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Expert Advice - How to Choose a Mountain Bike

Choosing the right mountain bike can be a daunting task, with so many options on the market. Here is a breakdown of the different mountain bike types and factors to consider when choosing the best ...

Top 5 Gifts for the Cyclist in Your Life Under $500

Christmas is around the corner, and we all know how daunting it can be to find the right gift for the cyclist in your life. Unfamiliar cycling terms are undeniably tough to navigate, but not to wor...

Your Guide to Long-Haul Ride Nutrition & Hydration | 99 Bikes

There’s nothing better than a long-haul ride! Unfortunately, we’ve all had to deal with a lack of cycling events for a few months. In fact, many of us may have even invested in an indoor bike train...

Non-Cycling Training & Exercises to Boost Your Bike Skills | 99 Bikes

Whether you’re a sprinter, climber, or endurance rider, this is the blog for you. Find out which exercises are missing from your training routine here.

Keeping Your Kids Healthy During Lockdown - 99 Bikes

With kids stuck inside, it’s important to keep them healthy & moving! Here are our tips for keeping your kids happy and healthy during lockdown. Check them out!

Electric Bike Batteries & Motors: What You Need to Know

There’s a huge variety of electric bikes for sale in NZ, so it’s best to learn everything you can before you buy an electric bike battery. Learn with us!

What is Club 99 and Why Should You Join?

Club 99 is commitment to our customers—access to discounted bike accessories, scooters, and bikes for sale in NZ. Discover the benefits here!

Commuter E-Bikes: Beginner’s Buying Guide

Looking to buy an e-bike to make commuting in NZ a whole heap easier? Get the full breakdown of what you should know when buying commuter e-bikes here!

Your Guide to Building an Indoor Training Regimen

Graduating to some serious cycling training and in need of some tips? We at 99 Bikes—New Zealand’s most approachable bike shop—can help! Read more here.

ROAD BIKE VS. MOUNTAIN BIKE: WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

If you’re entirely new to the world of cycling and looking to get started, you might be asking yourself which of the hundreds of bikes for sale in New Zealand you should pick up. There are a few different kinds of bikes, and the two primary categories they fall into are the road and mountain bikes. But which one is right for you?

Read on to find out what kinds of terrain each bike is built for and discover which one will deliver the best ride for you.

THE CYCLING COMMUTER’S SURVIVAL GUIDE: HOW TO GET STARTED

Now that urban areas like Auckland are being engineered to be more cyclist-friendly, the time has come to embrace the two-wheeled commute. If you’ve considered joining the cycling-commuter community, we’ve got some tips that will help you along the way.

THE BIKE ACCESSORIES BREAKDOWN: ESSENTIALS & EXTRAS

Buying bicycle accessories online is an exciting time! You’re gearing up to go out and start adventuring with your trusty set of wheels at your side. However, the sea of bicycle accessories can be a lot to handle, making it difficult to know which things you need and which things make your ride just that little bit better.

So, let’s take a look at which things are essential to keeping you safe while in the saddle, and which things are there to optimise your ride and make it more enjoyable.

THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO BIKE MAINTENANCE AT HOME

Here at 99 Bikes, we offer servicing and repairs to all makes and types of bikes, keeping bikes in great shape for as long as possible. After all, a bike is a big investment, and you don’t want it to fall apart on you after a short period of time. While we recommend that people come in for checks and/or services at least twice a year depending on your riding conditions and time in the saddle, you may be wondering what you can do in between to keep your bike in tip-top shape.

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