About bikes, cycling and cycle to work - Tredz Blogtag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-4977352012-02-24T07:00:00+00:00Yes, we're a bike shop, but first and foremost we're cyclists. Commuting, touring, singletrack seeking, grocery shopping, racing (although not all at once) cyclists. This blog is a little mouthpiece for our cycling obsession.
TypePadBe safe out theretag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e201630189aa00970d2012-02-24T07:00:00+00:002012-02-24T14:42:08+00:00I got sent a link to this video last week from Mike in our Cardiff store. It struck a note with me, as it was in the same week as one of our team have had an accident with a...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/be-safe-out-there.htmlBirzman bicycle tool kittag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e201676272b3d0970b2012-02-23T07:00:00+00:002012-02-23T13:15:44+00:00Birzman tools. We recently took a look at the new Birzman tool range, but with so many great looking products in the range, it would be criminal not to show off, some of what else is on offer from Birzman....Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/birzman-bicycle-tool-kit.htmlBest bike lock for cycling to worktag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e201676260e2af970b2012-02-22T07:00:00+00:002012-02-15T10:39:18+00:00Bike Locks Are a must have - long gone are the days when you can leave your bike outside the shop and not have to worry about it being there when you get back. Here's a few of the Best...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/best-bike-locks.htmlEndomondo iPhone and Android smart phone apptag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20167625165c8970b2012-02-21T07:00:00+00:002012-02-16T09:28:22+00:00What is Endomondo Endomondo is a smart-phone based application for tracking your ride, run or even swim (although I’m not too sure how the average smart phone would handle a dip). The App uses the mobile phones sat-nav technology to...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/endomondo-iphone-and-android-smart-phone-app.htmlSpecialized camber comp 2012 reviewtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20168e7711d4f970c2012-02-20T07:00:00+00:002012-02-20T09:22:34+00:00Specialized Camber Comp 2012 The Specialized Camber Comp is bred from a long line of Specialized FSR technology and has been designed to offer maximal pedalling efficiency and ride control. Utilizing Rock Shox fork and shock, the Camber Comp brings...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/specialized-camber-comp-2012-review.htmlShimano XC50N mountain bike shoe reviewtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20163001625fb970d2012-02-17T07:00:00+00:002012-02-17T07:00:00+00:00Shimano XC50n New for 2012, the Shimano XC50N is a mesh free, off-road bred cycling shoe, perfect for trail, cross country (XC) and cyclocross use. Grip The Shimano XC50n is constructed with a reinforced nylon sole which proves to be...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/shimano-xc50n-mountain-bike-shoe-review.htmlShimano PD-M530 MTB pedals reviewtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20167611bc64b970b2012-02-16T07:00:00+00:002012-02-16T11:00:23+00:00Shimano MTB Pedals The Shimano PD-M530 comes from a long history of pedal design. The term SPD has become synonymous with clip-less pedals, but the SPD or Shimano Pedal Dynamics has been a long running development of the Japanese manufacturing...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/shimano-pd-m530-mtb-pedals.htmlAltura Night Vision Sockstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20168e620d03e970c2012-02-15T07:00:00+00:002012-02-15T07:00:00+00:00Visible It’s quite possible that Altura Night Vision sock is THE most visible sock in the world. Ok, I admit the 1980’s probably had its fair share of horrific coloured socks, but if you want to look like a cyclist...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/altura-night-vision-socks.htmlFive ways to show your bike some love this Valentine’s Day.tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e2016300d46db0970d2012-02-14T07:00:00+00:002012-02-17T08:54:02+00:00You don't need to be in a relationship to show some love this Valentine's day. Chances are you'll already have a special something in your life that could use your attention. Clean your bike. And no, don’t just take it...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/five-ways-to-show-your-bike-some-love-this-valentine-s-day.htmlGiant Talon 0 29er reviewtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e2016762067891970b2012-02-13T07:01:00+00:002012-02-14T15:55:44+00:00The Talon 0 29er (£749) isn’t a new venture for Giant mountain bikes. The company has been developing the XCR 29er with Carl Decker since 2009. The Talon is Giant’s entry-level 29er and comes in under the £1000 mark, making...