Commuter News

Pedal Powered Lights

June 24, 2009

Once you’ve settled on a dynamo, you’ll have to pick out some lights to go with them. lumotec-oval-series.jpgAgain the Germans are at the forefront of this technology – their Busch and Müller lights give you fantastic bang for your buck.

Unlike a lot of cheaper L.E.D. lights available, these aren’t just to give you visibility on the road, they’ll illuminate the road ahead of you. Perfect for late night rides down the Merri Creek bike path.

Once you’ve seen these in action you won’t be able to go back.

Headlights typically in stock:

  • Lumatec IQ fly plus,
  • Lumatec IQ cyo,

Tailights typically in stock:

  • Toplight Flat plus
  • D toplight XS plus

We also stock the E-Werk power supply, which allows you to charge and power any device you can think of using your dyno-hub.

As always we’re happy to get in other models to order.

Plenty of information and images are available at the Busch and Müller website.

We also love Schmitd  and Supernova lights.  The Schmidt Edeluxe is a deluxe version of the IQ Cyo and the Supernova E3 is the brightest thing going.

Common Bike

May 6, 2009

You are no doubt aware of the Paris end of Collins street, but did you know where the Paris end of Brunswick is? The Commuter Cycles workshop! Yes, we’re helping bring Parisian style bicycle hire to Melbourne – as part of the RMIT’s Common Bike bicycle sharing project. home.jpg

You may have read about it in recent press,  RMIT is running a pilot for Bicycle sharing, in the hope it will encourage more folks to consider getting around by bicycle, and to use the service for short trips around the city. 

The various bike hubs allow people to pick up a bike and helmet, and drop them off on the other side of town. Sure beats a taxi, or relying on Melbourne’s PT network. 

Fingers crossed, the success of this program will encourage the bean counters to take this on as part of Melbourne’s long term infrastructure. 

For more information on the project, pop in to the hub (Our Workshop) or check out the common bike website. After a $5 registration, each ride under three hours only costs a gold coin. If you drop the bike off to a different hub, or stay out for an additional hour, another gold coin covers costs. 

For more information, registration, bikes- drop into the hub at Commuter Cycles or read up on all the details at 

commonbike.com

Stay safe, snug and seen this winter

With Melbourne’s recent cold snap and the dark falling on commuters ride times, we’ve got a few new items in-store that will keep you safe, snug and seen on the road.

Gloves

It’s easy to overlook your hands when rigging up for a frosty morning’s ride. Considering you need your fingers to control your brakes, it’s best to keep them warm and working. We’ve now got an excellent range of gloves -10 different styles, and in a range of sizes – for you to try on and take home.

The added bonus is that we’ve put the TUFF brand front and centre. An Australian Company, TUFF (by name AND nature) have been designing and selling gloves and cycling socks since 1990.

So if you’ve got frosty phalanges, pop in and have a look.

Prices range from $30 to $45.

More about TUFF, over on their website

Jackets.

We’re always banging on about bicycle safety, so we should give a plug for some of the high visibility jackets and jerseys we’ve got in store. Netti, an Australian company have been producing bicycling clothing and helmets for over 60 years, make up our current range.

On our rack, and in various sizes we have a selection of tops suitable for a variety of conditions. All with night riding in mind, they’re perfect as the days shorten in ‘Old Melbourne Town’. All garments have long torso size, and over-length arms, perfect for the reach to your handle bars.

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A lightweight Jersey that can be worn on it’s own or snugly over your daily garb, is made from breathable micromesh fabric. It has a Sun Protection Factor of 50 plus, so is ideal all year round.

Deep rear pockets are perfect for your phone and wallet, and a 30cm chest zipper, means added value for this simple and elegant jersey.

More information at the Netti Site

Sunshield: S-XL – $60

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The Netti shift jacket is the sort of thing you’d like to have in your pannier for those unexpected moments: you’re caught out after dark, Melbourne’s weather lives up to it’s reputation or you need a second jacket. Showerproof, windproof, and underarm ventilation, it’s quite roomy and is ideal as a shell.

More information at the Netti Site

Netti Shift Jacket – S -XL – $60

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If Tenzing Norgay were riding round Brunswick, in the cold and wet, we reckon this would be the jacket he’d wear. This jacket with it’s heat sealed seams and front zipper guard, has all the marks of quality and is built for all conditions. The Netti D3 jacket with its breathable and waterproof fabric, is ideal for those who don’t use rain as an excuse not to ride to work. It even has a hood (that is detachable) for those really heavy downpours.

