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Have you ever walked in to a bicycle store and had one of the sales representative talk to you about equipment and components and you nod along but you really don’t have a clue what he’s saying?  If you’re like most people, this would have happened to you.  In order to avoid embarrasing situations like this and end up buying something you don’t really need or leaving the store, we have prepared a little cheat sheet (glossary) of the main bicycle parts and some ‘bikie’ jargon. I’ll try to keep it simple.

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A big thank you to everybody who entered the MyBike.com.au competition to win a new 2010 Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Road Bike.  There were so many creative entries and it was a very hard decision to make.

There could only be one winner however, and after much deliberation, we are pleased to announce that Matthew Buchlak of Travancore in Victoria VIC 3032 is the lucky winner of our Win a Bianchi competition.  Read more »

What is “core stability”?

Core stability refers to the ability of the trunk to provide a foundation for movement of the limbs without inducing strain or injury.

Improving core stability is one of a number of ways of economising movement, enhancing sporting performance and reducing the risk of injury.  Current research shows that low back pain and pelvic girdle pain are often associated with diminished activity in trunk stabilising muscles. Read more »

If you’re new to cycling and are looking for a new bicycle, it’s very easy to be overwhelmed by the many options that face you in a bike store or online.

Bicycle manufacturers and custom bicycle builders offer a wide range of bike choices such as flat bar, road, mountain, hybrid, folding, cross, cyclo-cross, track, cruisers and the list goes on.  So it’s no surprise that it can be daunting to choose from so many different alternatives.  To help you we have put together a list of important factors to consider when searching for the perfect bike. Read more »

As summer has hit the good shores of Australia and the weather is generally cyclist-friendly, more and more cyclists are getting their bikes out of the shed and onto the road.  We thought it may be a good idea to consider taking a moment or two to look over your bike and make sure it’s in good shape and ready to go. Read more »