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Bike Reviews - Giant Bikes, Dawes Bikes and Fahrrad Manufaktur Bikes
Here are some reviews of bikes we sell:
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - Giro prolight helmets.
I have a great deal on Giro Prolight helmets. This was Giro's top of the range road helmet and hailed as the lightest helmet in the world- used by many Tour riders in 2009.Their updated helmet called the Aeon means that the Prolight is now available from me at a fantastic price.At the moment all colours and sizes are available but these will sell out as big shops mop them up !!
I cycled the Marmotte a couple of weeks ago with this helmet and it really is fantastic--- very light with superb ventilation.You will have a great helmet here for a bargain price.
RRP £150
My price £85.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011 - Fahrrad Manufaktur T Belt
Take a look at the new Fahrrad Manufaktur T Belt.You have all heard of the guy who cycled round the world on one of these belt driven machines. Well here is a model from Fahrrad.
I have sold one of these this week and both customer and myself were overwhelmed by the quality, silence and sense of such a bike.They are not cheap at 1399 euros but fantastic value.
There has been quite a delay on these bikes because the popularity of the 11 speed gearbox has meant there have been none available apart from the initial batch.However they should be here in the shop by beginning of April 2011.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011 - Fahrrad manufaktur. Rabeneick, Epple and Kreidler.
Pics above of the Fahrrad T100 with 8 speed nexus gear box, nexus hub dynamo with standlights and all stainless fixings.Gorgeous bike.
With the advent of Tax free cycling to work now is the time for people in the U.K to invest in proper city commuting / trekking bikes.For a price of £450 -£3000 you can own a cycle from what I consider to be one of the top three German made brands--namely VSF Fahrradmanufaktur.These are German made or should I say engineered machines which are both stunning to look at and ride.I brought a selection of these from Germany in 2001 and they are still going strong after years of continual use!
The other brands are all under the same umbrella and I would also advise buying from the Rabeneick range too--particularly Vabene Elite and Pro models for use in and around Cambridge. (By the way the pictures are of the Rabeneick Vabene Pro)
Fahrrad are typically steel frames but more in the quality of British bikes of the past ---the sort of bikes you all hanker after but perhaps find a bit pricey.Well now with the excellent incentives for cycling to work you can easily afford these Kings and Queens of modern cycling!
Take a look at their websites and see for yourselves and please contact me for prices and advice!
http://www.fahrradmanufaktur.de/
http://www.epple-bikes.de/
http://www.rabeneick.de/
http://www.kreidler.net/
If you want to come and see or ride the bikes I have many of them in stock .I have the fahrrad T100 in 8 speed hub and multi geared options.I have the T200 and 300.I also have the S200 and S300 citybikes.You will be impressed by the superior quality.
I have the T400's in 8 speed 27 speed XT gearing and 24 speed Deore/alivio guise.
As of now(02/02/11) I have more of a range than ever.I have a great selection of ladies commuter bikes with 3 ,7 and 8 speed hub gears.All with hub dynamos,some with fully enclosed chainguards.Also great selection of gents commuters.Come and have a ride!
Soon to arrive will be the new T600 with shimano 11 speed alfine gearing,the new T-belt now with the same 11 speed gearing and chainguard and T400 and T900 with Rohloff 14 speeds.the T400 rohloff is proving to be so popular that the company can not keep up with demand at present.As I write (05/03/11)the next batch will be available in April.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011 - More reviews and info on Fahrrad Manufaktur.......
I have taken some more pictures of the German bikes I sell.I have also extended the amount of models that I sell.
The Fahrrad Manufaktur bikes start with the T50 model which really is fantastic value for money!I have the T50 in multi geared option or hub geared either 7 or 8 speed.To the left is the hub geared 7 speed with fully enclosed chainglider chainguard,hub dynamo with standlight at rear and powerful halogen front light.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011 - New "Giant " shop on Hills Road.
A few points regarding new "Giant" shop on Hills Road.
People think they are dealing direct with Giant.You are not.You are dealing with Cambridge Station Cycles who Giant have teamed up with to provide the "Giant World Experience"!!
You will always get a better deal from me.I can supply all the Giant bikes and will always give you the best price (unless one shop has bought up all the special offers on any one model)
Remember I have been selling Giant bikes here in Cambridge for 11 years.I have sold many thousands of them and more familiar with the company than anyone in Cambridge.
Remember you are dealing with me not an employee.This is my business and I take pride in what I do and the skill and knowledge I have built up over nearly 20 years working my bike business.
Remember when it comes to service I will always look after you.If you support me I support you.Very important you know especially as I have told you I can price match anyone.You then get the best of both worlds.
Anyway enough.Hopefully the sensible amongst you will understand what I am talking about.
Hopefully I will still sell Giant bikes to you !!
Tuesday, May 03, 2011 - Fahrrad Manufaktur.
Some more pics of the Fahrrad Manufaktur bikes that I sell here in Cambridge.
Pics here of the Fahrrad Manufaktur rear led with standlight and fully enclosed chainguard/front hub dynamo.
Fahrrad Manufaktur T100 24 speed.
Fahrrad Manufaktur T50 with chainglider chainguard 7 speed hub gear.
The superb Fahrrad Manufaktur S300 with 8 speed hub gear.
Fahrrad Manufaktur Kreidler 3 speed with hub dynamo lighting system. Great value at under £400.
Other Fahrrad Manufaktur bikes we have for sale in Girton (Cambridge).
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - Moda Rubato versus Moda Bolero
Moda are producing some great bikes which are receiving fantastic reviews (the very latest of which has been a most favourable report on the Rubato in Cycling Plus.)In this review I intend to pinpoint the differences between the Moda Bolero and Rubato because both are at the same price point and seem at the outset to be incredibly similar !
The Moda Bolero ( Blue in picture ) is aimed at the fast commuting section of the market.Crucially the bike comes with facility for attaching mudguards and a rack, indeed the bike is supplied as standard with really good quality guards.Both the Bolero and Rubato have aluminium frames with carbon forks and are reassuringly light as pointed out in the Cycling Plus review.The Bolero has a much higher head tube which ties in sensibly with it's commuting style .The American Classic Victory wheelset which is on both bikes is lighter than most bikes at this price point and light and rigid.So for commuting or sportif riding look no further than the Bolero.
The Moda Rubato (Orange in picture )is from the outset an out and out race bike.At first it is disappointing to see that there is no facility for rack or guards but then when you ride the bike you realise that it is a different animal to the Bolero and you would not put any extras on it!! It is a raw, out and out race bike at a price point under £1000 achieved with the combination of a fantastic lightweight and controllable frame and the impressive American Classic Victory wheels.
Shifters and both derailleurs are from Microshift which work really well and are perhaps more akin to campagnolo than Shimano.The shift is both crisp and accurate.
I have a few of these bikes at the moment which I am selling for £925.Look at my bikes section for details.