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Ridiculous Price on Addict R15 - 25% off!!!

 

Scott Addict R15

Scott Addict R15 - Amazing Price!

LIMITED TIME - Save $1500
RRP: $5999
Now Only: $4499 (Save 25%!)
This is one of the best deals you'll see on this amazing bike.
The Addict is setting new standards with it's carbon construction and is one of the lightest bikes in the pro peloton (at only 790 grams).
This machine will have you flying up the climbs, yet when you want to put your foot down is stiff enough to win the sprints.
It's a race oriented bike with a short head tube, long top tube and slack seat angle. With highend touches like carbon dropouts, cable stops and front derailleur hanger.
If you want to see all the details, check out the Scott website here.
http://www.scott-sports.com/us_en/product/10049/55719/218082
This is a beautiful looking bike and will have heads turning on your next bunch ride.
Give us a call on 07 3831-2611 (ask for Blair or Paul) and find out more details, including if there are any left in your size.
Here is the spec.
Scott Addict R15 2011 Specifications
Frame: Scott Addict / HMF NET IMP Carbon technology Road Race geometry Standard Seat tube / Integrated BB
Front Fork: Scott Addict / HMF NET 1 1/8″ Carbon steerer Integrated Carbon Dropout
Rear Shock:
Front Derailleur: SRAM Red Titanium
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Red Carbon
Number of Gears: 20
Shifters: SRAM Red Carbon, Double Tap
Chainset: SRAM Red Carbon
Chainrings: 53 x 39 T
Bottom Bracket: SRAM Integrated BB Press Fit
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra CS-6700 11-25 tooth
Chain: Shimano Ultegra CN-6600
Pedals: None supplied
Front Brake: SRAM Red
Rear Brake: SRAM Red
Brake Levers: Integrated with shifters
Handlebars: Ritchey WCS Logic Curve TRX 50 31.8 Alloy Oversize Anatomic
Stem: Ritchey WCS 4 Axis / 4 bolt Oversize 31.8mm 1 1/8″ / 6 degrees angle
Headset: Ritchey PRO Integrated
Rims: Mavic Ksyrium Elite 11 Black, 18 Front / 20 Rear
Front Hub: Mavic Ksyrium 11 Black
Rear Hub: Mavic Ksyrium 11 Black
Front Spokes: Mavic Ksyrium 11 Black
Rear Spokes: Mavic Ksyrium 11 Black
Front Tyre: Continental Ultra Race fold 700 x 23
Rear Tyre: Continental Ultra Race fold 700 x 23
Saddle: Scott Road Pro SL
Seatpost: Ritchey Carbon Pro 31.6/300 m
Weight: 6.90 kg / 15.20 lbs approx

LIMITED TIME - Save $1500
RRP: $5999
Now Only: $4499 (Save 25%!)

This is one of the best deals you'll see on this amazing bike.

The Addict is setting new standards with it's carbon construction and is one of the lightest frames in the pro peloton (at only 790 grams).

This machine will have you flying up the climbs, yet when you want to put your foot down is stiff enough to win the sprints.

It's a race oriented bike with a short head tube, long top tube and slack seat angle. With high end touches like carbon dropouts, cable stops and front derailleur hanger.

If you want to see all the details, check out the Scott website here.

This is a beautiful looking bike and will have heads turning on your next bunch ride.

Give us a call on 07 3831-2611 (ask for Blair or Paul) and find out more details, including if there are any left in your size or email us at shop@lifecycle.net.au. While stocks last, big savings are also available on Addict RC, R2 and R3 models.

Here is the R15 spec.

