XMAS /NEW YEAR opening hours

Wed 27th 12-4pm
Thurs 28th 12-4pm
Friday 29th 12-4pm
Saturday 30th 9-4pm
Sunday 31st Closed as per usual
Monday 1st January CLOSED
Tuesday 2nd January-Friday 5th 9.30-5.30 as per usual

More Xmas Deals

We have been a bit busy to update but have some MTB deals too good to pass up. Limited stock & they won't last long at these prices!
All standard 26" wheel bikes:

Under 30 bikes available

REPCO (M'STAR)Anaconda 15" frame blue /silver 15sp Shimano Index $150 (save $100)

REPCO (M'STAR)Hawk 15" frame blue /silver 21sp Shimano Ezifire $150 (save $125)

REPCO (M'STAR) Resolution 15" frame red/alu , alloy frame 21sp Ezifire $200 (save $100)

DIAMOND BACK Outlook 17" frame (suit most riders under 6ft) alloy frame , 24sp Ezifire(equivalent to GIANT Boulder) colour electric blue $299 (save $100)

Many other brands & deals in-store. We are not opening late but will be open right through to Xmas Eve Sunday. If you can't get in & want to secure a bike please ring through with your credit card.

Apollo Raceline for 2007

Xmas Gift Ideas Part 1

Some Ideas for the cycling enthusiast :
Bags:
Tioga hydrapack (full featured backpack inc water bladder) $69.00
Merida 100% waterproof backpack $85.00
Knog Bellisima backpack $89.00
Various underseatbags from $15.00
Various pannier bags from $50pr.

Pumps :
SKS alloy mini pump for road bike $29.00
Vincolo minipump alloy $29.00
Vincolo minipump with guage $29.00
Tioga double barrel minipump $15.00
Carbon Barbieri mini 60psi $25.00
Carbon Barbieri mini 142psi $49.00
Floor pump Cycling Innovations $69.00
Merida Floor pump digital $65.00

The Ashes on Wheels.

Where : Midland's Speedome velodrome
Who ; Australia vs. British track cycling teams.
When : Friday night gates open 6pm for all those not going to the Robbie Williams concert.
How Much: $20.00 or $10.00 concessions.

We will have a stand there in the entrance foyer so come over to say hi.


UPDATE : A great night had by all & plenty of people stopped by our stand including Olympic champion Chris Hoy & Pro-Lite. Feel free to contact us for more information & pricing for the new Pro-Lite range of frames , wheels etc.

Youth MTB Xmas special

Just landed youth mtb suit approx 10-14yrs . We have limited stock ie under 30 bikes of these fully Shimano equipped mountain bikes .No Rainchecks.

Repco Anaconda blue/silver $150 Repco Hawk $150 Repco Resolution $200

These bikes suit both girls & boys & are fully assembled & safety checked.

Busselton Ironman

On this weekend is the Busselton Ironman www.ironmanwa.com
. We are open from 9-4pm on Saturday for any last minute extras. NB Daylight saving starts on Saturday night so change your watch forward 1 hour or you will be late for your start.

GIANT Advanced 2006 Special

Only 3 available of this 2006 bike so first come first serve. These are the T700 Advanced composite frames as used by T-Mobile with full 20sp. Ultegra finishing kit, Mavic Kysirium Elite wheels, DEDA, Selle Italia etc.

RRP : $5499 LESS 30% SAVING = $3850 ea.
Sizes availabilty:
1x Small 5'4"-5'9"
2x Medium/Large 5'11"-6'3"

Limar deals

The City of Perth GREAT BIKE RIDE

November 26th this event will be on again , a unique ride around the beautiful Swan River . We have just registered online as WWW.IDEALCYCLES.COM.

Follow the link at the The City of Perth GREAT BIKE RIDE site : www.greatbikeride.com.au.

Enter under our team name above then pop in before ride day for a free gift to the value of 10.00$ or purchase a piece of our quality imported cycling gear at $49.00 for a tops or knicks.

