Author: Steve
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Let’s talk about Waxing…
Since chains were invented, we’ve been lubricating them. Sometimes with oil, sometimes with WD-40 (please don’t!), sometimes with specialised (and always expensive) ‘Chain Lubricant’ that can be wet or dry, sprayed on or dripped on, and even applied with a rag (WTF). The bicycle chain is a special problem, because it’s right out there where
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Water Restrictions…
From January 20th we’re into Level 2 water restrictions. This brings with it some impact on the services we can provide to our customers. https://www.hunterwater.com.au/Save-Water/Water-Restrictions/Water-Restrictions.aspx We’ve taken the decision to not wash any bikes until water restrictions are lifted. We’ll wipe your bike where it needs it, and we’ll use the ultrasonic cleaner to clean
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eBike Update
When we started CBC, we knew that eBikes were going to be a big thing, but we’ve been surprised at the volume of requests for them. Not only are eBikes a highly efficient transport option and perfect for commuting, they can replace the second car and are good for the planet. The real surprise in
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Road Bikes
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
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The Long and Winding (Gravel) Road
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
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Emergency Service – please help!
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
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MTB riding in Cessnock
If you’re new to Cessnock then our advice is to connect with the Kurri Mongrels via their fb page. They ride four times a week and are a very sociable crew of riders. There’s also a Cessnock MTB and Gravel social riding group on fb. They also are very social riders, but ride less frequently.
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Welcome to the CBC Blog
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
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Rides per dollar – the real value of a quality bicycle
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