Scott Addict R15 2011 Specifications

  • Frame: Scott Addict / HMF NET IMP Carbon technology Road Race geometry Standard Seat tube / Integrated BB
  • Front Fork: Scott Addict / HMF NET 1 1/8″ Carbon steerer Integrated Carbon Dropout
  • Front Derailleur: SRAM Red Titanium
  • Rear Derailleur: SRAM Red Carbon
  • Number of Gears: 20
  • Shifters: SRAM Red Carbon, Double Tap
  • Chainset: SRAM Red Carbon
  • Chainrings: 53 x 39 T
  • Bottom Bracket: SRAM Integrated BB Press Fit
  • Cassette: Shimano Ultegra CS-6700 11-25 tooth
  • Chain: Shimano Ultegra CN-6600
  • Pedals: None supplied
  • Front Brake: SRAM Red
  • Rear Brake: SRAM Red
  • Brake Levers: Integrated with shifters
  • Handlebars: Ritchey WCS Logic Curve TRX 50 31.8 Alloy Oversize Anatomic
  • Stem: Ritchey WCS 4 Axis / 4 bolt Oversize 31.8mm 1 1/8″ / 6 degrees angle
  • Headset: Ritchey PRO Integrated
  • Rims: Mavic Ksyrium Elite 11 Black, 18 Front / 20 Rear
  • Front Hub: Mavic Ksyrium 11 Black
  • Rear Hub: Mavic Ksyrium 11 Black
  • Front Spokes: Mavic Ksyrium 11 Black
  • Rear Spokes: Mavic Ksyrium 11 Black
  • Front Tyre: Continental Ultra Race fold 700 x 23
  • Rear Tyre: Continental Ultra Race fold 700 x 23
  • Saddle: Scott Road Pro SL
  • Seatpost: Ritchey Carbon Pro 31.6/300 m
  • Weight: 6.90 kg / 15.20 lbs approx

 

Get into your retro Lifecycle logo T-shirt

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Contrary to cycling myth, knick time does not equal ride time so swap out of your sweaty kit after a tough day in the saddle and include the new Lifecycle t-shirt into your post ride or post race wardrobe.  The new logo t-shirts are available in white or black and we have mens or ladies fits available for $35.

 

Womens ONLY Race Series - Beginners to Experienced

As cycling continues to grow as a sport so to do the number of women involved.  There are more and more women beginning to  cycle and the industry has responded to this by offering womens specific bikes, accessories and womens cycling clothing.

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Some of the Lifecycle girls out on a training session

At Lifecycle we're always speaking to lady customers and encouraging them to cycle, whether it's buying their first road bike, coming along to one of our organised shop rides, entering a race  for the first time or for the 100th time!

If you're a lady wanting to try road racing then please stop down and talk to our staff or if you're wanting to try road racing for the first time, in a womens only environment then the perfect opportunity is here:

Hamilton Pine Rivers Wheelers are holding a three round womens road racing cycling series which will introduce ladies to three road racing events; a road race, an individual time trial and a criterium *.

The races are restricted open womens only, events and women from all club are encouraged to participate.  If you're not a member of a club then thats ok.  You can purchase a day license for $33 or a 3 day race license for $44.  Racing dates are...

Round 1: Saturday 9th July Road Race at Elimbah 1:30pm
Round 2: Saturday 30th July Individual Time Trial (33km) Closeburn 8am
Round 3: Saturday 20th Aug Criterium - Nundah 8am

Full full details click here to visit the HPRW website and download the flyer

* Road cycling involves both team and individual events.  Races may be held over a number of stages or as single days.  Other events include time trials (both team and individual) and criteriums (a race of varying number of laps around a circuit of roads).  Races vary in distance from a few kilometers for some criteriums, to individual stages of 250 km or more.  Road cycling primarily requires strength and endurance, although anaerobic capacity may be called upon in breakaways, hill climbing and all-out sprints to the line.

 

Other Scott Addicts on Sale at Lifecycle

The Scott bikes are constantly impressing us due to Swiss Engineering which makes them  the lightest bike on the market.  Amazingly enough, Scott also publish the weight of their frames so they’re not just another company who `claim’ to have the `lightest’ frames on the market.

The Addict has become the benchmark in carbon construction, and is known as THE bike to ride in the pro peloton. At a superlight 790 grams, the IMP built Addict is not only light enough to fly up the climbs, it is also stiff enough to win the sprints. It features race inspired geometry with a short head tube, long top tube, and slack seat angle. The bike also features carbon dropouts, front derailleur mount and cable stops.