Double Plusses:

  • Detachable arms – this jacket doubles as a high visibility vest.
  • Elastic waist and cuffs
  • Front and rear reflective strips
  • Rear pocket for your phone, wallet, scroggin.

This jacket has just about everything built in, and only weighs 370 grams, so would be ideal for touring cyclists too. This is about as heavy duty as they come, so if the weather’s too heavy for this jacket, you probably shouldn’t be riding.

More information at the Netti Site

Netti D3 Jacket S -XL $230

And you thought kickstands were for kids…

If you think kickstands only belong on kids bikes, think again. 

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Commuter Cycles just got in of a couple of Pletscher dual leg kickstands, the sort that will keep a fully loaded bike upright. Undoubtedly the Rolls Royce in their category, these attach just behind your bottom bracket and both legs cleverly fold to the left hand side of the bike. By lifting the front wheel off the ground the stand distributes the bikes weight on it’s points of contact and your bike’s back wheel. Pretty nifty!

If you’re in the habit of carrying a load, this might be the solution for you. 

Pletscher’s Website leaves a little to be desired, so feel free to drop in or call to find out more about this nifty device. We’re currently selling these beauties for $115, and they fit just about any bike setup.

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‘Lights On Ride On’ This Winter

April 9, 2009

In partnership with Moreland City Council, Commuter Cycles is helping people stay safe on the road this winter. A selection of Planet Bike Lights on discount With the loss of sunshine and the end of daylight saving, it’s time for cyclists to consider their visibility on the road.City of Moreland’s Lights on Ride On campaign is designed to do just that. We’re taking 20% off the price of our ‘Planet Bike’ light range.

Planet Bike lights represent excellent value, with a variety of lights for different uses and budgets. Tail lights, headlights and helmet mount lights are all discounted, including our favourite, the ‘Blinky Superflash ‘.

There’s also a $100 service voucher up for grabs. This Monday’s Moreland Leader newspaper (13/04/2009) has all the competition details. You can also download a voucher from the City of Moreland website. Roll into the our Prentice Street Workshop, pickup a ‘Blinky’ or one of his friends, and you’ll be in the running. $100 dollars gets you a fair bit of bike love at Commuter Cycles, so it’s well worth the effort!

UPDATE! Simon picks a winner

Simon Stainsby, Sustainable Transport Officer at Moreland City Council popped into the workshop on 6th of May 2009 to pick a winner for the competition. In great impartiality, blindfolded (almost), he announced Michael of Fitzroy to be our winner!

Congratulations Michael, we look forward to seeing you and your bike soon!

Bicycles for Humanity

March 12, 2009
We’re preaching to the converted here about the usefulness of the humble bicycle, but in the developing world a bicycle can mean the difference between a livelyhood and poverty. container_smll.jpgBicycles for Humanity is an Organisation that gets bicycles out of the hands of those don’t need them and into the hands of those who do.

If you’ve got a bicycle that’s ridable or near ridable, get it down to 170 Edward street, Brunswick, this weekend ( 9am-4pm, 21st & 22nd March). The Melbourne chapter of Bicycles for Humanity are packing a container load of push bikes (and hopefully yours) to Namibia, on Africa’s west coast. As you can imagine, many Australian homes are a place for once-loved two wheelers to collect dust, so if you’ve got one that want to be reborn as a pedal powered ambulance (believe it), bring it down!
If you don’t have an old bicycle to donate, there are many other ways you can support this cause. It will cost $10,000 to send the bikes over, so a coin in the jar or supporting one of the many commercial sponsors will help.
The details:

170 Edward Street Brunswick
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March 2009
Between 9am and 4pm

There’s plenty more information on the Bicycles for Humanity websites if you’re keen to get involved. 

Bicycles for Humanity (Melbourne Chapter)  
Bicycles for Humanity (Global Site) 

If we don’t see you there down there, (We’re popping down for a few hours to help out) be sure to drop in to the Commuter Cycles Workshop, we’ve stocked up on a huge range of mudguards and lights for those coming dark months. 

Basil! The Panniers are Here!

