We now know the super fast 690 POE of Industry9 Hydra hubs trade-offs axle and bearing life. Is it worth it?
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Why Berd spokes suit NZ Gravel
NZ Gravel is on farm and forestry roads; chunky rock, braking ruts and aggressive single track. Berd spokes help smooth out impacts and nasty chatter.
Continue readingBuilding wheels for life
We’re proud to build AND support high performing, reliable custom wheels, for their life.
Continue readingThe Art of the Kiwi Hill Climb
Carl shares his top tips to tackle the Hill Climb Series – tackling a new Strava segment every week for 5 weeks.
Continue reading#Whaka100iscoming
Originally published August 2021 I’ve competed in the Whaka’s 100km mountain bike race so many times I’ve lost count! Could be 8 or 10? Definitely one of the few in NZ that can say he is one of the originals still looking at lining up again come October. No matter what distance you are eyeing […]
Continue readingImproving Tubeless Set Up
Fitting tubeless tyres can be a PITA. We’ve made improvements to how we rim tape to help ensure no hassles.
Continue readingWorld Championship winning wheels!
Sammie Maxwell rides her TrailLites with Berd spokes in becoming U23 Women XCO World Champion!
Continue readingHope Pro 5 hub Deep Dive
Hope Pro 5 hubs landed in NZ and we were keen to check them out, and see what’s different to the Pro 4. Our Deep Dive video provides some more information and gets into the details of the Pro 5.
Continue readingNil’s Further Race Report
For Sale. Pair of legs. Slightly used. Well, that was quite the weekend. Friday morning 9am sharp saw the start off for Further Truth, a 500km / 16000 vert hike-a-bike race through the Pyrenees. It soon became apparent that this was not any ordinary race or adventure. Camille, the race organiser, had been working for over […]
Continue readingJake’s Adventures in Nydia Bay
Nydia Bay had been on my list of trails to ride for some time. A lot of friends had ridden and raved about it – although not in the conditions we rode it in though!
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