STOP PRESS! ELECTRIC BIKE DEMO DAY - Sunday 6 May

That's right folks, electric bikes have made it to Hawke's Bay and we're loving the extra power-assist!

Come along to our Electric Bike Demo Day on Sunday 6 May, 10am to 2pm, meet our supplier and test ride a huge range of models and styles of electric bikes.

BRAKING NEWS! **2012 MADD GEAR SCOOTERS** NOW IN STOCK!

Be quick for your choice of colour!

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Hilton on the telly

Biking is going nuts in Hawke's Bay - and we are lovin it! Hot on the heels of his full page feature in the New Zealand Mountain Biker magazine, Revolution Bikes owner Hilton Taylor gave his first TV interview on TVHB's Chatroom show. Did you miss it? Arghh... no! Here it is again on the TVHB website

Prepare for the Australians

The AMB - Australian Mountain Bike magazine - came to visit Hawke's Bay earlier this year. They published a stunning 3 page feature on riding in Hawke's Bay, naming Revolution Bikes as the "best shop in the area for serious mountain bikers!". They were even very understanding after a close encounter with a sheep leaping over the trail up Te Mata Peak. Check it out here (PDF).

Having Good Fun on Bikes

Isn't that what it's all about? If you're coming to Hawke's Bay without your trusty 2 wheel steed you now have the option of hiring a quality ride right from Havelock North or from in the winery hot-zone.

Local rider Malcolm Eves has started a new bike hire company called 'Good Fun Bike Rides' to meet the needs of visitors wanting to explore the Hawke's Bay Cycle Trail network.

Being a top sort of guy he's sourced all his bikes through us at Revolution Bikes, and our mechanics are looking after the servicing too - keeping them in top riding condition.

Good Fun Bike Rides shares a patch of our floorspace at Revolution Bikes so to hire a bike in Hawke's Bay come in to see us at Revolution Bikes, 8 Donnelly Street, Havelock North, or make a booking on the new website www.goodfunbikerides.co.nz

New 2012 bikes in stock now!!

We've got Electric Bikes! Come and check out the Apollo and Flying Cat brands, and ask what other bikes we can order in. Also in stock: pre-schooler's First Bikes, and kid's scooters from MGP, plus cool BYK bikes for the kids to graduate onto. For the lady to ride to the shops try the new beach cruisers by Marin, or a classic Dutch bike. Don't forget we also stock all these other excellent brands too:

	Apollo bikes A huge range of great bikes for road, mountain, cross, freeride and kids. Absolutely the most comfortable pathway bikes on the market, for men and women, and very affordable. Check our their range! www.apollobikes.com
	Marin bikes Legendary mountain bikes plus road bikes, super comfortable and lightweight pathway and urban bikes. www.marinbikes.com
	Merida bikes Merida build some of the best bikes in the world. Check out their range. www2.merida-bikes.com
	Kona bikes Awesome full suspension and hardtail mountain bikes, big travelling freeride and downhill bikes. www.konaworld.com
	Lapierre bikes - NEW Lapierre is the latest brand to be added to our range of top quality road racing and mountain bikes. www.lapierre-bikes.co.uk
	Radius bikes Affordable Cruzer bikes, fun 12" bmx bikes and new lightweight Neo kids bikes. www.radiusbikes.com.au
	Limar helmets Get solid protection and great style with Limar bike helmets. Most models come in lots of different colours. Check out their website! www.limar.com
	Michelin bike tyres Michelin bike tyres are among the most advanced and well respected in the world. Visit their website to view their product range. www.michelin.co.nz
	Token wheels Token provide high performance carbon composite, titanium, ceramic, and alloy materials bike components and wheels. Visit their website to view their excellent product range. www.tokenproducts.com
	Zapp bike gear Zapp provide a large range of bike accessories and gear.
	VDO vike computers VDO provide an excellent range of bike computers to suit all needs. www.cycleparts.de
	Night Rider lights New and cutting-edge bike lights for commuting or competition. www.niterider.com
	MADD Gear Pro scooters MADD Gear from Australia make the hottest scooters, now in demand all over the world . www.maddgear.com