January 15, 2009

By now, you’re probably familiar with the Dutch Gazelle Bicycles we’re so proud of, with style and function in one package. 09Waygoodbaskets Now we’ve got some bike bags and baskets that fit the same template. Basil, also from the Netherlands, have a huge range of pannier bags and baskets for every sort of shopper, commuter and touring cyclist. They even make a basket specifically for your dog, cat or iguana. No more searching for a car park  at the vet!

More information on Basil range can be found online at the Gazelle website, or read on to see the selection we currently have in stock.

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Happy New Gears!

January 8, 2009

2008 was a big year for Commuter Cycles. We opened our doors to the public,  hosted  a bevvy of community events, held BBQs, and presented know-how workshops. At the time we thought we might have too much on our plate, but we’ve decided to come back for seconds! So, stay tuned for more fun and games as we approach our first birthday!

If you were lucky enough to get a new bike for Christmas, be sure to book it in for a first service. Cables  will stretch, and nuts and bolts can loosen up on a new treadly, so a service after a month or so will keep you safe on the road. Our experienced mechanics will make sure you can get your money’s worth out of your investment.  Like a man’s other best friend, a bike is for life, not just for Christmas.

So, as Melbournians return to full speed for a 2009, Commuter Cycles will be there to keep your iron horse running.

Happy New Year, from Huw and the CC team.

Christmas/New Year Opening Hours

December 17, 2008

Commuter Cycles is open 55 hours a week, week in week out. So you’ll have to forgive us for deciding to take a little bit of time off over the holiday period to re-inflate our tyres.santi.jpg

Commuter Cycles will be closed from

Wednesday December 24, at 1pm

and reopening 

Monday January 5 2009, at 7:30am 

If you need any work done on your beloved treadly, or a gift for your favourite peddler, drop in to the Workshop asap and we’ll get you sorted for those low traffic days in Melbourne over the holidays.

2008 Treadly Awards

December 4, 2008

As our part of the 2008 Melbourne Bicycle Fim Festival we ran an Oscars inspired awards ceremony.img_8104.jpg Despite the rain we roasted, and toasted a handful of individuals who went that little bit further and take bicycles and cycling to the next level.

The first ‘Bicycles as Transport Awards‘ were held on Saturday 22nd November,

The awards and winners were:

‘Pit lane’ award for the fastest and ‘effective’ puncture repair-

  • Won by John, who showed that slow and steady wins the race…

‘Lindsay Fox’ award for the biggest load carrying capacity,

  • Won by Phuong, in her entry that has helped her move the inebriated and house contents

‘Connex’ award for the most people on a bike (almost safely)

  • Won by Moz, with his ability to carry 11 people across the workshop floor.

‘Mudguards are hot’ award for the sexiest commuter bike

  • Won by Michael, with his top condition Australia Post bike.

‘Best dressed’ award for the least lycra clad and most visible rider.

  • Won by Lord and Lady Waygood on their tandem.

Congratulations and Thank You for all winners and entrants.

A selection of photos from the day are below….

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Handlebar Moustaches & Moustache Handlebars

November 27, 2008

You may have noticed some bristled upper lips in the Commuter Cycles workshop recently.  No, we’re not being cast for a remake of a 1970′s Spaghetti Western. movember08team.jpgOur mechanics – Huw, Matt and Tristram - are supporting a cause just as worthy, Movember!

Movember is an international initiative designed to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and depression. The talking point of a fresh (or grubby) moustache is an excellent way to broach these traditionally taboo topics. And through sponsorship, Commuter Cycles hope to make a collection that supports the good work undertaken by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, and Beyond Blue.

If you are keen to help us support this important cause, you are welcome to drop a few pennies in our jar at the Movember Website. Donations over $2 are tax deductable.

If you really want to get in the spirit, you can always fix moustache handlebars to your treadly. Destined to be the next must-have bike bling, moustache handlebars are cool and weird. Currently available to us is Soma’s 3 speed bar. 

Check it here.

Bicycle Film Festival 2008

October 31, 2008

It’s official, Melbourne is bicycle crazy. Obviously not content as a form of transport, the pushie wants to be a movie star too! bicycle-film-festival.jpgAnd so, seven years since it started in New York, the Bicycle Film Festival is again rolling into Melbourne. The BFF celebrates the humble velocipede by showing films where the bicycle is in the starring role. 

