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BMC impec - simply impeccable

impethumbJul 14th, 10.  After years of secret research and development of a new state of the art manufacturing facility, BMC has proudly released their new road bike frame, the 'impec'.

 
Trek launch 2011 Madone 6 Series SSL at Le Tour

thumb_2011_Madone_6.9_SSLJul 13th, 10. Trek Bicycle launched their lightest ever bike at the Tour de France where the whole RadioShack team are riding the new 2011 Madone 6 Series SSL.

 
New Scott F01 at the Tour de France

scottf01thumbJul 10th, 10. Scott and HTC Columbia have come to the 2010 Tour de France with a new machine, the F01. With two sprint victories so far, the F01 is proving to be as fast as expected.

 
First look at the 2011 Orbea Orca

orcathumb23rd Jun, 10.  Orbea this week unveiled the 2011 Orca in a bike show in Europe and, while they are not releasing all the details until later this year, have announced some of the new advancements.

 
Trek introduces Speed Concept time trial bikes

speed_concept_kswissMay 25th, 10.  Trek Bicycles launched their Speed Concept line of Trek time trial / triathlon bikes at the time trial stage of the Amgen Tour of California this week.

 
Steel bikes for the retro road racer

BettyLeedsThumbMar 20th, 10.  While at events, RoadCycling keeps an eye out for new and interesting bikes.  With all the carbon bling around, finding a steel bike was a thrill.  Seeing it ride to the podium was even better.

 
BMC Team Machine SLR 01 gets my vote

bmcslr01thumbMar 15th, 10.  Ben from RoadCycling.co.nz is one of the lucky few who have ridden the 2010 BMC Team Machine SLR 01 - and he didn't want to give it back.

 
Big changes for NZ cycling distributor

rolybikethumbFeb 10th, 10. Sheppard Industries, who run the AvantiPlus stores around New Zealand, have ended their relationship with Specialized and are to partner with Scott Sports. 

 
Roulston's Scott Addict RC
rolybikethumbJan 24th, 10. The new year brought a new team and a new bike for Hayden Roulston who is now riding for HTC Columbia on a 2010 Scott Addict RC.
 
Euskaltel-Euskadi's Orbea Orca

tdustage4orcathumbJan 23rd, 10.  Ben Christian from RoadCycling.co.nz talks to the Euskaltel-Euskadi team about the 2010 Orbea Orca they are currently riding in the UCI Pro Tour.

 
Project Big - a custom Zinn experience

thumb_SignatureAndWeldsSmallDec 15th, 09. When you're a former Manawatu, Wellington and All Black trialist rugby player, buying a bike off the rack isn't always the best option. Adrian McKenzie shares his Zinn experience.

 
Bewley's Team RadioShack Trek Madone

thumb_ShackBike2Dec 12th, 09.  Have a first look at the custom designed Team RadioShack Trek Madone that Kiwi Sam Bewley and the rest of his team will be racing during 2010.

 
Is your bike insured? Are you sure?

scottcr1_smlNov 23rd, 09. Many top end bikes are worth more than small cars yet many of us are not insured as much as we think we are.  When did you last check your contents insurance policy?

 
What were they riding in Southland?

SouthlandBikesThumbNov 23rd, 09. After searching all the photos RoadCycling.co.nz took at the PowerNet Tour of Southland, we can announce the results of our very unofficial look at the tour bike brand tally.

 
Trek unveil NZ 2010 releases

TrekThumbOct 16th, 09. Trek never stop innovating. They've just released their 2010 range in NZ but already they are working on the 2011 range and beyond.

 
Passoni I live to ride - I ride Passoni 2010

thumb_topevolutionSep 16th, 09. Italian bike manufacturer Passoni is all about passion, precision and personalisation. Their 2010 range lives up to all expectations.

 
EMC2 2010 range released

thumb_emc2010equipr12Sep 12th, 09. Ben From RoadCycling.co.nz talked to Eric MacKenzie from EMC2 about the new 2010 range designed for absolute performance and handling.

 
Quintana Roo wins Eurobike Gold award
thumb_quintana_roo_2010Sep 5th, 09. The only racing bike to receive a prestigious gold award at Eurobike this week was the Quintana Roo aerodynamic triathlon frame.
 
