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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 15 years 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...)
Chris's Blog
I appreciate everyone wants the best deal.This week Giant have been clearing out their bikes ready for the new range.Hence the fantastic prices I am offering.If you want a bike and you are umming and arring the prices will be going up it seems by 10-20% next year and from January Vat goes up to 20%.Therefore prices will never be this cheap!!
Bikes are going as I speak --from one minute to the next.I was just going to change my mind and order the last Advanced SL3 in large and within 2 minutes gone.
Anyway enough said.
Bikes are going as I speak --from one minute to the next.I was just going to change my mind and order the last Advanced SL3 in large and within 2 minutes gone.
Anyway enough said.
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 CRS Alliance.£649.2010. (26.8.10)
Giant CRS Alliance 2010.Brand new.Perfect.
Only medium left now.
RRP £995
My price £649.
Please be clear.I do not have these bikes in the shop.To have this price you need to be sure you want the bike and know your size.I will then order the bike when you have paid your deposit and it will be here next day.I will then put it together so that it works perfectly when you come to collect.
Dawes Giro 500 -58cms - £899. (22.8.10)
Dawes Giro 500 2009.Brand new.
58cms available.
RRP £1199.
My price £899.
These are running on Tiagra with carbon alloy combined frame carbon forks and carbon seatpost.
Good deal for a decent bike.
Take a look for details on the Dawes website. Don't disregard these bikes.They are running on great spec for the price!!
As of 22/08/2010 only one left in 58cms
Giant Seek.2010 models.Best prices . (18.8.10)
Giant Seek 2010 on offer.They will sell out at Giant quickly but at the moment I can get you all these below----
Seek 0 £599.sizes 16,18,20.RRP £850 (large 20"now sold 14/08/10) All now sold.
Seek 1 £525 Sizes 18,20. RRP £750
Seek 3 £425 Sizes 16,18,20,22. RRP £550
Seek 4 £359 Sizes 16,18,20,22. RRP £450
Dawes Espoir (3.8.10)
I have in stock the Dawes Espoir which is the junior racing/triathlon racing bike.
I have it in 24" and 26" wheel versions.
This is a great little bike for starting on.As all races are on grass for young children, the set up , as a mini cyclocross bike with wider tyres and canti brakes is actually very well thought out.
It has STI shifters and cassette as opposed to block at the rear so is actually good value.
Come and take a look at one!
One left in 26" before price rises to £419 retail.
Dawes offers ! (15.7.10)
Dawes Edge X .Brand new 2010.Perfect.
48 53 58 cms.
RRP £879.99
My price £588.
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Dawes Mono. Brand new.2010.Perfect.
48 53 58 cms.
RRP £649.99
My price £477.
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Dawes Saratoga.Brand new.2010.Perfect.
Gents 18 20 22
ladies 16 18.
RRP £269.99
My price £229.
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One off Giant Defy 4 2010 in large - £425 (8.7.10)
Giant Defy 4 large 2010. Brand new. This is a one off.
It arrived at the shop with really bent forks .I have replaced them with brand new TCR forks which reduces the weight considerably.Colour match is really quite good.
Bargain price for whoever buys. £425.
Schwinn Tailwind electric bikes (8.7.10)
Schwinn Tailwind electric bike.
Brand new.2010.Ladies and gents.
Fantastic Toshiba battery which charges fully in 20 mins.
RRP £2500 approx.
Cannondale are subsidising this bike to work their way into the marketplace, which is why you see them at the low price of £1200-1299 in most bike shops.
I am going one better and offering them at £999.
Come and take a ride
Dahon folding bikes (8.7.10)
Find the best price for whatever Dahon folding bike you want and I will be able to match the price.So having trawled for your best price on the internet you will be able to cycle the bike away from a proper bike shop --not a cardboard box.
As an update no-one is stocking Dahon bikes as a range in Cambridge.If you need one of these bikes I can get them for you.
The new wholesalers are actively trying to prevent the destruction of the range by internet selling so you as customers will need to buy locally, which believe me, will be a godsend from the service/warranty point of view.
As an update no-one is stocking Dahon bikes as a range in Cambridge.If you need one of these bikes I can get them for you.
The new wholesalers are actively trying to prevent the destruction of the range by internet selling so you as customers will need to buy locally, which believe me, will be a godsend from the service/warranty point of view.
I now have the futuristic Dahon Ios in stock.Come and take a look!
Fahrrad Manufaktur (8.7.10)
If you need a really good quality commuter or touring bike then look at my article on Fahrrad Manufaktur bikes under bike reviews.You cannot beat these bikes for quality and value.I have many bikes in stock with many different configurations-------some hub geared 7 or 8 speed sachs or shimano.Some have coaster brake as well as v brakes,some do not.Some have fully enclosed chainglider chainguards,some do not.Others are multigeared with many different specs.Some have Magura hydraulic brakes.If you are 7' tall they will make a bike that fits you.
I could go on and on.Just remember you can not buy a bike of this quality from major manufacturers at anything like as good a price.
I have quite a few pics and reports on these bikes throughout the site---take a look at another model here----T300 8 speed with magura hydraulic brakes.A mouthwatering ride fantastic quality!
Giant T mobile Advanced Team - frameset (7.7.10)
Giant T Mobile Advanced Team frame.2007 model.Brand new perfect.medium ISP frame.
This has to be the prettiest of the ISP Team frames.My favourite anyway.
