to Gold standard. Its alloy stanchions make it around 300g lighter than the Recon Silver. The disc brakes are elevated to Avid Elixir level and, as you would expect on an Elite MTB, a Shimano XT Shadow rear mech takes Alivio Rapidfire shifting to a higher level.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Red/White. Web Ref: 13119

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SPECIALIZED STUMPJUMPER FSR COMP £1,999.99

8 140mm-travel M5 alloy FSR frame.8 Fox Triad 2 shock. RockShox Revelation RL fork. 8 SRAM X7/X9 3x10-speed gearing.

‘Feels like a favourite pair of jeans.’ bikeradar.com

‘The FSR 4-bar linkage design places a pivot just in front of the rear dropout to isolate the rear wheel from (most) pedalling forces. Over the past 15 years, FSR geometry has been gently tweaked for more performance in light of evolving tastes in riding. For 2010, the design is better than ever with a properly ‘floaty’ feeling to the ride. On our rides we always have a sense that the rear wheel is truly suspended, always moving about in the sweet spot of the Fox Triad shock. The numbers – a 68.5° head angle and 74.5° seat angle – are bang on for a 140mm trail bike. Numbers can be notoriously misleading, but in this case they’re the reason this bike feels like a favourite pair of jeans from the very first ride.’ bikeradar

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Red/White. Web Ref: 13136

WHYTE T-120 S £1,999

8 6061 alloy frame. Carbon swingarm. 120mm travel.8 RockShox Monarch shock / Reba Maxle fork.8 SRAM X7 2x10 gears. 26/39 rings. 12-36 cog.

Alloy front + carbon rear + Quad-Link = T120 S.

When a new bike arrives at Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op we sometimes play a game called ‘guess the price’ based on a mental checklist. In the case of this Whyte the list went: carbon swingarm. Check. The world’s simplest 4-bar suspension system (Jon Whyte’s enduring legacy). Check. High-end RockShox front and rear to make the most of the Quad 2 suspension. Check. Fantastically easy-to-use Maxle 20mm screw-through axle. Check. Up-to-the-minute SRAM 2x10 gearing. Check. Our favourite Avid Elixir brakes. Check. With all that going for it, we guessed the T120 S would cost somewhere around 3 grand. You’ll be delighted to discover how wrong we were.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Ghost White/Orange. Web Ref: 13183

WHYTE 19C £1,999

8 Uni-directional Multi Monocoque frame.8 RockShox Reba RL 100mm-travel fork. 8 SRAM X-7 2x10-speed gearing. 8 Avid Elixir 3 hydraulic disc brakes. 8 Fulcrum Red Metal 5 wheels.

Sub 10 kilo MTB proves carbon is king.

The Whyte 19C is a superbly executed multi monocoque masterpiece. Its 70˚ head / 73.5˚ seat tube geometry helps you soar over

hills you previously laboured up, yet it’s more sure-footed than you have a right to expect from a bike that’s badged, ‘Race XC’. The RockShox Reba’s remote PopLoc lets you activate the lockout on the fly. The Whyte 19C’s agility is helped no end by coming with a set of sealed bearing 20mm-axle Fulcrum Wheels. The latest SRAM X7 drivetrain delivers a wide, slick-shifting 2x10 range of gears in a simplified 27-42t double chainset format.

Sizes: S, M. L. Colour: Ghost White. Web Ref: 13179





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MOUNTAIN BIKES £2,150 - £3,999

SPECIALIZED STUMPJUMPER FSR COMP CARBON £2,499.99

8 140mm-travel Carbon / M5 alloy FSR frame.8 Fox Triad 2 shock. RockShox Revelation fork. 8 SRAM X7/X.9 2x10 gearing.8 Custom Avid Elixir RSL hydraulic disc brakes.

Stiffer, lighter, faster, better.

Q. How could Specialized improve on the Stumpjumper Comp on page 71?

A. Create a carbon monocoque front triangle. Carbon doesn’t just save around 100 grams. Carbon is also even more amenable to being moulded into unconventional shapes. This allows Specialized to create an even stiffer frame to milk the benefits of their FSR suspension. Hence the oversized head tube (takes a steerer that tapers from 1.125” at the top to 1.5” at the bottom) and hence the 84.5mm bottom bracket.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Red/Black. Web Ref: 13138




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WHYTE 146 WORKS £3,999

8 Monocoque frame. Fox Float shock & fork.8 Full SRAM XX 2x10 transmission.8 Avid Elixir CR hydraulic disc brakes.8 Easton EA-90 wheelset.

This Whyte 146 works even better.

With its carbon-rich XX transmission and £1,000 Easton wheels, the Whyte 146 Works comes in at an astonishing 11.4kg/25lb. That’s half a kilo lighter than the 146 S (and half a stone lighter than most 5.5”-travel rigs). The £270 RockShox REVERB seatpost makes it easy to raise or lower the saddle on the fly and brings the bike even closer to fulfilling the philosophy Jon Whyte developed during his F1 design days, ‘to finish first you’ve got to finish’.

Sizes: M, L. Colour: Jet Black/Ghost White. Web Ref: 13178

GIANT GLORY 1 £3,750

8 AluxX SL aluminium Fluid Formed frame. 8 RockShox Vivid coil shock. 203mm travel.8 RockShox Boxxer R2C2 200mm travel fork.8 SRAM X9 shifter & mech. 11-26 9-speed.8 Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc brakes.

Maestro suspension in all its 8”-travel glory.

If you glory in steep descents, huge jumps, cornering at speed and blasting through rock gardens, you’ll love the confidence-inspiring stability and bottomless rear suspension that Giant bring to the table tops with this 8” travel manifestation of their Maestro suspension system. With its colour co-ordinated Boxxer fork this bike, like every 2011 Giant, looks as glorious as it performs.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: White/Blue. Web Ref: 13137

WHYTE 146 S £2,999

8 Monocoque frame. Fox Float RP23 shock.8 Fox Float 150 RL FIT QR15 fork.8 Full SRAM X9 2x10 transmission.8 Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc brakes.

The Whyte 146 Works, intelligently detuned.

This bike has exactly the same carbon main frame, monocoque swing arm, Fox Float RP23 shock and 146mm travel as Whyte’s pro-level 4-grand Works bike. To save £1,000, the SRAM 2x10 gearing is X9 instead of XX. The seatpin is quick releasable, but not remotely like the Work’s REVERB. The Fox Float RL loses the RLC’s compression adjustability. The brakes lose the Avid Elixir CR’s carbon lever and pad contact adjustment. You gain a grand.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Jet Black/Ghost White. Web Ref: 13177

GIANT XTC COMPOSITE ZERO £2,750

8 Composite Grade full carbon frame.8 Fox F100 RL 100mm fork. Remote lockout.8 Shimano XT 3 x 10-speed transmission.8 Shimano XT wheels & disc brakes.

10.8kg/23.76lb road bike kind of weight.

Giant’s superbly fabricated carbon frame brings the weight of the XTC Composite Zero down to sub-11kg. We’ve seen road racing bikes that weighed more. The XTC Composite Zero can therefore soar up hills at close-to road bike-like speeds. The full Shimano XT groupset (inc wheels and hydraulic disc brakes) inspires confidence. You just know that every push of a shifter or pull of a lever will deliver an instantaneous response. The Fox F100 RL’s remote bar-mounted lever makes it equally easy to lock out the fork’s 100mm-travel on smooth fire-roads.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Composite/Blue/White. Web Ref: 13176

GIANT TRANCE X2 £2,400

8 AluxX SL frame. Fox Float RP2 shock.8 Fox F125 RL-11 QR15 fork. Tapered steerer.8 Shimano SLX 30-spd gearing. XT rear mech.8 Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes.

Fox fork and shock enhance the Trance.

Five inch travel front and rear means the Trance is like a big Anthem - it’s the Marseillaise of trail bikes. The lightweight plush performance of the fork and shock remind you why Fox are generally regarded as the masters of bicycle suspension. The suspension shrugs off the hits but, thanks to the magic of Maestro, the fork and shock are all but motionless on smooth roads. The ingenious Fox fork’s QR15 axle screws solidly into the oversized fork dropout, and then tightens as simply and securely as a traditional quick release lever.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Black/Blue. Web Ref: 13173

GIANT ANTHEM X3 £2,150

8 AluxX SL frame. Fox Float RP2 shock.8 Fox F100 RL-11 QR15, fork w/tapered steerer.8 Shimano SLX/XT 3x10-speed transmission. 8 Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes.

An Anthem to 30-speed SLX/XT shifting.

Everyone who rides the Anthem comes to the same conclusion. Maestro suspension makes it more big-hit trail ready than a 100mm travel rig has a right to be. The X3 builds on the sheer class of the 4”-travel Giant Anthem X4 reviewed on page 70. Then it’s made even more desirable with an upgraded transmission featuring Shimano SLX 3x10-speed shifters, front mech, 11-36 cassette and 24/32/42t chainset, while the rear mech is upgraded to XT Shadow level. The hydraulic disc brakes are also upgraded from Shimano M445s to the even smoother action Avid Elixir 5s.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Colour: Grey/Red. Web Ref: 13254







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Advances in mountain bike knowledge and MTB technology offer you many opportunities to upgrade your bike and therefore improve your

riding experience.

If you’re considering a new transmission, we believe 2x10 is a great leap forward that simultaneously simplifies and improves gear changing in general, front shifting in particular.

Then there are your contact points. We explain why wide bars and short stems can transform the way a mountain bike performs. Then there’s the old pedal debate: clip-in (AKA clipless) SPD for security versus flatties for instant bail out. One compelling argument for the latter is that flatties are the only pedals permitted at the majority of professionally-run MTB trail skills courses.

Then there are your wheels and tyres. You expend a lot of energy turning them. When tyres come as lightweight as the 410g Specialized Renegade, the energy saved might be what gets you up the next hill.



TRANSMISSION

The latest edition of the X7 groupset makes SRAM 2x10 shifting more affordable. 2x10 is the first viable MTB transmission that does not demand a triple chainset. Instead it matches a 26/39 or 28/42 Hollow Forged crankset with a 12-36 ten-speed cassette. That’s a good thing because 2x10 is lighter weight than a 3x9 triple set up. It reduces the Q-factor (the difference between the outside of the cranks where the pedal are threaded in). Most important of all, 2x10 means far less faffing with front shifting.

DMR VAULT £89.99Web Ref: 13580

SHIMANO XTR 980 ATB SPD £119.99Web Ref: 13411

REVOLUTION CONTACT CLIPLESS £21.99Web Ref: 10652

PEDALS

Mountain biking demands a sure grip of the pedals so you stay confidently connected on bumpy downhills. Mountain biking also demand that the feet are free to dab. Many bike companies fit cheap ‘test ride’ pedals to their poshest bikes. Some bikes come with no pedals. That’s not as mad as it might sound. Bike companies know that experienced riders usually ditch the supplied pedals and replace them with the pedal style that suits them best. Pedals are therefore usually the first components that mountain bike owners upgrade.

FLAT pedals offer a wide, comfortable foot platform. Screw-in pins facilitate foot retention. The Vault is DMR’s most bling low-profile pedal with cartridge bearings. If you want to spend less, we have around a dozen models to chose from starting at £10.

CLIP-IN MTB pedals were first popularised by Shimano whose SPDs became the generic name for a pedal/shoe-binding system that didn’t compromise your ability to walk in cleated cycling shoes. When connected to SPD pedals you can believe a mountain biker can fly. XTR is Shimano’s best SPD pedal. The Revolution Contact is our contribution to price sanity.

SRAM X7 GROUPSET

X7 FRONT MECH £41.99Web Ref: 13581

PC-1051 10-SPEED CHAIN £34.99Web Ref: 13582

PG-1050 12-36 10-SPEED CASSETTE £54.99Web Ref: 13583

X7 REAR MECH £67.99Web Ref: 13584

X7 10-SPEED TRIGGER SHIFTERS £71.99Web Ref: 13585

X7 S1400 175mm CHAINSET £159.99Web Ref: 13586













HANDLEBAR & STEM

Rather like pubs, it’s a matter of personal taste whether you prefer riser bars, straight bars or gay bars. There is however a growing consensus among trail riders: wide bars on a short stem is the way to go. The handlebar is, after all, a lever. Making the bar longer improves leverage so it sharpens the steering. That’s why MTB bars have grown from the 20th Century 600mm standard to around 680mm wide today. Meanwhile stems have shrunk from 110-120mm to 50-80mm in length. A shorter stem does wonders for your control in tight situations such as uphill

switchbacks. To stiffen and strengthen the cockpit the bar’s stem clamp zone has grown from 25.4 to 31.8mm. When this new 31.8 standard was introduced around 8 years ago some cynics asked, ‘Why?’ Today, when you look at an MTB that predated that change, its 25.4mm bars look positively weedy. As always at Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op we offer a vast choice in bars and stems. Both Easton and Thomson make compelling claims that theirs are the strongest. Supplied with a good set of lock-on grips, Outlands are, comfortably, the best buy.

EASTON EA70 MONKEYBAR £56.99Web Ref: 12479

OUTLAND D31EIGHT RISER BAR AND LOCK ON GRIPS £26.99Web Ref: 9232

THOMSON ELITE X4 £79.99Web Ref: 6948

TYRES

A change of tyres can be the least expensive way of transforming the performance of your mountain bike. The tyres supplied with budget mountain bikes (which these days means sub-£350) can weigh more than a kilo per wheel. That’s a lot of rotational weight to be turning up a steep incline. Replace the original tyres with a good pair of all-rounders such as the Continental Verticals, you lose a kilo and gain an immediate performance lift. Our next tyre tip is to tread carefully. Something like Specialized’s new semi-slick Renegade was made for XC racing so it’s going to work best on dry trails. The AM/4X initials at the end of the Panaracer SG’s name reveals its more gnarly All Mountain / 4-Cross ambitions.

CONTINENTAL VERTICAL 26 x 2.3” £15.99Web Ref: 5221

SPECIALIZED RENEGADE 26 x 1.9” £24.99Web Ref: 13435

PANARACER CG AM/4X 26 x 2.35” £39.99Web Ref: 12615

WHEELS

The Hope Hoops success story continues to evolve. This latest offering from the esteemed Lancashire hub maker matches a new improved version of the Hope Pro2 hub - now with stainless steel cartridge bearings for even greater longevity - and matches it with the cult, heavy-duty, world championship-proven Stan’s Flow Rim. Shimano offer a less expensive wheel upgrade which is compatible with either V-brakes or disc brakes. Our budget wheels are as good as you’ll get on a production MTB up to around £500, so they’re worth considering if the only thing keeping you off you bike is a bent wheel that’s beyond repair.

BUDGET DISC ATB FRONT £39.99 | REAR £49.99 Web Ref: 3021

SHIMANO M505 V & DISC BRAKE FRONT £64.99 | REAR £69.99 Web Ref: 7767

HOPE HOOPS PRO EVO 2 FRONT £115 | REAR £195 Web Ref: 13651











ESSENTIALS FOR A DAY ON THE TRAILSThe best mountain bike feeling is when you’re loose, centred and balanced, and the bike just flows beneath you. Trail riding essentially leaves no space for clutter so we’ll keep this Essentials page to a minimum.We would put gloves at the top of the list of essentials because there’s something just plain weird and wrong about mountain biking without hand protection.Next, a hydration pack because you don’t miss your water till your well runs dry. As well as carrying water a good pack such as the Revolution Hydrate has plenty spare capacity for carrying a pump, spare tubes, tools, snack bars and gels. Finally, navigation aids add interest and can be seriously useful. If you are thinking of exploring the back of beyond, we might be tempted to reverse the order of this list and put the Garmin 800 at the top.

