The Gazelle Orange Innergy is the leading electric assist bike. As the guys at Gazelle Australia say:
“The [Innergy] Dutch bike of the year for 2009 is currently the most sophisticated E-Bike on the market. The combination of Gazelle quality and electric assistance is the perfect combination. Previously the Innergy was $4450. We have decided to reduce the price of the bike to $3950 to further encourage the use of this type of transport. If you ever get the chance to test ride the Orange Innergy, you will be suprised at …

We’ve spent a lot of time hunting around for Australian made bike parts and accessories. And it’s been successful. This post covers some of the gear available from the local market.
Ok so we know the benefits of local stuff… mimising transport requirements reduces emissions. And warranties are much easier. The products are better supported and with lots of these businesses we can give feedback on what we like and what doesn’t work. They will sometimes be able to incorporate this feedback into future designs and manufacturing runs. Anyway, local gear …

A while back with some spare time, a few of the mechanics took to lacing up custom track wheels. Just for fun.
We’ve still got some of these hand built Velocity wheels available. Time to get them on the road! Only while stocks last….

Velocity Deep V rim
DT stainless Champion spokes
Flip flop 120mm spaced rear hub

And the price? $150 per wheel. Serious!

Announcing the latest pricing on our favourite Surly bikes…
These prices have changed since this post, please call for the latest pricing.
Professionally assembled. With the legendary Human Powered Cycles warranty and free service.
Ask us for details on frame only pricing or custom builds. We can customise either of these bikes to suit your needs.

Daylight savings ends soooon. We’ve been thinking long and hard about the best gear to stock to keep us safe and dry through the darker and wetter months. So welcome to Planet Bike. The gear these guys make is definitely part of the picture: awesome front and rear lights and great full mudguard sets.
We’ve got a good range already in store and will continue to expand this over the coming month.
Here’s some shots of various Planet Bike gear in the shop…
Check the post on Lew’s Brompton fixie… there’s a shot …

I bumped into a fellow riding a noisy fixie on Merri Parade a few weeks back. I rode up beside him and said hi. We got talking and by the time we’d ridden across to Heidelberg road, he had made a couple of interesting points about cycling and Melbourne that stuck in my mind.
One of these points was mentioning he’d dropped in to Human Powered a few weeks before hand. “You guys have got some awesome gear but I wanted to set this one up on the cheap.” And I …

In its 3rd year of production this calendar features collaborations between photographers/Melbourne ladies and there bicycles. We’ve got a few still on the shelf and it’s definitely time for them to be up on the wall so we’ve reduced them to $15 per copy.
Featuring Photography by:

Leah Robertson
Jay Rayner
Claudia Phares
David Van Royen
Stephanie Boyle
Zoe Schepisi

Printed full size A3 – Bound on Heavy Stock (280gsm) Silk Matt – Black and White – with metallic silver font.
Limited edition – print run of 500 only.

The W2 is the latest addition to the Allegro range. Designed in Melbourne for Melbourne riders. A unique and well thought out bike.
The Allegro W2 has a light-weight chromoly frame and a nice selection of component that provides a durable and comfortable ride whether you’re commuting into the CBD everyday or cruising down the Merri Creek path on a sunny Saturday. Fitted with reliable Nexus 3 speed hub gear and V brakes. Comes with rear rack, full mudguards and chain guard already installed.
Richard, the owner and bicycle designer of Allegro …

The KNOG Boomer lights are “frickin’ bright”. Thanks KNOG for that handy description!
2 x AAA batteries per end, in neat little packages easy on and off the bike. Check the photoz below. A few options for mounting on the frame or seatpost or bars.
I’ve got a set on my fixie and I’m agreeing with KNOG: frickin’ bright
front end

burn time: 4 hrs (constant) 36 hrs (strobe flashing)
size: 68 x 50 x 34mm
weight: 53 grams (including batteries.. supplied)
back end
burn time: 12hrs (constant) 72hrs (strobe flashing)
size: 68 x 50 x 34mm
weight: 53 grams …

Reviewing the range
This is the first in an ongoing series of reviews of models in our bike range. We try to have the most relevant city, commuting, shopping and town bike range possible (plus touring bikes and load bikes but these are different kettles of aquatic lifeforms) and these reviews should help give some insight into why we’ve got the models we do in stock. Anyone who owns these bikes or is thinking of test riding or purchasing is invited to contribute to the discussion on each post.
Introduction to the …

Some random happy snaps of some of the colourful stuff we have in the store

Fresh off the boat we’ve got a couple of the coolest all colour tyres we’ve seen, These tyres  have been getting rave reviews from fixed gear riders in the US and Japan who love the feel of the tyre and the colour co-ordination possibilities.

Extra thick tread so it stands up to skidding
Fitted with an anti-puncture strip for added durability out on the mean streets
Plus at 700x24C these innovative tyres will slip into most tight clearance frames.
120 Tpi casing
Steel Bead
Anti-puncture strip
White, Pink, Green or Purple for riders who love to make …

Gazelle Cabby
What Gazelle says
The Cabby is the maximum capacity transport bicycle.
We guarantee your kids will have a smile from ear to ear riding in the Cabby…and you will too!
The Cabby is Gazelle’s answer to the “Bakfiets” craze hitting Dutch cities. Because the Dutch use their bike for everything, a large capacity bicycle has become popular for hauling kids and shopping. A cargo bike is a great alternative to the car for many trips and is so much more fun!
The Gazelle Cabby has extra wide tyres for better grip and a …

Fresh off the boat from france! Gilles Berthoud accessories are now available in Melbourne (by special order only at the moment, expect about 2-4 days turn around)
Gilles Berthoud hand make a range of canvas and leather panniers and other bicycle accessories in a small workshop in Pont-de-Vaux France.
The perfect accessories for your vintage weekender but practical enough for everyday use.
Prices and more details on the range will be available soon.

Our first container load from Velo Orange in the States has landed. Ok, maybe not a whole container but the first delivery of cool gear from Velo Orange is now on the shelves.
Porteur handlebars
We’ve had a stack of cyclists asking for the VO Porteur bars so here they are.
Brass Temple bells
Also a heap of people commening on the beautiful VO bells. They look great and their clear, loud ring is super effective.
And here’s some random shots of the VO stuff