Up coming - 19th sept 2010 a charity off-road ride. This event has a nominal entrance fee and is going to rely on you getting some sponsors!! There are two routes, both will be guided, numbers will probably have to be limited. A 50 miler and a 30 miler. Please come into the shop to pick up a sponsor form, or we could email it too you, but please register and pay your £5 in the shop. The Charity is the Seeway Trust UK, and all proceeds are going to a project in Tanzania. Please get behind us and help us raise some cash. The SEEWAY TRUST
PLEASE LET US HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HEAR ABOUT EVENTS OR RIDES COMING UP, WE WILL SEND MAILS WHEN THERE IS SOMETHING TO TELL.
GIANT TCR CARBON RACE BIKE (£1600) WINS CYCLING PLUS MASSIVE BIKE TEST. Take a look at a copy of cycling plus for all the detail. Regrettably giant have now sold out of this model for the year. We have a large in stock, we don't think it will be around for long though!! the 2010 version is now in stock, even better with a white blue colour scheme now!!
KNOBBLIES CYCLE SHOP was established in 1997 by Chris, an enthusiast who used to run a cycle hire and guided ride business in Exmouth. The shop stocks mostly mountain bikes, but we cater for all cyclists, from road, to town shoppers to off road junkies. Over the last few years the premises have expanded into a large, well stocked and respected shop.
THE SHOP PHILOSOPHY It has always been our plilosophy to provide the best possible customer service at a great price. Most of the staff have worked there for several years now and we are always ready to give you the benefit of our experience. We will not pressure you into buying anything, but we will explain a product to you and assess it's suitability according to your expected usage. If we believe something is not suitable we will tell you!!
CYCLE SALES we regard ourselves as mountain bike specialists, though we are becoming increasingly involved in road riding and triathlon, Chris completed the Wimbleball half iron man. We try and cater for all the residents of the town and surrounding areas. GIANT, KONA are the main cycle brands stocked, we have an Orange account too but don't always have stocks as these are a very niche product. High quality accessories, clothing and components are always kept in too. Such as HOPE, RACE FACE, ROCK SHOX, AVID, MET, ALTURA, CAMELBACK and CATEYE to name but a few.
TAX FREE BIKES we are registered partners of the governments CYCLE SCHEME . Whats's it all about? The scheme was created to encourage you to cycle to work. You lease the bike from your employer for a period of time , usually one year, then for a nomimal fee ownership is transferred to you. You do not have to pay tax or VAT on the bike, which is a saving of 40% if you are a standard rate tax payer. Normally spending is limited to £1000. Click thel ink above for more details. If you are entitled by your employer to get a bike the process is very easy, come in choose a bike and any safety accessories you need then wait for your bike voucher to arrive, bring in the bike voucher and swap it for all the bits.
SERVICING AND REPAIRS we will fix and service all makes and models. The work shop is always busy, we will try to get your bike back the next day if possible, or even the same day if booked in. There is no need to book just turn up with it, the staff are very expereinced and can give you a good guestimate of the cost to service or repair. Servicing from £24. Puncture repair £7 or £8, depending on of wheel in or out of the bike, normally done while you wait.
FROM SPRING 2009 WE WILL BE OFFERING FAMILY BIKE HIRE - FOR PRICES CLICK 'HERE' ABOVE.
GUIDED RIDES will run periodically. Generally they will have a rating according to fitness and experience. This helps all riders get the most out of it. This is a great way to meet new people, learn some new trails or try out a new sport. Hire bikes may be available in the summer. We generally ask under 14's to be accompanied by a parent or guradian. There is also a small nominal charge to book a place as numbers are limited. We mostly ride over WOODBURY COMMON, an outstanding area of fantastic variety and a myriad of trails which bikers, horse riders, walkers and training royal marines all share. There is not much level ground so a basic level of fitness is needed even on the easy rides, but the hills are not too long!! It offers more than enough riding for even the most experienced and technical of riders.
SATURDAY RIDES Saturday rides starting soon - this is in response to the popularity of the summer thursday evening rides, but with the onset of autumn and gloomy evenings these have stopped we hope to do a regular saturday ride, staff permitting, keep an eye on the 'A' board outside the shop and also listed here on the web site.
AWAY DAYS will be happening again in the Winter season 09/10 . Afan forest park is world renown for its superb flowing manmade all weather trails. It's easily doable in a day being just 2½ hrs away. Check events page for up to date info.
Above the end of a long cold day on the skyline trail at Glyncorryg Ponds.
Above: Down hill race at Inner Leithen, we just watched - when we asked the guy in the local shop if we would be able to ride the DH course (not on race day) he said no not on those! We rode the absolutely amazing "Traquair" black trail, 30km of tough trail if ever there was one. The last descent to car park left us all overwhelmed with exhilleration - a must if you find youself this far north! We watch the DH comp, and he was right it was not for us!
The TEIGN VALLEY PEDAL BASHERS is a local club always looking for more members to thrash around the south west with. Click on the link above to check out their web site, contact them or get details of their next club ride.