This year Commuter Cycles is getting on board by running the ‘Bicycles as Transport Awards’
Just think of it as the Oscars, in helmets, with weirder categories…..such as
  • ‘Pit lane’ award for the fastest puncture repair,
  • ‘Lindsay Fox’ award for the biggest load carrying capacity,
  • ‘Connex’ award for the most people on a bike (safely)
  • ‘Mudguards are hot’ award for the sexiest commuter bike
  • ‘Best dressed’ award for the least lycra clad and most visible rider.

Come down and join in the fun! Even if you don’t think you’re eligible for one of the prizes, we’ll be having a BBQ that afternoon, and then rolling into old Melbourne Town for the BFF (Session 5) screening at 7:30pm. 

When:
  • Saturday 22nd November, 4pm.
Where:
  • Commuter Cycles, (14 Prentice Street, Brunswick 3056) – Then cycling to VCA Federation Hall for the Films (234 St Kilda Road, Southbank, Melbourne, VIC)
Tickets:
  • Free to the ‘Bicycles as Transport‘ awards (just turn up) – Tickets to the BFF Session 5, Here 
Film Program:

Bring your camera; there are some folk out there who’ll do anything to be win the best dressed award.

Ride to Work Day 2008

October 30, 2008

As part of the National Ride to Work Day Commuter Cycles ran a breakfast to celebrate the event.ride_to_work_day_2008_1.jpg Lincoln from  Ray Cafe worked hard to keep people’s caffeine levels up, while Tristram, Matthew and Huw provided free tune ups on bikes that attended on the day.

We’ll be doing it again next year, so be sure to register and keep the morning free. For those who rocked up, thanks for being good sports and showing that cycling to work is a valid transport option.

More photos below….

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The Gazelles have landed…

October 21, 2008

A few weeks ago we told you about some beautiful Dutch bicycles we were ordering in. Well, they’re here. Undoubtedly the smoothest ride in Brunswick, these Gazelle city bikes are packed with stylish features.

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The vintage styling is a  nod to Gazelle’s 116 year history. But don’t let the looks fool you, these bikes are rock solid. Seen everywhere in bicycle friendly Amsterdam, these are the sort of bike that are reliable, comfortable and built to last.

We have four models currently in store, each offers different features. All are complete with pack racks, lights, built in wheel locks and are ready to roll. We also offer a free first service – very handy once you and the bike had a bit of a chance to break each other in.

As we’ve said before, these bikes aren’t cheap, but once you add the cost of the built in accessories to a bike you’ve bought off the rack, they come in at pretty good value.

Feel free to come in and take them for a test ride, or read on to find the right model for you.
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Ride to Work (every)Day.

September 30, 2008

‘National Ride To Work Day’ is an event that encourages people to cycle to work. Considering the parlous state of the environment and peak hour crowding on Melbourne’s  public transport and roads, this prospect is becoming more and more attractive. In support of this important event, Commuter Cycles is providing breakfast for all those who will be dusting off the the treadly and braving Melbourne’s streets. ride-to-work.jpg

For anyone who commutes by bicycle everyday – we already think you’re wonderful – this event is for you too!

We’re offering espresso coffee (we’re getting a barista and machine in for the day) fresh fruit, and bacon & egg sandwiches. We’ll also have all our bike mechanics on hand, who will be offering free tune ups on your bike.

All we ask from you is a gold coin donation, and that you register for Ride To Work Day.

Registering is important as it lets the bean counters know that cycling to work is a popular and viable alternative to other forms of transport. Who knows, we might even get a few more bike paths as a result!

The Nuts and Bolts

When: 7am to 10am, Wednesday 15th October 2008 – Just turn up!
Where: Commuter Cycles, 14 Prentice Street, Brunswick
What you get: Breakfast, coffee, and a quick bike tune up if you need it.
Cost to you: A gold coin, 5 minutes of your time when you register before the day
Registration: At the National Ride To Work Day website (click here)
More info: There’s a wealth of information about the day at the Ride to Work Day website, and at Bicycle Victoria

Long Haul Trucker

September 26, 2008

If you’re after a bike that gets you to work, and down the coast or into the hills on weekends, this bike is for you. The Long Haul Trucker is a rock solid bike that’s built for doing the heavy work, and it doesn’t weigh a tonne.

The LHT, built by Surly, has a solid steel frame with the sort of geometry that allows for relaxed riding. It can be built up for touring – it’s designed to take loaded front and rear pack racks – and full mudguards. It even comes shipped with spare spokes clipped to the frame! Perfect if you break a spoke in a town with a bikeshop that only has minimal supplies.

