TOP TEN SWIM, BIKE AND RUN GIFT IDEAS FOR THIS CHRISTMAS!

Each year it seems tougher and tougher to decide what to get our loved ones for Christmas. And so with this in mind we've come up with a list of top ten gift ideas for your swim, bike and run obssessed loved ones!

1. Bike Fit (£100.00) - A bike fit ensures that a rider gets the best out of both themselves and their bikes. It also ensures that they're not doing themselves any long term damage by having a bike position that is biomechanically unsound.

A full 90 minute fit is one of the best things a road rider can have done and with a dedictaed bike fit studio in store and two qualified bike fitters in the team, we're rapidly becoming the 'go to' places for fit services.

2. Hilly Arm iPocket (£18.00) - With an increasing number of runners and riders using apps like MapMyRun and MapMyRide on their iPhone to record training data, the Hilly iPhone pocket makes a really useful gift for the 21st Century athlete in your life. Compatible with both iPhone 3 and 4.

3. Bryton GPS Bike Computer (£99.99-£269.99) - Want all the GPS functionality of a smart phone in a dedicated bike computer? Then look no further that the Bryton range of GPS enabled bike computers.

Massively popular with everyone in the shop and offering - dare we say it - better quality and value than the Garmin range, the Bryton range goes from basic GPS functionality to full colour HD screens with Navteq and OS mapping capabilities.

4.  Camelbak (£39.99-139.99) - A favourite with the mountain bike and distance running communities especially, Camelbak's provide a massive variety of hydration solutions for multiple disciplines and activities where hyrdation on the go is a key requirement.

As the market leader in hydration packs, Camelbak's build quality and reputation are truly second to none and make a fantastic gift idea. 

5. SealSkinz socks & gloves (FROM £25.00) - Warm hands and warm feet can make the difference between loving winter training and loathing it.

Yes; we know it's the old 'socks for Christmas' cliche, but what socks they are!

6. KASK cycling helmet (£80.00-£165.00) - The Italians call it being 'bella in sella' - or 'beautiful in the saddle'. And that principle certainly applies to the stunning range of cycle helmets produced by Kask. Design, quality, safety, aesthtics - and a myriad of neat little design touches - make this an equipment upgrade that everyone will be happy to receive as a Christmas present!

7. Buff (FROM £13.00) - Ahhhh... yes. The humble Buff. Brilliantly simple. Amazingly versatile. And once owned, utterly indespensable. Without doubt the ultimate stocking filler!

8. Light & Motion cycle lights (FROM £89.99) - There are cycle lights to been seen by and those to actually see with. And our Light & Motion range is very much the latter.

The build quality, brightness, functionality of each light are all top knotch and are manufactured with loving care by a company so passionate about lighting it's almost scary!

9. Pool-Mate (FROM £69.99) - The Pool-Mate is an ingenious device that automatically counts laps, strokes, speed, distance, calories and efficiency. Even better is that fact that no calibration is required. Just put it on, swim away and let the Pool-Mate record all your swim training data. The pool-mate makes a brilliant gift for swimmers and also triathletes, as it allows them to record their swim information to the same level as their bike and run training.

10. Trek bike (FROM £325.00) - And in at number ten! (humming TOTP theme tune to oneself optional!] is a brand new bike. If you really want to buy your loved one a gift they'll absoultely go mad for, then it has to be a brand new Trek bike. 

Road, Hybrid, Mountain, Triathlon and Childrens models all come with Trek's passion and love for the bicycle and backed up with their industry-exclusive limited lifetime warranty on every frame produced. This has to be the Christmas gift for 2012!

Kask cycle helmets now at Trisports!

As those of you that follow us on Facebook and Twitter will already know, we are now stocking Kask cycle helmets!

The quality of these cycle helmets, in terms of build quality, engineering, attention to detail and pure aesthetics cannot be overstated.

As you’d expect with a product at this level, they’re not the cheapest lids on the market but you definitely get what you pay for. In fact; the whole team haven’t stopped drooling since they arrived!

Our current range consists of the Mojito (£120.00GBP), Dieci (£130.00GBP), Vertigo (£165.00GBP) and Crono (£170.00GBP).

