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Triple Peaks Challenge – Walk or Run? Nah – do it on your Mountain Bike!
Who's getting upset about e-bikes?
Insider news! Electric bikes are taking over New Zealand’s cycle trails. There have been upsets. A husband purchases an e-bike for his wife so she can keep up with him. Abruptly he discovers that now he can’t keep up with her! She’s off! And no, she won’t stop riding the damn thing so what’s he going to do? Getting left behind is no fun It’s always interesting to uncover a person’s reason for buying an electric bike: Some folks need a boost to keep up with (or overtake) their partner on weekend rides. Catching up with your teenage kids on...
Testimonials and that good stuff
Our customers love to post their testimonials on social media, especially twitter. Thanks guys, we love you too. "Praise again for @revolutionbikes Super friendly service while you wait. Nothing a problem." - @roddrury Rod Drury, CEO Xero "Highly recommend Revolution Bikes in Havelock North. Just spent and hour in there chatting with the owner and checking out the bikes" - @stuartm Stuart Maxwell, Wellington "Fabulous service from @revolutionbikes - thanks guys! Really felt in good hands with buying my new bike today." - @brenasmith Brena Smith, Director at KiwiTax, Napier "@revolutionbikes you guys are the bestest" - @ashireland Ash Ireland, local...
Why do bike riders choose our bike shop?
Top 10 Reasons to shop at Revolution Bikes 1. Your first bike service is FREE Your first bike service is FREE on all new geared bikes sold in-store. If you buy online you're still welcome to this service if you can bring or send your bike to us. 2. In-depth insider bike industry knowledge Our experienced team eat, sleep and breathe bikes. They spend more time than you can imagine reading biking magazines and websites to soak up all the juicy news and product reviews. Our current and former staff members who are now working on the international mountain bike circuit have even...
What to expect when you ride an e-bike for the first time
A guy rides in and skids to a halt by our workshop. He’s fast but everything’s still standing. He stays for a quick chat, with his face lit up like a kid at Christmas, then he’s off towards the other door. He wobbles, staff and customers hold their breath, but he quickly straightens up and negotiates his way safely outside. Who is this audacious guy with the nerves of steel that just rode a circuit inside our shop? He’s having his first ride on an electric bike which we custom built to his requirements in the Revolution Bikes workshop. This...