Thursday, 30 June 2011

Tom Lowes - Weapon of Choice


Hi All, I'm looking forward to taking it for a spin at the Ironman Austria this Sunday.

Have a great week,

Tom

Monday, 27 June 2011

Thursday, 23 June 2011

Kinesis Crosslight Pro6 Disc Cyclo-Cross Frame

On Cross crazy.com HERE
Stock should be in teh UK - in early August


Tuesday, 21 June 2011

West Highland Way in a day



Chris Smith.Through the years...

Chris Smith,Corsair Bikes.Through the years... from chris smith on Vimeo.



Chris Smiths new video is here and free to use on all our websites, Upgrade Bikes sponsor Chris with Lezyne accessories, TRP Brakes and Microshift gearing.

http://vimeo.com/25390885

Chris Smith,Corsair Bikes.Through the years...

Chris Smith,Corsair Bikes.Through the years... from chris smith on Vimeo.



Here is my latest video documenting the first mountain bikes I rode up until the present day,some old photo's and footage in it,all the crashes and good times included!

Monday, 20 June 2011

Lezyne Mayhem

Lezyne Mayhem

UK’s largest mountain bike festival 24hr race, Mountain Mayhem, was bigger than ever this weekend. Back for it’s 14th year it’s a tribal gathering of the widest mountain bikers from the beginner to the seasoned pro. Spread over three days in the beautiful setting of the Malvern Hills, Gloustershire, thousands of riders tested themselves against a challenging new course. The most talked about feature of the weekend (as well as the weather) was the new Lezyne Bridge which allowed the course to cross itself in the middle of the main camping area right in the heart of the event. Racers rode over and under the bridge each lap, catching sight of the gallery product pictures and banners. In the main arena the Lezyne display was attracting lots of attention next to the Kinesis bikes and KMP race team pit.

The KMP team were out to have fun this year in a ten person team that included Upgrade’s Paddy Blake and Matt Ryley. Things went all a bit “Mayhem” when Paddy dislocated his finger on his first lap and the team had to race for lap times rather and a position. Fun was had and that’s what Mountain Mayhem is all about.

Lezyne and Kinesis also advertised in the event programme - get it on-line from Singletrack here



Dirt Wars



Friday, 10 June 2011

Lezyne CFH Review

Lezyne Alloy Drive CFH pump

"For anyone who wants the ultimate solution to a flat tyre, the Lezyne Alloy Drive CFH pump is the smartest we’ve seen."

www.lezyne.com

www.upgradebikes.co.uk





London cycle Sport Review Microshift

2
Summary
The good price point, the slim line weight and good road habits make the MicroShift Xona a real option for change.
Full review HERE
B2B HERE


HTC High Road Portashop

Lezyne HTC-Highroad portashop
Lezyne has produced a HTC-Highroad limited edition of its Port-a-Shop toolkit, featuring a range of compact cycle tools all branded with the US team's logo.


Thursday, 9 June 2011

Vaults - 1st look - Southern Downhill

Out of the box this pedal can be described as nothing other than beautiful.
Full Review HERE
UK Stock HERE



Rolla Riot Prizes


1st Prize
A KinesisUK Decade Convert 2 Frame and Fork worth £375

Surely there hasn't been such a class first prize in the history of Rollapaluza. The “Decade Convert2” is the thinking mans fixed! Totally adaptable with the clever ‘Swopout’ replaceable dropouts - swap from vertical 130mm spacing to horizontal 120mm spacing for a track hub. Totally useable geometry will also take mudguards and rack, a triple and mech or strip it right back and run it fixed. 7005 alloy double butted frame, smooth welds, the geometry is based around our ever popular Racelight T frame with quick handling. Builds up into the perfect all year commuter or winter trainer or track racer and makes a great basis for a stripped down fixie. Even a colour choice: Rich Red or Supergloss Black (pictured).




2nd Prize
A Limited Edition Morvelo Built to Roll Jersey, Morvelo FlexFit Cool&Dry Cap, T-shirts and Socks worth £120+

There have only ever been 30 of these made and we've saved a couple of special ones for those who are truly "Built to Roll". Alongside the technical/fashion crossover that is the Morvélo Cool&Dry Cap and mixed with some of Morvélo's sought after tees and socks, you'd best bring some fresh legs to get a look in for this.