TOOLSSelf sufficiency is the very essence of mountain biking. Being able to cope with ‘a mechanical’ is a badge of honour. You’ll probably get by with a puncture repair kit and a pump for an hour on the blue run. The new Mammoth 2-Stage pump is Blackburn’s most technical yet. Alternatively, the post-modern Lezyne has dragged the humble pump hose into the 20th century and made it desirable. The Specialized EMT Survival kit bundles Allen keys and puncture kit into a neat seat pack. When you’re out in the wilds, wheels are known to buckle and chains are known to snap so consider spoke and chain tools too.

NAVIGATIONCycle computers have really come on since the days when every mountain biker had a cabled Cat Eye to prove how fast they took that last downhill. Today’s Cat Eye Adventure computer boasts digital cable-free transmission. As well as diplaying speed and distance, it plots your altitude. This can be very useful for verifying your position when reading a map. If you really want to track your whereabouts however, nothing matches our Garmin Edge 800 bundle with all-UK 1:50K OS Discoverer mapping which brings auto-quality Sat Nav technology to your MTB bars.

CAT EYE 14 FUNCTION ADVENTURE ALTIMETER COMPUTER £99.99Web Ref: 12520

GARMIN EDGE 500 WITH CADENCE & HRM £249.99Web Ref: 13238

GARMIN EDGE 800 TRAIL BUNDLE £399.99Web Ref: 13237

PARK TYRE & TUBE REPAIR KIT £5.99Web Ref: 210

ICE TOOLZ DH TYRE LEVER £6.99Web Ref: 8282

PARK SW7C MULTI SIZE SPOKE WRENCH £10.99Web Ref: 983

PARK CT5 COMPACT CHAIN TOOL £14.99Web Ref: 4291

PARK TWS2C FOLD-UP TORX WRENCH £19.99Web Ref: 8560

SPECIALIZED EMT SURVIVAL KIT £26.99Web Ref: 11663

BLACKBURN MAMMOTH 2-STAGE PUMP £24.99Web Ref: 12882

LEZYNE PRESSURE DRIVE MINI PUMP WITH HOSE £27.99Web Ref: 11162












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FOX DIGIT £26w Black. Size: S-XL Web Ref: 13629w Dark Red. Size: M-XL Web Ref: 13629 v Black. Size: S-L Web Ref: 13633

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You have no time to fish a bottle out of a cage when you’re picking the best line so it’s no surprise that mountain bikers were among the first people to embrace hands-free hydration when CamelBak pioneered the concept around 20 years ago.

Their new Capo illustrates how far CamelBak have evolved. Like the CamelBak Rogue (P.38), Classic (P.41) and Octane (P.57), the Capo features their latest, lifetime-guaranteed Antidote Reservoir. Its quick-seal cap is larger than ever and easier to close. Internal folding ‘arms’ separate the sides of the reservoir so it dries out faster when you hang it up on its clip-on hanger. Add 11 litres dry goods storage along with the 3 litre reservoir, the Capo is one awesome backpack.If you need a bigger pack, Vaude’s Alpencross was made for alpine endeavours.As ever from Revolution, our own 1.5L Hydrate Pack with its 2 huge zipped front storage pockets makes one of the best ideas in bicycling - the hydration pack - more affordable.

REVOLUTION HYDRATE HYDRATION PACK 1.5L £29.99Web Ref: 8999

VAUDE ALPENCROSS ERGONOMIC 30+5L £94.99Web Ref: 12588

CAMELBAK CAPO 3L + 11L £74.99Web Ref: 13600

GLOVESShow us a mountain biker who has never come off, and we’ll show you an accident waiting to happen. Rather like skiing, the occasional tumble is inevitable when the terrain gets lumpy. When you do come off, chances are you’ll use a hand to break your fall, so it makes sense to wear gloves. MTB gloves differ from regular cycling gloves in that they tend to be constructed in more rugged fabrics so they’re more likely to survive said falls. Simultaneously, they are less bulky or padded so they won’t overheat your hands in summer. Nor will they deaden trail feedback and ‘feel’ when you grip the bars. The palms are often silicon embossed (see the Endura Singletrack pic) to promote a sure, nonslip grip. When MTB gloves are padded, it’s to protect the knuckles on the back of the hand as illustrated by the Fox Digit glove. As ever with bicycling, our description of MTBs glove is a generalisation. You’re welcome to commute in MTB gloves. Similarly, if you would rather go mountain biking in a cool pair of Specialized track mitts with Body Geometry gel padding in all the right places, be our guest.

ENDURA SINGLETRACK £25.99Size: S-XXLWeb Ref: 9836

SPECIALIZED BG GEL MITT £26.99Size: S-XXLWeb Ref: 10771

HIGH FIVE ISO GEL CITRUS/ORANGE £0.99Web Ref: 11290

HIGH FIVE ISO GEL BERRY 60ml £0.99Web Ref: 11290

BUZZ ENERGY BAR £1.25Web Ref: 13305

SIS SMART 1 ENERGIZER GEL £1.69Web Ref: 8544

FOODYou expend energy going up. You require focused concentration going down. Best keep your glucose levels topped up to feed body and brain. Buzz bars are made from porridge oats and real fruit. Energy gel has an awesome reputation for reviving lost causes. SIS Smart 1 might even improve your night sight.














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8 Hi-tensile steel frame & fork.8 20x2” Innova tyres. 48h/36h wheels.

‘With a great look and sturdy build, this will be your favourite subject after school!’ Alex.

One Size. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13257

ALEX AMATO’S BMX PRIMER‘I’ve been riding BMX for a number of years now. It’s probably the most accessible type of riding out there. No need to “gear up”, just grab your bike and head out the door. BMX isn’t for everyone, and lots of people don’t understand it. But for those that get it, riding is what you plan everything else around. With loads of great complete bikes available, and new parks opening up around the UK, there’s never been a better time to get out there.’

To help you find your way around this season’s enhanced Edinburgh Bicycle BMX offer, check out Alex’s informed summary of every bike on this 2-page spread.

ALEX AMATO DEPUTY SALES MANAGEREDINBURGH

MONGOOSE MICRON £159.99

8 Hi-tensile steel frame & fork. Mongoose Mini bars. Alloy stem.8 20x2.125” Mongoose Dirt tyres on 36h steel wheels.8 Rush alloy V-brakes. 36t steel chainring/18t freewheel.

‘A great starter for the wee ones. Small frame and easier gearing make for a more confident ride.’ Alex.

One Size. Colour: Silver/Blue. Web Ref: 13255

MONGOOSE LOGO £169.99

8 Hi-tensile frame & fork. Mongoose steel bars. Front Load stem.8 20x2.25” Innova tyres on 48h rear / 36h front steel wheels.8 Rush alloy U-brakes. 33t forged CrMo chainring/13t freewheel.

‘An inexpensive but sharp looking BMX bike. If you see pegs as an unnecessary piece of metal, this bike’s worth a look.’ Alex.

One Size. Colour: Black/Neon. Web Ref: 13256

MONGOOSE SUBJECT £189.99





8 Tubular 3pc cranks. 33t ring. 13t freewheel.

‘Going for strength, this bike offers a full hi-ten steel frame, 3-piece cranks, and 48h rear wheel. The gumwall tyres add real retro style too.’ Alex.

One Size. Colour: Gum Rubber. Web Ref: 13258

GT SLAMMER £219.99

8 20” top tube freestyle frame & fork.

‘Compact and sturdy steel frame provide a stable bike, great for the first outing to the skatepark. With a gyro fitted, this bike is barspin-ready.’ Alex.

One Size. Colour: White/Blue. Web Ref: 13263

8 CrMo frame & steerer. Front Load stem.8 Tubular 3pc cranks. 25t ring. 9t freewheel.

‘This is where things start getting serious. Big bars, cro-mo mainframe, 25/9 gearing, Mid BB, this bike is bang up-to-date.’ Alex.

One Size. Colour: Teal. Web Ref: 13259

WETHEPEOPLE JUSTICE £339.99

8 Hi ten frame. CrMo d/t, stays and steerer.8 Salt Pitch Raw 2.25 / Pitch Flow 2.1” tyres.

‘A fantastic looking bike spec’d with Wethepeople’s own brand of quality components from Salt. Brilliant but subtle colourway too.’ Alex.

One Size. Colour: Anthracite. Web Ref: 13261

COMMENÇAL ABSOLUT £399.99

8 CrMo frame. Cartridge sealed mid bb.

‘The low and long styling of the bike lends itself to trail use, but would be equally enjoyed by the pegless street/park rider. Simple and understated, Commencal put together a great BMX package.’ Alex.

One Size. Colour: Red or Black. Web Ref: 13355

WETHEPEOPLE VERUS £429.99

8 Full CrMo frame & fork. Butted down tube.8 Salt expert full cnc alloy front loading stem.

‘The real deal. Full cro-mo frame/forks/bars, sealed bearings all around and fat tyres. This bike’s ready for your local park and street spots.’ Alex.

One Size. Colour: Black/Green. Web Ref: 13262

GT COMPE £269.99

8 20.5” top tube freestyle steel frame & fork.8 3pc tubular CrMo cranks. 25/9 gearing.

Anodised parts make the Compe stand out, while the hi-rise bars provide extra control.’ Alex.

One Size. Colour: Black/Orange. Web Ref: 13265

WETHEPEOPLE ARCADE £299.99

8 Salt Rookie 3-pc crank. 25/9 gearing.

‘A great entry-level bike from a BMX-dedicated bike company. Well spec’d including a pivotal seat/seatpost and sealed-bearing 3-piece cranks.’ Alex.

One Size. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 13260

GT ZONE £249.99

8 GT freestyle steel frame & fork.8 3pc cranks. 33t GT chainring. 13t freewheel.

‘Great graphics and rad colourway really make this one stand out from the sea of black bikes out there.’ Alex.

One Size. Colour: Hot Green. Web Ref: 13264

£209.99MONGOOSE PROGRAM

£249.99MONGOOSE CULTURE











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KIDS’ STUFFOur catalogue theme - Where will your bike take you this summer? - is especially pertinent to children.

Like swimming your first length or playing your first chord, learning to ride a bike is one of those lifetime landmark achievements you will never forget. You might set off with a feeling of trepidation. You might wobble a little. Then suddenly it all comes together. You realize that you can balance, steer and pedal simultaneously. The feeling of empowerment is intoxicating.

For many youngsters, this newly-acquired ability induces a Donna Summer-esque state of independence. The world is instantly made more accessible. Just a wee ride to the park at the bottom of the road with a couple of friends to share juice and sandwiches becomes a great adventure.

‘I hate walking to school because it takes over half an hour. I love cycling to school because it takes just 10 minutes.’Roddy Devlin, aged 10.

The amazing thing about cycling is that unlike some childhood pleasures (CBBC, farting jokes, dolls’ houses) bike riding isn’t a phase you grow out of. 30 years after you get your first bike you can relive that buzz whenever you ride. That’s why giving your children their first bikes and teaching them to ride them is like giving them a lifetime standing order to the elixir of youth.

Like any skill the younger you start cycling, the more proficient you’re likely to become. Both Chris Hoy and Steve Peat earned their bike handling chops on kids’ BMXs (page 78) before either had seen a track bike or an MTB. It’s because your first ride is so important, we kick off the kids’ section of this catalogue by relating the Early Rider story at the bottom of this page.

‘Early Rider was conceived when I wanted to get my 3 year-old son riding bikes, without training wheels. Disillusioned with the products on offer, I set out to create a bike, which I could admire and Freddy would love. In 2006 the Classic was born, and Freddy learned to ride. Early Rider is a British company based in Henley. Our approach to design, engineering and safety is utterly without compromise and it’s what sets us apart. We strive to produce fantastic pre-school bikes that take a fun, systematic and safe approach to teaching young children to ride. Our ambition is to get every child mobile, without using stabilisers.

We have combined British innovation with West Coast style and world leading manufacturing. The result is the fastest growing kids’ bike manufacturer in the world and a range of bikes unlike any others. I hope you enjoy them.’

The Early Rider story - a better introduction to cycling - in the words of company founder and owner, Andy Loveland.

Advice on Choosing A Kids’ Bike You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

We take pride in the fact that every children’s bike in the Edinburgh Bicycle range is built to offer years of pleasure. With a little care and maintenance, a kids’ bike you buy today should be fit to pass on to the wee brother or cousin in years to come.

Most kids’ bikes come in near-identical boys’ and girls’ models. At Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op we’re committed to offering choice, so we usually stock both versions. Even if the colour of the bike is the only difference between the boys’ and the girls’ model, you should still choose with care.

The tomboy factor means that while most girls are perfectly happy with a boys’ bike, the reverse is rarely true. Whether or not you are comfortable with colluding with gender stereotyping, trust us. A pink bike with flowery decals might fail to delight even the broadest-minded lad (or dad). Bear this in mind when choosing a bike that you might want to pass or sell on in the future.

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We then asked Andy about the frame production process. This was his reply.

‘We buy wood veneers, select our glue, we lay up, press, shape and finish. Laminating wood in bespoke formers as opposed to cutting from flat sheets of ply is a very time-consuming process. Our bodies alone take 45 minutes a set. We buy all our components directly - tyres, hubs, spokes, bearings, hardware, seats etc. We do all of our own assembly too.’

All we can say is that such attention to detail on such comparatively inexpensive bikes is without precedent in our experience. Early Rider even build their wheels with cartridge sealed bearing hubs - a feature you won’t find on any other sub-£1,000 bike in this catalogue apart from the Revolution Track and the Genesis singlespeed adult bikes. For further information on Early Rider balance bikes, turn to page 83.

CHOOSING THE CORRECT SIZE

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KIDS 2-7 YEARS

SPECIALIZED HOTWALK £99.99

Children’s bike sizes are determined by wheel diameter (not frame size like adult bikes).

8 Balance AKA walker bikes: 1.5 - 4.5 years old

8 12 inch-wheeled bike: 3 - 5 years old





8 26 inch-wheeled bike: 11+

Obviously your child’s personal growth spurts might invalidate these guesstimates so, like any size chart, please regard this as a rough guide.

REVOLUTION ROLLER KIDS’ TRAILER £174.99

The bicycling equivalent of a caravan for one or two kids.Hitch a Roller onto your bike and you have the means of towing youngsters in comfort while they sit safely strapped in their seat watching the world roll by. Children love our Roller. It offers the ‘my own wee world’ pleasure that makes tents so enticing. Their parents appreciate the fact that the Roller is surprising lightweight and stable to tow, and that it folds flat for easy storage.

One Size: 20” wheels. Payload: 36kg/5.5 stone - i.e. 2 kids up to around 7 years old. Web Ref: 10856

Lighter, brighter, better. That’s the Hotrock formula.As an alternative to starting your 3 year old on a balance bike, we have this more traditional option - a 12”-wheeled bike with pedals and cranks. Specialized’s alloy frame, fork and wheels make the Hotrock 12 the lightest bike in its class. Stabilisers (though not approved by every cycling expert) have a track record of helping generations of youngsters gain confidence on a bike. These ‘trainer wheels’ (as stabilisers are called in Specialized’s native USA) are easily removable once they are no longer required. As ever with Specialized, it’s all about the detail. When you’re 3 years old, you’ll probably find the Hotrock 12’s coaster (back pedal) brake easier to operate than a brake lever.

One Size: 12” wheels. Boys’ Colour: Red. Girls’ Colour: Pink. Web Ref: 12757 (boys), 12758 (girls)

SPECIALIZED HOTROCK 12 £139.99

Our best selling balance bike for the past 3 years.As with so many cycling innovations - the production mountain bike, the Kevlar-beaded tyre - we have Specialized to thank for being the company who introduced us to balance bikes. A balance bike has no pedals, cranks or chain. This means that the youngster learns how to steer and balance without fear of dunking their wee ankles on the pedals. Present 2 or 3 years olds with a balance bike and they almost always instinctively know what to do - jump on the saddle and scoot along the pavement, hobby horse style. Once the youngster gains confidence, he or she can rest their feet on the wider chainstays and freewheel. If they need to slow down or stop, it’s equally instinctual for kids to realise when it’s time to get their feet back on the ground.