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/giant-talon-0-29er-review.htmlWhere to ride at half termtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e2016761f8ce03970b2012-02-10T07:00:00+00:002012-02-10T08:55:16+00:00Thankfully, spring is on its way and we are already into half term. Before you know it you’ll be booking a holiday and the kids will be breaking up for summer – great! Anyway, next week is half term and...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/where-to-ride-at-half-term.htmlRoad bike dates for you diary 2012tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20167611cf9ba970b2012-02-09T07:00:00+00:002012-02-09T17:21:35+00:00Full time armchair critic (and occasional sportive rider) Oliver takes us through the best road bike events of 2012... 2012 is lining up to be a good year for roadies. From events we can take part in, to events that...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/road-bike-dates-for-you-diary-2012.htmlNEW Birzman toolstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e2016760ff4b68970b2012-02-08T07:00:00+00:002012-02-13T09:47:26+00:00Birzman tools We have recently added Birzman tools to our product list and last week we had the first of their stock to check out. The Birzman ½” ratchet/wrench set landed on my desk in a green and black box...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/new-birzman-tools.htmlContador and the death of cyclingtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e2016300ead2e7970d2012-02-07T09:44:30+00:002012-02-07T09:54:32+00:00You know the news by now - big dope stories in cycling even make the front pages: Alberto Contador the greatest grand tour rider of his generation has been found guilty of doping. Obviously this has upset quite a few...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/contador-and-the-death-of-cycling.htmlIntroducing the Team Tredztag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e201630075f416970d2012-02-07T07:00:00+00:002012-02-07T12:27:23+00:00Team Tredz is a new Cycling Development Team, set up with the aim of providing more racing and coaching opportunities for talented and highly motivated young riders in the area. Our aim is to gradually introduce riders to higher levels...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/introducing-the-tredz-team.htmlGT Fury - Atherton Racingtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20167612ac927970b2012-02-06T07:00:00+00:002012-01-27T11:06:17+00:00As I rightly predicted back in December (ok it was industry inside info), the Athertons have moved from Commencial to GT in 2012 and will be racing aboard the Fury Downhill bike. Pictures first surfaced of the team on facebook...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/gt-fury-atherton-racing.htmlPhoto competition winnerstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e201630075f8ac970d2012-02-03T08:03:54+00:002012-02-03T08:03:54+00:00In Janurary we have been running a competition on facebook. The idea is, you up load a photo of your ride, and we give a prize to the most popular - simple. We has some really great entries from both...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/photo-competition-winners.htmlNEW Endura Urban clothing. tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20167616b8b23970b2012-02-02T07:00:00+00:002012-01-31T16:08:44+00:00At Core Bike Show earlier this week we got a sneak look at some of Endura's upcoming ranges. There are two main lines that we were suitably impressed with, the Urban and the MTR range. (We’ll talk MTR at a...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/new-endura-colothing-.htmlCore Bike Show part 2tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20168e66826bb970c2012-02-01T07:00:00+00:002012-02-01T08:44:33+00:00Continuing on from yesterdays Core Bike Show pictures, here's a few more highlights. John Tomac's Yeti C-26, XC AND downhill bike! Well it was the 80's. Sign reads, "C-26 JT Team Race Bike... Price: Priceless". This is E thirteens latest...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/02/core-bike-show-part-2.htmlCore Bike Show 2012tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e201630068f154970d2012-01-31T07:00:00+00:002012-01-31T07:00:00+00:00We took a trip down to Core Bike Show this week. Core is a trade only affair but we took some pictures for your viewing pleasure. Danny Harts UCI World Cup winning Giant Glory. We looked closely, and it is...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/core-bike-show-2012-1.html