So, if you’re in need of a new lid and/or you want to get the cyclist in your life a fantastic (Christmas?) gift, then please pop in and see the range for yourself.

Stevenage Half-Marathon

Next month (4th November) will also see Trisports’ involvement with another local race, as we once again become a sponsor for the Stevenage Half-Marathon (incorporating the Herts County Championships) which is organised by Fairlands Valley Spartans. We will again be there on the day and running a competition for race entrants. As with Standalone, we hope to see you there!

Autumn-Winter clothing now in stock!

We now have a full range of Autumn-Winter clothing, for both bike and run, in stock. With tops, bottoms, socks, gloves, hats and overshoes and more from leading brands such as Mizuno, Hilly, SealSkinz, Bontrager, Altura and Pearl Izumi, we really do have everything you need to keep training and racing all year round!

Product of the Month: 2013 Trek 5.2 Madone & tech of new frame

We’ve got a new toy in store in the shape (quite literally!) of the 2013 Trek 5.2 Madone.

This bike takes everything that was great about the original Madone and raises the bar exponentially!

Below are just some of this amazing bikes key features:

• KVF tube shape: The truncated KVF shape uses less material than a conventional airfoil, so it reduces weight as it improves aerodynamics.
• Integrated brakes: Brakes should slow you down, but only when you apply them. We built front and rear brakes directly into the Madone fuselage to keep them hidden from the wind, reducing drag. In addition to improving aerodynamics, integrating the brakes eliminates the need for mounting plates and bolts, saving weight.
• KVF head tube: Super-aero head tube is optimised at the leading and trailing edges for minimum drag.
• KVF fork: All-new fork features KVF aero legs to minimise drag. Its ride-tuned sweep increases compliance for greater comfort, and unique moulded carbon dropouts reduce weight and optimise the wheelbase. The new fork also increases lateral stiffness for ultra-precise handling.
• Brakeless seatstay: Madone’s integrated brakes allowed us to redesign the seatstay, eliminating the brake bridge and removing reinforcing layers to shed weight without compromising performance.Unrestricted by the need for a brake mount, we positioned the stays for best performance and incorporated the KVF shape for maximum aero benefit.

MASSIVE SAVINGS TO BE HAD AT TRISPORTS!

To celebrate Bradley Wiggins’ historic win in the Tour de France and to celebrate the success of Team GB at London 2012, we have some amazing summer offers for you to enjoy!

Whilst stocks last, we will be offering 20% OFF ALL 2012 bikes in store, 20% OFF ALL 2XU and Orca triathlon clothing and 20% OFF ALL Orca and 2XU wetsuits!

Be warned, bikes, wetsuits and clothing are heading out the door fast! So don’t wait too long or you’ll definitely miss out!

GETTING BEHIND TEAM GB WITH LONDON 2012 SPECIAL OFFERS

To get behind Team GB at this year’s Olympic Games we will be running a series of special offers themed to key swim, bike and run events.

The offers will be live from the day of the actual event and will run to the Saturday of that week.

We will be posting the details of each offer via Facebook and Twitter the day before the actual event  takes place and so make sure to follow  us at ‘Trisportsuk’ on one or both!

TREK MADONE ‘5 SERIES’ OFFER

To get you in the mood for what is going to be an amazing summer of sport, we have a fantastic bike offer for you!



Buy any of our stock 2012 Trek 5.9 or 5.2 Madones and get the following ABSOLUTELY FREE!



• A pair of Look Keo 2 Max Carbon Pedals worth £139.99


• A Bryton Rider 20 GPS bike computer worth £99.99


• A pair of Bontrager RL bottle cages (colour matched to your bike!) worth £19.98



Features of the 5.9 and 5.2 Trek Madone bikes:



• 9-time-tour-winning geometry for the world’s best handling and performance


• Pro-level integration, internal cable routing , DuoTrap compatible, BB90, E2 head tube
• Reshaped Ride Tube seatmast cuts 30 grams, adds 43% more vertical compliance


• The 5.9 comes with Shimano’s awesome Di2 Ultegra electronic groupset, whilst the 5.2 comes with cable operated Shimano Ultegra throughout



Sizes available:



• 2012 Trek Madone 5.9 (54cm – Blue Ink) 


• 2012 Trek Madone 5.9 (56cm – Blue Ink)


• 2012 Trek Madone 5.9 (58cm – Blue Ink)


• 2012 Trek Madone 5.2 (54cm – Carbon Smoke) 


• 2012 Trek Madone 5.2 (56cm – Crystal Peal White)


• 2012 Trek Madone 5.2 (58 – Carbon Smoke)



Terms & Conditions: This offer applies only to Trek 5.9 and Trek 5.2 Madones currently in stock at Trisports. On Sunday 8th of July 2012 this offer will be replaced for one day only by a 20% discount on the retail price of the bike. This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offers. Trisports reserve the right to remove this offer at anytime without notice.

FREE BIKE WASH MASTER CLASS SATURDAY 2ND JUNE

On Saturday 2nd June let our mechanic (and Mark Cavendish look-alike!) Alex take you through a FREE bike cleaning master class at Trisports.


Alex will show you how to professionally and efficiently clean and maintain your ride, plus answer any cleaning and maintenance questions you may have.

PLUS you'll receive a 15% DISCOUNT on any Fenwicks products or lubricants you purchase on the day!*

There’s no need to bring your own bike or book a time slot. Alex will be using a demo bike on the day to show you how the pros keep their bikes in tip top condition and will be running demonstrations throughout the day, so no need to worry about missing the event.

We look forward to seeing you there!


*Terms & Conditions: 15% discount is only valid on Fenwicks products purchased on 02/06/2012. This discount over-rides all other discounts, including club discounts. Trisports reserve the right to withdraw this offer at anytime without notice. Your statutory rights are not affected.

Bontrager Air Pack

They say that the simplest ideas are the best. And in the case of the Bontrager Air Pack this is most definitely true!

Used and loved by everyone at the shop, the Air Pack contains all the items you need to fix a flat and get back on the bike quickly.

Additional pockets are included for money and identification, plus the soft, padded enclosure makes sure you won't be bothered while it's stashed in your back pocket.

There's even a hoop to attach a door/car key to and the pack itself is specifically shaped to fit into a cycle jersey poket.

At £29.99 the Bontrager Air Pack is something that should be in every cyclists collection!

The Trek Domane is now available at Trisports!

This week saw the arrival of our latest toy - the new Trek Domane!

With a whole series of innovations designed specifically to maximise comfort and performance on the roughest of road surfaces (think Paris-Roubaix!) the Domane is the latest weapon in Trek's ever increasing range of world beating bikes.

Click here to see a Facebook gallery of our very own Domane being built up and put on sale.

Baldock half-marathon and Stevenage CTC 'Start of Summertime' ride

A very well done to all those who took part in the inaugural Baldock Half-Marathon on 18 March. It was great to see so many familiar, friendly faces on the day and we're already looking forward to an even bigger and better event next year!

And talking of familiar, friendly faces, we were pleased to see many of our regular customers at the Stevenage CTC 'Start of Summertime' ride on 25 March.

We were glad to be able to take part ourselves, with Matt completing the 60km event (on a single speed MTB no less!) and Mick, Kim, John and Bam all doing the 115km route.

We now stock Asics run kit and Pearl Izumi cycle kit

In addition to our wide range of cycle kit from Altura and Bontrager and run kit from Hilly and Mizuno,  we are now stocking cycle and run clothing from Pearl Izumi and Asics respectively.

Check out our Facebook gallery, or pop in store, for more details.

The 2012 Trek Speed Concept is here!

Looking to go really fast this year? Have a GB age-group, or even Kona, slot in mind? Then take one massive step closer to achieving that goal with the Trek Speed Concept.

Forget marketing bumph and the subjective wind tunnel drag co-efficient 'numbers' shown in various bike ads. The Speed Concept IS the fastest triathlon bike on the planet. Period.

Designed to be fast in real world conditions that you'll actually meet out on the course, the Trek Speed Concept is a PB-smashing, age-group qualifying, Kona slot winning monster that also looks as good as it performs!

We currently have three bikes from the 7 Series in stock for you to view, with a Speed Concept 7.8 also available for demo hire.