At the moment we can offer the Scott Addict RC, R2 and R3 at sale prices so check out the savings you can make and take a look at the bikes and their specs:

Addict R3 NOW $2,599 was $3,499, you save: $900
Addict R2 NOW $3,499 was $4,499, you save: $1,000
Addict RC NOW $6,999 was $8,999, you save: $2,000

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Addict R3 NOW $2,599 was $3,499 (above)
Frame:
Addict carbon, HMF-Net fibres
Fork: HMF-Net, carbon steerer
Group set: Shimano 105
Parts: Ritchey Pro carbon seatpost
Wheels: Mavic Aksium

r2

Addict R2 NOW $3,499 was $4,499 (above)
Frame: Addict carbon, HMF-Net fibres
Fork: HMF-Net, carbon steerer
Group set: Shimano Ultegra,
Parts: Ritchey WCS / Pro carbon
Wheels: Mavic Ksyrium Elite

rc

Addict RC NOW $6,999 was $8,999 (above)
Frame:
Addict carbon, HMX-Net fibres
Fork: HMX-Net, carbon steerer
Group set: Shimano Dura-Ace
Parts: Ritchey Superlogic / WCS carbon
Wheels: Mavic Ksyrium SL

For more info check out the Scott website.

 

Become a stronger, faster cyclist with the Road Machine Kinetic by Kurt

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Why does the Road Machine by Kurt Kinetics improve your cycling so much?

Because of the super, heavy fly wheel which gives you  constant resistance through the pedal stroke forcing you to become a stronger and faster cyclist.

When you’re riding on the road your own inertia carries you over the dead spots in your pedal stroke however on the Road machine trainer there’s no hiding.  You’ll need to apply pressure throughout the whole pedal stroke and in time you’ll eliminate the `dead spots’ in your pedal stroke, making you a more powerful, faster cyclist.

The Road  Machine Kinetics by Kurt is an impressive training tool which receives great reviews because its  the best trainer around for endurance training and for sprint training.  It can handle the high loads of sprint training without slipping and its remains  quiet when you’re doing power work or high cadence training.

If you want to make yourself a better cyclist, or get more out of the time you spend in the saddle, then the Road machine is the way to do it.  They’re available now at Lifecycle for $579.95.

Surly Long Haul Trucker

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Long Haul Trucker (frameset)

$625

The Long Haul Trucker is your ultimate Chromoly touring bike. It’s got a low BB and long stays, ample tire and fender clearance, and mounts for everything from fenders to racks to extra spokes. Plus the frame tubing is thicker walled and larger diameter, so this pre-tunes it for carrying cargo weight. It’s stable, comfortable and fun to ride, even fully loaded with gear.

The LHT frameset that we have in stock is available a 26″ wheel version, plus we can get hold of the 700c version in sizes 56, 58, 60, and 62cm. Although many people like the ride of 700c wheels, in many parts of the world 26″ is the more common size, so you’ll be able to find replacement tubes, tires, and rims more easily should the need arise. Smaller wheels are also stronger than their 700c counterparts, so they’ll stand up better to rough roads and heavy loads.  Both of the wheel sizes accommodate pretty big tires with mud and fender clearance for a smooth ride.

 

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We are now the stockists of the hugely popular DT Swiss wheelsets.

DT Swiss are known to produce the highest quality wheels, hubs, spokes, and suspension components. Not only though are they great quality, but they're light and well priced too!

According to DT Swiss, the new Tricon hub (below) makes the wheelsets 20 - 30 percent stiffer and lighter.

Want some points? Here are some bullet points:

