We’re clearing out our entire stock of Planet X and On-One demo bikes. New and nearly new bikes at bargain prices. What’s more, we’ll include a FREE Level 1 bike fit with each bike if you collect from our Bristol Studio. Watch the website next week for BIG news about our new brands.
We’ve a very limited number of Van Nicholas Titanium ex-demo bikes available to order now. We’re clearing out these bikes to make way for the 2012 models. Each bike has done a very small number of road miles for short test rides only. Once they’re gone they’re gone – Ti bike bargains – a once a year opportunity! Order now or miss out.
CONTACT US for more details of any of these bikes or order online by following the links below…
Preparations are under way for this years Triathlon Show (formerly TCR) at Sandown Park race course on 2nd to the 4th of March. This years show promises to be bigger and better than ever and has gone “triathlon specific” for 2012 and Bike Science will be there in force! Meet our fitters, see a wide range of Planet X and Van Nicholas bikes and book a bike fit.
Order any Planet X, On-One or Van Nicholas bike from Bike Science at this years show and we’ll include a FREE Retul Level 2 precision bike fit worth £184.99 with EVERY BIKE
Combine the best value bikes with the best bike fit available for the ultimate ride.
Free bike sizing consultations are available throughout the show opening times…
Friday 2nd March – 2:30pm to 7:30pm
Saturday 3rd March – 9:30am to 5:30pm
Sunday 4th March – 9:30am to 5:30pm
We’re taking TWO fitting jigs this year due to last years demand. Sizing sessions are FREE and by appointment
February sees the release of two of our most exciting new bikes for 2012, one for the road, one for time trials and triathlons – BOTH FAST
ThePlanet X Exocet 2 replaces the award winning Exocet and offers even further refined aerodynamics for the ultimate in speed.
The Planet X N2A sees the aerodynamic features of Planet X’s time trial frames meet their expertise in road bike design with their first aero road frame.
At Bike Science our aim is to make sure each and every client gets the perfect bike for them.Every client receives a FREE sizing session by our expert fitters before purchase on our adjustable fitting jig and and FREE set up on the bike once the bike arrives (or a half price precision Retul bike fit if you prefer).
Exocet 2 – £2299.99 – SRAM Force components with Planet X Pro Carbon 82/101 Wheelset
N2A – Spec and prices to be announced (details expected soon)
Sizing sessions currently available at Bike Science Bristol and Bike Science Derby (we’re working on getting Planet X bikes to Darlington and Tunbridge Wells)
Adrian has been involved in triathlons and cycling since 2005. He has competed at both World and European Championship level in his Age Group from Sprint to Long Distance. These days although enjoying a few sprints, he mostly competes in Ironman events having raced at both IM Lanzarote and The Outlaw in 2011. Preferring more endurance type events Adrian also likes to participate in as many cyclo-sportives and longer distance TT’s as possible. Adrian is also a keen marathon runner and SwimTrek junkie.
Adrian is a BTF Coach and an Advanced (REPs Level 3) Personal Trainer who specializes in sports conditioning and weight-loss with a client portfolio ranging from cyclists to runners and triathletes, both novice and advanced. Adrian has trained extensively with Bike Science head fitter Andy Sexton and will be Retul Certified in December (2011), Bike Science South East will be opening in January at Tribeca Sport. Precision bike fitting will be complemented by a full range of cycling and triathlon clothing and equipment.
DON’T MISS OUR INTRODUCTORY RETUL BIKE FIT OFFER
Throughout January – All LEVEL 2 Retul Precision Bike Fits at Bike Science South East and Bike Science North East – ONLY £100 (SAVE £85 from our standard price!)
Throughout January – All LEVEL 3 Retul Precision Bike Fits (two riders or one rider with two bikes) at Bike Science South East and Bike Science North East – ONLY £175 (SAVE £85 from our standard price!)
