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Hammerhead Demo Bikes are here!

Joel has finished building up our new Hammerhead 130x Demo Bikes - check out the photos below:

We've got one medium with Deore/SLX build, and one large with awesome SRAM XX1 kit. 

In case you didn't already know, the Hammerhead 130x bikes were developed with the help of local riders down here in Dunedin and were originally named Thumper. Our 130xs are the last frames before Hammerhead rebrand themselves as Switchback, meaning we can offer them at an incredible price - only $1199 for frame, or $1899 for frame and fork! Builds start from $3199.

If you're after a demo ride, give us a ring on 03 4777 396, send us an email on sales@bikeotago.co.nz, or just pop into our shop opposite the rail station. 

All Hammerhead and Switchback bikes also come with a cool Switchback jersey - choose from an XC or loose-fit all mountain style one!

Urge 3 Peaks Enduro Video

Silk Body models Pedego

Our friends from Silk Body  recently borrowed one of our Pedego electric bikes for a photo shoot. The result was quite stunning!

Summer Gift Ideas

Loads of great gift ideas here - from service parts to clothing to proper bike bling!

Protective gear by Thor, Leatt and Sixsixone - and heaps of pedal options. 

XX1 kit and Yeti accessories. 

Shimano service kit to keep your bike running well this Christmas, as well as the awesome new Jerome Clementz signature bar. 

Our new Endura clothing stand, along with loads of cool casual and riding tees. 

Not sure what to get? We do gift certificates too!

Dear Motorist

NEW Boosta Energy bars and shots

We just got these in and they are amazing! $4 per bar and in store now.

The wholefood approach of Boosta Cashew & Manuka Energy Bars makes it an ideal convenient and satisfying fuel to keep your energy requirements and blood glucose levels in check. No added flavours, colours or preservatives here, Boosta just doesn't need them. 

Councillor Lee Vandervis... hello?

Dunedin Councillor Lee Vandervis recently mis-represented us at on official council meeting while discussing the new update report on cycle-pedestrian safety on the One-Ways. Lee stated that the people at Bike Otago do not support cycle lanes, which is of course completely untrue. 

We were just sent this youtube clip from the September 23 Council meeting and we think it would be appropriate to make our opinions publicly known.

If you just watched his performance above, then we are 'those' blokes, the 'seriously heavy duty cyclists' from the cycle shop across the road from the railway station that he is talking about and I am the owner of the shop. 

So we would just like to put a little context to what Lee tells the council here. Lee states that we said that cycling lanes actually give cyclists a false sense of security... But what Lee has missed out is the words 'painted on'. For sure, we, like almost all cyclists you ask are against the painted on cycling lanes, similar to what we currently have on our one way system. 

What Lee has forgotten to mention is that we are strong advocates for separated, or 'protected' cycling lanes where there is a physical separation between cyclists and motorists. This style of cycling lane has been proven around the world to reduce accidents for cyclists and increase numbers. 

What Lee states about intersections not being separable is not something that we would consider hard to fix... it would just take a bit of good planning to ensure everyone can enjoy the roads safely together.

The 'protected' cycle lanes idea has been proven around the world and we passionately support the new initiatives by the current council to examine options for implementing protected cycle tracks on the one-ways for the benefit of all riders. 

So clearly Lee Vandervis has misquoted us in order to push forward his own agenda. Not quite the kind of behavior we would expect from a councillor, or what do you think?

I also urge readers to consider the options outlined in the NZTA/DCC report and support the need for separated lanes on the One-ways. SPOKES Dunedin have  made it very easy for all Kiwis to do this on their Submission Website.

Kashi Leuchs
Owner Bike Otago

Bike Otago Party

To celebrate the passion Justin, Greg & Nola Leov have put into Bike Otago these past 5 years... and to celebrate the continuation of what has become Dunedin NZ's most loved bike shop, we had a a party at the shop. Thanks to everyone that came and helped us celebrate.