"DT SWISS TRICON WHEEL SYSTEM

  • Our engineers have put all their wheelbuilding experience into the developement of the TRICON wheelsystem. All components have been optimized several times and fi ne tuned one to another for the best possible stiffness to weight ratio. TRICON wheels are tubeless compatible and variable in rotor and axle configuration due to the star ratchet system. And of course their looks match their performance.
  • Two piece hub The two piece flange and hub shell design keeps the bearing seat free of tension. This allows the bearings to spin as smoothly as possible.
  • Straight double threaded spokes This spoke connection is considerably stronger asit is playfree on both ends and therefore subject to smaller peak loads.
  • Torx nipples: Thanks to the Torx design the truing tool has a better grip on the nipple.
  • Star Ratchet: Thanks to the proven DT Swiss Ratchet System the hubs can easily be converted to different axle standards and rotors.
  • Open Crowfoot: Spoke pattern with combined radial and crossed spokes for high stiffness and perfect transmission of torques.
  • Concave rim profile: The concave shaped sidewalls counteract the expansion force induced by tire pressure and spoke pull.
  • Rim insert: The spoke inserts are supported on two sides in the rim creating a big contact surface. The rim can be designed lighter, is airtight and tubeless compatible.
  • SBWT (Strength Boost Welding Technology). Two small inserts are pressed into both ends of the rim to stabilize the profile while it is welded. After welding the joint is CNC machined.
  • DT Swiss Thru Bolt: The DT Swiss Thru Bolt system is 100% compatible with standard quick release dropouts. It uses 9 mm front and 10 mm rear alloy axles, making the connection between the wheel and the frame / fork substantially stronger and safer than a standard quick release.
  • Bladed spokes: These spokes have a flat bladed central section for improved aerodynamics. Cold forging is used to produce the aero section and to optimize mechanical properties.
  • DT Swiss Pro lock: A patented liquid injected into the nipple thread allows for extremely durable wheel builds."

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We have in stock a set of the RR1450 Tricon road wheels. These are priced at $1850 RRP, but we have a few sets available for $1250! But be quick, limited stock.

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We also have in stock is the Road R1600. A lot of wheel for just $999

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Another set we have is the MTB trail wheels, E2200 in Red! These are just $949! Hugely strong, and relatively light, what else could you need? Did I mention strong?

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You can check out all of the DT Swiss products on their website here. Or even better, come in for a chat.

 

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For 2011, Avanti have entered the world of full suspension mountain bikes. We all know they have been producing top quality high end mountain and road bikes for years, they've only been missing the dually's from their line up. But now they're out, and we have them in store! So if you want to check them out in the flesh, then come on into Lifecycle on the Normanby 5 ways and have a look. Or if you'd like to take them for a little spin, then you are also more than welcome.

But don't just take our word for it, check out the review that NZ Mountain biker magazine wrote up on the XC version, the Vapour. Like us, they were pretty impressed by all aspects of the bike, and we're sure you will be too.

Pricing starts at just $2199.

Here are some photos of the two bikes.

The Vapour XC race bike

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The Torrent, XC trail bike

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LeMond Revolution Professional Trainer

LeMond trainer

We now have in stock the trainer that the professionals use. The LeMond Revolution trainer has a true road feel, is direct drive, comes with a 10spd cassette so you just drop your bike into it so no more worn out screeching tyres, its super stable and there is no need for a front wheel block. If thats not enough, then take it from the pro's, its the official choice of trainer for Team Garmin-Cervelo.

A whole lot of quality trainer, and for just $899.

Check out this Youtube clip of Ironman athletes who are using the trainers here

Indoor Trainer Special

With all the crazy wet weather predicted for the summer, get yourself into Lifecycle for a great deal on an Indoor Trainer. With a Wind trainer you can beat the blues from all the rain, and not lose your fitness because you can't get outside. We've got a few great deals on trainers that are left over from our winter special.

Minoura Mag 500R with remote RRP $349. Now just $250, this is a great entry level trainer that is great quality.

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Minoura Mag 850D RRP $379.95, now just $349.95. With a heavier mag to drive, you get a better workout and better road feel, not to mention better quality than its litle brother above.

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Minoura M80 RRP $399.95, now just $349.95. This is an adjustable Magnetic trainer with remote adjustment. It has dual hub handles for fast installation of the bike. 800 gram machined flywheel provides smooth pedal action.

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Kurt Kinetic Fluid Road Machine RRP $579. Now just $529.95! This trainer is the perfect workout partner for sprints to intervals to all-day cruising. Quiet. Smooth. The mix of the heavier flywheel, and the fact that this is a fluid trainer gives you true outdoor simulation. The resistance automatically adjusts as you change speeds. It has a quick release for easy and fast installation. We use one of these in the shop for fitting people to bikes so they can have a quick spin to get a feeling of what the bike will feel like on the road. Highly recommended, this trainer also comes with a lifetime warranty.

