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Our workshop manager, Iksun Eo, took on the legendary Peaks Challenge—a gruelling 235km ride with over 4,000 metres of climbing—and smashed his goal of finishing in under 10 hours! From months of dedicated training to tackling Tawonga Gap, Mount Hotham, and the brutal back of Falls Creek, this was a true test of endurance. Riding the Specialized Tarmac SL8, Iksun pushed his limits and crossed the finish line in triumph. Read the full story of his journey and the ultimate cycling challenge.

Looking for the perfect ride? Whether you're after a mountain bike, gravel bike, road bike, or eBike, bikeNOW has you covered. Explore our expert guide to buying bikes online, with essential accessories, bike servicing, and pro-level advice from passionate riders.

We’re thrilled to have been chosen as the exclusive provider of VIP mechanical support at the 2024 IRONMAN World Championship in Taupō, New Zealand. As a worldwide partner of IRONMAN, we were honoured to support elite athletes from across the globe, ensuring their bikes performed flawlessly during one of the world’s toughest endurance events.

As 2024 draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the year gone by at bikeNOW and express my gratitude for your continued support. It's been a rewarding year, and as we look forward to 2025, we are more excited than ever to be a trusted partner in your cycling journey. - Warren Cay, Founder & Director

The holiday season is here, and it’s the perfect time to find something special for the cyclist in your life. Whether you’re shopping for him, her, or the kids, our...

To break out of the post-lockdown blues we planned a nature escape that would combine the simple pleasures of riding a bike, casting lines and chasing fish. A perfect opportunity to connect with Lake Mountain's unique landscape and vegetation as well as making memories with friends.

Our bikes are machines with many movable parts and given the amount of use they get and the places we usually ride them too, they need attention frequently in order to be safe and at optimal condition. That's why it's a good idea and completely necessary to carry out a safety check before every long ride or at least every two weeks. Do it easily with the M-check

Fed up with the day to day grind and monotony of life? Join as we take you through a Bikepacking journey you will not forget, in New Zealand's South Island riding the Around The Mountains Trail on our Gravel Bikes.

A bikeNOW guide to clothing that will make you enjoy your riding even on the grimmest of days during winter.

 

Bicycles are freedom machines, and they can provide exercise, transportation and fun, all at once. But to enjoy all of its benefits, you need to get the right bike. This simple guide will show you how to find the right bike for you according to your needs.

Over the last few years, the way we buy bikes has changed and buying bikes online is easier than ever. With these changes, new challenges arise, for example, finding what’s the right bike size for you. This is a simple guide to measure yourself at home.

There's no better feeling than the one of rolling out on a clean bike as it not only looks good but also performs better and help you save money in the process. This simple guide will show you how to wash, protect and lube your bike in five simple steps.