Hand woven T800 carbon frame.
Not keen to sell this but will for £899.
Retail price £2095.
I have brand new headsets and seatpost adapters for these frames if you need.
Giant TCR C0 (now sold) (7.7.10)
Wow ! Yes yet another of these fantastic machines!!.This one dates from 2007.Black and white version.
Brand new but a few little scuffs.
Usual amazing hand woven T800 carbon frame.running on Kysirium SSC SL wheels and Durace throughout of course.
RRP nearly £4000
My price £1750
As of 17/04/09 bike now sold.
Giant Defy Advanced straight bar (now sold) (7.7.10)
O.K here we have another genuine Giant special!
This is a full carbon Defy Advanced frame running on Ultegra but with 105 brakes.
The wheelset is what sets it apart.Kysirium Elite (same as on the TCR Sl 2).
This spec puts it well above the FCR Advanced retailing at £1650!!
Retail price would be £2000-£2500 minimum.
My price £1250
Bike now sold
Defy Advanced.Full Dura ace.Kysirium carbon.£1900 (now sold) (7.7.10)
I have a one off Defy Advanced Special for sale.This is way and above the spec of any normal Defy.The bike was created officially by Giant as one of three to show the difference between the Defy and TCR frames.They were created so that the media could truly determine the ride differences.To do this all the bikes were running on exactly the same top spec equipment to isolate the frames.They all had full Dura ace and the new Mavic Kysirium wheels with carbon hubs.Plus top quality carbon bars and stem.
This is a one off incredibly light and rigid special Defy made by Giant.
It would retail with this spec for £4000 plus.
I will sell it for £1900.
Update on spec now I have the bike---
Full Dura ace
Shimano Kysirium Premium wheelset
FSA K-Force carbon bars and stem
Fizic Arione saddle
Michelin Pro 3 race tyres
Elite bottle cages
This spec puts it above the TCR Advanced SL1 which retails for £4250I have one in medium and one in medium/large.
As of 21/03/09 medium now sold.As of 02/04/09 medium large also now sold.
- Giant Rapid 2. £499 (27.8.10)
- Giant Rapid 4. £375. (27.8.10)
- Giant TCR Advanced SL 2 ISP (27.8.10)
- Giant Rapid Advanced.£1100. (26.8.10)
- Giant Defy Advanced 1.£1950. (26.8.10)
- Giant CRS Alliance.£649.2010. (26.8.10)
- Giant TCR Advanced SL3. £2295. (26.8.10)
- Giant TCR Advanced 4 - 2010 - £1298 (26.8.10)
- Giant TCR Advanced 3 2010.£1499. Brand New / Perfe... (26.8.10)
- Giant Rapid 1 £599. (25.8.10)
Altura Gloves - £10 per pair (usual RRP £20-£30) (8.7.10)
Yes these are the same gloves you are paying between £ 20-30! for.So stock up now for next winter.Limited on sizes now.
Absolute bargain at £10.
Update on these as of 04/03/09.
I have several pairs of ladies gloves available .
In gents most sizes left are X.large or XX.large.
- Altura Night Vision waterproof jackets (24.7.10)
- Altura Dryline waterproof shorts (24.7.10)
- Altura Strada race Cape (8.7.10)
- Overshoe Pro Aerofoil (8.7.10)
- Abus helmets (8.7.10)
- Altura S Force helmets (8.7.10)
- Altura Neostream overshoes (8.7.10)
- Altura kinetic and cresta gloves (8.7.10)
- Altura mayhem short sleeve Tee (8.7.10)
- Altura Transfer short sleeve base layer (8.7.10)
Great deals on Abus and Altura products. (8.7.10)
Abus Steel o flex 950.In 2 sizes 80 or 100 cms long.
RRP £44.99 £49.99 respectively.
My price £29 and £35.
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Altura Night vision panniers.In black or high vis yellow.You all know these fantastic panniers so it is only price you are now interested in.
RRP £54.99.
My price £35.
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Altura gloves.still have many left in big sizes.recent additions are
Cresta xs / small RRP £19.99.
My price £10.
Kinetic small RRP £24.99
My price £10
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Altura airstream gloves short finger.
many sizes in red or blue
Few left as of 11/05/10. a few in medium blue and red in medium /large/x large.
RRP £14.99
My price £9
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Ladies winter cruiser.
These classic casual unrestrictive tights are ever popular.3 seasons.
Ladies size 8 only.
RRP £24.99
My price £15.
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Somewhat more unusual bike bits one may need (8.7.10)
Here are a few of the more unusual spares I have which you may think are hard to find normally.
Jokapa rucksacks.great quality and you can see the attachment which allows the rucsack to be carried on the rear rack!
Many different types of skirt guards !!
Many different options on butterfly bars.!!
Pletscher bifold centre stand.I have several more centre stands to suit different bikes.
- Altura Arran workstation Briefcase.£39. (29.8.10)
- Giant full carbon aero composite forks. (24.7.10)
- Giant T Mobile full carbon forks. (24.7.10)
- Giant Ballena seat bag large. (24.7.10)
- Abus helmets (8.7.10)
- Altura Fusion panniers.£59. (8.7.10)
- Cateye light set (8.7.10)
- Great deals on Abus and Altura products. (8.7.10)
- Somewhat more unusual bike bits one may need (8.7.10)
- Giant TCR Advanced Team ISP forks.2008. (8.7.10)