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Tacx Speedmatic RRP $339, now $279.95. The Speedmatic is a very sturdy unit. It has a good quick release mount for the bike. The Speedmatic is reasonably quiet, and the stiff frame means that you'll never worry about coming loose.

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Tacx T1445 Sirius Soft gel RRP $549.95, now $449

The Sirius has an ergonomically shaped frame that gives slightly as you ride. The magnetic brake has two discs, each with six permanent magnets. The 10-setting remote resistance lever changes the position of the magnets in the brake unit relative to one another. In the course of training the power increases when you cycle faster and/or at a harder setting. The Sirius features a 2 kg balanced steel flywheel for a smooth pedalling action.

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Tacx Fortius Multiplayer RRP $2599, now just $2250!

This is Tacx’s most advanced VR trainer. You ride against other riders while on the trainer! This trainer has an ultra modern interface featuring an oval ring containing the keys. The trainer is equipped with a powerful engine brake that simulates climbs and descents. When you are climbing you will experience almost thesame resistance as if you were outside and when you are descending you do not have to pedal, because the motor will drive your wheel. The Fortius Multiplayer comes complete with the manoeuvrable VR steering frame and a one-year license for web racing. This high-tech trainer challenges you to push you to your limits.

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Gift ideas for cyclists?

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First off, here is a Swift Carbon race bag for all the gear they'll ever need to take with them to a race. Priced at just $149 this is a super high quality bag. Check out the features!

  • Insulated food / drink compartment.
  • Water-proof wet / dry compartment.
  • Separate ventilated shoe compartment.
  • Removable toiletry bag.
  • Internal organizer and I-pod section.
  • Tough 420D and carbon material construction.
  • Large internal clothing space.

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Polar Heart Rate monitors and computers, all prices are slashed! Starting at $199. Deal of the century is the CS600x with cadence that was $749, now just $549!

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If you're after a computer for the bike then we have a load of the latest Garmin GPS units in stock, these start at $399. and the top of the line Edge 800 wit ha full maps pack for Australia and NZ is just $649

Some stocking stuffers? You can never go astray with water bottles, we have loads in store for just $10 each. Or Limar cycling knicks that were $65, for a Xmas only we 're selling these out for just $45! Also we have 20% off all Specialized clothing and computers, be quick cause stock is selling fast.

Something that every cyclist needs is a tool kit. We have a special on a home mechanics tool kit that was normally $165 running out the door for just $115, thats a $50 saving!

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To go with the tool kit, you always need a stand to put your bike in for the running repairs, or for holding the bike while you give is a good clean. We have good quality stands for just $229

PedrosMiniPitKit

Talking about cleaning your bike, to get your bike looking great we have two options on Pedros cleaning kits. The Mini Pit Kit is normally $80 but we're specialling them for $65, while the Bike Care Kit is $60RRP and we've got them on sale for $48!  These contain cleaners, degreasers, brushes and whatever you need for cleaning the trusty steed.

See below, you'll find a list of indoor cycle trainers that'll keep you fit while its raining outside this summer. Prices are starting at just $250!

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For the young budding cyclist, we have instore a Kids Balance bike. This is a bike that is foot powered, something like a Flintstones bike, it gives your child the chance to get used to the balance needed to ride a bike without all the confusing pedalling. Priced at $235.

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Sometimes you need to carry the bike on the car out to the trails, or more likely to bring it back all covered in mud. Rather than drag the forest into your car why not buy a good quality bike rack that straps to the back of the car (no towbar necessary!) for just $110

We have just received in huge stocks of bike seats! So if your old dinosaur is giving you a Megasaurus, then come in in for a proper seat fitting (did you know there is such a thing?). Our saddles start from just $35.

If none of this looks helpful, then there is always the trusted Lifecycle Gift Voucher. Thats right, we have our own vouchers, so if its just too hard to decide what to buy for your cyclist, then we have you covered from all angles. So come on in and see us, we're guaranteed to have something to fit your budget.