We’ve just sold one of these workhorses to Casey, who rides from Coburg to Yarraville daily. And as you can see, he needs a bike that doesn’t complain when it’s carrying a full load.

We can also get the Long Haul Trucker frame naked, if you want us to do a complete custom build.

Price: $1700 – with 3 months free servicing
Full Specifications: at Surly’s website
Recommended accessories: Topeak Super Tourist Rack, Axiom Mudguards

Pushbikes 101

September 22, 2008

The best way to keep your bicycle running smoothly, is to get to know it a little better. We’d like to share with you a few handy tips that will help you perform basic routine maintenance and diagnose mechanical problems before they become costly repairs.

Our first bicycle workshop will be running on 6th October and will cover the mechanics, safety devices and the ‘things that wear out’. Titled ‘Pushbikes 101′, this is a general overview of what makes a bike go, how to keep it going, and what can make it stop.

Huw Vellacott, principle mechanic, will be hosting the event, which will cover topics such as:

* The basics of how a bike works
* Routine maintenance
* Basic adjustment of gears and brakes
* Puncture repair
* How to diagnose the start of major mechanical problems

Light refreshments will be served. We encourage you to bring your bike in too, we might be able to use it for a demonstration!

We will be running workshops throughout the year for people of various skill levels, so if this one’s not your cup of tea, stay tuned.

The Nuts and Bolts:

When: 6th October 2008 7pm to 9pm
Where: Commuter Cycles, 14 Prentice street Brunswick
What you get: An overview of bicycle functions, components and routine maintenance.
Cost: $20
Bookings are essential: We’re keeping it intimate so you can get answers to your questions, this workshop is limited to 10 places. Call Huw at Commuter Cycles – 9388 1319 or email huw@commutercycles.com.au.

We hope to see you there!

Locks in stock, and no smoking barrel

September 2, 2008

If you love your bike as much as we love ours, you’ll want to keep it in your hands. The best way to do this is to lock it up. According to Bicycle Victoria, over 5000 bicycles are stolen each year in the garden state. Many of these could have been easily averted  with a quality bike lock

So what do the boffins at Commuter Cycles recommend? There are many on the market, and a scoot through the local 2 dollar shops will provide some of the lesser options. The Commuter Cycles Team has found some of these can be broken open with bare hands. Scary.

An ABUS lock is an excellent choice, and we’ve a healthy selection of their range in stock. A German company, ABUS have built their reputation on this kind of security, with car, house and padlocks as their core business.

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It’s easy to see how serious they are about building quality locks, It appears they’ve saved little time for designing their website. Like their locks though, it’s not pretty, but it works.

Since opening our workshop doors, we were looking to get these heavy duty devices on our shelves.  They start at the entry level ‘Facilo‘ at $70 and range in style and function up to the hard-core ‘Bordo combo‘. The latter folds up neatly against your frame and ‘folds’ out to fit around 3 bikes or a telephone pole. Perfect for when you want to take one lock for two bikes…

Of course these locks aren’t cheap, but for a one off price, we reckon it’s still competes well with conventional insurance (or a tank of petrol…)

ABUS products instore:
Facilo, Tresor, Steel-O-Chain, Bordo Combo

Price:
$70 – $200

Blinky Superflash

August 26, 2008

Even as we move to spring and more pleasant weather,  it’s still dark for many commuting cyclists. Safety during these dusky hours is paramount, so decent lights are a must on your beloved treadly.

Introducing ‘Blinky Superflash!‘. Sounds like a 1970′s cartoon character we hear you say.  But there’s nothing retro about these beauties, they’re state of the art, and they are BRIGHT!blinky.jpg

The weather proof design also clips off easliy from the enclosed mount, which includes two ring sizes so you can fix them anywhere. We have extra mounts ($5) so you can securely attach them to packracks and baskets.

Each light set comes with AAA batteries included. The supplier, Planet Bike, donates 25% of their profits to Bicycle Advocacy, which is good for everyone.  We’re right behind folks that go the extra mile and do things like that.

Blinky also has siblings in the range. Little sister Blaze includes a 1/2 watt led that comes with a helmet mount, perfect for the Yarra or Merri creek bike trail, where a moment in the darkness can mean the difference between a ride and a swim.