Our first Viner demo bike is complete. A true Italian thoroughbred! For this one we’ve stuck with an Italian theme throughout with components from Campag, Deda and Selle Italia
Viner Perfecta frame and fork
(demo bike is an off the peg medium frame, but all customer frames are custom geometry and made to order)
Campag Chorus 11 speed group
Campag Eurus Black wheels
Deda Superzero carbon seatpost
Deda Zero100 bars and stem
Selle Italia Flite Carbon Saddle
Vittoria Open Corsa CX tyres
Each Viner carbon frame is tailor made and hand built in Italy to exacting standards.
At Bike Science we offer complete bike builds with Shimano, Campag or SRAM groups and a wide choice of wheels and finishing components.
Every bike or frame ordered includes a pre-purchase Retul fit session on our adjustable fitting bike plus a Retul bike fit on the bike on collection.
Perfect frames, perfectly fitted.
In stock IN STOCK NOW! The ultimate winter cycling overshoes from renowned wetsuit manufacturer Snugg. We saw these at this years TCR show and just had to have some. Suffer no longer with cold feet. Now’s the time to invest in a key piece of winter kit. These neoprene overshoes are windproof and will keep you warm even when your feet are wet.
We’re happy to announce the forthcoming opening of our North East of England region Bike Science fitting studio.
Bike Science North East
Unit G4 Morton Park Way
Darlington
Co Durham
DL1 4PQ
Proposed Opening Date – Mid December 2011
LOOK OUT FOR OUR OPENING MONTH OFFER – REDUCED BIKE FIT PRICES THROUGHOUT THE OPENING MONTH
All fits at Bike Science North East will be performed by Retul certified fitter Andy Sedgwick.
Andy has been involved in cycling from the early 90’s and then started competing in triathlons around ten years ago. He has raced at national and international events over varying distances and has represented Great Britain at age group level and raced the illustrious Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in 2011. Andy also competes in road races and local crit and TT’s.
Andy is coach at the recently formed Darlington Tri Club, is a qualified Biomechanics Trainer, Sports Massage practitioner and British Cycling advanced mechanic. Andy is a Retul certified bike fitter and has trained extensively with Bike Science head fitter Andy Sexton.
Bike science North East will be opening in December at the Triology Multi sport Studio in Darlington. Precision bike fitting will be complemented by Wet suit fitting, Sports massage and Biomechanical assessment on an appointment basis.
For more information or to enquire about a bike fit CONTACT US
Yesterday saw Bike Science – Planet X team riders Lisa Greenfield and Paul Horsfall perform our first ever metabolic profiling sessions at Bike Science Bristol. Jon Riley of TrueZone testing visited to show us the “New Leaf ” metabolic profiling system in action and give our team riders the opportunity to gain valuable information on which to base their early winter training.
The testing procedure is non-invasive (no blood samples are taken) and works by comparing the levels of carbon dioxide in the air with the levels exhaled by the rider as they perform at a known level of output. The test involves a sub maximal ramp test (there’s no falling off the bike knackered or throwing up in a bucket unless you REALLY want to go that hard). During the test, the rider is asked to pedal at a steady power output (Powertap power meters are used to ensure accurate power measurement). At regular intervals the intensity is increased as the rider’s exhaled air is sampled. The New Leaf system then records and determines the following…
1. Power Output
2. Heart Rate
3. Number of calories burnt per minute at each intensity
4. Percentage of calories obtained from carbohydrate metabolism at each intensity
5. Percentage of calories obtained from fat metabolism at each intensity
This information is absolutely key to any athlete intending on competing in any aerobic sport.
Training intensity and calorific requirements can be accurately calculated allowing the athlete or coach to perfectly tailor their training to suit their fitness levels and goals.
Treat yourself to your best season ever in 2012 by starting your winter training with ACCURATE information.
Bike Science are offering metabolic profiling testing in Bristol on Saturday the 26th of November – open to ALL LEVELS of rider at any level of fitness.
