Bike Build: Niner Bikes MCR9

When a bike shop owner decides he needs (wants) a new bike you can be sure budget wont be the primary concern. Dave had an MCR9 before he opened Liberty Bikes. Now that we have added Niner Bikes to the stable of brands we sell, he thought it was the perfect opportunity to get back on board. It also gave us the chance to try out a few new items for 2013.

Cinelli Gazzetta Della Strada

Looking for something a little different for those cruizes around the river on a Sunday morning? Maybe you're looking for something to commute to work on. Looking for something a little different, a bike that is both beautiful and functional?

Niner Bikes springs the RIP 9 RDO on an unsuspecting public.

Wow! Is this going to be the best looking bike of 2013? Someone's going to have to pull something outa the hat to beat the RIP 9 RDO from Niner Bikes. As with the Jet 9 range the RDO version of the RIP 9 gets more travel that its alloy namesake. With 125mm of CVA suspension Niner call this bike their Quiver Killer. If ever there was 'one bike to rule them all' then this may be it.

Ritchey P-29's Returning in October

These were so popular last time around that 17" and 19" frames sold out within days. We have just heard from Dirtworks, Australian distributors of Ritchey components and frames that these sizes will be back in stock in October 2012!  A frame only price of $1099.00 make these extremely competitive with other steel frames on the market. The sliding dropouts give you the versatility of either geared or single speed setup with out the complications of eccentric BB's or chain tensioners.

Numbers are extremely limited so a pre-order will be required to avoid disappointment. Expect delivery in the first weeks of October!!

Of course if you require a 15" or 21" frame then we can get you one of those straight away! Just give us a call on (08) 9375 1340 or drop into the shop to organise the fine details.

Rocky Mountain Bicycles 2013: Vertex 970 RSL

A Shimano XT/XTR spec'd carbon hardtail for under $4500!

The Vertex bikes from Rocky Mountain Bicycles was our most popular range for 2012. Now RMB have stepped it up with their 2013 models absolutely killing it on price, spec and weight.

The Vertex 970 RSL shares the same frame as the uber racey Vertex 999 RSL and comes spec'd with a quality range of Shimano drivetrain and brake parts. The Hi-mod smoothwall carbon frame utilises the latest technology to build a frame lighter than many of its competitors. The geometry has been finetuned to give the rider almost "26 inch" handling through shortened top tube and chainstays and 70.25 degree headtube angle to provide a nice balance of stability and agility.

Rear derailleur is the venerable Shimano XTR 980 10 speed linked to the all new 2013 SLX 670 front mech. Shimano HG 74 and HG81 chain and 11-36 tooth cassette keep things smooth and quiet while a beautiful, black Race Face Turbine crankset completes the drivetrain with 38/24 gearing.

Braking is handled by Shimano XT 780 series hydraulic disc brakes with a 180mm rotor up front and a 160mm out back. Here's a separate review from cyclingnews.com.

Suspension is sorted with a Rock Shox SID RL 29 100mm with Motion Control dampening, turn key lockout and a tapered steerer. 

The wheels are made for RMB by Sun Ringle' under the name Inferno and they have supplied a reasonably light but still strong wheelset as you would expect from such a great company. Hubs are Wheeltech Japanese made sealed bearing internals And utilise the latest in axle tech with a QR15 up front and a 142x12 axle in the rear.

Race Face Turbine bar and stem finish up the cockpit and a RMB seatpost and saddle make up the perch. Liberty Bikes will happily customise the fine details like tyre, saddle and grip choice for each customer.

We are taking pre orders now for delivery very soon on the entire range of Vertex carbon hardtails. RRP is only $4499 for this race-ready beast or all-day adventurer.

Drop us a line on (08) 9375 1340 to secure yours.

Track/Fixie Parts Back in Stock.

We've just receieved a delivery of track/fixie parts from IRD, MKS and Soma Fabrications.

The cranks pictured above are the very beautiful IRD Defiant with 165mm arms and a 44t chainring. Retro style without the rediculous pricetag. Just $199.00 (you'll need to add a square taper BB as well).

Friday Night 'Open Stand Night'

Its back on! 

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.