Blinky Superflash: $35
More Info: Planet Bikes

Gazelle City Bikes

August 21, 2008

Produced for over 116 years in the Netherlands, Gazelle Bicycles are the ultimate commuter bicycle. Gazelle is regarded as a pioneer in the bicycle world. For instance, they first sold electric bicycles way back in the 1930′s. Today Gazelle produce quality commuter bicycles in vintage style.

You may have seen bikes like this on Melbourne roads, but most are cheap copies of this time-honed design. These bikes feature an upright riding position and come with quality parts and accessories -  bikes are sold complete and ready to commute straight off the shelf.

Of course this means the price tag isn’t cheap, but if you add dynamo lights, a quality lock, mudguards and a sturdy rack to the cost of a standard bike, this stylish setup represents excellent value. They even have a chain-guard and skirt-guard so you can ride in a stylish getup!

On Display: Chamonix Pure, Toer Populair

We’ll be getting a few of these beauties in October ’08, but if you can’t wait that long, we’ll pop down to the docks and bribe the wharfies to get you one sooner. Put your pre-order in now to make sure you don’t miss out.

Specs and Details: Gazelle Australia Website

Price: $1,000+ (see RRPs on Gazelle website)


Uncommon courtesy

August 7, 2008

Forget ‘a run’ on the banks, in what threatens to be a more significant risk to Melbourne’s bike commuters, there’s been ‘a run’ on the Commuter Cycles courtesy bikes!

The modest fleet of green single speeds has so far been pressed into service by commuters reliant on two wheels to get to uni, work and home while their steeds are serviced in the workshop.

We offer courtesy bikes to customers who are getting a ‘same-day’ type service (or thereabouts). If you would like one, it’s best to book ahead so we can put one aside for you.

Commuter Cycles is up and cycling!

July 22, 2008

The roller door at 14 Prentice Street went up officially for the first time at 7.30am on Monday 21st July.

After a crazy six weeks of cleaning, painting, building, stocking, fabricating and spray painting bikes, the Commuter Cycles workshop and initial ‘fleet’ or courtesy bikes are now in service.

Thank you to the legion of friends and family who have supported, advised and helped along the way. I truly could not have done it without you all.

Drop in between 7.30am and 6.30pm weekdays to say hi, see what we do, and chat about how we might be able to help you get from A to B by bike safely, reliably and with a smile on your face.

A pannier by any other name…

Christmas has come early at Commuter Cycles. Cathy from Ron D Swan dropped in today with their latest invention – the Commuter Pannier. The Ron D Swan pannier in actionAside from looking the business, it has an ingenius mounting system and shoulder strap which means that the pannier doubles as a funky bag when it’s off the bike. It also has a PVC inner making it completely waterproof, and a front pocket so you don’t lose your wallet and keys.

All Ron D Swan gear is handstitched in Melbourne and made from a combination of reclaimed and new materials. Learn more here.

We’re also stocking their great legbands and reflective vests. The legbands come in a range of colours and all feature two reflective strips, so they save your life as well as your trousers. The vests have an extra large waist strap so you can wear it over you back pack. Clever really.

Commuter Cycles at Cyclovia

May 20, 2008

The Commuter Cycles workshop hit the streets for the Cyclovia ‘Tour de Moreland’ on April 13. Huw was run off his feet all day doing safety checks and quick tune ups for Moreland residents enjoying a ‘car-free’ ride along Sydney Road. It was amazing to see so many people out with their children.

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The bikefix also cracked a mention on the RRR cycling podcast, ‘Along for the ride’. The actual interview I did on the day with Sublime and Sturmey Archer must have ended up on the editing suite floor! If you listen carefully though you’ll hear them talk about a decidedly busy bikefix stall about 2/3rds of the way through the April 22nd edition of the show.

You can download or subscribe to the informative podcast at http://www.rrr.org.au/podcast.php

The Commuter Cycles workshop goes mobile…

May 12, 2008

Last Saturday afternoon the Commuter Cycles went mobile to deliver a bike maintenance workshop at the East Melbourne library. The workshop was part of the innovative Sustainability Street program being supported in Melbourne by the Moreland City Council and the Moreland Energy Foundation.

ss-workshop-2.jpgParticipants brought their bikes along so they could learn the basics of bike maintenance ‘hands-on’. Topics included: how to make sure your bike is safe to ride, brake and gear adjustment and how to fix a puncture and change a tube.

If you’d like to learn more about how to look after your bike, Commuter Cycles will be running regular bike maintenance workshops (from its home base) in the coming months so stay tuned…

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