One Size: 12” wheels. Boys’ Colour: Red. Girls’ Colour: Pink. Web Ref: 12767 (boys), 12768 (girls)







Specialized’s 16-wheelers for 3-8 year olds.Like Ridgeback, Specialized have what it takes to make a better kids’ bike: aluminium alloy frames and wheels. Then Specialized take it to a whole new level by also equipping their Hotrock 16 with aluminium alloy forks, handlebars and stem (where most of their competitors spec steel). Then there are the Specialized extras: the removable stabilisers; the colour co-ordinated chainguard and the child-friendly back-pedal-operated rear coaster brake to augment the standard front calliper brake (not pictured here because front brakes are not mandatory in the States).

One Size: 16” wheels. Boys’ Colour: Blue. Girls Colour: Purple. Web Ref: 12759 (boys), 12760 (girls)


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CO-PILOT LIMO CHILD SEAT £109.99

We judge a child seat by its ease of use and by the integrity of its fittings. The Limo’s is attached to a £40 Blackburn EX1 rack. The seat slides along the rack’s top rails and locks into place. Simple. When the seat’s not required, slide it off. Genius. Limo is also 1 of the few child seats which you can recline.

Payload: 18kg/40lb. Web Ref: 1616

‘It wipes the floor with the competition!’16”-wheeled bikes fit children from as young as 3 to as old as 8. With their lightweight aluminium frames, rigid forks and gear-free simplicity, the MX16 and its female partner, the Melody, stand out for their clean design. ‘I recently purchased the MX16 for my youngest boy’s 5th birthday. It wipes the floor with the competition! It is lighter than his other bike. Better proportioned, better equipped and just wayyyy cooooooler.’ Unsolicited email to www.ridgeback.co.uk.

One Size: 16” wheels. Boys’ MX16 Colour: Matt Blue. Girls’ Melody Colour: Pink. Web Ref: 13058 (boys), 13192 (girls)

RIDGEBACK MELODY £129.99

RIDGEBACK MX16 £129.99

EARLY RIDER LITE £95

The most natural introduction to biking.With its FSC-approved birch frame and fork the Easy Rider Lite is the most natural introduction to the pleasures of biking for youngsters from 18 months to 3 and a half years old. Like every balance bike, the absence of cranks makes it easier for the youngster to learn how to steer and balance without fear of dunking their wee ankles on the pedals.

One Size: 12” wheels. Colour: Natural.Web Ref: 12853

EARLY RIDER CLASSIC £105

A slightly larger Early Rider.Whilst the Early Rider Lite runs on 12” alloy wheels (with sealed cartridge bearings) the Classic matches a 12.5” rear wheel with a 14” front so it’s fit for growing kids from 2 to 4 and a half years old. As with the Rider Lite you can restrict the headset’s rotation till early learners get the hang of steering: then adjust it to full rotation mode.

One Size: 12 & 14” wheels. Colour: Natural. Web Ref: 12852

The missing link between 12 & 16” wheelers.A Ridgeback’s 14” wheeler could be the perfect bike for a 3-4 year old who is a bit tall for a 12”-wheeled bike but can’t quite manage the big step up to 16” wheels. The MX14 and Honey stands up there with the best kids’ bikes on the market. The frame, wheel rims and V-brakes are all lightweight aluminium alloy. The short 102mm crank’s 28t chainring matched with a 16t freewheel gives a nice low singlespeed gear that’s easy to pedal. The chain is totally enclosed to keep the rider clean and out of potential harm’s way.

One Size: 14” wheels. Boys’ MX14 Colour: Matt Blue. Girls’ Honey Colour: Pink. Web Ref: 13300 (boys), 13291 (girls)

RIDGEBACK HONEY £119.99

RIDGEBACK MX14 £119.99











8 Burnished Airlite aluminium frame. 8 Zoom suspension fork with 30mm travel.8 20 x 2” tyres on alloy wheel rims.8 Shimano 6-speed twistshifter / rear gear.8 Tektro V-brakes.

Best spec / lightest weight for the money.Once children get to 5 or 6 years old, they’re usually big enough to manage 20”-wheeled bikes. They’re also adventurous enough to require mini mountain bikes with gears and front suspension. Hence the Revolution Cairn and its sister model, the Skye. We are confident that these 2 bikes at around 11.5kg/25.5lb are as light weight and at least as well spec’d as any you will find at this kind of price - as you have come to expect from Revolution bikes.

One Size: 20” wheels. Boys’ Cairn Colour: Brushed Aluminium. Girls Skye Colour: Blue. Web Ref: 13367(boys), 13369 (girls)

8 6061 heat-treated aluminium MTB frame. 8 RST suspension fork.8 20 x 2” tyres on alloy wheel rims.8 Shimano 6-speed twistshifter / rear gear.8 V-brakes with anti-skid modulators.

A Ridgeback is always a brilliant option.The Ridgeback MX20 and the equally sweet Harmony for girls fit mini mountain bikers from as young as 5 to as old as 8, 9 or 10. Designed in the UK for UK conditions and built with care and integrity, a Ridgeback is always a brilliant option. ‘My son has just grown out of an MX20 and loved riding it. All off road riding - the bike just eats it up.’ Unsolicited email to www.ridgeback.co.uk.

One size: 20” wheels. Boys’ MX20 Colour: Matt Blue. Girls’ Harmony Colour: Bright Pink. Web Ref: 13059 (boys), 13194 (girls)

8 Specialized A1 Premium alloy frame. 8 SR SunTour 40mm-travel fork. 8 Shimano 6-speed twist-shift gears.8 Forged chainset with roller guide.8 Specialized Roller 20 x 2.125” tyres.8 Alloy V-brakes.

The only kids’ bike here that comes fitted with an authentic MTB chain device.The downhill racing-derived chain roller device confers kudos. It also helps prevent the chain ever getting unshipped, as can happen with any single-chainring bike. Clearly, Specialized are not just content with creating the lightest weight kids’ bike in its class (11.2kg/24.6lb). They also want to make the best. Colour aside, the boys’ and girls’ specs are identical.

One size: 20” wheels. Boys’ Colour: Red.Girls’ Colour: White. Web Ref: 12761 (boys), 12762 (girls)

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REVOLUTION SKYE 20 £174.99


RIDGEBACK HARMONY £209.99

RIDGEBACK MX20 £209.99REVOLUTION CAIRN 20 £174.99

ALTURA SPRINT GLOVE £7.99

The Altura Sprint track mitt’s Amara synthetic leather palm is padded, comfortable, hard wearing and machine washable. The Lycra back ensures a snug fit. Padded palms bestow comfort when you’re on the bike. They also help cushion a fall if you come off.

Sizes: S (5-6), M (7-8), L (9-10 years old). Colour: Red/Black. Web Ref: 10600

DARE 2B BOYS’ BASE LAYER £18DARE 2B GIRLS’ BASE LAYER £18

Being chilled feels good. Getting chilled doesn’t. Layering is the intelligent route to regulating core temperature and feeling comfortable outdoors. Layering starts with a thin lightweight synthetic T like one of these. Layering is an education. Once your kids get into layering, they’ll grow into brave eco warriors who pull on a jumper rather than automatically turning up the heating whenever the temperature dips.

Sizes: M (7-8), L (9-10), XL (11-12 year). Colour: Black or Raspberry Rose. Web Ref: 13522










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SPECIALIZED SMALL FRY CHILD HELMET £27.99

The Small Fry’s Headset SC anti-rock belt employs a similar speed-dial to the one that makes today’s Specialized adult lids so easy to adjust.

Unisize: 50-55cm. Colour: Speedy Red, Flower Purple. Web Ref: 13402

TSG NIPPER MINI HELMET £35

A scaled-down version of the TSG Evolution (P.108) for wee nippers. Its deep rear coverage means no fit belt is required. Variable thickness pads ensure a snug, safe fit.

Unisize: 48-52cm. Colour: Panda Graphic. Web Ref: 13560

VAUDE EDDIE 10L RUCSAC £34.99

Eddie is a lightweight (260g). Its padded straps are easy to custom size via Vaude’s Flash system. You can slip a wee light to the LED strap. An internal dog-lead clip just inside the top zip keep keys secure. External pockets keep snacks and the DS to hand. The Vaude Eddie is clearly designed by someone who understands kids.

Size: 10 litres. Colour: Royal/ Anthracite. Web Ref: 10681

REVOLUTION GLIDER KIDS’ TRAILER BIKE £134.99

The Revolution Glider is our best value trailer bike. A trailer bike is an ingenious add-on that turns your adult bike into a child-toting tandem. This means that your wee one can pedal along with you. Or freewheel and leave you to pedal. Hence the name, Glider.

Once the hitch kit is bolted to your seatpost, you can attach or remove the Glider in seconds. We also sell spare hitch kits. Fitting one to a second bike makes it simpler to swap the Glider between pilot bikes.

The Glider’s swing arm is hinged so it can be folded so it takes up less room for storage or car boot transit.

Payload: 36kg / 5.5 stone - i.e. a child up to around 9/10 year old. Colour: Black or White. Web Ref: 10353

KIDS 5-10 YEARS

Customer photo courtesy of Graeme Ritchie

Path suitablefor cycling







ALTURA SPRINT SHORTS £17.99

These Lycra shorts are a perfect match for the Altura Sprint Jersey. Lycra’s easy stretch and recovery is the best recipe for comfort in the saddle whatever your age. Especially when the shorts have a friction-reducing, sit bone-cushioning CoolMax chamois. Especially when silicon grippers keep the lower legs in place.

Sizes: S (5-6), M (7-8), L (9-10 years). Colour: Black. Web Ref: 10602

FOX YOUTH HC TOP £20

This Youth Top is identical to the Fox HC adult jersey, only it’s scaled down in size, and scaled down in price from the £30 original. You still get the same silky feel; the same durable construction quality; the same loose-fit for body armour compatibility; the same drop trail to maintain full coverage when you grab air, and the same trademark sublimated Fox no-fade graphics.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Red/White. Web Ref: 13561

FOX DIGIT GLOVE YOUTH £20

A true MTB glove, the Fox Digit is so thin, it’s comfortable to wear all summer and it won’t compromise your digital dexterity. Silicon dotted fingers improve grip. Reinforced backs protect hands from thwacks.

Sizes: S, M, L. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13562

KIDS 8-14 YEARS

SPECIALIZED FLASH HELMET £29.99

This Flash helmet features Specialized’s simplest Headset SX fit belt adjuster - a double-clutch, micro-adjustable click dial which makes it easy to fine tune the fit.

Unisize: 50-58cm. Colour: Drip Red, Tropic Blue, or Tropic Purple. Web Ref: 13399

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ALTURA SPRINT JERSEY £17.99

The Altura Sprint is a comfortable-fitting, fast-wicking, authentic cycling top. The easy-stretching, temperature-regulating polyester fabric will be familiar to any child who owns a football replica top. Youngsters love it when they discover that the 3 back pockets are the perfect place to stow secret valuables.

Sizes: S (5-6), M (7-8), L (9-10 years). Colour: Red/Black. Web Ref: 10601

Customer photo courtesy of Mike Lowe. - Hats off to the young fella for doing Mam Tor in the Peak District.










8 Specialized A1 Premium alloy frame.8 SR SunTour 50mm-travel fork.8 Shimano 21-speed twist-shift gears. 8 Forged chainset with flatty pedals.

Imagine having a Hotrock when you were 10.Imagine learning mountain bike skills on a bicycle as well balanced and as well equipped as this. Imagine how good your bike handling skills might be today if you had started out on one of these 10, 20, 30...years ago. What a gift to pass on.

One size: 24” wheels. Boys’ Colour: Black. Girls’ Colour: White.Web Ref: 12763 (boys), 12764 (girls)

8 6061 heat-treated aluminium MTB frame 8 RST Capa suspension fork. 8 24 x 1.95” off-road tyres on alloy wheel rims.8 Shimano 21-speed twist-shifters / mechs.8 Alloy V-brakes and levers.

‘I love this bike.’ ‘My Dad and Mum bought me an MX24 for my tenth Birthday. I love this bike. It is very easy to pedal and control. Brilliant Bike.’Unsolicited email to www.ridgeback.co.uk.

One size: 24” wheels. Boys’ MX24 Colour: Black. Girls’ Destiny Colour: Pure White.Web Ref: 13060 (MX24), 13299 (Destiny)

8 Airlite aluminium MTB frame.8 Zoom suspension fork with 40mm travel.8 24 x 1.95” Kenda tyres on alloy wheel rims.8 Shimano 18-speed twist-shifters / mechs.8 Tektro alloy V-brakes w/front modulators.

Best spec for the money. Look around and it’s easy to see why the 24”-wheel versions of our Revolution Cairn and Revolution Skye are our best selling bikes for kids from around the age of 8.

One Size: 24:” wheels. Boys’ Cairn Colour: Brushed Aluminium. Girls Skye Colour: Blue. Web Ref: 13368 (Cairn), 13370 (Skye)

REVOLUTION SKYE 24 £189.99

REVOLUTION CAIRN 24 £189.99

RIDGEBACK DESTINY £229.99

SPECIALIZED HOTROCK 24 £259.99RIDGEBACK MX24 £229.99

SPECIALIZED HOTROCK A1 FS £299.99

How do Specialized improve upon the Hotrock 24?The Hotrock A1FS frame is even lighter weight as is the equipment. Its A1 Premium aluminium frame’s top tube and down tube are double butted to save weight. You can lock out the SunTour fork’s 50mm travel for bob-free climbs on tarmac. Talking of climbing this bike’s 14-34 cassette make it easier to get to

the top than a standard 14-28 freewheel. SRAM X.3 shifters and gears are a step up and offer more precise shifting than the Shimano Tourney gears which are ubiquitous on junior MTBs. Specialized’s 24 x 1.8” tyres roll faster than 24 x 2.125 inchers. Put it all together and you have a mountain bike that is faster and more manoeuvrable by design.

Size: 24” wheels. Colour: Red/White. Web Ref: 12765

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DARE 2b WINDMAKER SMOCK £30

The Windmaker smock is a perfect example of the Dare 2b vibe. The cut is informal. The detailing is informed. Its Ilus fabric is fine woven, wind resistant and treated for water-repellency. The long neck-zip makes it easy to pull over. You can roll this smock into its own chest pocket and carry it with you wherever - not just on bike rides but to festivals and suchlike too.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Blue. Web Ref: 13515

DARE 2b AFTERMATH JERSEY £25

After math you got out of school. Aftermath was the first classic Stones album. Do the math, this is a great price for a fast-wicking quick-drying cycle jersey that would be equally at home at the gym or on the tennis court. The polyester honeycomb fabric feels good. The single zipped security pocket is a useful touch. The zip’s autolock prevents unplanned sliding. Subtle reflectivity never goes amiss.Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Blue. Web Ref: 13512

DARE 2b PACEMAKER T £15

While women glow, men sometimes look like they could do with a Pacemaker. Especially one constructed in a honeycomb-pattern polyester. This lightweight fabric doesn’t hold water like clammy cotton can. It rapidly transfers moisture to the outside so it keeps you cool, comfortable and collected. Suddenly, taking exercise doesn’t seem such a sweat when your T-shirt works so well for you.