“This is more than just a race report to cover my Kona experience. With regard to the actual physical
challenge the swim was hard as I was in a large pack and we were all swimming at the same pace
so there was lots of jostling around in the choppy water. The bike went well it and for the most
part I felt strong and biked well within my capability. It was of course very hot, breezy along the
cost and very windy turning off the coast up the turnaround. At Hawi I served a four 4 minute
penalty for drafting (on a climb!!) along with 20 other cyclists, there were big groups on the course
so drafting on the hills was a problem. My vision started to go at mile 80 and I had developed a
blinding headache and a ferocious thirst, I attempted to take on board more fluids from this point on
but my stomach was cramping. I made it into transition and headed out on the run but I knew I was
in trouble. My vision was very poor and my legs and feet were cramping badly. I made it to mile 4
before I was overcome. Fortunately the Doctor who had been looking after Julie Dibbens was close
by and I was shipped off to Medical to fro the treatment of the hypoglycaemia.
However if the truth be told the reason why I DNF’d at the biggest event of my life was down to
arrogance, this was the first race I had started really believing I had a chance to do well. Ordinarily
I make the start line hoping I make it round but with my performance in Lanzarote and a summer
of hard and focused training I had an over inflated feeling of self belief. This led me to make bad
decisions I didn’t monitor my fluid intake on the bike, I didn’t eat anywhere near enough. I didn’t
acclimatise properly, I underestimated the affect the humidity would have and I didn’t hydrate
well or fully prepare the days preceding the race.I had begun to believe my own hype and it is this
that makes it hard for me to climb on that plane home tomorrow and face my friends and family
who have provided the most amazing level of support I have ever experienced. I feel like I have let
them all down and if I had been more humble then I would be greeting them with a result to be
proud of rather than limping back with excuses!!!So the most important lesson I will take from this
experience is that I remain an (almost middle aged) woman from Tetbury who swims, bikes and runs
a lot because it makes me smile and feel alive. I will come back from this stronger, more focused
and with a renewed understanding of what it takes for me to achieve my goals, and who knows I
may find myself back on these shores again……..
This is more than just a race report to cover my Kona experience. With regard to the actual physicalchallenge the swim was hard as I was in a large pack and we were all swimming at the same paceso there was lots of jostling around in the choppy water. The bike went well it and for the mostpart I felt strong and biked well within my capability. It was of course very hot, breezy along thecost and very windy turning off the coast up the turnaround. At Hawi I served a four 4 minutepenalty for drafting (on a climb!!) along with 20 other cyclists, there were big groups on the courseso drafting on the hills was a problem. My vision started to go at mile 80 and I had developed ablinding headache and a ferocious thirst, I attempted to take on board more fluids from this point onbut my stomach was cramping. I made it into transition and headed out on the run but I knew I wasin trouble. My vision was very poor and my legs and feet were cramping badly. I made it to mile 4before I was overcome. Fortunately the Doctor who had been looking after Julie Dibbens was closeby and I was shipped off to Medical to fro the treatment of the hypoglycaemia.
However if the truth be told the reason why I DNF’d at the biggest event of my life was down toarrogance, this was the first race I had started really believing I had a chance to do well. OrdinarilyI make the start line hoping I make it round but with my performance in Lanzarote and a summerof hard and focused training I had an over inflated feeling of self belief. This led me to make baddecisions I didn’t monitor my fluid intake on the bike, I didn’t eat anywhere near enough. I didn’tacclimatise properly, I underestimated the affect the humidity would have and I didn’t hydratewell or fully prepare the days preceding the race.I had begun to believe my own hype and it is thisthat makes it hard for me to climb on that plane home tomorrow and face my friends and familywho have provided the most amazing level of support I have ever experienced. I feel like I have letthem all down and if I had been more humble then I would be greeting them with a result to beproud of rather than limping back with excuses!!!So the most important lesson I will take from thisexperience is that I remain an (almost middle aged) woman from Tetbury who swims, bikes and runsa lot because it makes me smile and feel alive. I will come back from this stronger, more focusedand with a renewed understanding of what it takes for me to achieve my goals, and who knows Imay find myself back on these shores again……..”