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Bike Otago Garage Sale

With the new workshop set-up and running at full pace we need to clear out some old stock to make some space before summer hits! Come and check out the new workshop, meet the team, talk bikes and grab yourself some bargins. 10 - 80% off everything instore If you're short a few parts for that winter project or just like ogling at bike parts, chances are we've got what you NEED. We've got ridiculous prices on things like: -Forks -Wheelsets -Dropper Posts -Shimano and Sram 10 speed drivetrain parts -Road and MTB tyres -Clothing -Helmets -Knee pads -Heaps of various small parts We will have a "make an offer" table with all sorts of miscellaneous goodies Where: Bike Otago!...

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Partnering with Capital Cycles - roadie experts here we come!

You might think of Bike Otago as being a mountain-only store, but we're all part-time roadies too. In fact, Bike Otago's owner, Kashi Leuchs, has a long history with road racing, including representing New Zealand in the 2002 Commonwealth Games.  Since we're a growing little store, we've now got the space to start playing the roadie game properly - and to increase the availability of bikes, we've partnered with road experts Capital Cycles. BMC is our brand of choice - not only do we keep BMCs in stock, but we're also able to get any BMC from Capital Cycles at the awesome prices below (or check their website here for more!) This means you get the great pricing and the expertise...

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Tour de Force movie, on at the Rialto this week!

Feel like going to the movies this week? Check this out...    This is on at the Rialto Cinema this week (3.45pm and 8pm)    This review from NZ Bike magazine, “Family man Francois is the number one fan of the Tour De France – an obsession that costs him his wife and his job. At a loose end, Francois decides to take the plunge and do the Tour himself. Director Laurent Tuel takes full advanteage of the spectacular scenery around the actual Tour, and the races feature realistic, heart-in-mouth action. Tour de Force is a funny and thrilling tale of ordinary, everyday heroes and how life changes when spectators stop watching and start doing. A hilarious group of eccentric...

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Councillor Lee Vandervis... hello?

Dunedin Councillor Lee Vandervis recently mis-represented us at on official council meeting while discussing the new update report on cycle-pedestrian safety on the One-Ways. Lee stated that the people at Bike Otago do not support cycle lanes, which is of course completely untrue. We were just sent this youtube clip from the September 23 Council meeting and we think it would be appropriate to make our opinions publicly known.   If you just watched his performance above, then we are 'those' blokes, the 'seriously heavy duty cyclists' from the cycle shop across the road from the railway station that he is talking about and I am the owner of the shop. So we would just like to put a little context to what Lee tells the...

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