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Iron. Web Ref: 13513

DARE 2b MOONGLOW T £15

The Moonglow is Dare 2b’s lightweight mesh-polyester base layer. The Moonglow is dedicated to keeping you as dry and comfortable as possible whether you wear it on the bike or at a Zumba session. The Moonglow is looser than the majority of technical tees. Less expensive too, and that’s no bad thing in these straitened times. Reflective piping makes the Moonglow glow more.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Aqua. Web Ref: 13517

A legend in the ski world Dare 2b are dedicated to making clothing that enhances your experience of the outdoor world while looking equally great indoors when you chill out

over a smoothie or a beer.

A Dare 2b advert for one of their windshells sums up the Dare 2b ethos. The ad copy went ‘Super lightweight fabric that protects you from rain, wind and LOOKING LIKE A BERK’.

2011 sees the introduction of the Dare 2b cycling range to the UK.

Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op believe Dare 2b offer a great value and exciting addition to our clothing range.

We think you’ll like it too. Especially if you’re looking for clothing that will enhance your comfort on the bike but you’ve previously regarded regular cycle clothing as something that’s not for you because it’s too specialised, too ‘other’ or just too weird.

DARE 2b ZIPPIDEE CYCLE JERSEY £40

The cut is looser and the fabric more textured than regular shiny cycling tops. However, the Zippidee retains a number of key ingredients to make it great for wearing on a bike ride. Its polyester/Lycra construction rewards you with a nonrestrictive stretch fit and a non-clammy feel, while its 3 rear pockets make it easy to carry your essential doo-dahs whenever you go out in your Zippidee.

Sizes: S-L. Colour: Extreme Pink. Web Ref: 13516

Dare the kids to wear it.Dare 2b wouldn’t dare to ignore the kids (as many cycle clothing companies do). See page 84.






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DARE 2b WINDCHASER £35

This very packable windshell is constructed in a fine-weave wind-resistant fabric called Ilus. A Teflon coating makes it more shower repellant. The stretch-bound cuffs have thumb loops and the lower hem has a shock-cord to ensure everything stays in place when you wear the Windchaser. When you want to take it off, the jacket rolls up for neat storage in its own pocket.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Pink. Web Ref: 13519

DARE 2b KICKIN’ ASS SHORTS MEN’S £25 DARE 2b KISS ASS SHORTS WOMEN’S £25

Kickass was a movie where the main character wanted to be a superhero. Superheroes do it in Lycra, even if they sometimes like to hide it (page 97). Kickin’ Ass and Kiss Ass are Dare 2b’s good, honest-value Lycra shorts. They have men’s or women’s-specific chamois. They’re quick drying. Flat-lock seams help prevent chafing. Gel gripper tape at the hem prevents them riding up. If you have never emulated a superhero nor worn Lycra before, we can make one promise. Try these shorts and you’ll agree that they’re more kickass than any legwear you’ve ever cycled in before. Dare 2b assure us that no donkeys were harmed in the production of these shorts.

w Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13514v Sizes: S-L. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13518

Aching calves from pedalling. Aching sides from laughing. Welcome to our mountain.Dare 2b.





REVOLUTION VELOCITY £34.99

Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op’s own 3-pocketed Wickfast polyester jersey is available in 2 styles: the subtle black Team Top and the green homage-to-Tour Trade Top.

Team Top Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 8051

Trade Top Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Lime/Black. Web Ref: 8052

ALTURA CLASSIC RACE £34.99

This new Race version has a slightly neater fit than the original Altura Classic. Otherwise it retains key features of the original, such as the 3 back pockets, to create a fine jersey that blends timeless styling with the benefits of modern dry-fast fabrics.


ALTURA CLASSIC £34.99

With it’s cream swoosh and its Altura logo in a retro Chancery font this looks like a jersey from the Eddy Merckx era. However the polyester fabric means it wicks faster than most jerseys from the 1970s.

w Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Blue/Cream. Web Ref: 12326

v Sizes: 8-16. Colour: Black/Cream. Web Ref: 12327

FOX BLACKOUT £32

Everyone needs a black T-shirt. If you mountain bike you’ll maybe want one that’s loose cut and boasts subtle Fox graphics. The wicking polyester fabric feels silky smooth and helps you stay dry on climbs. The zipped side pocket is perfectly placed for safely stashing a key and an emergency fiver.

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 12337

ENDURA RAPIDO £29.99

Named Rapido after its skin-soft rapid-wicking CoolMax fabric, this is a great value, authentic cycling jersey with 3 back pockets. The extra-long YKK front zip makes it especially easy to pull on.

w Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 9764

v Sizes: XS-L. Colour: Blue. Web Ref: 10631

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THE NORTH FACE VTT £40

This VTT Very Technical Tee is 51% highly breathable polyester, 49% Minerale. The crushed volcanic minerals embedded in the Minerale fabric are the same as those used to absorb impurities and soften water. Minerale therefore has the power to trap odours, then release them each wash.

Sizes: S-L. Colour: Fuschia. Web Ref: 13531

GORE CONTEST 2 £39.99

Gore’s summer-wear is as precisely constructed as their famous rainwear. The Contest 2 is a traditional slim-cut cycling top in a nontraditional single colour. A zipped security pocket complements the 3 open- access rear pockets. The XL zip enables cooling on demand.

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Azure Blue. Web Ref: 12343

FOX 360 £36

The Fox 360’s loose-cut raglan sleeve construction promotes freedom of movement which, when you think about it, is the very essence of mountain biking. The zipped side pocket takes a snack bar. The audio port routes an MP3 headphone cable.

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: White/Red. Web Ref: 13455

HELLY HANSEN TRAILWIZARD £35

Thanks to Helly Hansen’s fabric wizardry this top feels silky smooth against the skin. Trailwizard’s 44% Lifa polypropylene / 56% polyester Stay Dry weave offers even faster moisture transfer than either fabric on its own.

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13448

ENDURA HUMMVEE TOP £35.99

The Endura Hummvee offers the rapid-wick comfort of the traditional roadie cycling jersey. Its relaxed cut and subdued hues makes it more leisure/MTB oriented. So does the detailing such as the silicone print shoulders designed to stop your rucsac slipping and sliding on your back. Contrast mesh panels on the sides, underarms and the back of the neck help you keep your cool. The side seam incorporates a hidden microfibre wipe for keeping specs and/or sunglasses clean. The zipped rear pocket has a convenient port through which you can route an MP3 cable. We have a hunch that with their Hummvee Top, Endura have repeated the trick they perfected with the shorts that go by the same name (P.99). That is, they have created another classic piece of cyclewear which near-anyone will feel and look good wearing.

w Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13444

v Sizes: S-L. Colour: Anthracite. Web Ref: 13445

ALTURA NIGHT VISION TOP £39.99

This is our most reflective-rich jersey. Like every other garment in the highly popular Altura Night Vision line, it’s designed to make it blindingly obvious to fellow road users that you are exercising your right to share the road. Riding in this top lessens the risk of suffering that double whammy: being knocked over, then hit by the alibi, ‘Sorry guv, I didn’t see you’.

Besides its brilliance, this top has all the attributes you look for in a cycling jersey. The snug stretch fit doesn’t get in a flap. Its fast wicking properties helps you stay dry, so it prevents you feeling clammy. Three pockets keep valuables accessible. An LED light mount on the middle pocket completes the Night Vision theme.

w Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Yellow. Web Ref: 13446

v Sizes: 8-14. Colour: Raspberry.Web Ref: 13447

ENDURA NATIONAL FLAG £37.99

You know you have always wanted to ride for your country. Being made by Endura, you know this top is not tourist shop tat. It’s a real cycling jersey in CoolMax advanced wicking fabric. It’s so carefully constructed the long front zip is concealed.

Sizes: M-XXL. Scotland or England Flag. Web Ref: 12336

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ALTURA SYNERGY £49.99

This multi-panel top is beautifully tailored in a substantial soft-touch polyester fabric for guaranteed longevity. The women’s-specific Altura Synergy fits so well, you’ll be happy to wear it year after year. Four rear pockets (3 open, 1 zipped) keep valuables accessible. Locating the pockets on the back means you will never bop your thighs on their contents as you might with a non-cycling top with front pockets.

Sizes: 8-14. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13471

THE NORTH FACE MUDDY TRACKS TEE £45

A really well thought out jersey designed for mountain biking, perfect for any leisure riding. The VaporWick polyester/polypropylene fabric on the front of the jersey lives up to its name. The mesh rear panel means the back is even better vented. The 2 large rear pockets have elasticated tops so you could carry a bottle in each one. A third pocket is zipped.


PROTECTIVE MATTHEW £44.99

Protective call most of their garments after boys or girls names. For the past 10 years they have called their team shirt, Matthew. Since 2001 it has been our best-selling race-cut 3-pocket top. Protective’s proprietary polyester Tectron fabric feels and wicks better. A slider lock keeps the zipper in place. A zipper locker on the collar (a Protective innovation) prevents cold contact with skin.


GORE PATH £44.99

This looser fit cycling jersey perfectly complements the Gore Path baggy shorts featured on page 99. Mesh oxter panels enhance this polyester jersey’s venting qualities. Its flat lock stitching is hard wearing, resists chafing. The zipped rear pocket is the perfect place to stash a phone or wallet. The short front zip is lined. The zip’s semi-lock slider keeps it in place.

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Red/Black. Web Ref: 13469

SPORTFUL ITALIA JERSEY £55

Sportful are an Italian sportswear company. Their cycle clothing is the choice of professional cyclists such as Paris-Roubaix and Tour of Flanders champion, Fabian Cancellara. Their Italia Jersey is manufactured in a structured, stretchy, wicking, aerodynamic polyester fabric that truly earns its name, Drypro. Thanks to its non-constricting fit, its regulation 3 back pockets, its gripper lower hem and its stay-dry qualities, you will cycle in comfort in the Italia Jersey, even when the temperature reaches Roman summer-like peaks.

The full-length zip makes it easy to fine tune your personal air conditioning. Another benefit of the full zip is that it makes it easier to slip the jersey on or off. That can be important. For instance, you come home from a hard ride. You’re pretty knackered. Would you prefer to persuade a tight pullover over your head? Or would you rather simply unzip and step into the shower?

Perhaps the most compelling reason to consider this jersey however is that, much as many football fans from all nations wear Brazilian tops, there’s no harm in paying homage to a country that many consider the spiritual home of cycling, Italia.

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Blue. Web Ref: 13458

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SPORTFUL SAXO BANK PRO TEAM JERSEY £65

Given that Saxo Bank are one of the teams that Sportful sponsors, you can be confident that this is a genuine pro-quality jersey. Its Aero Light Flow shoulders are constructed in one piece to minimise air flow turbulence. The arm holes are seamless. This isn’t just a nice top. It’s a piece of technical kit engineered to give you an aerodynamic advantage.

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Saxo Bank. Web Ref: 13457

SPORTFUL BODYFIT PRO TEAM JERSEY £65

If you’re impressed by the jersey at the top of the previous page but you don’t want to wave the Italian flag, the Pro Team Top has all the benefits of that Drypro microfibre jersey in a more neutral colourway. White shoulder panels at car driver eye level help ensure you’re seen. Silicon hem grippers prevent the jersey riding up. Three back pockets carry your stash.

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Black/White. Web Ref: 13456

PROTECTIVE VERNON £64.99

Some folk say bikers shouldn’t cycle in black. You’ll never get seen! The Vernon is Protective’s eloquent riposte. It’s reflective detailing proves you can ride in an elegant, slimming black top and remain visible. Protective’s 90% polyester / 10% Lycra Tectron Evolution fabric keeps you cool. A zipped pocket is sewn onto the 3-compartment rear pocket. The neck zip displays panache.


PROTECTIVE SORREL £49.99

The Protective Sorrel is constructed in Tectron Evolution. This 93% polyester / 7% Lycra blend is even more stretchy and breathable than Protective’s regular Tectron fabric. Mesh underarm and back panels improve the venting further. This race-cut top has a large 2-compartment open rear pocket and 1 zipped pocket. The mid- length zip boast a lock-down puller and a zipper garage on the neck.

Sizes: 38-44. Colour: Pink. Web Ref: 13472

SPORTFUL CHIC JERSEY £70

Subtle floral print side and shoulder panels make for one chic jersey. Stretch Helium fabric makes it lightweight and wearable. The long front zip makes it easy to slip on. Flatlock stitching reduces chafing, makes it hard-wearing. Three elastic-top rear pockets keep essentials safe and accessible. Wear this and you’ll be riding along singing we all have good times as if you were in New York’s Studio 54 in 1978 grooving to Chic.

Sizes: S-L. Colour: Melograna. Web Ref: 13467

GORE OZON WS JERSEY £74.99

Gore Windstopper, which is breathable when you go uphill and 100% wind blocking (and rain resistant) when you descend, is perhaps the ultimate cycle top material. With the Ozon Jersey, Gore cleverly combine stretch Windstopper panels where required - shoulders, front and kidneys - and regular breathable cycle jersey fabric elsewhere. It’s looser fitting than a regular cycling top. It’s flatlock stitched for longevity. It boasts a full-length front zip and two rear pockets.

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Black/Red. Web Ref: 12344








SPORTFUL THERMODYNAMIC LITE SLEEVELESS BASE LAYER £17.50

A wicking base layer that promotes the evaporation of perspiration and helps prevent you feeling clammy makes perfect sense on the bike. Sportful’s mesh polyester Thermodynamic Lite top is Tour tested to help dissipate heat on scorching Alpine climbs. Despite being so slight, it helps you stay dry and thus helps retain heat on the downhills

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: White. Web Ref: 13464

HELLY HANSEN COOL TRANSPORTER S/S BASE LAYER £20

40% Lifa Stay Dry Polypropylene / 60% polyester X-pulsion fabric really does a fantastic job of transporting moisture off the skin and expelling it. Looser fit than more technical tees like the Sportful Thermo-dynamic, the Cool Transporter is a wise alternative to wearing a cotton tee that can absorb sweat on the uphills and cause you to over-chill on the downhills.


PROTECTIVE UNDERSHORT £21.99

Tectron Evolution 93% polyester / 7% Lycra fabric for freedom of movement. Padded for light cushioning. Leg grippers to keep them in place. Perfect for wearing under baggies. Protective Undershorts deliver the comfort and performance of traditional racing shorts in a lighter, more breathable format.

w Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 12379

v Sizes: 38-44. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 12380

ALTURA ELEMENT LIGHTWEIGHT S/S/ BASE LAYER £24.99

The Altura Element is a ‘second skin’ style of base layer that expands and contracts in tandem with your exertions. Its lightweight CoolMax mesh fabric feels soft against the skin. DuPont CoolMax is one of the highest rated wicking fabrics, famed for its ability to magic moisture off the skin for rapid dispersal. It’s therefore a perfect base layer cloth.

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: White. Web Ref: 13474

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REVOLUTION TRAIL LONG SLEEVE FREERIDE SHIRT £24.99

This version of our Trail Freeride Shirt shares the Eggression polyester wicking fabric; the flatlock stitching; the loose, body armour-compatible cut; and the subdued looks (for a cycling jersey!) of our 3/4-sleeve top: this time in a regular long-sleeved format.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Olive/Slate. Web Ref: 8047

HELLY HANSEN W PACE S/S BASE LAYER £30

With its legendary Lifa polypropylene inner layer the new Pace range of base layers offers Helly Hansen Stay Dry performance, appreciated the world over by active sports people. The 61% polyester / 4% Lycra outer layer hastens moisture transfer further and delivers a sumptuous silky feel that lasts, wash after wash.

Sizes: S-L. Colour: Azelea. Web Ref: 13453

HELLY HANSEN W PACE S/S GRAPHIC BASE LAYER £30

This 41% Lifa /59% polyester version of the Helly Hansen Pace offers you a round neck option to the V-neck above. Lifa is Helly Hansen’s proprietary polypropylene fabric. Its hydrophobic (it hates water) and microbial-resistant (it doesn’t tolerate bacteria) properties makes it a beautiful base layer fabric.

