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Chris's Bikes Shop in Girton, just North of Cambridge City centre
A Friendly Bike Shop in the North of Cambridge City (Girton)
Chris's Bikes is on Thornton Way, 5 minutes from Cambridge City centre. We have great deals on new bikes by Fahrrad Manufaktur, Giant, Dawes and Dahon as well as on accessories and clothing. We've been in business since September 1992 and are known for excellent quality service and repair work. We also hire bikes to individuals and to organisations.
We now offer bikes and equipment TAX FREE with the Cycle to Work (C2W) Scheme
Please note, though, that some of our special offers may not be available through this scheme due to extra costs involved but with the tax free element you will probably significantly beat the special offer price anyway!Chris's Blog (read more...)
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Rides from the shop 2013 !! REMEMBER starting this week Tuesday 23rd April !!
Getting close now and quite a few people asking when we are
starting up again.
Two of us cycled the normal route last night (11/04/2013).
Going by our timings and light available we are planning to start the rides on Tuesday 23rd April.
We will aim to set off at 6.30 ( will go back to 6.40 once we have enough light )at Oakington crossroads and lights will be advisable I feel.
We will run two groups this year .......first group will be running at average speeds of 20-23 mph over the 33 miles and second group will run at 17-19 mph (going on previous years experience ).
Depending on how people feel maybe this year we can mix the rides up a bit.........so keep our regular course once a week and different rides ...led by different people.... on the second ride of the week. This can then be lengthened or shortened depending on daylight hours...............
Feedback appreciated !!
Look forward to kicking off again..............we'll try not to be put off by the weaather this year !!
GREAT RIDE AND THANKS TO THE GUYS WHO TURNED UP. GOOD START REALLY AS WE AVERAGED 21.4 OVER THE 33 MILES WHICH WAS FINE AS THE FIRST RUN OUT. THERE WERE 6 OF US IN ONE GROUP AND 3OR 4 IN THE OTHER........GOOD SHOW FOR FIRST RIDE..................THURSDAY WE WILL BE THERE AGAIN. COME AND JOIN US.
Two of us cycled the normal route last night (11/04/2013).
Going by our timings and light available we are planning to start the rides on Tuesday 23rd April.
We will aim to set off at 6.30 ( will go back to 6.40 once we have enough light )at Oakington crossroads and lights will be advisable I feel.
We will run two groups this year .......first group will be running at average speeds of 20-23 mph over the 33 miles and second group will run at 17-19 mph (going on previous years experience ).
Depending on how people feel maybe this year we can mix the rides up a bit.........so keep our regular course once a week and different rides ...led by different people.... on the second ride of the week. This can then be lengthened or shortened depending on daylight hours...............
Feedback appreciated !!
Look forward to kicking off again..............we'll try not to be put off by the weaather this year !!
GREAT RIDE AND THANKS TO THE GUYS WHO TURNED UP. GOOD START REALLY AS WE AVERAGED 21.4 OVER THE 33 MILES WHICH WAS FINE AS THE FIRST RUN OUT. THERE WERE 6 OF US IN ONE GROUP AND 3OR 4 IN THE OTHER........GOOD SHOW FOR FIRST RIDE..................THURSDAY WE WILL BE THERE AGAIN. COME AND JOIN US.
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| The boys are gathering !! Pic taken Tuesday 30th April. |
Latest Deals on Bikes, Clothing, Parts and Accessories
We work hard to get hold of some incredible deals for our customers on New Bikes, Cycling Clothing and Parts and Accessories. Here are just some of the latest offers.
Giant TCR 2.2011. £750.Brand new. (24.5.13)
Giant TCR 2. Brand new. All sizes are available on first day of offer but will quickly go as other shops buy.
RRP £995
My price £750 or will beat any other offer.
As of 15/05/13 only 1 large left. Unusual to fine aluminium TCR'S but here is one and what a great bike it is.
Giant Defy Advanced and Advanced Sl on offer . (24.5.13)
Giant Defy Advanced SL0 RRP £5499. Offer price £3499 (only m/l )
Will beat any deal.If you need other carbon Defy's then give me a call. You will always get the best deal and service.
I have Giant Defy Advanced 1 2013 in stock in small , medium,medium/large and large. Soon my X/large will be available for sale as I will be moving on to a TCR for the summer.
Giant Defy Advanced 2 2013 available in medium,medium/large and large.
This stock level accurate as of 24/05/13
Dawes Galaxy 2012. 53cms .£799. (24.5.13)
Dawes galaxy. 2012. Brand new. 53cms. Small dent on top tube.Couple of scratches as you see.