See you there

New Cycling Film

Former World Hour Record holder Graeme O'Bree is the subject of another cycling film which premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival in 2006: 'The Flying Scotman' . Graeme has had a somewhat colourful career which featured feats of brilliance intermingled with bouts of alcoholism & depression . Graeme is pictured above at the film launch.
Our connection with Graeme is that his hour record was ridden in the colours of the Leo Road Club our former club in the UK & his then manager Vic Haines was introduced to road cycling by my father Terry Lack.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Obree

GIANT news 2

New T-Mobile Team boss Rolf Aldag signs another GIANT bike for charity ,since 2004 prominent Europeans have been signing these bikes for charity auctions. See www.giant-charity.de

GIANT news

This month GIANT bicycles extended their contract with the International professional cycling team T-MOBILE for another 3 years . Next year the team will be managed by former TDF rider Rolf Aldag & American businessman Bob Stapleton pictured above with a GIANT TCR .

GIANT MTB special

While stocks last GIANT Thermo 2 'latest model' $100 OFF. Thats a special price of $599.

What GIANT says:
Thermo2
Recreational MTB with a difference - want a bike that looks a little bit special without breaking the bank, welcome the Thermo. With its Maestro -inspired looks and quality parts from Rock Shox, Shimano, Maxxis and SDG, the Thermo 2 will blow you away!

More black gold from GIANT

GIANT's 'black gold' i.e the World leader in carbon composite materials in bicycles doesn't just concentrate on superlight road bikes. These Composite XtC mountain bikes are some of the lightest production mountain bikes around & some of the coolest looking ! At around 3000$ a piece they are excellent value for this class of bike. See Steve for size availability.

An Overview of GIANT's '07 Performance Range

http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id=tech/2006/features/giant2007

Not just high-end

Don't forget as a family run independant bike store we don't just sell high-end road , mountain , bmx & cross bikes . We have a wide range of entry level mountain & kid's bikes . Murdoch uni students : we also deliver to Student House most evenings FREE of charge .

18speed Suspension mtb all sizes available 8years to 2 metre tall adults $189.00 Fully assembled (NOT in box)

Perth/Kardinya : Road Criterium season

The criterium season at Melville Fremantle's Kardinya circuit starts October 15th . See you there. Weatherburn Way , Kardinya . 8am registration.

2007 PDF catalogues of GT Range

Fast internet connection? Email us a request for the new pdf format catalogue GT 2007 range of bikes. Please indicate MTB hardtail, MTB full suspension , road or bmx.

Carbon exotica 7kg production bike

Shown here the little finger lift of the new TCR Zero from Giant , 7kg for a production bike without any boutique scary-light upgrades . New 2007 models are available in limited quantities now . Speak to Steve if you have a spare 5 Grand & a need for speed!

TCR Alliance NEW for 2007

The TCR concept has been a mainstay of the GIANT road racing range for nearly a decade. For 2007 they have blended the best uses of composites & allux aluminium to produce the TCR Alliance. The frameset will be available with a 10speed 105 (orange/alloy) & Ultegra (blue shown) finishing kit & will be arriving soon. Limited numbers in first drop so first in first served.

Eagles win

Congratulations West Coast Eagles on your 1 point win over Sydney today. No doubt the GIANT bikes supplied to Chris Judd & Ben Cousins for cross training had some small part in the victory! Pictured here is our assistant Deb with the boys last month.

Latest list of 2006 GIANT clearance models

http://members.iinet.com.au/~ideal/06clear.html

Contact us for special deals on remaining stock

BACK ONLINE

We are back online after our European trip . Lots of photos to follow of our trip to Eurobike , the World's best bike show & we will be seeing a few new exciting products arrive during the summer season.

The shop is crammed full of new 2007 model bikes from GIANT, Diamond Back & Apollo . GT is a little off the pace while the new distributor comes online but the bikes looked cool at Eurobike.

We still have a limited number of 2006 bikes & GIANT , Raceline & Apollo have a few! models still left in the warehouse, so best to ring or email Steve if you are chasing something special.

OK back to work , & the website will be updated soon with new 2007 models!

PS if you are looking for clothing for the summer season we have a wide range of our exclusive Suarez brand plus we have secured a shipment of Sportful Team Italia clothing from the distributors at 30% under rrp.

Neuvation wheelsets

At over 50 sets sold in 2006 we are pleased to be Australia's largest reseller of the brand. We can currently offer the R28 Aero Shimano for $399.00 with a free set of 23mm fold-up tyres & tubes , while stocks last.

JULY 2006

Hi everybody the blog has been quiet for a month or so , but that doesn't means things haven't been rocking here at Ideal Cycles. The driest winter on record here in Perth plus the petrol prices & the 'surprise' that Australians are actually getting fatter has mean't a real spike in the use of bicycles!! That is actually using them rather than buying one of those K-Fart bikes & keeping it in the shed :))

BIKE NEWS:
GT : we still have some selected models in the GT mtb/bmx range on special like the GT Avalanche 2.0 for $599.
Brand new road bikes are due this summer 06/07 , with brand new high-modulus carbon frames made in the same factory as one of this year's Tour yellow jersey bikes.

Giant : 2007 models from the recreational range are readily available in-store. Plus we currently have some extra special deals on some Giant flatbar racers.

Diamond Back DBR: A restructuring of the importers has mean't a search for an experienced IBD in the Fremantle area , so we now are a DBR agent with 2007 models arriving soon.

Apollo/Challenge/Radius: New 2007 stock arriving August of kid's /entry level mtb.

Josie is off to Europe

See earlier post, Josie Loane has been selected to ride for the Australian National road team this European summer , riding among other races the Women's Tour of Italy, starting June 30.

Cash & Carry Deals on high-end Raceline MTB

Your chance to pick up special 'Cash & Carry' deals on these 2006 Raceline mtb models which are ready to send from the WA warehouse , approx 2 days delivery to our premises . Stock/sizes are strictly limited so act quick .
RACELINE TEAM: $2399
Alpha aluminium tubing DB rear triangle Box gusset > FORK: Manitou R7 Platinum with 100mm Travel & TPC Remote Lock Out > BRAKES: Shimano Deore XT Hydraulic > CHAINWHEEL: TRUVATIV Stylo CNC 44/32/22T > SHIFTERS: Shimano Deore XT 27 Speed > F/DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore XT > R/DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore XTR > RIMS: Mavic TUBELESS XM819 Disc > SIZES: 17,19
RACELINE EXPERT: $1450
7005 oversize Triple Butted Alloy integrated headtube with Box gusset > FORK: Manitou R7 with Preload Adjustment, 100mm Travel & TPC Remote Lock Out > BRAKES: Hayes HFX-9XC Hydraulic Disc > CHAINWHEEL: TRUVATIV Stylo CNC 44/32/22T > SHIFTERS: Shimano Deore LX 27 speed > F/DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore LX > R/DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore XT > RIMS: Mavic X117 DISC Double wall > SIZES: 15,17,,21
RACELINE COMP :$990
7005 oversize Triple Butted Alloy integrated headtube with Box gusset > FORK: Manitou R7 with Preload Adjustment, 100mm Travel & TPC Remote Lock Out > BRAKES: Hayes HFX-9XC Hydraulic Disc > CHAINWHEEL: TRUVATIV Stylo CNC 44/32/22T > SHIFTERS: Shimano Deore LX 27 speed > F/DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore LX > R/DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore XT > RIMS: Mavic X117 DISC Double wall > SIZES: 15,17,19,21
RACELINE ENDURO: $875
7005 oversize Double Butted Alloy integrated headtube with Box gusset > FORK: Rock Shox J1 with Preload Adjustment & 100mm Travel > BRAKES: Hayes Sole Hydraulic > CHAINWHEEL: TRUVATIV Blaze ISIS Drive 44/32/22T > SHIFTERS: Shimano Deore 27 Speed > F/DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore > R/DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore LX > RIMS: Alex ID-19 Double wall > SIZES: 15,17

GT Avalanche 2.0 Disc Special

Once only GT Avalanche 2.0 Disc special on 2006 model, blue only. Layby now for stock arrival on/around 20/06. Strictly limited first come basis.
Price $599.00 Includes:Gt 6061 aluminium Triple triangle frame with pressure formed down tube and zero stack headtube

RST Omega T6 fork with Press button full lock out and 80-120mm adjustable Travel

Truvativ 5D chainset with powerspline BB 42-32-22

Shimano Deore rear derailleur

Shimano EZ fire 8 speed shifters

Tektro Aquila mechanical disc brakesWTB Speed V saddle

Congratulations Josie

We were pleased to host Queenslander Josie Loane (Lifecycle/QAS)for the weekend's National Series road race 'Tour de Perth' , we were even more pleased when she won it, Congratulations Josie & hope to see you back soon.

Tour de France time for GIANT

PRICES TOO HOT TO PRINT The Giro D'Italia is just wrapping up & Giant bikes were ridden by Tour leaders on several days .
So this means Tour time is just around the corner & T-Mobile sponsor GIANT have good stock of their high-end elite road bikes in their local Perth warehouse , delivery to us just 1 day. The following bikes are available now (28/07/05)
Contact us now to secure (layby) a deal because road bikes sales spike in July & certain sizes /models disappear just when you have your tax-refund cheque in your hand!

We've attached the Suggested Retail Prices below but suffice to say we are offering heavy discounts to get you on your shiny new race bike from GIANT. Don't forget GIANT framesets are guaranteed for a Lifetime , even the carbon frames. NB all Giant frames are made to exacting in-house standards in the same tried & tested GIANT factory ie no outsourcing to find a cheaper substitute carbon frame.

OCR Zero SRP $2,299.00
6730 XS:43 Black/Composite
6731 S:46.5 Black/Composite
6732 M:50 Black/Composite
6733 L:55.5 Black/Composite

OCR Composite 2 SRP$2,499.00
6818 S:46.5 Blue
6819 M:50 Blue
6820 L:55.5 Blue
6821 XL:58.5 Blue

OCR Composite SRP $2,999.00
6735 XS:43 Composite/Blue
6736 S:46.5 Composite/Blue
6737 M:50 Composite/Blue
6738 L:55.5 Composite/Blue
6739 XL:58.5 Composite/Blue

TCR 2 SRP $1,999.00
6746 S:46.5 Silver
6747 M:50 Silver
6748 M-L:53.5 Silver
6749 L:55.5 Silver
6750 XL:58.5 Silver

TCR 1 SRP $2,499.00
6752 S:46.5 Black
6753 M:50 Black
6754 M-L:53.5 Black
6755 L:55.5 Black
6756 XL:58.5 Black

TCR Composite 2 SRP $2,999.00
6775 XS:43 Silver
6776 S:46.5 Silver
6777 M:50 Silver
6778 M-L:53.5 Silver
6779 L:55.5 Silver
6780 XL:58.5 Silver


TCR Composite 1 SRP $3,599.00
6781 XS:43 Blue/Black
6782 S:46.5 Blue/Black
6783 M:50 Blue/Black
6784 M-L:53.5 Blue/Black
6785 L:55.5 Blue/Black
6786 XL:58.5 Blue/Black

TCR Composite 0 SRP $4,999.00
6788 S:46.5 Pearl White
6789 M:50 Pearl White
6790 M-L:53.5 Pearl White
6791 L:55.5 Pearl White
6792 XL:58.5 Pearl White

TCR Advanced SRP $5,499.00
6801 S:46.5 Composite/Blue
6802 M:50 Composite/Blue
6803 M-L:53.5 Composite/Blue
6804 L:55.5 Composite/Blue

Sorry no mail order on GIANT bicycles.

Winter hours

NB For the next 3 months we will not be opening late night on Thursdays. Normal hours 9.30-5.30 weekdays & Saturday 9-4.

Rare hardtail mtb ONE ONLY 2006 model.

we picked up the last one available of these much sought after hardtails from GT.

Price :$1499
Model : GT Avalanche Expert
Size: 16.3" (suit rider 5'4"-5'8")
Equipped with SRAM X9 27sp, Crank Bros Candy C pedals, Rockshox Tora 302 , SDG seat. Shimano Deore hydraulic brakes.
One only available so be quick ( as a guide the bike in the Giant range is nearer to a XTc 2 1999$ than a XTc3 1499$ 06 models).

2006 GIANT bikes to CLEAR

We've been scouring the Net & are endeavouring to be the best value on these popular models , we offer these deals on the remaining 2006 Giant bikes that are soon to be superceded, note performance range from Giant will not be released until Spring .Note due to our large turnover of stock these are 2006 models & we have NO 2005 bikes available.

MTB :
Giant Upland SE 19, 21, 23 rrp $375 Best deal we found on the Net was $299 Our price $285
Giant Upland 14" Our price $250
Giant Boulder 21" rrp $399 Best deal we found on Net was $329 Our price $315
Giant Sedona AX 21" rrp $375 Our price $310
Giant Yukon 19 Blue Best deal we found on the Net was $599 Our price $575
Giant Alias 21" Clay $850
Giant STP2 14.5" black $850

CROSS
Giant Elwood Ladies 17 Mens 19 rrp $340 Our Price $299
Giant Elwood SE 15 17" Mens rrp $375 Our Price $325

RACER :
OCR3 rrp $999 RED large Our Price $850
OCR1 rrp $1899 Silver Medium , Best Price we've seen $1599 Our Price $1575
OCR Zero rrp $2299 Black Large . Our Price $1999



Remember GIANT bikes can only be sold through authorised dealers & cannot be sold Mailorder , failure to follow these guidelines voids the lifetime frame/1yr parts warranty.

New 2007 GIANT FLATBAR MODELS

NB. Introduction female versions , & the all new highend Zero model & hub geared City model.

New 2007 GIANT CROSS MODELS

NB 'V' brakes are back for 2007 on Farrago & Innova , plus reintroduction of Perigee.

New 2007 GIANT MTB MODELS

Some new GIANT models arriving this winter , email us for delivery dates , Steve: info@idealcycles.com

Relive the glory days GT Mach One Pro

If you grew up in the early 80's you couldn't have missed the bmx craze: GT, Mongoose, PK Ripper, Jag, RedLine . We now that these kids are closer to 40 we are finding a few want to relive their childhood on these 'retro' looking bikes from GT with modern-day technologies like robust 3pce cranks. The chrome finish is way retro cool & the GT logo engraving on the frame & fittings hasn't changed since the 70's . Best of all these bike come in less than $300 ($289 to be exact which is only about $100 dearer than some fluro orange piece of H@#$$ junk I saw in K-Fart last night , we think the GT price is wrong but hell we're not telling them . The latest lot to arrive is a shipment re-directed from Colombia so their loss is our gain . Be quick before they are all gone . For $150 deposit we'll even layby them for XMAS.

GT deals ONCE only, 27% saving on a 2006 i-drive

2006 model GT i-Drive 4 3.0 (RED size MEDIUM ONLY) in transit now but they will sell quick so contact us to place a deposit. One of these bikes will only cost you $1499 & they have a RRP of $1899. Just 'google' i-Drive on the Internet & you will see how popular this design is. This model carries Rock Shox j4 fork, FOX float R Air rear, Deore LX 27sp gearing, AVID BB5 Disc brakes & Crank Bros pedals .

MTB SEASON

Now the days are a bit cooler is the perfect time for getting out on the trails in & around Perth. We offer a wide range of bikes & accessories to suit all types of riders from the novice through to expert . We are often riding in the Perth hills so can advise the best trails for your specific needs.

Entry-level MTB:
Brand name reinforced Alloy frame , suspension fork, alloy rims & hubs, cranks:
GT Ricochet 21sp $250 (100$ dearer than the mass-merchant bikes but come in & spot the differences)
GT Aggresssor Ezifire version $300
GT Outpost 24sp version $350

Intermedaite level:
2007 model GIANT Boulder Disc 24sp & Disc brakes $499
GT AVALANCHE 3.0 ACERA, DISC SMALL ONLY $510
GT AVALANCHE 2.0 DEORE, DISC $ WITH LOCKOUT FORKS & DISC BRAKES $649

ADVANCED HYDRAULIC
GIANT ALIAS 21" CLAY , SRAM , HAYES SOLE $850
GT AVALANCHE 1.0 DEORE LX ,ROCKSHOX J3 LOCKOUT , HAYES SOLE HYDRAULIC $990
SHOGUN EXPERT, SHIMANO DEORE MEDIUM ONLY $1100
OTHERS AVAILABLE PLEASE EMAIL

Flat bar racer deals

We still have some stock of the popular 'flat-bar' racers i.e a racer 700c wheel with wider tyres & flat handlebars. A position similar to a mountain bike but performanvce closer to a racer. Ideal for commuting & touring.
Available in-store 19/05/06

ALL OUR STOCK IS 2006 MODELS NOT SUPERCEDED STOCK!

GIANT CRX4 BLACK SML $549

APOLLO SWIFT ANTHRAC. MED (SORA/ALLOY FRAME & FORK) $599

SHOGUN (MERIDA) MACH 1 BLUE LARGE(TIAGRA GEARING)$799

GIANT CRX2 MEDIUM & LARGE BLACK (CARBON FORK)$935

RACELINE ZAP & FORZA LIMITED STOCK EX-WAREHOUSE

New Arrivals for GIANT 2007

Other models coming soon Cypress , Upland, Stp2 plus of course we have some excellent deals on GT bikes , Ricochet $250-Agressor $299-Outpost $350. More details at :http://www.gtbicycles.com/mountain/catalog/category.php?catid=221&country=aus&brand=moun

Cruiser:Factory Clearance

We have secured a couple of these GIANT 2006 Simple 3 cruisers at reduced prices. The RRP was $469 but we can sell these last couple for $299 (170$ saving). The bikes are a real statement for cruising around the river or along the beach . Ring Steve quick on 9337 7670 to secure one, because this is the last we will be seeing of this model on the Aussie market.
Classic cruiser styling in a lightweight alloy package. With white walls, flames and polished chrome, you won’t be missed on this very cool machine. 3 speed Shimano internal hub gears for simplicity & for years of fun. .
Size 26” wheel 26” wheel . Alloy frame.
Colour Black Sparkle Black

SKS Raceblade mudguard for road bike

Our first shipment of this innovative kit sold out quick but more is coming so reserve a set now.
Basically these fenders fit lighweight racing bikes without normal mudguard clearance & fit /remove in minutes without tool. Visit SKS Germany website for more details . Price for pair is $75.00

New builds

Australian junior champion & shop local Doug Repacholi rode a Duratec Sprinter track bike to victory, now he picks up his state-of-the-art carbon composite Duratec for the upcoming road season riding for the WA Institute of Sport.
The bike features a carbon /alloy bonded frame totally custom-made in Europe with Toray carbon & Alcan alloys. Dura Ace 10 speed gruppo, FSA carbon bars , Ultegra pedals . With a standard setup with stock standard parts & no 'weigh-weenie parts' & 2 bottles the bike weighs in at 8.1kg. Milan the frame builder has just built a custom carbon Duratec frame for his 3 year old daughter Beata to show his frames custom capabilities. More photos to follow.
NB the lead time on a custom carbon frame is approximately 9 weeks , longer than normal for Duratec frames but incredibly short when you compare this technology with others on offer from the USA & obviously substantially better value at 2500$ for a frameset.