Sizes: S-L. Colour: White Graphic. Web Ref: 13454

HELLY HANSEN PACE S/S BASE LAYER £30One for the lads. This Helly Hansen Pace top has the same performance and feel as the lasses’ versions described above.

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Fiery Red. Web Ref: 13449

ENDURA MERINO BAABAA S/S BASE LAYER £35.99

This open-weave merino wool top transfers water vapour off the skin as fast as the most hi-tech synthetics. Because it releases water vapour before it condenses, wool is far less likely to reek of sweat. This means that you don’t have to wash it nearly as often as most synthetic tops, thus saving on laundry bills. Being a natural renewable resource, wool has the best ecological credentials. The soft, superfine Merino yarn is far less likely to itch than traditional wool garments. It feels comfortable over a wide temperature range. Everyone knows that wool keeps you warmer when the mercury drops towards zero. You’ll be delighted to discover that the BaaBaa remains comfortable when the temperature rises back to 30˚C. What a perfect garment.

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 10650

ENDURA MT500 BURNER LITE 3/4 SLEEVE SHIRT £24.99

Loose-fit and 3/4-length sleeves leave plenty room for wearing elbow pads. Lightweight anti-bacterial rapid-wick fabric with stretch mesh underarm panels promote freedom of movement and freedom to vent off perspiration. A zipped pocket with media port offers a safe haven for a mobile or MP3 player.

w Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13558

REVOLUTION TRAIL 3/4 SLEEVE FREERIDE SHIRT £24.99

Our Trail 3/4 Freeride Shirt is longer than a short-sleeve top so it offers crucial joint coverage. It’s shorter than a long-sleeve jersey so it offers more cooling (especially welcome if worn over body armour). It’s made in a soft, airy Eggression fabric (derivation: to go out and explore the world). Its casual, loose cut is decidedly nontechnical (zero rear pockets) so the Freeride shirt easily doubles as casual off-bike wear.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Charcoal/Black. Web Ref: 10765

WHY NOT MATCH ONE OF THESE TRAIL TOPS WITH A PAIR OF REVOLUTION TRAIL SHORTS (P. 98)?










ALTURA CLASSIC £34.99

The matt Lycra Classic feels and looks like a cotton short from 40 years ago, right down to the contrast cream band on the right lower leg (much as a custom steel frame might sport a cream head tube to set off the main colour). Thankfully it boasts a synthetic stretch chamois rather than a 1970’s-style goat hide.


REVOLUTION PURSUIT 8-PANEL SHORTS £29.99

Like the Glide, the Pursuit is an Ergomax short with silicon leg grippers and a CoolMax chamois, this time in a more manly cut. Talking of cut, a short like this that’s constructed from 8 panels generally offers a more precise fit than a 4 or 6-panel short.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Black/Red. Web Ref: 8042

REVOLUTION GLIDE 8-PANEL SHORTS £29.99

Our own shorts are constructed in 11% Lycra / 27% polyester / 62 % Nylon Ergomax fabric. This has a softer, cosier feel and it is faster wicking than regular 20% Lycra / 80% Nylon. The stretch CoolMax chamois helps guarantee stay-dry hygiene.

Sizes: S-XL. Colour: Black/Sapphire. Web Ref: 8035

ALTURA CYCLONE £24.99

From its wide elastic waist band to its silicon leg grippers, everything we said about the Altura Cadence holds true for this 8-panel short. The difference here is that the Cyclone’s multi-panelled cut is designed for women as is the plush antibacterial multi-density stretch chamois.


ALTURA CADENCE £24.99

Altura are probably Britain’s biggest cycle clothing company. This gives them economy of scale advantages that enable them to produce such a fine 8-panel short at such a great price. The Lycra is semi matt. The stretch chamois is antibacterial. The chevrons are reflective.


LYCRA SHORTS

SPORTFUL TOUR SHORTS £60

Sportful shorts are genuinely Tour worthy.

The 210g Go Lycra Power fabric is heavier weight than regular Lycra. These shorts therefore optimises muscle compression which can improve circulation. Riding in these shorts can reduce lactic acid build-up and help hasten recovery.

Silicon leg grippers stop the lower legs riding up.

Engineered for long distance comfort, the seamless, anatomical Bodyfit Pro chamois boasts ‘infinitely variable padding’. This means that the chamois is thicker where required, unobtrusive where it’s not.

Built for the Tour, these shorts will improve any significant cycle ride. By ‘significant’ we mean any ride that takes half an hour or more. Just pulling on such a well fitting short can’t help but improve your performance and enhance your comfort whenever you ride in them.

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Black/White/Red. Web Ref: 13460








ENDURA MT500 SHORTS £64.99

Originally launched in 1994 and refined over the years, the Endura MT500 is that exotic beast - an MTB-oriented short that isn’t baggy. It’s Cordura-reinforced Lycra fabric and its Kevlar flatlock stitching makes it trail tough however. Cordura / Lycra inner side panels double as skin-saving slide panels should you ever suffer a spill. The multi-density chamois is silver ion impregnated. This means that silver’s antibacterial properties are locked into the chamois’ fabric over the whole life of this short.

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Black/Kevlar. Web Ref: 12306

SPORTFUL CHIC SHORTS £50

With its purple soft-touch waist and leg bands the Sportful Chic doesn’t look like a man’s short. With its matt Meryl microfibre/Lycra construction the soft-cotton-like feel is carried through to the main body of the shorts. With its seamless women’s Princess chamois the Sportful Chic is more comfortable than any man’s short.

Sizes: S-L. Colour: Black/Melograno. Web Ref: 13468

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GORE POWER 2.0 LADY TIGHTS SHORT £64.99

Although the name Power 2 Lady Tights Shorts might not translate too well from the German we can assure you this is a fine short, body-mapped with the most appropriate fabric for each contoured panel, and boasting a stretch Power Lady chamois.

Sizes: S-L. Colour: Black/Red. Web Ref: 13477

ENDURA FS260-PRO SHORT WOMEN’S £54.99

Here, the flatlock-stitched multi-panel cut and the Endura 600-Series stretch chamois are women’s specific. Otherwise the Women’s FS260-Pro Fieldsensor short is every bit as wonderful as the men’s model. No wonder Cycling Plus rated it 9/10.


ENDURA FS260-PRO SHORT £54.99

Calling it FS260 alerts us to the good news that this short is best quality 260g Fieldsensor. Famed for its muscle-supporting qualities, Japanese Fieldsensor is rated by many cycle clothing experts (not just Endura) as the best wicking cycle short fabric.


PROTECTIVE CATANIA PERFORMANCE £39.99

This Lycra short stands out for its excellent cut, its high waistband and Protective’s Women’s Performance Pad. The thickness of this chamois graduates from 2mm thick where you want minimal bulk to 8mm thick where you need maximum sit bone cushioning.


Invented in 1977 Lycra shorts have been around as long as the Bike Co-op. Attend any road race, amateur or pro, it’s clear to see that Lycra shorts remain the legwear of choice. Sure there have been developments in panel cut and synthetic chamois technology over the past 34 years, but the basics of the Lycra short concept remain the same. That is, the Lycra fabric stretches and recovers without complaint in tandem with the expansion and contraction of your thigh muscles; the chamois cushions the sit bones and reduces friction. That’s why, whether they are riding a 1km track sprint or a 200km Tour stage, the pros do it in Lycra. And so should you if you want to experience minimum constriction and maximum comfort in the saddle.

However, we totally understand that wearing Lycra is a step too far for those of us with ‘a figure less than Greek’.

You might then like to consider wearing Lycra by stealth.

Wear them under baggies (P.98). You will then be able to enjoy the undisputed benefits of Lycra shorts - cushioning, reduced friction, controlled muscle compression, freedom of movement - without anyone knowing you’re wearing them.

LYCRA BY STEALTHNOBODY NEED KNOW

PROTECTIVE SAN REMO PERFORMANCE SHORTS £39.99

‘If you’re going to use your bike for anything more than nipping down to the shops, you’ll need to invest in the bit between you and your saddle. The question is ‘how much do you invest?’ You could pay double the price of these Protective shorts and more, but before you do, just ask yourself ‘how much is my bum worth?’ I reckon mine’s worth spending £40, but not £80, on. These shorts do the job admirably, feel comfortable and let me ride all day in them without answering back. What more do you want?’ Customer review thanks to C. Cottom.


WHY NOT MATCH THE ALTURA CLASSIC SHORT WITH THE TOP?Altura Classic Shorts superbly match the Altura Classic Jerseys on page 90.

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BAGGIES

THE NORTH FACE VTT SHORT £40

The single layer (no liner short) VTT is a highly wearable short that crosses over from on bike to off bike use. Its ‘peached nylon’ fabric’s DWR (Durable Water Repellent) treatment helps keep your dry in situations where you would be soggy- assed if you rode in High Street baggies.


REVOLUTION TRAIL SHORT £39.99

‘They come with Revolution boxer-style, CoolMax-padded undershorts. There are 4 front pockets - 2 zipped and 2 unzipped - with a couple more at the rear. The front of the shorts has a luxurious, smooth, satin-like finish. They are ideal for longer rides.’ Cycling Plus.


ALTURA ASCENT £39.99

The Ascent is Altura’s 2-part short. The durable lightweight outer short comes with hand pockets and zipped cargo pockets. The removable inner short has a comfortable CoolMax chamois. The great thing about a removable inner is that you can wear the outer short for days on end over a daily change of undershorts.


ENDURA FIREFLY SHORTS £34.99

Firefly is a fantastic value 2-in-1 leisure short with a drawcord elastic waist and 2 side pockets. The outer short’s Supplex fabric is soft to the touch, yet ultra hard wearing. The integral mesh inner short bestows comfort via its moulded CoolMax chamois.

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Anthracite/Black. Web Ref: 9296

ENDURA ZYME £29.99

‘Zymes look and feel like cotton but are in fact made of a durable high wicking nylon. The shorts come without a liner - you can wear your own Lycra underneath. Very well made and loaded with features the Zymes are an absolute bargain and make a good casual short. 10/10.’ Cycling Plus.








THE NORTH FACE LEVADA £75

Despite its casual looks, belt loops, hand pockets and zipped thigh and back pockets, the Levada’s 4-way stretch ripstop construction makes it one of the most technical hence comfortable to wear baggies. Heavy duty nylon/DWR outer panels make it among the toughest. The stretchy inner short with moulded chamois and Sanitised Silver treatment makes it among the most comfortable.

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Grey. Web Ref: 13526

FOX DEMO SHORT £70

‘The cut and fit around the hip and crotch is great thanks to the front ratchet strap and double elastic Velcro adjusters. The venting is effective. Fox reinforce the seat area with a single solid polyester panel, which is thick enough to take all the usual scuffs and scrapes. To keep essentials safe, the Demo features two zipped pockets, one with a leashed goggle wipe.’ bikeradar.

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Black/Graphite. Web Ref: 13482

GORE PATH SHORTS £54.99

This 2-part short is made to Gore’s usual impeccable standards. The roomy outer short is polyamide. It has 2 front pockets and a rear zipped pocket. The wide elastic drawcord waistband is easy to adjust. No belt is required to keep these shorts put. The removable inner short has a deluxe contoured stretch chamois. The Gore Path goes perfectly with the jersey of the same name featured on page 92.


ENDURA HUMMVEE LITE SHORT £49.99

Although we love Endura for sticking with the original Hummvee featured above, they also deserve credit for responding to requests to create this lighter weight version. The Hummvee Lite’s DWR-finished stretch nylon shell is reinforced with a seamless Cordura double seat panel. Zipped cargo pockets complement the hand pockets. The chamois liner short is detachable.

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Stone. Web Ref: 13481

ALTURA APEX BAGGY SHORT £79.99

Of all the baggy shorts on this double page spread, the Altura Apex stands out as being among the baggiest, the longest and the most technically advanced. Despite their comfortable roominess the Apex short fits snug on the bum, thanks to its stretch rear yoke and seat panels. The rest of the outer shell is made in a hard-wearing fast-drying nylon fabric which is surprisingly lightweight. Zipped vents at the front of the legs funnel cool air inside. The wide easy-adjust waistband is lined with a grippy but comfortably soft fabric. Zipped cargo pockets complement the hand pockets. The removable 6-panel liner short boasts Altura’s ultra-plush ProGel chamois.

‘We need to come straight out with it. These shorts blew us away.’ Mountain Biking UK.

‘It seems that Altura have upped their game. The Apex is best in test. 10/10.’ MBR.


ENDURA HUMMVEE SHORT £45.99

Endura launched the Hummvee Short to great acclaim way back in 2004. Seven years ago is ancient history in the world of cycle fashion where we are often saddened to see a perfectly good garment being replaced by something not necessarily better. That’s not the Endura way. They produce something perfect such as the Hummvee. Then they stick with it. From its multi-pocketed, vented, water-resistant, Teflon-treated, soft-touch nylon shell to its be-chamoised detachable liner short, the Hummvee has remained the template of how to create a great value baggy. Buy a pair of Hummvees and we predict you will not be itching to change them either. Not even in 7 years time.

w Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 9297v Sizes: XS-L. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 9298









PROTECTIVE ALASSIO PERFORMANCE 3/4s £52.99

The 3/4 length protects your knees. The Performance Pad chamois cushions your sit bones. The wide waistband saves you from elastic- induced constriction. Protective’s AFT (Anatomic Fitting Technology) ethos ensures a great fit. Like the Elba 3/4s on the next page, Alassio is named after an Italian resort that’s perfect for cycling.


ALTURA PROGEL 3/4s £49.99

These 3/4s are named after Altura’s excellent Progel multi-density stretch chamois. And why not? A good chamois is your best guarantee of comfort in the saddle, and some reviewers rate Progel their favourite. Careful 8-panel Lycra construction ensures an excellent fit. Silicone leg grippers stop them riding up. Reflective Altura logo and chevrons help keep you safe and seen.


REVOLUTION PURSUIT 3/4s £34.99

Pursuit 3/4s are the perfect spring/autumnal cool weather knickers when you want a bit more coverage than shorts alone can offer, but you don’t really need full-length longs. The Lycra / Polyester Ergomax fabric has a softer, warmer hand and is faster wicking than regular Lycra / Nylon. The CoolMax chamois is soft, cushioned and helps you stay fresh and dry.

Sizes: S-L. Colour: Black/Red. Web Ref: 8040

ALTURA SUMMER CRUISER LONGS £29.99

Comfier to ride in than trousers, Summer Cruiser’s quick-dry stretch fabric is lighter than jog pant fleece, looser than Lycra. Silicon ankle grippers, foot stirrups and drawcord waist keep everything in place. This waistband sits high at the back, thus avoiding that sorry sight called builders’ bum.

w Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 12254v Sizes: 8-14. Colour: Black.Web Ref: 12255

bIbS, 3/4S & LONGS

PROTECTIVE KONA bIb SHORT £149.99

Developed in co-operation with Swiss fabric specialist Eschler, Protective have taken optimal panel placement to the next level with their Kona Bib Short.

Employing precise body-mapping techniques Protective identified 3 key zones. The Muscle Zone (e.g. the thighs) requires maximum support and compression. The Movement Zone (e.g. the hip joint) requires maximum elasticity. The Sweat Zone (e.g. the chest) requires maximum ventilation. Eschler’s triple-function Synchro TX fabric delivers seamless transition between each zone.

Continuing the transition theme, instead of sewing the chamois into the short, Protective start off with the pad, then they sew the short around the chamois. The chamois outer layer is the same fabric as the short’s to prevent wrinkling and to maximise its elasticity. Protective’s RPS (Ride Position System) chamois is anatomically moulded for a friction-eliminating stepless transition from 3 to 8mm thick.