Litespeed Archon Carbon

thumb_c2detailSep 3rd, 09. Litespeed, the leader in advanced titanium frame technologies announce the release of a full range of carbon frames and bikes - The Archon C1, C2 and C3.

 
Time Trial Bikes at Ausbike

thumb_fujid6ttAug 28th, 09. Ausbike delivered beyond expectations with such a full range of products from almost every brand on the planet.  The Time Trial bikes were no exception.

 
Fuji 2010 models impress at Ausbike

fujithumbAug 18th, 09. Fuji brought their entire road bike range to Ausbike where RoadCycling.co.nz was one of the first in the world to view their new 2010 bikes.

 
Cyclist heaven at Ausbike

passonithumbAug 17th, 09.  Ausbike, the inagural Australian Bicycle Trade show ran from 16-17th August with the manufacturers and distributors showing all their latest road cycling equipment.  

 
Top Rides: Tuckerman's Orbea Orca
thumb_tuckermanorbeaAug 8th, 09. Aaron Tuckerman is originally from Blenheim but this kiwi now calls Portland, Oregon home. Racing for LandRover Orbea, he shares the details of his race bike - an Orbea of course.
 
Colnago Ferrari 60th Anniversary Ltd Edition

colnagoferrari_thumbJul 31st, 09. The "Colnago for Ferrari" bike was created in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the prestigious Italian car manufacturer, Ferrari.  Only sixty ever made and one is here in NZ!

 
Avanti 2010 sneak preview
thumb_avanti_quantum-rear_largeJul 30th, 09. Take a sneak preview of the new 2010 Avanti range from top of the line Quantum through to commuter bikes and fixies.
 
Top rides: Airforce addiction for Cavendish
thumb_cavbikeladyJul 9th, 09. Mark Cavendish's new custom painted Scott Addict looks more like a fighter plane than a light carbon bike, but why is he riding an unfinished piece of art?
 
NZ TT Champion Jeremy Vennell talks Pinarello
vennellttthumbJul 7th, 09.  With a time trial in the Tour de France this week, it seemed a good time to catch up with New Zealand's current time trial champion, Jeremy Vennell.  
 
Trek Unveils all new 6 series Madone

thumb_newtrekmadone6seriesJul 4th, 09. Trek Bicycle have announced an all-new 6 Series Madone.

 
Top Rides: Sam Bewley talks Trek Madone
thumb_sambewleystrekmadoneJun 21st, 09. Sam Bewley races in the US with his team Trek-LiveStrong.  He talked to Sarah Christian from RoadCycling.co.nz about the bike he loves and his enlightening visit to the Trek factory.
 
Litespeed Siena Review

sienathumbBen Christian of RoadCycling.co.nz reviews a Litespeed Siena provided by New Zealand distributor Bike Fixation.  It turns out to be the perfect bike - climbing, sprinting and descending like no other.

 

 
Litespeed Xicon launched in New Zealand

thumb_xicon_-_oval_downtube_headtube_join_Mar 31st, 09. Bike Fixation have announced they are taking orders for the new Litespeed Xicon for NZ delivery in June.  A new cost reducing manufacturing agreement means that owning one of these legendary titanium bikes is now far more achievable.

 

 
Scott Addict R1 2008 Review

addictr1_sml.jpgThe new race bike is now a 2008 Addict R1 kitted out with Campy Record (10 speed) and Mavic Cosmic Carbones. It's probably about time I put into writing how this frame is standing up against the other bikes I have owned.

 

 
Cervelo SLC-SL Review

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A lot has been written about the Cervelo Carbon Soloist Super Light, or SLC-SL as its known. This has been my dream bike since it was released in 2006, and it took some justification before I parted with my hard earned cash and bought one back in January this year.

 
Scott Addict R1 - 6.835kg

Addict R1This is my new Scott Addict R1 that I got to replace my CR1 Team Issue. It took a little bit of investment on my part, and I did eventually decide that I needed :-) new record 2008 components, and now I have a pretty sweet 6.835kg ride.

 

 
Scott CR-1 Team Issue Review

Scott CR 1 Team The Scott CR-1 Team edition caught my eye in my local bike shop and that was all that was needed.  Soon I was taking the new bike home, with matching Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheels.