Burkes Cycles Newsletter

Seasons Greetings, one and all.....ahh, the iconic kiwi summer has rolled around again and, with it, the arrival of seasonal madness syndrome, also known as Christmas shopping (or, to many of the masculine persuasion - "whispering death"). For the lucky ones, summer may also bring a nice little reccy away, possibly to far away climes involving sand, surf & sun (not necessarily in that order nor usually in equal measure unfortunately). Perhaps your trip away involves cramming the vehicle de rigueur with kids, partner, pressies (if you're heading out before the tubby red-bedecked bloke arrives), pets, gear, food/drink & just maybe (especially if you've been really, really good) your favourite steed. Your bike on a trip like this usually represents your ticket to sanity, a sneaky 2-hr sortie into the sanctuary of the forest, a leisurely roll around the skatepark, flicking out a casual tail-whip or two or a tarmac mission, trying to avoid potholes & counting the number of tar bubbles you manage to burst.. ....but the arrival of summer may not bring any significant change in your routine - in which case you fall into the two "other" categories like a lot of us, namely the "worker-bees" - greasing the wheels of industry, beavering away while the sun shines, pining for statutory holidays & fine, fun-filled weekends or the "limpets" - time off, but no plans to join the highway hordes of lemmings, preferring to stick to the comforts of your local 'hood, venturing out only as far as necessary or as often as funding allows.

As always, our friendly online staff will be around, making sure any last minute acquisitions are packed & despatched, catching the reindeer express in time for the frantic & ritual destruction of carefully selected & over-priced Christmas wrap....it never seems quite right that something that starts out as a carefully constructed piece de resistance can be reduced to a pile of ripped rubbish quite so quickly does it?

So if you're looking to part with some hard-earned folding stuff clogging up your wallet/bank balance, and need to purchase a gift for the object of your affection/a member of your family/a riding buddy or just want to reward yourself for being so fiscally diligent throughout the year, we've highlighted several items in this newsletter that may tickle your fancy. It's important to note that if you need something to be delivered before Christmas we recommend we have your order no later than 22nd December. Assuming the item is in stock & the couriers aren't partying it up large at the depot, we should be able to get it to you in time, but as there are several factors in play, no guarantees can be made. Like Baden-Powell opined to the boy scouts back in the day - be prepared.

So from all of us here @ Burkes Cycles, we would like to say a big "thank you" for all your custom throughout the year and wish you all a safe & merry yuletide.

The team @ Burkes Cycles

In This Issue

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DVD - Life Cycles

R.R.P: $49.90
Save: $12.40
Now: $37.50

A story about the evolution of the bicycle, with spectacular scenery shot in HD & showcasing luminaries such as Semenuk, Hopkins, Schwartz, McIntosh, McCaul, Agassiz, Hunter and Vanderham - you'll be swept away .....check online »

Barberi Chain Degreaser Kit

R.R.P: $45.60
Save: $12.10
Price: $33.50

Gritty chain? Too much oil/grease plus windblown dust and dirt equals exaggerated chain wear. The Barbieri Chain Degreaser kit saves you precious time & effort whilst reducing wear & tear on your expensive-to-replace drivetrain - how good is that? .....check online »

Cateye Velo 5 Computer

R.R.P: $39.90
Save: $12.40
Now: $27.50

Doing a bit more cycling and want to keep a track of what k's & minutes you've done or just want confirmation that you have actually been riding longer/faster? Don't need something with all the bells & whistles - just something basic & easy to understand? Look no further than the Cateye Velo 5 - the minimalists dream .....check online »

Finishline Pro Care Bucket 6.0

R.R.P: $85.60
Save: $15.70
Now: $69.90

Does it seem that he/she loves their bike just a little too much? Can't quite wrap your head around what all the love is about? Sometimes its better just to go with the flow - how about giving them a Finishline Pro Care Bucket - at least you'll know the love will be clean! .....check online »

Hot Products

Fox Stickers - artful decals

Kids love stickers! Bikes, helmets, mirrors, dressers, walls - just about anything is fair game for a bit of sticker action. If your chid (or man-child for that matter!) loves cycling, then they know Fox - the purveyors of cool.....and there's 3 different sets of stickers to please even the biggest of kids:
F-head X stickers .....check online »
Foxhead stickers .....check online »
Fox Rockstar stickers .....check online »

Freeload Bike Rack - you da boss!

Carrying a large load on a full-suspension mountainbike used to be such a hassle & generally a pain in the back, 'cos that's where most of the load went! The Freeload bike rack is designed for the percentage of bikes without the bosses to attach a standard bike rack to i.e. 99.99% (ish!) Starring during the first ever Kiwi Brevet, the Freeload really made a name for itself & converted a lot of the naysayers equipped with lesser systems. .....check online »

Kenda Slant Six - tyres with pedigree.

Think of this tyre as the offspring of 2 of Kenda's favourite tyres - the Nevegal & the Small Block 8, coincidently all three tyres form part of Mountainbike hall-of-famer, John Tomac's, signature series. I guess it comes as no surprise that this tyre grips like an economic crisis & rolls like a Cuban cigar-maker given JT's cycling feats during his long & distinguished multi-discipline cycling career .....check online »

Schwinn bikes on special

All our Schwinn kids bikes are on special, and there are plenty of models to choose from for the ankle-biters. Ideal for most kids, with sizes covering 12", 16" & 20" categories, our Schwinn bikes are an affordable & durable gift, just wait until you see their faces light up when you wheel one of these babies out - you can view the full range on our Kids/Juvenile page here .....check online »

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Christmas 2010

Featured products - Mountain

Shimano XTR Disc Brake - Trail
Compromise - it's a dirty word. Sick of disc brakes that promise everything, yet deliver a bit of this & a bit of that? Something that offers great modulation but naff all power?...or the reverse? The new XTR disc brake system is available in two models - one for the greyhounds & the other for the clydesdales. The XTR Trail version ramps up the stopping power at a stunning 125% of the previous model but somehow manages to maintain it's magical modulation - one-fingered salutes anyone? .....check online »

Topeak Mega Morph™ Floor Pump
There's nothing quite like a floor pump to inflate your tyre in double-quick time. The smart folk at Topeak have created a more portable version of a standard floor pump - complete with fold out gauge & foot pad. Coupled with features such as a carry bag, padded handle & a Smarthead™, you'll be able to transform your inflation experience .....check online »

Featured products - BMX

Cult Mind Control Stem
A lot of stems look like rejected school metal-working projects, you know - the ones you never took home for fear of disappointing the oldies! Cult's Mind Control stem has taken an opposite approach to most manufacturers and created a stem tailored to the shape required & then focused on machining the inside of the stem (rather than the outside). This approach maintains the stem's strength & integrity and the result is a svelte symphony of style .....check online »

Tempered Bikes Anchor Down Sprocket
What's in a name? In the case of the Anchor Down sprocket, the name says it all actually. Designed so that the anchor (thicker part) is always facing down allows for weight savings on top, whilst maintaining strength on the bottom - right where it's needed when you're grinding like a couple of teenagers at an under-age rave. Go on, it's time to get your nautical freaky on .....check online »

Featured products - Road

Garmin GPS Edge 800
To some, detailed analysis of their ride is what gives them the data they need that allows them to ramp their training up to the next level. Some, however just want a record of how many k's they did & when and still others just want an accurate record of what route they took to get to that secret pristine singletrack. The first touchscreen GPS bike computer from Garmin, the Edge 800, can be as little or as much as you want it to be. With features aplenty, including a micro SD card loaded with TOPO maps for Australia & New Zealand you'll soon be embracing your inner geek .....check online »

Classic NZ Road Rides
Some people like to ride, some people like to read and some people like to read about riding. If that sounds like you, then the latest book from the Kennett's stable - "Classic New Zealand Road Rides" is tailor-made. Chocca block full of 100 recreational rides, and bursting with all the info you need to get the best experience, every-time, it's a must-have for anyone considering venturing further than they ever have before - go forth & prosper .....check online »

Exclusive Newsletter Offer

Until the end of December, order anything from our Online store, put the code X001 into the "comments" field on the Payments screen and receive a very cool Lezyne Metal Patch Kit for free .....check online »

Retail Store Christmas/New Year Opening Hours

Date Open Close

Wednesday 22nd December 8:30am 8:00pm

Thursday 23rd December 8:30am 8:00pm

Friday 24th December 8:30am 7:00pm

Saturday 25th December Closed Closed

Sunday 26th December 10:00am 4:00pm

Monday 27th December 10:00am 4:00pm

Tuesday 28th December 10:00am 4:00pm

Wednesday 29th December 8:30am 5:30pm

Thursday 30th December 8:30am 5:30pm

Friday 31st December 9:00am 5:00pm

Saturday 1st January Closed Closed

Sunday 2nd January Closed Closed

Monday 3rd January 10:00am 4:00pm

Tuesday 4th January 10:00am 4:00pm

Wednesday 5th January Normal hours resume