We're overstocked on 2011 Commencal bikes & frames, and need to make space for yet more due to arrive soon. So we're having an "Over Stock Weekend". Every 2011 bike & frame that we presently have in stock is reduced by a massive 26%. BARGAIN!

The total discount is worked out in two ways:

First, all our store prices have been reduced to 15% off the RRP. Purchases at this low price can be made using our great paperless online interest free

This Friday is Fab FRIDAY, a bit like Black Friday, only in Jan. And not in the US. And not at the start of a holiday season. So possibly nothing like Black Friday at all.

But, we will be having some killer voucher codes going out, offering what we think are some of the biggest discounts on the web.

The codes are one day only, and ONLY online. They absolutely will not work at any other time, the deals on offer will absolutely not be available at any other time, this i

Okay so hot off the press here is the full and unedited (text heavy) press release, issued by Commencal today, for the completely redesigned 2011 Supreme.
Now seemingly officially called the Supreme DHv3
(pic above shows the current frame and the 2011 frame superimposed against each other demonstrating the lower centre of gravity)

Press release
SUPREME DH v3

After three years of loyal

Managed to get a slighty different angle shot to the one which has been doing the rounds recently.

Why is this bike interesting?

1) It is pretty much the bike that Gee piloted at last years World Champs in Oz ( and he rode it a lot elsewhere )

2) The fixed head angle means that it can take dual crown fork without warranty issues.

3) The loss of the adjustable dropouts ( and the combination with above ) should mean a good price.

Look at

But don't panic, the Athertons and Commencal are not parting company, simply Commencal are now the title sponsors.

Ladies & gentleman. I give you, Team Commencal!

From the press release:

COMMENCAL AND THE ATHERTONS REINFORCE THEIR PARTNERSHIP  

Having already worked together for three years, Rachel, Gee and Dan ATHERTON’s confidence in COMMENCAL has been strongly reiterated with the announcement of another two years in partnership with th

From Real Cycles Blog

Over the years the bike trade has picked up a few odd habits, not least the one of bringing out new versions of every bike every year, even if the only difference is the colour of the paint. In some instances a new version each year makes sense: High end stuff develops at such a rate bikes at this end of the sport need to change yearly to stay current, but for entry level? Does it really make sense?

The date these bikes generally get launched is

From Real Cycles Blog www.realcycles.co.uk

An End To Bike Shop Finance?


If you’ve been into any bike shop in the last few years, or even visited their websites, you’ll have most likely seen the image above hanging somewhere. It’s there to tell you that in the shop you can buy your new bike and/or bits on finance.

When you avail’d of this service the shop didn’t lend you the money, they a

Stiff, light, nimble and cheaper than the rest! 9/10. That's the verdict.

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