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This is the Gospel of Commençal
And, lo, we beheld a bright vision on the horizon, which took the earthly form of a shipping container.
"Can it be...?" we spake unto the heavens.
And the answer returned: "Yay verily, they come, the promised ones. And they bring with them hope, pure suspension, and a invoice as long as thine arm. And they shalt remind thee that thou requirest a larger premises at some point."
And, lo, we took the brethren by the grips, and we assembled them, and we found that they were good.
Gentle reader: behold Them in all of Their magnificence!
The Supreme DH Commençal's competition-level DH bike for fast and furious racing. Super-responsive, nimble, beautifully balanced, and budget-friendly. Your downhill podium domination starts here.
 The Supreme DH Team
The Team version of the Supreme DH, using the production version of the Atherton's frame with Cedric Gracia's spec. list. Bonus: we have one in stock for a very special introductory price! Contact us for deets! Tell your friends! (Well, tell them after you bought it at the special price and watch them cry into their Powerade/kranskis.)
The Skin
Commençal has already mastered the XC bike; this is their launch into carbon territory. The Skin is a high-performance lightweight XC bike designed to be ridden for hours. You will be in flavour country.
(It's a big country.)
The Meta 6
Perfect for marathon downhill and aggressive enduro rides, the Meta 6 offers - you guessed it; gold star - 6" of travel along with Commençal's trademark progressive suspension and pedalling efficiency. Meet your new scarlet woman. (Or man. We don't judge here.)
The Super 4
Love to do marathon XCs? Looking for a bike which will fly downhill and sweep uphill? Hoping it also comes in a shade of green which will blind your opponents? Then you'll love the Super 4.
And we say unto you: seek the full spec.lists on the hallowed website of Commençal (look ye for signs: Bicycles and New 09 Range) and view the righteousness of the single pivot with thine own eyes at Wright Street.
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Dear Subscriber,
Eye-witnesses reported a golden aeroplane accompanied by angels disappearing into the clouds, and Mike Rann weeping and prostrate on the airport tarmac. Yes: Lance has left the country. As we returned to our shop and cleaned yet another set of sunscreened forehead prints off the front window, we reflected how lucky we were to live in a place where the state government will spend over twice its entire cycling budget on upgrading its speed and red light cameras this financial year ($7.5 million). Ah, well.
On to happier things! We've got new products, new bikes (eeee!), info on a worthy cause, and Part One of our notes to help keep you from staggering into dehydration in this weather ('cause ambulance services are stretched enough at the moment without having to pick bike riders up off the side of the road). And a big 'woo-hoo!' to all of our customers who did the Tour Ride this year. Hope you had a great one! :-) |
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New in store |
If you're tired of playing Which Tree Do I Clip roulette whilst fishing for your water bottle as you negotiate  switchbacks, Camelbak is the answer to your hydration prayers. The M.U.L.E. ( My Underpants Lurch Eastward? Morbidly Underwhelmed Lamenting Emo? My Uncle Learns Españo?) is Camelbak's premier hydrapack, with a suspension harness, removable waistbelt, and more cargo space than you can poke a spoke at, including a wee pocket for your MP3 player. The Lobo is a lightweight version  of the M.U.L.E., using the same 3 litre bladder but a slimline design. For those preferring a waist mount, the FlashFlo keeps both 1.4 litres of Quad-ade and your iPod nearby, and leaves your back free so the people you're passing can read about your last endurance event/favourite obscure band/wearily-well-worn cynicism. Sick of girding your loins with crappy chamois? Upgrade to Bellwether knix! No longer just a word meaning  'leading sheep of a flock' ( Bio-Mechanics e.news: good for learning about words and stuff!), Bellwether shorts are supportive enough to stabilise your muscles but comfy enough to make chaffing and hotspots a thing of the  past. They fit almost like compression material (as a surprised Pete discovered) to help with fatigue and soreness. We've got bib knix and shorts in men's and women's styles. Gentlemen, if you've ever wondered what it feels like to wear body-shaping underwear, this is one way to find out. And the staff at Cibo will still serve you without looking at you funny. |
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You are my Sunline, my only Sunline... |
With all of the TDU talk, the MTBers among us may be feeling a bit left out. Fear not, trusty dirt-  mongers, as here is a special just for you. For February, we're taking 10% off all Sunline products in stock! Strong enough to take a hammering downhill but still light enough for XC use, we've got pedals, headstems, handlebars, saddles, and lock-on grips. As a bonus,  Sunline's black and white theme is practically guaranteed not to clash with your bike's colour scheme (or lack thereof). Because we know that's important. |
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Keep your cool - Part One |
With the current weather being a delightful shade of  Hades, now's a good time to refresh your knowledge on avoiding heat-related illnesses. Heat exhaustion is the first step; your body starts to have difficulty maintaining a healthy core temperature, and as your core temperature rises, your performance drops. (Hear that, roadies who are still riding when it's over 40?) Heat exhaustion symptoms are:
- Headache.
- Profuse sweating.
- Faintness.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Sudden desire to put on a Crows jersey.
If you experience any of these, stop exercising, seek shade, and drink. (No, not beer. Honestly, people.) If you keep exercising, you're on a slippery slope to heat stroke, which is life-threatening, particularly as you may not be aware of what's happening to you. If you:
- are dizzy;
- experience nausea, cramps, or a headache;
- have stopped sweating; or
- have hot, dry skin,
seek immediate medical attention. A riding buddy is  also a great idea; you can keep an eye on each other's condition while swapping stories about the idiot who almost took you down in the Mutual Community Ride. So remember: keep out of the heat and don't try for a PB when you could fry an egg on the asphalt. You'll thank us later.
* Notes cribbed from G. Cardwell, Gold Medal Nutrition 4th Ed, Human Kinetics, 2006, pp 67-86. Thanks, Chris and HK!
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Support the So Strong team |
| The legendary Mont 24 hour mountain bike race is a tough assignment, but some things are even harder. Four riders will be racing the Mont 24 to raise money for Sarah Strong, a 33-year-old woman diagnosed with bowel cancer and liver metastases. Due to her illness, Sarah has been unable to earn an income; the money raised by the team will help ease some of the financial burden incurred by her treatment.
BMCR is donating over $400 worth of clothing for So Strong's raffle. If you'd like to make a welcome contribution, or just want more info, visit the So Strong website, or contact team captain Scott Letton via sleton@adam.com.au.
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That's all for this month! Keep riding when it's not crazy hot, keep shady the rest of the time, and stay safe.
Cheers!
Pete & Lia
Bio-Mechanics Cycles & Repairs
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