We carry loads of road bikes in stoc at CBC, because there’s plenty of great places to ride around here, and an abundance of like-minded road riders to ride with. The Cannondale Synapse is our most popular Endurance bike – it’s been refined over a decade and is now the bike of choice for both … Read more
There’s so much road riding to be done in the Hunter Valley, you’ll spend weeks finding all the nooks and crannies. Thanks to a progressive Local Council, cycling infrastructure is very much on the agenda here, and cyclists are reaping the benefits. We have sealed shoulders on many of the main roads, and dedicated cycleways … Read more
We always keep some time up our sleeve to carry out emergency repairs, because bikes are vital transport options for many of us. Bikes are often brought into our store with a flat tyre, or a derailed chain, or sometimes even handlebars that have turned upside-down. When this happens, we put aside what we’re working … Read more
If you’re into MTBs, then Cessnock is a rider’s paradise, and CBC are your local experts. The Prologue and Day 1 of the annual Port to Port MTB Stage Race is run right here in the Pokolbin State Forest. There are local riding parks, such as Awaba Mountainbike Park, plus lots of forest like the … Read more
Hi! You’ve found the first of what will become our regular blog posts. Welcome! We’ll share news, product updates and reviews, customer stories and the lighter side of working in a bike shop. They say that if you love what you do then you’ll never go to work a day in your life…and it’s certainly … Read more
Sometimes a customer experiences ‘sticker shock’ at the bikes we have for sale in the shop. It’s not just our shop of course – this happens in every bike shop, because for a decade there’s been two very obvious price points when it comes to buying a new bike. Customers who go into a bike … Read more