My price £799
Please don't confuse the 2012 Galaxy with the 2013 models. In these days of frugality there are now 3 galaxy models for 2013.The current 2013 Galaxy is a fairly lowly specced hollowed out shell compared to the 2012 model shown here. One can still buy the spec of this model but it becomes the Galaxy Classic for 2013.
Giant Defy 2013 in stock.(including the Defy 1 ! ) (24.5.13)
Giant Defy's in stock ...including the 1.
All models in stock but am concentrating on the 1 here as that is the model everyone raves about.
All the Defy's have the same frame ....it is the running gear that differs and your selection will generally depend on your budget I suppose.I sell them all remember. People take my site very literally and think that as I do a write up on one model that is the only one I sell. I AM A PROPER BIKE SHOP SELLING EVERY MODEL IN THE GIANT RANGE AND CHEAPER THAN ANY ONE ELSE !!
Defy 1's here at present
X/large x1
large......1 green and 1 white
M/large 1
Medium 0
Medium (triple ) 1
Small 0
RRP £999. My price..........will beat any other deal.
The main upgrades the 1 has over the other (very worthy ) bikes in the Defy range can be seen in the pics but I will spell them out.
Firstly along with the Defy 0 it is the only Defy with the Aluxx SL frame. This frame is the pinnacle of three decades of Giant aluminium frame making. Through state of the art tubeset forming ,heat treatment and joining techniques we have a frame that is lighter and stronger than the Aluxx frameset which comes with the other Defy's further down the range. These are still fantastic frames and notice that Giant do not use extra strengthening gussets on any of these frames.
Secondly, Shimano 105 STI shifters and derailleurs.
Thirdly it and the 0 are the only aluminium Defy's with carbon seatpost which helps add feel and comfort whilst lowering weight and maintaining rigidity.
Very important upgrade is the press fit BB. This in the past has been only reserved for the more expensive carbon bikes.A press fit BB can improve rigidity in the crucial BB area by approx 25%. Therefore this is a very important upgrade over the other bikes.
The handlebars are the wider and much better looking 31.8mm which improves feel and also improves handling whilst descending.
The gear cables are running along the handlebars inside the tape which is much better looking and neater. However it does mean that if you need to change the cables (complete) you will need to remove the handlebar tape first. Much easier to replace full cables on the other models.
10 speed 11 28 rear cassette for wide range of gear changing which along with compact chainset gives you best and most versatile gearing for allround performance.
The 1 and 0 are the only models with DT Swiss Competition spokes as opposed to Black stainless spokes.
Giant connect handlebars and stem as opposed to Giant Sport on the other models.(Weight saving).
The 1 is the only model to have the P-R2 wheels which have 24/28 hole as opposed to 32 hole on the S-R2 wheels fitted to other Defy's.Bearings on the P-R2 are fully sealed.
O.K so there you have it.You make your own choice depending I suppose on your budget. Rest assured that whichever Giant Defy you decide on you are unlikely to find any other bike which will perform as well as the Defy. Giant have much more money available for research and design and testing than any other company . They now make many bikes for all the companies you are also looking at, for example, all the non lugged Colnagos ,the Scotts , some Treks......the list goes on !!
Giant TCR Advanced 4 - 2010 - £1300 (24.5.13)
Giant TCR Advanced 4.2010.Brand new perfect.
I have one medium left as of today.
Please note this bike as standard came with a Shimano R550 chainset.My bike has a Shimano 105 chainset----much nicer !!
RRP £1650
My price £1300
Compare this to the specs of the new 2011 bikes and you will see what a great deal it is.!!
The 2011 equivalent or closest equivalent will be the TCR composite 1 at £2000---but remember this is only a T600 carbon frame.Still lovely but not the standard of the Advanced frame which is T700 !!
Also the Advanced 4 I have left has a 105 chainset not the Shimano R550 which it would normally have come with as standard.
If you want 105 on an Advanced frame for 2011 you need to look at the TCR Advanced 2 which retails at £2250.
Maybe now you can see what a good deal this bike is ?? Maybe not !!
Note on special offers. (16.5.13)
Please note that yes I have amazing deals but many people think I literally only have or can get the bikes I list !! Of course like any shop I can get all models and will hopefully be able to sell them cheaper than anyone else. Remember your favourite big internet shopping sites do not hold stock.It looks like they do but they only order from the same supplier we all use once you have paid your money !!
Moda Presto 2010 XC full suspension Mountain Bike (15.5.13)
Moda Presto 2010 XC full suspension mountain bike for sale. These bikes retailed for £1999.They have some very special kit on --- including Rockshox Reba SL front suspension with lockout and 100mm travel.(Over £500 retail) Rockshox Ario 2.1 rear suspension unit. XT chainset and rear derailleur. SLX front derailleur Deore shifters and hydraulic brakeset. American Classic 350 wheelset (over £450 retail !! Selling the whole bike for £799.You could break this and make a profit on Ebay at this price !! Which is what I will do if it does not sell. As of 08/05/2012 only one 19.5" left.
