Our day started early on October 17th, for our overnighter to Kaihu Top Ten camp, via Tutumoe Range. The morning was clear and still, as we left the cars to travel along the gravel roads around Parakao. We were a crew of 8 riders, Clayton who works with me, my daughter (13), Greg and his […]
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Local Bikepacking Choices
If you are keen to do some touring, bike packing and adventure riding then you’re in the right place, well you’re on your way. Just like any bike ride, the journey is part of the fun and the destination is a place to share ideas, stories and the passion of cycling. Come visit us at […]
Tools of the Tour in Whangarei
The Specialized Tarmac SL7 debuted at the 2020 Tour de France, Deceuninck–Quick-Step riders knew they would be on the fastest bike for every single one of the race’s 3740km. Climb on the lightest bike the rules allow, sprint on the fastest—all with legendary Tarmac handling. The only choice you need to make is when to […]
Surly Bicycles Whangarei
Whangarei has some diverse riding and conditions. Bicycles come in many variables, but one brand stands out for versatility throughout its models, SURLY bikes. Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand has a sub tropical environment with hot summers and wet winters, forests to beaches, with some great single track and gravel back road riding. This riding diversity, […]
Tour Aotearoa 2018, actual ride.
This iconic ride started for me on the 26/02/2018 from Tapotapota camp near Cape Reinga. I was dropped off at Tapotapota camp ground about 2 pm, the day before my start, by friends, Steve and Rachel. It was time to set up camp and wander around this beautiful area. The tide was coming in, as […]
Customizing your bike!
Customizing your bicycle is a sure way to individualize your ride. It brings a great sense of pride and love of your chosen brand. We here at Missing Link Cycles have the parts to make your bike like no other, whether it be colours, cockpit parts or driveline choices. Little changes to your bicycle, like […]
Solar and Dynamo recharging units for the outdoors
A freshly built wheel for a customer who is cycle touring in Europe next year. A SP Dynamo hub, model SD-8 which produces 6V3W of power. These systems are used to charge electronic devices or run lights while cycling and are essential in today’s electronic world. The Dynamos come in a variety of hub configurations […]
Bicycles are fun
Well, with cycling the Timber trail behind me and a short bike ride around Kai iwi lakes, I must say that the Surly Karate Monkey is a blast. I have been riding it as a rigid, but as winter and the Whangarei Glenbervie trails beckon, I have put the capable Rockshox Reba up front. Glenbervie […]
Loaded for the Timber trail: Bicycle Update:
All finished and loaded for the Timber Trail shake down. Will update and review the Surly Karate Monkey 650B, I have custom fitted a Sram 2×11 groupset to the frame which has been testing my patience. The gearing will give me 24, 36T at the crank end, with the 10-42 on the rear, don’t think […]
Surly Bikes have landed
I have picked up the agency for Surly in Northland. I have been an avid rider of Surly products for many years and have a fleet of their products and bikes. Addicted? well some say, as I have just added a new build to my arsenal. Surly’s new Karate Monkey, with 650B plus wheels, Sram 2×11 […]