Holy Crap this is Exciting: Fairdale coming to Liberty Bikes November 2012!

Its the time of year when all the major bike brands start promoting their new and improved models. I love this time of year. Then an email popped up on my screen offering me Fairdale bikes! Are you kidding me FAIRDALE BIKES!!

So I put an order in straight away, I love these bikes. Here's what John Watson of Prolly is not Probably thinks of them.

I've added a few pics and prices and which sizes I have coming after the break. If there is a colour or size you'd like that I haven't ordered then drop me a line and we'll try and get one for you.

Stock Run-out Sale: Specialized

We have a few 2012 model Specialized bicycles hanging around the shop that we'd rather turn in to some Benjamins. The following prices are only for stock we have in store:

1x Specialized Stumpjumper HT Comp 19"     Was $2399      Now $1699
(Men's 29'er MTB, Alloy frame, SRAM X-9/X-7 groupset)

1x Specialized Secteur Sport 56cm                   Was $1199      Now $799 
(Men's road bike, alloy frame, Shimano Sora 9sp groupset)

1x Specialized Dolce Comp 54cm                    Was $1799      Now $1299
(Women's road bike, alloy frame, SRAM Apex 10sp groupset)

1x Specialized Dolce Sport 48cm                     Was $1299      Now $899 

(Women's road bike, alloy frame, Shimano Tiagra/Sora groupset)

  
1x Specialized Hardrock Disc 17.5"                 Was $529        Now $399
(Unisex MTB Alloy frame, disc brakes, Shimano gears)

1x Specialized Ariel Step-Thru S                      Was $599        Now $429
(Women's hybrid, low bar for easy dismount, suspension
fork, shimano gears)

1x Specialized Crossroads Sport Step-Thru M  Was $499       Now $349
(Women's hybrid, low bar for easy dismount, suspension
fork & seatpost, shimano gears)


Stock is limited to one of each of these bikes so the early bird will get the proverbial worm. We are open until 7pm this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 9am-5pm this Saturday.

Feel free to call the shop on (08) 9375 1340 or email info@libertybikes.com.au with any questions about any of the bikes.

Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance Class

Liberty Bikes will be holding an Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance class from 7pm. This is aimed at beginner and experienced riders who would like to know how best to look after their pride and joy. Instruction will focus more on how to care for your bike so you are less likely to have to fix it. Language will be kept to layman's terms and we will try not to be too 'bike nerdy'.
Topics covered shall include:

- how to remove and refit wheels
- how to change a flat tyre
- maintaining proper tyre pressure
- basic drivetrain care
- basic brake care
- basic safety checks
- basic cockpit setup
- saddle positioning

We will also be happy to answer any specific questions you might have.

The class is free and a 10% discount* will be offered to all participants for purchases made on the night.

Class size is limited to 10 to keep things nice and personal. Please call the shop on 9375 1340 or email info@libertybikes.com.au to secure your place.

Also keep your eyes peeled for intermediate and advanced cources in the near future.

See you then!

*unless already discounted

Friday Night is 'Open Stand Night'

This Friday night from 5pm will be our very first 'Open Stand Night'.

Dave will be on hand to offer advise and help out where he can, he also may supply some beer and pizza from the pizzeria next door (its really good pizza).

This means the Liberty Bikes Workshop will be open to all comers to drop in and fix their own bikes. You will have free reign on all the tools and facilities we have in the shop. Want to fit some new parts, cool. Want to buy them from us, even better, but bringing your own from the interwebs or another shop (not as cool as to offer use of the tools) is fine too. You will be able to purchase any parts you require on the night at a 10% discount* and obviously there will be no labour charges as you'll be doing all the work! Even if you just want to give your bike a service but don't have the tools or a workstand at home, come in and go crazy.

This will become a regular Friday night fixture so keep it in mind next time you want to fix your bike.

See you all Friday night!

*Unless already discounted

Reminder of new trading hours

Just so you know we are still open 10am-7pm Tuesday to Friday. The new hours have been working out great (although they have thrown my sleeping patterns a little) and we've had an awesome response from our customers. So feel free to drop in and say hi (you can bring some beers as well if you like) and keep an eye out for some fun events once the weather starts getting warmer and the daylight hours a little longer.

Monday   10am-5pm

Tuesday   10am-7pm

Wednesday   10am-7pm

Thursday   10am-7pm

Friday   10am-7pm

Saturday   9am-5pm

Sunday   --watch this space-- 

Bike Build: Niner AIR9 Carbon

This one was fun, well more fun than the others. What a beautiful frame, glossy licorice black colour, bright red accents and understated Niner logo on the down tube.

 We didn't want to go all out with this build, we managed to restrain ourselves from building a sub 10kg bike just for the sake of it. The brief was to build a light race weapon that can still be ridden on the trails weekend after weekend. We also wanted to keep the budget under $6k for this medium frame.

Jump after the break for more details

Bike Build: Niner EMD9 Test Bike

This is the last addition to the test fleet for a little while, or at least until 2013 Rocky Mountains start popping up. Its a medium Niner EMD9 frame with a (mostly) 2013 Shimano SLX build kit and the new Shimano MT66 29er wheelset.

The EMD9 frame is Niner's least expensive, at $699 for frame and seat post collar you get a pretty sweet rig. It shares most of its design cues with the lighter AIR9 alloy frame. Hydroformed tubing allows Niner to create a stronger frame with less material. Here's the weight of the completed bike with pedals...

That's pretty good for a full build that retails for $2799.00 with the Fox F29 RLC Kashima Coat fork.

New Trading Hours

We are giving some new trading hours a go. If you need us after work we will now be open until 7pm Tuesday - Friday. Ben our mechanic finishes at 5pm but Dave will be on hand to if you need basic servicing or repairs done or just want to do a little shopping. (Hell, just want to drop in with a 6 pack of beer and have a chat? That's fine too!)

Test Fleet Ready to Roll

Our Test Fleet is almost fully assembled, just one more bike to finish off and we're there.
This Large Niner JET9 demo bike is built and ready to test. Here are some highlights of the build:

Large Niner JET9 frame (anodised black) w/ Fox RP23 shock 80mm travel
DT Swiss XMM 100mm travel fork w/ lockout
SRAM X-9 1x10 drivetrain (32x11-36)
E-Thirteen XCX crankset and chain guide
Sun Ringle Equalizer Rims w/ DT Swiss 340 Classic hubs
Formula R1 disc brakes
Ritchey Pro seatpost, stem and flat handlebar

She weighs in at a respectable 12.4kg for a rather durable build (including heavy duty tubes). Think of the possibilities if you 'weight weenied' it!

We are giving this beast to Adrian Middleton from Delta BA Racing to be put through it's paces before being unleashed on the public next weekend.

Use of our Test Fleet comes at a small cost which can be transferred as a deposit on a new bike when you place an order (good for a period of 6 months).
Fee structure as follows:

24 hours -                $75.00
48 hours -                $120.00
Each day after -       $60.00 
7 days -                    $360.00

You will need to provide a valid driver's license and credit card before a demo bike will be released to you. We will provide flat MTB pedals free of charge if you do not have any, however you can supply your own if you have clipless pedals.

To book a test ride call the shop on (08) 93751340 or email info@libertybikes.com.au to confirm availability.

Other bikes available to test include:
(Small) Rocky Mountain Vertex 950
(Medium) Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL
(Medium) Niner EMD9 (2013 SLX build kit)
(54cm) Specialized Tarmac Pro SL4 (Ultegra Di2)