Giant SCR C0 frameset. (15.5.13)
Giant SCR C0 frameset.Brand new.Era is 2008, 2009ish. Medium (50cms ).
This is a handmade frame from T700 or T800 carbon.I have included the correct full carbon (carbon steerer) forks.I have also added a brand new headset,both derailleur hangers and seat post clamp.Therefore all the tricky bits are included for you.
This is a beautiful frameset which when clothed was full Dura ace.Infact it deserves nothing less !
I will sell for £750.Please excuse bizarre photo formats !!
Giant TCR Advanced SL ISP frame.Brand new.L.2010. (15.5.13)
Giant TCR Advanced SL ISP frameset.Brand new. 2010. Large.
Last year this was (apart from the Time Trial machine)the most expensive bike Giant had ever had for sale.The RRP for the bike with this frameset was £8500.
This is your chance to own this same frameset.It is brand new uncut and all the fiddly bits such as seatpost clamps ,derailleur hangers,headset, press fit BB will all be there for you !!
Price £1500.
Dawes Super Galaxy. £999. (14.4.13)
Dawes Super Galaxy. 2012. Brand new. 53cms.The main differences between the Super Galaxy and the Galaxy can be seen through the photos.Both run with the Reynolds 631 frameset.
The Super has Shimano Tiagra STI shifters against the more traditional bar end shifters on the Galaxy.For ease of use the STI system wins hands down but if you are used to them the bar end shifters are very reliable and appeal to the aficionado !
Super comes with the upgraded outboard bottom bracket as opposed to sealed BB in Galaxy.Great system if you need to change your chainset for different terrain quickly and easily.
Super has upgraded Shimano Deore hubs in both wheels as opposed to ordinary shimano hubs in Galaxy.
Super has more glorified genuine gel saddle as opposed to the normal sport tourer saddle.
The Galaxy I have from 2012 has deore rear derailleur but for 2013 both models are running with long drop tiagra derailleurs.
Both then very similar in that they both have the same framesets ,wheels, tubus racks,sks mudguards etc.......great quality bikes to be honest.
Be aware that for 2013 the galaxy Plus, Super Galaxy and Ultra Galaxy have disc brakes which takes away from the tradition of canti's . Good or bad move ? We will see !!
RRP £1499. Myprices
Super Galaxy £999 one. Super galaxy now sold
I have one 2012 Galaxy in 53cms . It is brand new but has a small dent in top tube and small scratch on fork.
RRP £1299.99
My price £799 ...bargain.
Giant TCR Advanced SL special. (2.4.13)
Giant TCR Advanced SL special. I had 12 demo bikes from Giant a year or so ago. Some were TCR Advanced some were Defy Advanced and 2 were TCR Advanced SL frames. All had exactly the same running gear-----top of the range at the time. People could then tell the difference between the framesets when they rode them.
So full Dura ace groupset Kysirium SL superlight wheelsets. FSA carbon bars and stems.
I have been riding the large SL bike and have kept the Medium/large one.
I am now selling both as it is time to test a newer bike.
RRP over £5000.
Selling price £2000 .Both now sold.......end of an era. These were two of the loveliest bikes I have sold.....and the last of the beautifully crafted metal Shimano Dura Ace.
Dawes Ultra galaxy Titanium 2010 - 57cms - Brand new - £2100 (8.3.13)
Dawes Ultra Galaxy Titanium.2010.Brand new.57cms. Retail £2999.99 My price £2000.
I must admit I am amazed this bike is still in the shop.I am effectively selling this for the price of the titanium frameset !!It is an absolute bargain.All the other bargain Dawes touring bikes I have had recently have sold in the last couple of weeks---but this the best of the bunch is still here.
One never ceases to be amazed.This is a beautiful machine which rides superbly and is a real bargain !! Oh well blah blah blah.
Bike sold now
- Dawes Galaxy Cross Cromo Tourer 22" £399 (24.5.13)
- Giant Avail offers. (24.5.13)
- Giant Defy offers.2012 Update (24.5.13)
- Giant TCR 2.2011. £750.Brand new. (24.5.13)
- Giant Defy Advanced and Advanced Sl on offer . (24.5.13)
- Dawes Galaxy 2012. 53cms .£799. (24.5.13)
- Giant Trance X 29er ! 2013. (24.5.13)
- Giant TCR Composite 3 2012 Medium.£999 (24.5.13)
- Giant TCR Advanced Womens. 2012. (24.5.13)
- Giant Defy 2013 in stock.(including the Defy 1 ! )... (24.5.13)