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ALTURA PROGEL SEMIDRY BIB SHORT £59.99

The Semidry label refers to the stretch waterproof rear panels, thanks to which you’ll barely be aware of spray coming off an unguarded rear wheel. The double-skin side panels offer an extra layer of protection should you come off, making these bib shorts equally fit for road to off-road use, while reflective trim makes them consummate commuting clobber.


PROTECTIVE SAN REMO PERFORMANCE BIB 2 £54.99

This is the San Remo Performance Short described on page 97 with a bib too. It still conforms to Protective’s Anatomic Fitting Technology ideal so it offers a constriction-free ‘second skin’ fit that conforms to your natural position on the bike. Adding a 90% polypropylene / 10% Lycra mesh bib means this version of the San Remo fits you even better.


PROTECTIVE ELBA PERFORMANCE 3/4s £52.99

‘The phrase ‘second skin’ fits the Elba 3/4s perfectly - you hardly know you’re wearing them, so worth checking you are before leaving the house! They’re fast-drying if you get caught in the rain. The pad is comfortable to wear and provides cushioning where it matters. Top marks for German design.’ Customer review, thanks Linda Johnstone.

Sizes: 38-44. Colour: Graphite. Web Ref: 12258

PROTECTIVE FRANCA PERFORMANCE BIB SHORT £69.99

The Franca was the first bib short that seriously met the needs of women. In particular the Franca addressed the one drawback of wearing bib shorts - stopping for a pee involves the hassle of removing every top layer. No fun if its cold and/or you’re in a hurry. Then Protective came up with the Easy Exit System zip. Like all the best why-didn’t-I-think-of-that innovations, the Easy Exit System is simple, it’s ingenious, it works.

Sizes: 38-42. Colour: Black/White. Web Ref: 12227

SPORTFUL BODYFIT PRO BIB SHORT £85

The short’s Aeroflow Compress Lycra Power legs’ dimpled structure makes for slippery aerodynamics. The panels’ flatlock stitching is meticulously positioned to minimise turbulence. The mesh bib is ultralight but performs its function perfectly. There’s a useful phone-sized back pocket on the back of the bib. Last but not least, Team Saxo Bank tested the Bodyfit Pro chamois over the distance so you can be confident that this short delivers both the comfort and the aerodynamic edge required to be at your best on your bike.

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: White/Black. Web Ref: 13459

Bib shorts and 3/4s offer the second-skin comfort of standard Lycra shorts with the added benefit of an upper half that hitches the shorts, dungaree -style, and keeps them perfectly in place.

Wearing bibs, you should never snag your shorts on the nose of the saddle.

Wearing bibs effectively elevates the waist line to shoulder level, so they’re your best guarantee that you’ll never present yourself like this handsome model.

BIBS

THEY’RE NOT JUST FOR BABIES

PRICE MATCHAs well as offering a fantastic range of cycling equipment, Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op is equally committed to offering great value. We want you to shop with confidence, hence our simple price promise.

If you find it cheaper, let us know and we will match that competitor’s price.







WIND/WATERPROOF JACKETS

ENDURA VENTURI 2 JACKET £139.99

‘The eVent material is superbly breathable and puts it up there with more expensive jackets at the top end. We always like to see an iPod pocket and ear phone port for listening to tunes and all the pockets use waterproof zips so nowt gets wet.... Verdict: an instant classic for hardcore riders.’ bikeradar.com


ENDURA FLYTE JACKET £99.99

More performance oriented than the Convert 2 leisure jacket, the Flyte has a more athletic cut and its 3-times more breathable, courtesy of its 28,000g/m2/24h PTFE Protection fabric.

w Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 13225

v Sizes: XS-M. Colour: Red. Web Ref: 13484

ENDURA CONVERT 2 £74.99

So called because it quickly converts from a jacket to a gilet at the pull of 2 zips, the Convert 2 is a looser-cut breathable waterproof jacket. Two hand pockets reinforce the casual-wear vibe. You can roll up the jacket into its own zipped back pocket where you will find integral straps to secure the now compact jacket to your bike frame. This is one clever Convert.


ALTURA NIGHT VISION JACKET £69.99

Altura had the (night) vision to set the standard for cycling waterproofs when they created this most reflective jacket. The high neckline, drop tail and zipped chest and rear pockets make the Night Vision a perfect bike jacket.

w Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Grey or Yellow. Web Ref: 11346

v Sizes: 8-14. Colour: Yellow.Web Ref: 11347

Customer photo courtesy of John Kinsley | Berneray, Outer Hebrides








SPORTFUL W.S. AERO JACKET £100

This Gore Windstopper Active Shell jacket is a pure undiluted cycling top, nothing more, nothing less. With its stretch waist and back panels, it fits like the racing capes you see the pros pulling on before Alpine downhills. It’s so streamlined it feels less like wearing a jacket, more like wearing a favourite cycling jersey. Its Gore Windstopper construction makes it totally windproof and near weightless. The zipped back pocket should carry all you need if you believe in uncluttered riding: less-is-more and all that. The Sportful Aero Jacket comes highly recommended if you like to ride like the wind, impervious to the wind.

Sizes: L-XXL. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13462

GORE COSMO £219.99

Like the Gore Path, this is a relaxed-fit cycling jacket you can wear over layers. Upgrades over the Path include reinforced panels on the shoulders and lower arms to help resist rucsac abrasion. It’s the only jacket here that comes with its own detachable hood (rather than as an add-on extra).

Sizes: M-XL. Colour: Yellow/Black. Web Ref: 9861

PROTECTIVE KASHI £149.99

A deserved best seller for the past 5 years, the Toray Dermizax Kashi is waterproof, highly breathable and soft to the touch. It stretches to eliminate constriction. Zipped chest and rear pockets make it easy to carry all you might need on a short ride.


GORE PATH £139.99

Although it has cycle friendly features such as back and chest pockets for keeping essentials discreetly accessible the Gore Path is looser cut than the majority cycling jackets. Being Gore-Tex Paclite, it packs very small. It’s the perfect breathable waterproof bike/hike jacket.

Sizes: S-XXL. Colour: Black or Yellow. Web Ref: 12282

THE NORTH FACE XENON JACKET £160

This Gore-Tex Paclite Jacket is at the very top of the impressive new range of cycle clothing from The North Face. Lightweight and streamlined, it’s a pleasure to wear. Extraordinarily packable it’s the perfect shell to stow away when you go out on a hot afternoon but want to be prepared for the early evening drop in temperature. The Xenon abounds with sound details. The lined, brushed ‘Beatle collar’ is snug and comfortable. The bonded storm flap over the full front zip has a magnetic closure. The ‘non-abrasion’ cuff closures are designed to be more resistant to snagging when this jacket’s in the wash with other garments w/ Velcro-closures.


(THE NORTH FACE MUDDY TRACKS JACKET £110

You can tell from its long drop tail that The North Face Muddy Tracks Jacket was cut for cycling. And yet, and yet, North Face retain their knack for creating clothing that is technically perfect without looking too specialized or weird. Clothing that won’t attract a second glance (except perhaps one of secret admiration).

The Muddy Tracks is a HyVent jacket. HyVent is a Toray invention (and that’s no political lie). Toray are the Japanese geniuses who make everything from Fieldsensor for Endura to the carbon filament for every Giant composite bike. HyVent is waterproof, stretchy and very lightweight. The result is a jacket that protects but doesn’t overheat you or restrict your freedom of movement when you’re out on the north face or some such place. What’s more, it rolls up small into its own back pocket so it’s easy to carry, say in a cycle jersey back pockets or lashed down by a CamelBak’s external bungee cord.

‘This is the jacket we spent most time riding in, and the fabric coped well with some long grinds up the fells without feeling too cold and clammy on the descents.' bikeradar.com.

w Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Voyage Blue. Web Ref: 13524

v Sizes: S-L. Colour: Fushia.Web Ref: 13525

THE NORTH FACE MUDDY TRACKS JACKET










SPECIALIZED BG COMP ROAD SHOE £139.99

This shoe combines the best of materials with proven BG shoe technology. The lightweight FACT carbon/ glass fibre sole registers 8.5 on the stiffness index (compared with the Trivent whose sole gets a 5 rating). The uppers are a combination of real leather and mesh. The top strap has a low-profile, M-lock SL buckle for fast, secure closure.

Sizes: 42-46. Colour: White. Web Ref: 11364

SPECIALIZED BG TRIVENT SPORT ROAD SHOE £79.99

With its Body Geometry orthotic insole, it’s lightweight vented upper, its huge Velcro strap closure and its large heel loop to facilitate transitions, this is a great value triathlon shoe, now costing £50 less than the 2010 Trivent. Specialized achieved this price drop by substituting last year’s carbon sole with a less expensive but still respectably stiff composite sole.

Sizes: 41-47. Colour: White. Web Ref: 13485

SHIMANO WR41 ROAD SHOE £79.99

The WR41 is narrower at the heel and lower profile at the front so it fits most women better than any bloke’s shoe. The glass fibre reinforced polyamide sole is much stiffer than you’ll find on any trainer-style cycling shoe. It does however have a tiny bit more give than a pure competition shoe sole. The micro-adjust buckle lets you fine-tune the fit, even while riding.

Sizes: 37-42. Colour: White/Blue. Web Ref: 13324

SHIMANO RO87 ROAD SHOE £79.99

The Shimano SH-R087 is a snug- fitting pure performance shoe, built to boost your pedalling efficiency. The uppers are an extra supple synthetic leather that moulds to your foot. The lightweight sole is a rigid glass fibre-reinforced polyamide. Closure is via a micro-adjust buckle augmented with 2 offset Velcro straps.

Sizes: 41-48. Colour: White/Black. Web Ref: 13323

FOOTWEARGIRO FACTOR ROAD SHOE £239.99

One of the reasons Giro became the dominant name in cycle helmets is because the research & development they devoted to creating headform moulds paid off in the creation of a range of lids that fit most human heads extremely well. It has therefore been a logical development for them to turn their attention to the other end of the body, our feet. Welcome to the Giro Factor. Giro revealed that their shoe designs went through a year-long process involving 16 revisions before they invested in the tooling to manufacture these shoes.

Giro went to carbon fibre innovators Easton to create the EC90 100% unidirectional carbon sole. This carbon plate is remarkably thin - the key to pedalling efficiency. The shoe’s stack height is a mere 6.5mm. This sole is flat on top to accommodate a wider range of foot shapes than a conventional cupped sole. To customise the Factor shoe to your foot’s shape, Giro supply a SuperNatural fit kit comprising modular insoles with interchangeable arch sizes.

The ‘nearly one-piece’ 1.4mm-thick Teijin microfibre synthetic uppers (as used by Nike in the creation of their featherweight Mercurial football boot range) is equally revolutionary. This microfibre is even stronger than the kangaroo leather previously employed in the production of the best road racing shoes yet it delivers a light and snug ballet slipper-like fit. Add a neat micro-adjustable ratchet strap and you can believe Giro’s claim that this shoe is the ultimate blend of fit, weight, and power transfer.

Sizes: 43-46. Colour: Red/White. Web Ref: 13532









5TEN KARVER MTB SHOE £85

‘The Karver features sturdy Action Leather uppers, protective heel and toe boxes, and the all-important Stealth rubber sole that grips pedals like nothing else. The Karver is a little more suited to our wet conditions thanks to its high inside ankle protector. If you ride flat pedals a lot and you still haven’t checked out FiveTen shoes, then you need your head examined. They really are the best shoes for the job. 9/10.’ MountainBiking UK.

Sizes: 6-9. Colour: Ash/Grey. Web Ref: 13488

5TEN BARON MTB SHOE £85

5Tens are the only shoes on this double page spread that don’t take cleats. Their high-friction Stealth Phantom soles were specially designed to stick to mountain bike / BMX / urban commuter bike flat pedals (see page 54). 5Ten claim that their soles ‘non-marking rubber ensures skateboarders, freerunners and all indoor/outdoor athletes the cloak of invisibilty’. Up top, 5Ten’s burly uppers help cushion impact.

Sizes: 8-11. Colour: Red Baron. Web Ref: 13487

SHIMANO MO63 MTB SHOE £59.99

The Velcro strap closure makes the MO63 lace free - a good thing in a cycling shoe. The fibreglass midsole ensures excellent power transfer whilst isolating the foot from pedal pressure. Unlike a road racing shoe, the rubber sole has sufficient flex and grip to make short walks feasible. This makes the MO63 equally suitable for trails, touring, training and commuting.

Sizes: 41-47. Colour: Grey/Black. Web Ref: 13193

SPECIALIZED BG PRIMO MTB SHOE £49.99

Extra-cushioned BG Plush footbed; SPD compatibility; durable full suede leather upper; a subtle LaceLock to help keep strings out of chainrings; reflective heel to enhance safety; rubber soles for confident traction when you get off the bike to hike, the Specialized BG Primo is designed to be the most comfortable cycling shoe you’ll ever walk in.

Sizes: 40-49. Colour: Grey/Black. Web Ref: 11358

GIRO GAUGE MTB SHOE £169.99

The Giro Gauge shares the key features of the Giro Factor on the page opposite: the flat universal-fit Easton carbon sole, the lightweight synthetic uppers, the ratchet buckle top strap and the 2 wide offset Velcro straps to ensure a snug fit. The Giro Gauge however is tuned for MTB (or everyday) use. The Easton EC70 carbon sole has a little more flex to facilitate short walks. This sole plate is bonded to a dual-density outsole for hiking traction. Welded polyurethane scuff guards and a roomy toecap reinforce the shoe. To make the Gauge more affordable than the Giro Factor, it comes with a single moulded EVA footbed with medium arch support rather than the complete SuperNatural fit kit.

Sizes: 43-46. Colour: Titanium/Charcoal. Web Ref: 13533

Cycling shoes rank high in the list of items that, once you use them, you’ll wonder how you got on without them. Cycling shoes are stiff at the pedal contact zone so they boost pedalling power. Simultaneously, they reduce pedal-induced pressure on the balls of the foot. A pair of cycling shoes can do as much for your cycling comfort and performance as a good pair of shorts.

To prevent the risk of laces getting caught in the chain, cycle shoes are usually lace-less.

Road shoes are the purest form of cycling footwear. The soles aren’t just stiff, they are virtually or totally inflexible. You wouldn’t want to walk in road racing shoes, but that’s the point. They are about pure pedalling performance.

Dual-purpose MTB shoes such as the 5Tens and the Specialized BG Primo happily double as walking shoes.

Technical MTB shoes such as the Giro Gauge and the Shimano MO63 are much stiffer soled but, unlike road shoes, they’ll cope fine with short hikes.

All our shoes bar 5Tens accept cleat-bindings which ‘lock’ your feet to dedicated pedals such as LOOK or SPD. ‘Clipped in’ does wonders for your pedalling efficiency. It also means your feet will never slip off. And don’t worry, disengaging quickly becomes second nature. Cleats come supplied with the pedals, not the shoes.

IN THESE SHOES







This astonishing top is constructed from a single length of Power Lycra. This heavier weight Lycra is legendary for its compression properties which Castelli claim ‘facilitates blood flow in the capillaries, getting more oxygen to the muscles.... We’ve created a jersey from a single piece of wrapped fabric, minimizing seams and ending up with an incredibly comfortable, aerodynamic and simple garment’


This lightweight jersey is so slippery, Castelli calculate it will knock 40 seconds per hour off your time compared with riding in a standard cycling top. Neck and arm grippers contribute to the turbulence-reducing aerodynamic form fit. The mesh back helps prevent overheating. It has 3 rear pockets. ‘Its fit is one of the best we’ve ever encountered for racing and performance riding. ’bikeradar.com

Sizes: M-XXL. Colour: Black/White. Web Ref: 13492

Named after Gran Premio delle Montagne (King of the Mountains) wear this on your local Alpine climb and you’ll appreciate the GPM’s light weight. Its Stratus dual-layer polyester fabric’s multifilament inner layer transports moisture to the microfibre outer layer. Its Prosecco hydrophilic treatment forces water droplets to spread out allowing for faster evaporation. Its seamless arm and neck bands don’t chafe. The full length zip enables on-the-fly air conditioning.


Castelli class at a more approachable price, Tre bibshorts are regular-weight 8-panel Lycra with a mesh bib. Its KISS3 chamois retains the winning shape of the Body Paint bib’s Progetto X2 pad but, this time, it’s 2 layer. The Skin Care Layer is a seamless, soft fabric, backed with 4mm foam. The variable-thickness Cushioning Layer is generously padded where required ultra thin where it’s not.


Instantly recognisable for its scorpion logo, Castelli is a great cycle clothing company. Perhaps the greatest. The company was founded by Maurizio Castelli in

1974. His early innovations include Lycra shorts, the anatomic chamois and the sublimated-print jersey. Each of these innovations became (and remain) a ubiquitous emblem of road cycling.

Even before the company was founded, the Castelli family was feted by the tifosi. Maurizio’s father owned the famous Milanese sportswear company Vittore Gianni. Papa Castelli tailored Fausto Coppi’s racing wardrobe, from his silk skin suits to his woollen jerseys, throughout the Campionissimo’s reign in the 1940s & ‘50s.

Today, when you read about Castelli’s near-seamless Body Paint range or you recognise the scorpion logo on Team Garmin-Cervélo’s professional race kit, you will appreciate that Castelli, once again, are at the top of their game.

‘FOR ME IT’S PERFECT.’Heinrich Haussler: Team Garmin-Cervélo on his Castelli kit.

CASTELLI ERGO TRE BIBSHORT £75

CASTELLI GPM JERSEY £65 CASTELLI AERO RACE JERSEY £95

CASTELLI BODY PAINT JERSEY £140

Castelli devoted 3 and a half years developing their Body Paint concept. To quote Castelli, they named this bibshort because ‘it covers the bottom of the rider’s body as if it was painted on’. The lower section (i.e. the short) is made from a single piece of engineered Power Lycra. This makes for a smoother fit, which reduces airflow turbulence and hence drag. The short’s sewn-in leg grippers do their job without restricting blood flow to the muscles. Even the chamois was 2 years in the making. Castelli’s Progetto X2 chamois is made from 10 individual pieces and takes 12 steps to manufacture. The goal being to create a chamois that ‘disappears’, so you are barely aware of either its padding, or the saddle. The shoulder straps curve from the outside of the hips and around the chest rather than rising vertically from the waist. This makes the shorts less restrictive. It also makes them cooler, which is a good thing once you warm up and get up to speed as you no doubt will when you ride in Body Paint. ‘A technological wonder: the fit of an 8-panel short, with only one panel. Leg grippers integrated right into the fabric. Straps without any stitching to bind or annoy you. Every detail has been engineered to simplify this bibshort in the interest of speed and comfort.’ Castelli.


CASTELLI BODY PAINT BIBSHORT £180








These silicon-coated Lycra booties don’t just fend off wind and rain. They will make you faster. According to William Fotheringham’s Cyclopedia, wearing shoe covers improve aerodynamics 1%. To put that figure into context, Cyclopedia also reveals that a smoothed-out carbon frame will give you a 2% advantage - but that would cost you at least a grand more than a pair of shoe covers. And a carbon frame won’t keep your feet dry.

Sizes: X. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13495

Castelli’s obsession with aerodynamics even informs the design of their gloves. After all, they argue: your hands are the first part of the body that catches the wind. Castelli Race Glove’s form-fitting smooth Lycra back and long slip-on cuff are designed to help you slice through that wind. The silicon Scorpion logo on the lightly padded synthetic palm improves grip.

Sizes: X. Colour: Black/Red. Web Ref: 13496

CASTELLI NANO SHOE COVER £40

CASTELLI AERO RACE GLOVES £37

In the classic tradition of cycle hosiery, these socks are white. CoolMax next to the skin and mesh underfoot help keep feet dry and prevent the enervating discomfort that can occur when feet overheat. The 6cm single-layer ankle cuff folds down to 3cm.

Sizes: X. Colour: White. Web Ref: 13499

CASTELLI CLASSICA 6 SOCKS £14

Corsa socks’ Air Mesh uppers enhance breathability. The white Castelli band offers support. The Meryl Skinlife fabric’s silver ions help prevent athletes’ foot and similar afflictions.‘Six’ refers to the ankle cuff height in cm. The cuff’s top band is doubled over to keep the elastic in place.

Sizes: X. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13498

CASTELLI ROSSA CORSA 6 SOCKS £15

Even Castelli’s cotton caps are superior. Check the 8-panel construction and the Italian flag stripes. Harking back to the days before helmets became mandatory in pro racing, this cap is so cool it will even look dapper if you only wear it for home decorating.

One Size. Colour: Black. Web Ref: 13494

CASTELLI RETRO CAP £13

Worn under the helmet, this cap’s absorbent Velocity fabric acts as a sweatband for the forehead, while its mesh top promotes airflow.

One Size. Colour: White/Red. Web Ref: 13497

CASTELLI SUMMER SKULLCAP £19








SPECIALIZED MAX £29.99If you have a big brain, it needs Max protection. Specialized’s biggest lid comes in just one size: XXL. Supplied with a visor. 400g.

Unisize XXL: 56-64cm. Colour: Silver, White or Black. Web Ref: 11394

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HELMETS

SPECIALIZED ALIGN £29.99Offering more rear coverage than a road lid the Align is ‘trail lid’ in style, but equally fit for everyday use. Supplied with a visor. 336g.

Unisize: 54-62cm. Colour: Red, Blue, Black, Silver or White. Web Ref: 11156

MET COSMO £29.99For a helmet to be comfortable it must not overheat. We therefore go to Italy to source the 15-vent Met Cosmo, built to be wearable when it’s ‘scorchio’. 250g.

Unisize: 54-61cm. Colour: Blue or Red. Web Ref: 13501

FOX TRANSITION HS £30A hard shell might be exactly what you need one day if you’re into hard nut riding. The chin straps are riveted to the harder outer shell to ensure they stay permanently fixed.

Sizes: S/M (56-58), L/XL (60-62cm). Colour: White/Black. Web Ref: 13500

REVOLUTION LID £19.99Our helmet is an archetypal Revolution product in that it costs less than the alternatives yet it offers a little more. The fact that you can see right through the inmould shell’s 13 extra-long slots informs you that it’s well ventilated. The nape-hugging anti-rock belt’s Speed Dial makes it easy to fine tune the fit. This Speed Dial doubles as a rear LED so wearing our Lid triples your safety. The removable visor gives our lids a contemporary look and helps keep glare/rain off your eyes/glasses. w 318g, v 288g.

Unisize: w 54-60cm, v 52-59cm.Colour: w Black or v Blue. Web Ref: w 6395 & v 9767

SPECIALIZED SIERRA £29.99Extra rear coverage means this trail lid sits better on most heads than a regular recreation helmet. Supplied with a visor. 300g.

Unisize: 50-58cm. Blue or Silver. Web Ref: 13403

GIRO INDICATOR £34.99The wise use of an Indicator helps ensure safe passage through town. A visor, 20 vents and an Acu-Dial fit belt help ensure comfort. 266g.

Unisize: 54-61cm. Colour: Red/Black Icons, Silver/Ice Blue Flowers, Black/Charcoal or White/Silver. Web Ref: 12944

TSG EVOLUTION BLACK £32.50BMX / trials lid with excellent rear and temple coverage as required when back flips go awry. An injection-moulded ABS hard outer shell protects the EPS impact-absorbing liner shell. 495g.

Sizes: S/M (54-56), L/XL (57-59cm), XXL (60.5cm). Colour: Flat Black. Web Ref: 12949

TSG EVOLUTION £35The TSG evolves by offering striking alternatives. We’re especially tempted to co-opt the red one and rename it, Revolution.

Sizes: w S/M (52-56), L/XL (57-60cm).Sizes: v XXS/XS (52-54), S/M (54-56).Colour: w Communist graphic. v Derby Girl. Web Ref: w 13503v 13504

GIRO SKYLA £34.99‘You hardly know you’re wearing it.’ That’s the most common quote we hear from owners of the Giro Skyla. No wonder it’s our best selling ladies’ lid. 270g.

Unisize: 50-57cm. Colour: White/Pink Flowers, White, Black/Red Eleanor Birds. Web Ref: 12947

SPEED DIAL LED LIGHT

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Choosing a helmet is similar to picking the right shoes. Style is important but fit is everything. The goal is to find a helmet that’s so unobtrusive, you forget you are wearing it. That’s why we go to the trouble of stocking a massive range of helmets. That way, you’ll have the best possible chance of finding the one that’s got your name on it.

GETTING THE CORRECT SIZEA properly-fitting helmet should rest level on the head rather than set back at a jaunty angle. The helmet should cover the forehead, almost to the top of the eyebrows. To find out your helmet size, wrap a measuring tape measure round the widest part of the head like so.

CHOOSING THE CORRECT HELMET

ROADMinimal and streamlined. Long vents with internal channels suck the air over your head so efficiently, some tests suggest wearing a road lid can be cooler than riding bare headed.

MTB / TRAILSitting lower down the back of the head, trail lids offer more rear coverage. They tend to have wider vents to let off steam on long uphills. They always have visors to help keep mud and branches at bay.

JUMP / BMX / DHLike a better-vented skate lid. Maximum head coverage means no anti-rock belt required. Hard shells cope with hard knocks. Coming with a face guard, a DH lid takes protection to the next level.

COMMUTERLess flash or ‘rad’. More rounded, sober and, dare-we-say, conservative than road/MTB/Jump lids. Less vented, more shell, more protection. Frequently fitted with an integral rear light.

SPECIALIZED TACTIC £54.99It’s a good Tactic to protect your head with a lid that boasts a Headset SL fit system with micro-adjustable rear dial for perfect set up. 350g.

Sizes: S (51-57), M (54-60), L (57-63cm). Colours: w Red or Black. v White/Silver.Web Ref: w 13405, v 11177

ABUS URBAN 1 £54.99Like their locks, Abus helmets are tough and supremely well made. The Urban One has 21 vents, an integral bug net, a detachable peak, a scuff-resistant rubberised finish and an LED rear light. 268g.

Sizes: S/M (52-57cm), M/L (56-63cm). Colour: Black or Yellow. Web Ref: 13395

MET CAMALEONTE EXECUTIVE £49.99So stylishly Italian, you could imagine it being worn by a Vespa rider in a ‘60s Fellini film. Like all the best urban lids, Camaleonte has its own rear light. 260g.

Sizes: M (52-57cm) or L (58-61cm). Colour: Black. Web Ref: 12747

ABUS ARICA £39.99The Arica stands out as a cool women’s helmet, which is available in more than one size. The rear LED light can only enhance your safety. 282g.

Sizes: S/M (52-58), M/L (58-62cm). Colour: Pink Web Ref: 12484

SPECIALIZED ECHELON £49.99With its In-Line Vents (one behind the other) to encourage air-flow over the head, the Echelon is optimised for road biking. The Headset fit belt’s rear adjustment knob makes it easy

to dial in a fit that’s always secure, never over-tight.

Sizes: S (51-57), M (54-60), L (57-63cm). Colours: w Black or Blue. v Matt Blue.Web Ref: w 13397, v 13398

GIRO PHASE £69.99Acu Dial 2 allows you to select a different fit-belt anchor point - all in the quest for achieving Giro’s obsession: best possible fit. 320g.

Sizes: S (51-55cm), M (55-59cm), L (59-63cm). Colours: Matt Black or White/Ti. Web Ref: 11591

SPECIALIZED PROPERO £69.9990% of the styling, the super-venting and the custom Pro Fit of the S-Works helmet at almost half the price. 260g.

Sizes: S (51-57), M (54-60), L (57-63cm).Colours: Black or Red. Web Ref: 13400















HELMETS & SuNgLASSESSPECIALIZED S-WORKS PREVAIL £159.99

Kevlar-reinforced matrix reinforcement allows Specialized to create a 30-vent lid that brings us closest to helmet heaven - i.e. a lid that fits so well you’re barely aware of it on your head. 245g.‘The Prevail is the only helmet that feels more aero while allowing you to keep your eyes where they belong, down the road. The Prevail is light, cool and comfortable. It does all those things incredibly well, but what makes the helmet truly exceptional is the fact that it is just plain fast.’ peletonmagazine.com. Sizes: M (54-60), L (57-63cm). Colour: Red/White. Web Ref: 13401

FOX FLuX £70‘No trail helmet can match the Flux’s combination of price, practicality, overall fit and comfort. 9/10.’ bikeradar.com

Sizes: XS/S (52-55) , S/M (56-58), L/XL (60-62cm). Colour: w Matt Black. v Seaspray. Web Ref: w 13505, v 13506

gIRO HEX £74.99Upgraded with the 5th generation version of the first name in fit belts - RocLoc 5 with Micro Dial comfort and ease of use. 280g.

Sizes: S (51-55cm), M (55-59cm), L (59-63cm). Colours: Matt Black or Matt Cyan. Web Ref: 13442

SuNgLASSES

REVOLuTION BLADES SuNgLASS SET £19.99

Our legendary sunglass set comes supplied with 3 pairs of lenses which you can change with the weather. Smoke lenses for bright light. Yellow for low light. Clear for no light. Its carry bag has slots for keeping the spare lenses safe. And should you lose a lens, spares are available for just £4.95 a pair. For the money the best set of cycling glasses I’ve tested. 9/10.’ Cycling Plus.

Lens: Smoke, Yellow & Clear. Frame: Black. Web Ref: 3342

ENDuRA SNAPPER LIgHT REACTIVE £39.99

You’re hardly going to switch lenses whenever you ride from blazing sunshine into the shade. That’s why lenses that lighten or darken in reaction to changing conditions are even better than interchangeable lenses. The Snapper’s transmission range is 22% (like a smoke lens for bright light) to 33% (like a yellow lens for overcast). The frame is a lightweight, impact-resistant nylon called tr90.

Lens: Reactive. Frame: Black. Web Ref: 13507

OAKLEY FLAK JACKET 124.99

You just have to look through a pair of Oakleys and you understand what they mean when they call their lenses High Definition Optics. The Flak Jacket’s Black Iridium lenses don’t just deflect the brightest glare, they enhance contrast and thus improve definition and help you get the most out of life outdoors. The Hydrophobic lens coating helps ensure the lenses’ high definition is never compromised.

Lens: Black Iridium. Frame: Jet Black. Web Ref: 13508

gIRO SAROS £89.99

‘The super fit and overall performance make it an excellent comfort investment for high-mileage riders.’ Triathlon Plus.

Sizes: M (55-59cm), L (59-63cm). Colour: White/Silver. Web Ref: 13509











GIRO XAR £114.99

With its lighter weight on-the-fly adjustable RocLoc 5 fit belt, its outboard straps and its X-static antibacterial pads, Giro have updated and improved on their original classic trail lid, the Xen.

Sizes: M (55-59cm), L (59-63cm). Colour: Matt Black/Grey bars. Web Ref: 13510

GIRO PROLITE £149.99

Thanks to its elasticated RocLoc SL fit system, Giro have created the lightest lid here. ‘This is one innovation that we feel is a genuine step forward in helmet design. 9/10.’ Cycling Plus. 172g.

Sizes: M (55-59cm), L (59-63cm). Colour: Red/Black. Web Ref: 12575

GIRO ATHLON £99.99

‘Our proprietary Super Fit system is based on “human scale factors” data and over 20 years of crafting helmets for the best bike riders in the world.’ The result is pure Skull Hugging Luxury™.’ Giro.