3rd Prize
A selection of rare back issue Morvelo Tees and Cycle Cap worth £70+

If you've been close but not close enough, we have some of Morvélo's legendary back issue tees to give to 3rd spot. From the screamingly loud "Attack the Pack" to the Vans inspired "Old Skool Checker" this selection of tees are nigh on impossible to get hold off. Unless, that is, you come in 3rd at this years Rolla Riot. To help keep the podium lights out of your eyes there will also be a Morvélo Classic White Cycle Cap, as worn by Brian Holm - Directuer Sportif of HTC Highroad, as we all know he's a fan of people with fast legs.





Wednesday, 8 June 2011

X-Fusion Hilo dropper seatpost – first look

X-Fusion Hilo dropper seatpost – first look - on bikemagic.com

In stock now.


Tuesday, 7 June 2011

Lezyne Dirt Floor Drive.



It really is that easy.

UK Stock HERE

Monday, 6 June 2011

X-Fusion Vector Air

X-Fusion Vector Air
X-Fusion is hoping to step up to the heavyweights in the suspension market with the announcement this week of the Vector Air, a brand new air shock aimed at all-mountain and downhill riders looking to shed a little weight from their bikes.

Full article HERE



300 miles of gravel

300 Miles of Gravel Trailer from Jeff Frings Photography on Vimeo.



I thought you would enjoy this short trailer for the full length which will be released later this year. It looks really cool http://vimeo.com/24628823

Friday, 3 June 2011

The Road to FISE - Pt1



Reynolds RZR 92

Reynolds new RZR 92 wheelset is one of the most advanced - and expensive - wheelsets to have ever been created. Each set takes around 60 man hours in labour to make.
Cycling Weekly review HERE



Lezyne HTC-Highroad Port-a-shop

Based on the standard model port-a-shop (£89.99) the HTC-Highroad version retails for £149.99 with the tools custom coloured in gold/black and custom laser engraved with the team logo. We have secured 250pcs of this kit for the UK (globally Lezyne are only producing 2000psc) so it’s going to be pretty rare. There’s another angle to this kit also, Lezyne will be donating proceeds from every sale to Carla’s Circle, the charity that raises money for the family of Carla Swart (HTC-Highroad) who was tragically killed when out training earlier this year. Lezyne limited edition HTC-Highroad “port-a-shop” mobile tool shop £149.99.



Are they DMR Vault pedals??

Spotted on Pink Bike is a photo of Sam Hills Custom Pink Bike
Looks like Magenta Vaults to me.............




Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Bringing you the Rolla Riot


Rolla Riot is a new event that Morvelo Bicycle Apparel and Kinesis Bikes UK are putting on in conjunction with Rollapaluza. For too long Brighton, despite it's thriving bike scene, has been denied the pleasure, pain and heckling that is roller racing. Not any more.

With an all night bar, great music and fierce spinning of cranks, it'll be a night to remember and one we hope to put on yearly to see who comes out top in the Battle of Brighton. Giveaways from Morvelo and Kinesis and spot prizes will be in force. So bring your heckle and your best legs down to Brighton for some summer sprints.

When ~ Friday June 10th - 6pm until late
Where ~ Heist Bar, 57 West Street, Brighton
How much ~ £8 is the entry fee for spectators and racers

London Green Fair 2011 and Green Oil

Here are some links for the London Green Fair and Bike Fest Green Oil will be at this weekend.

Please go along and say hello to Simon

http://londongreenfair.org/

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159100994151430

the other facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/pages/London-Green-Fair/191244210911993



X-Fusion Hilo 100 Review





Cycloc - The Movie!!



Cycloc - The Movie!
http://www.cycloc.com/
http://shop.upgradebikes.co.uk/Catalogue/Bike-Storage/Cycloc-Wall-Mounted-Bike-Holder

Reynolds Forty Six clincher wheelset Review

reynolds forty six

Worlds First Triple Flip!!!