Sizes: M (55-59cm), L (59-63cm). Colour: White/Lime Green Flames. Web Ref: 12941

FOX STRIKER £90This is indeed a striking MTB lid in that it offers more rear coverage and because it boasts more vast vents (with honeycomb exhaust ports) as required on long climbs.

Sizes: S/M (56-58), L/XL (60-62cm). Colour: White/Black/Red. Web Ref: 13502

GIRO IONOS £169.99

Giro’s best-vented helmet also enjoys a RocLoc 5 upgrade for 2011. RocLoc 5 is so easy to adjust on the fly, Ionos owners tighten the fit belt when riding hostile terrain, then loosen it on more chilled rides.

Sizes: M (55-59cm), L (59-63cm). Colour: Black/Carbon. Web Ref: 9016

CATLIKE WHISPER PLUS £164.99

’As soon as you put the Whisper Plus on, you’re aware of the air flowing through the 39 separate intakes across the helmet that give it its trademark look, keeping comfort at a max no matter how hot the weather.’ road.cc

Size: M (54-58cm), L (59-61). Colour: White. Web Ref: 12507

SPECIALIZED S-WORKS £129.99

The choice of Pro teams such as Quick Step, Lampre, Lotto and ISD because it’s one of the lightest certified helmet in the world. 200g (small size).

Sizes: S (51-57), M (54-60), L (57-63cm). Colour: Black or White. Web Ref: 11396

GIRO REMEDY £124.99

Should you fear your riding style might endanger your good looks Giro offer a fine Remedy that features fibreglass construction, 14 vents, removable washable padding and a 3-position bolt-on visor.

Sizes: M (55-59cm), L (59-63cm). Colour: Black/Cyan/Lime. Web Ref: 13511

OAKLEY RADAR PATH £189.99

The Radar Path features a photochromic G40 lens. Its 9-40% transmission range guarantees eye comfort whether the conditions are overcast or snow blinding. What’s more, when the lenses lighten, contrast and resolution are simultaneously enhanced. As with the Flak Jacket, the lens’s Hydrophobic coating ensures your high definition view of the world isn’t distorted by rain, sweat, road splash....

Lens: G40 rose-tinted. Frame: White Text. Web Ref: 12829

OAKLEY JAWBONE £219.99

The Jawbone comes with 2 pairs of lenses. The 15% transmission Positive Red Iridium lenses are perfect for medium to bright light. When dusk falls you can switch them instantly for the 55% transmission Persimmon lenses, thanks to SwitchLock - an exclusive Oakley technology where the lower part of the frame swings open to enable instant lens swaps.

Lens: Positive Red + Persimmon. Frame: Polished Black. Web Ref: 12728

TO SEE OUR FULL RANGE OF SUNGLASSES, VISIT EDINBURGHBICYCLE.COM













This year’s catalogue theme is Where will your bike take you this summer? The answer is not very far if your chain has rusted and seized because you

chucked the bike into the shed after your last rainy ride, and forgot about it for a couple of weeks. We’ve all been there. ‘If only I had spent a minute scooshing the chain with GT85 when I got home, it would be working fine today.’ This feeling of regret is reinforced when you decide to replace the ill-kempt chain and discover that it has worn out the rear cogs. Bang goes 50 quid on a new chain and cassette. That’s not the way it has to be in an age of labour-saving gizmos such as the Revolution Chain Cleaner chain bath which makes the most of today’s water-soluble cleaners and synthetic lubes that help extend your transmission’s life expectancy. If you need an incentive to take up good cycle care habits, we can think of none more powerful than ownership of a workstand that clamps the bicycle at a comfortable height so you can work your way round it. Failing that, our Folding Wall Bracket (below) also supports the bike off the ground, thus making it easier to spin the pedal cranks while you perform that single most important maintenance procedure - lubing the chain.

TO SEE OUR FULL RANGE OF TOOLS, LUBES, CLEANERS AND STANDS VISIT EDINBURGHBICYCLE.COM

01. FINISH LINE TEFLON PLUS DRY LUBE 2oz £3.99 4oz £6.99 12oz aerosol £11.99 Web Ref: 2168

02. KABOOM DISC BRAKE CLEANER 250ml aerosol £5.49 Web Ref: 12521

03. GREEN OIL ECOLOGICAL CHAIN LUBE 100ml £5.50 Web Ref: 9721

04. GT85 LUBRICANT 400ml aerosol £5.99 Web Ref: 12847

05. FENWICK’S COPPER SLIP GREASE 100g £5.99 Web Ref: 12529

06. MUC-OFF £7.50 1,000ml spray £19.99 5,000ml Web Ref: 1456

07. FINISH LINE 1-STEP CLEANER & LUBRICANT4oz £6.99 12oz aerosol £12.99 Web Ref: 13348

08. GREEN OIL BIODEGRADABLE BIKE CLEANER 1 litre spray £7.99 Web Ref: 10593

09. FENWICK’S FS FOAMING DEGREASER 500ml aerosol £7.99 Web Ref: 12522

10. FINISH LINE SPEED CLEAN DISC & GENERAL DEGREASER 500ml aerosol £10.99 Web Ref: 3984

11. FINISH LINE BIO CITRUS DEGREASER 12oz aerosol £10.99 Web Ref: 2163

12. FENWICK’S FS-1 CONCENTRATED BIKE CLEANER 5 litres (MAKES UP TO 55 litres) £44.99 Web Ref: 12528

CLEANERS & LUBES

GREEN OIL ECO-SPONGE £3.50Web Ref: 12735

REVOLUTION TUNE UP CHAIN CLEANER £10.99Web Ref: 6720

MAINTAIN & RETAIN

REVOLUTION STORAGE FOLDING WALL BRACKET £11.99Web Ref: 8836

DELTA ROTHKO ROLLING BIKE STAND £20.99Web Ref: 4371

JUST CAN’T FIND THE TIME? THEN CHECK OUT OUR NEW BICYCLE VALET SERVICE

SPRING CLEAN £30 SEE PAGE 114 FOR DETAILS

















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PARK ADJUSTABLE WRENCH PAW12 £16.99Web Ref: 6877

REVOLUTION TUNE UP STEEL CORE TYRE LEVERS (SET OF THREE) £5.49Web Ref: 10500

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

CYCLO UNIVERSAL DISC BRAKE BLEED KIT £36.99All you should need to bleed hydraulic disc brakes, bar the brake fluid. Supplied with 2 syringes and 2 bleed bottles to keep mineral oil and DOT fluid separate.

Web Ref: 8337

ICE TOOLZ ADVANCED MECHANICS’ TOOL KIT £119.99This tool box comes with tools you won’t find in basic kits such as a robust chain whip for cassette lockring removal, pro-quality cable cutters and a wider range of Torx and Allen wrenches.

Web Ref: 13649

ICE TOOLZ CABLE CUTTERS £19.99You need cable cutters to carry out that most routine cycle maintenance task - chopping cables and housing cleanly to the right size. Boasting hardened jaws, Ice Toolz are our best buy.

Web Ref: 6192

PARK PEDAL WRENCH PW5 £11.99Park make the perfect pedal spanner. The handle is 29cm long for leverage and vinyl coated for a non-slip comfortable grip. Its 15mm jaws are hardened steel so they keep their shape, yet narrow enough to access the tight space between crank arm and pedal body.

Web Ref: 6882

REVOLUTION TUNE UP WORKSTAND £89.99Web Ref: 5379

PARK PCS9 HOME REPAIR STAND £99.99Web Ref: 8437

REVOLUTION STORAGE FLOOR-TO-CEILING BIKE STAND £94.99Web Ref: 9725

PERUZZO 4-BIKE WALL-MOUNTED STORAGE RACK £44.99Web Ref: 9116

{ AVAILABLE MAY }











SERVICE COMMITMENTEvery Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op branch has its own in-store Service Centre. If you need a repair, a service, an upgrade or something fitted, simply wheel your bike in (though advance booking is always recommended). No job too big, no job too small. Whichever branch you visit Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op is committed to offering the highest level of good, honest, professional service.

• A trained mechanic will give your bike a free and impartial safety inspection, paying particular attention to the bike’s brakes, transmission, tyres, wheels and steering.

• Based on this checkover, we will recommend the work that’s required to make the bike good and give you an accurate estimate of the job’s expected cost.

SERVICES

BASIC SERVICE £29Basically, this is a quick checkover, but it might be all a lightly-used bicycle requires.

• Check and adjust brakes and gears.

• Check and inflate tyres.

STANDARD SERVICE £49The Standard Service covers every externally-adjustable moving part of the bike, so it is much more thorough than a Basic Service. Plus the bike is test ridden. That’s important because a bicycle that works perfectly on a workstand might only reveal a defect when vigorously test-ridden on the road. That’s why we can confidently back up our Standard Service with a 6 month guarantee that covers all the work carried out on your bicycle.

As Basic Service +

• Check and adjust headset.

• Check and adjust bottom bracket.

• Check and adjust hubs.

• Replace brake blocks/pads (if required).

• Lubricate gear and brake cables (replace if required).

• Lubricate chain and derailleurs.

• Check all nuts and bolts - tighten as necessary.

• Test ride.

• 6 month guarantee on all work carried out.

• Please note: £49 is the labour charge for a Standard Service. An additional charge will be made for any parts fitted, such as brake blocks, at the service.

DELUXE SERVICE £89With our deluxe service, the bicycle is stripped down to the frame. Then every part is carefully checked over and refitted. Serviceable bearings are regreased. New cables and bearings are fitted if required. If maintenance has been minimal over the years, a Deluxe Service will make the bike ride like new again. If you ride every day, we recommend that you treat your bike to an annual Deluxe Service.

As Standard Service +

• Complete strip down and rebuild (excludes hydraulic brakes, suspension forks & shocks).

• Headset removed, cleaned, regreased and refitted.

• Bottom bracket removed, cleaned, regreased and refitted.

• Hubs stripped, cleaned, regreased and reassembled.

• All threads cleaned.

• Brakes adjusted, blocks/pads replaced (if required).

• Brake and gear inner and outer cables replaced (if required).

• Derailleurs lubricated and adjusted.

• Wheels trued & tensioned.

• Tyres checked and inflated.

• Complete drivetrain cleaned & lubed.

• Test ride.

• 6 month guarantee on all work carried out.

• Please note: £89 is the labour charge for a Deluxe Service. An additional charge will be made for any parts fitted, such as cables and bearings, at the service.

SPRING CLEAN £30Is your bike so grimy you’ve forgotten what colour it was when new? Is your drivetrain something you don’t want to get too close to? Then why not leave your bicycle with us for a deep cleaning session. When you come to collect the bike, we might have to reintroduce you to it. Your pride and joy restored to its former glory, you might not recognise it.

114 OUR WORKSHOPS CAN GET VERY BUSY. AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. BOOK YOUR SERVICE IN ADVANCE - 0845 257 0808

SPRING CLEAN

TEXT ALERT• Leave your mobile number and we will text

you a reminder 24 hours before your Service Centre booking.

• We’ll send you a second text when the job is complete and your bike is ready to collect.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOWSERVICE PRICINGAll prices quoted on these pages EXCLUDE the cost of any parts fitted.

ANY BIKE ANY PARTSWe will assemble, service, repair or fit parts to any bike - no matter where you bought it from.

0845 257 0808 (lo-call rate) or 0131 331 5010

LEARN TO DO IT YOURSELFHALF-DAY CYCLE MAINTENANCE COURSE FOUNDATION £25Here you will spend an afternoon learning the very basics - removing the back wheel, mending a puncture and externally adjusting brakes & gears under the supervision of an Edinburgh Bicycle mechanic. Beginners welcome. Maximum class size - 8 people.

FULL-DAYCYCLE MAINTENANCE COURSE INTENSIVE £49Despite the name, our Intensive Course is a laid-back class in getting to know your bike. Over the day, you will be guided through every task the home mechanic should ever need to know this side of wheel building. We even lay on a light lunch and a printed course handout at no extra cost. Beginners welcome. Women only class available. Call for details.Maximum class size - 8 people.

FULL-DAY WHEEL BUILDING COURSE £49Lace, build and true a pair of wheels under the guidance of an Edinburgh Bicycle mechanic. You can practice on hubs, spokes and rims that we reserve for tuition. Alternatively, you can build a set of wheels to your own dream spec. Lunch included in price. Beginners welcome.Maximum class size - 8 people.

ADDITIONAL SERVICESSUNDRY SERVICES•On-the-spotpuncturerepair:

£5 + the price of the tube.

•Drivetrainclean&lube:£15.

•Discbrakebleeding:£15per brake (price includes brake fluid).

•Hydraulicdiscbrakecleaning&service:£15perbrake.

•Hydraulicdiscbrake:fitting&bleeding:£20.

•Headsetservice:£15.

•Suspensionforkfitting:£30.(Iftheforkcosts£200ormore and you purchase it from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op wewillfititforfree.)

•Suspensionsetup:adjustingthe rear suspension to your weight:£6.

•Wheeltruing:from£10.

•Bikeprep:unpacking,assembling & adjusting a boxed bike - for example, postflight:£40.

VISIT EDINBURGHBICYCLE.COM TO FIND A CONVENIENT DAY CLASS DATE. THEN PHONE 0845 257 0808 TO BOOK YOUR PLACE 115

www.edinburghbicycle.com

CUSTOM BUILDSCUSTOM BUILD £85Dreaming of a custom bike, built with your choice of frame and components? Buy the frame, fork* and parts from us and we will spend a whole day building it from scratch to create the bike of your dreams.

* If you know which frame & fork you want and we can source them from any of our disparate suppliers we will order them specially for you.

20% OFFWhenwetotupthefinalbillwewillknock20%offthepriceofeverycomponentfittedtotheframe and fork. This discount almost always covers our standard custom-build labour charge of £85.

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GENERAL ENQUIRIES 0845 257 0808 (LO CALL) OR 0131 331 5010 www.edinburghbicycle.com

SUMMER HOURS { 1 APRIL - 30 SEPTEMBER }

ABERDEENEdinburgh Bicycle Co-op 458-464 George Street Aberdeen AB25 3XHOpen 7 days a week: 10am till 6pm Late Opening every Thursday: 10am till 7pm

EDINBURGHEdinburgh Bicycle Co-op 8 Alvanley Terrace Whitehouse Loan Edinburgh EH9 1DUOpen 7 days a week: 10am till 7pm Monday - Friday 10am till 6pm Saturday & Sunday

LEEDSEdinburgh Bicycle Co-op 140 Woodland Lane Chapel Allerton Leeds LS7 4QGOpen 7 days a week: 10am till 6pm Late Opening every Thursday: 10am till 7pm

MANCHESTEREdinburgh Bicycle Co-op 7 Wilmslow Road Rusholme Manchester M14 5FTOpen 7 days a week: 10am till 7pm Monday - Friday 10am till 6pm Saturday & Sunday

NEWCASTLEEdinburgh Bicycle Co-op 5-7 Union Road Byker Newcastle NE6 1EHOpen 7 days a week: 10am till 6pm Late Opening every Thursday: 10am till 7pm

SHEFFIELDEdinburgh Bicycle Co-op 300 Broadfield Road Sheffield S8 0XQOpen 7 days a week: 10am till 7pm Monday - Friday 10am till 6pm Saturday & Sunday

ONLINE SHOPwww.edinburghbicycle.com email: [email protected]: 0845 257 0808 (lo call) or 0131 331 5010Open 7 days a week: 10am till 7pm Monday - Friday 10am till 6pm Saturday & Sunday

PRICESAll prices quoted were correct at time of going to press and included VAT at 20% where appropriate. We reserve the right to change prices and specifications without notice.

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