After heaps of interest  and inquiries into the Toer Populair, we decided it was time to order one for stock. This is the classic Dutch bike. Steel tubing and a very relaxed, upright geometry help to create a very comfortable bike to cruise around on.

A new addition to the Gazelle range for 2011 is the Orange Pure Innergy. We keep the Innergy Pure in stock for test rides and evaluation. Where last year we offered only the Innergy Excellent, we can now supply both grades. So, what’s the difference? Well, in the Pure, Gazelle has managed to reduce costs by simplifying the design a little. The electric assistance sensor is a bit simpler and some of the finishings are a step down.
The best thing is that we’re finding the Innergy Pure is in some …


After the long wait, here’s this month’s update from Human Powered headquarters!
We’re about to turn 2 and the birthday plans are just below. You’re invited!!
The summer cycling season is kicking off “big time”. Read on for Melb Bike Fest deets (starting tonight!!) and a stack of other Fun Stuff coming up.
I’ve mentioned Twitter a few times in these newsletters but I’m going to mentioned it again. This is a great way to keep in touch with the latest quality parts and accessories we’ve managed to source, discounts and specials as …

First things first, here’s a big congratulations to everyone for keeping on pedaling through the cold mornings and evenings!
With a good set of gloves and jacket the fresh mornings and evenings are great for cycling. With some mudguards and a good set of lights, even a bit of rain can be enjoyable! And even better, the days are getting longer and Spring is approaching fast…
In this edition:

Join us this Friday evening
Funky bike gear of the month: Green Oil, Miche, Soma and Park Tool
Follow us on Twitter
News from the shop: …

As we prepare the next installment of news and gossip from the Human Powered headquarters up in Thornbury, we’re leaving this post of cycling news up for a few final days. If you want to get these updates emailed straight to you, pop your details in half way down the page on the right under “Join our newsletter”. Keep tuned as we announce dates for a heap of events coming up… trainings, social rides and maybe a party or two!
In this edition:

Lights, camera, action… more thoughts on bike lighting
Cyclist Visibility …

Daylight savings ended. Then the Ride On lights test in the latest edition of the Bicycle Victoria magazine was published. Then I spent a few days perusing the bike lights on offer at a few popular shops around Melbourne… now I’m motivated to make some comments on the lighting options we’ve got on offer and why.
This article is divided into five sections. These are:

Mini lights: legal (… on a full battery), discussing mini battery lights
Better choices of battery lights, including At a pinch – cheaper battery lights and also Quality …

Every time another Gazelle Cabby arrives, someone takes it for a test ride and decides it’s the bike for their family!
The Cabby is an extremely well engineered child carrying bike and is the best option for hauling kids from newborn until the total weight of your little ones gets to 75Kgs.
Our experience, plus feedback from customers is that two-wheel ‘boxbikes’ are more agile, faster and easier than three-wheelers (like the Christiania).
Gazelle’s build quality is exceptional. A full range of spare parts and accessories (including rain and sun covers, rear rack …

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 …

Welcome to April!
We’ve got a heap of exciting news “straight from the workshop to you”. In this edition

special offers on Allegro and Gazelle bikes still available until the end of the month
Australian made bike gear… great local products
dates of upcoming bike maintenance trainings
reduced pricing on the Gazelle Innergy electric bikes announced
our range of Kona bikes grows… again!
gearing up for the darker months: increased range of lights (battery and dynamo!) and mudguards
staff news: Quentin starts his Cert III
This month’s controversial poll! VECCI: “Should …

So many bikes! And we love them but we need to pass them on to make room for more arrivals.
For a limited time if you purchase a Gazelle city bike, we’ll throw in a Basil pannier bag and Gazelle AXA lock at no charge. Sweet! You choose the model from the Gazelle Bicycles range of city bikes (including the Chamonix, Medeo, Fuente, Basic, Toer Populair, Innergy electric and more). You choose a Basil Preston Shopper single bag, Basil Mirte Shopper single bag or Basil Blossom Postman single bag.

Hi Folks!
With such perfect cycling weather, everyone’s riding their bike! So we’ve announced some super package bike deals. These deals are full city riding commuting packages, not just a bike!
Also announcing our presentation at this year’s Sustainable Living Festival and our next social ride on Friday 5th March… we’re looking  forward to another chilled out sunset ride along the bike paths.
And some upcoming fun: We’ll be helping out at the Darebin Kite Festival with a free bike valet service. And we’re now offering discounts to members of the Urban Coup …

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 …

We’re back! And what a scorching start to the year… not just the temperature but also more people pedalling around town!
I’ve started with some local news from the shop and pasted in this month’s BikeFun newsletter after that.
Happy summer cycling. Cheers, Bill and the crew
MORE BIKES, BETTER BIKES(!)
As always, we’re keeping a beady eye peeled for sweet bikes to add to our range.
1. some of the Kona range have made the grade and are starting to appear on the showroom. Already the Dew City, Dew and Dew Plus are here
2. …

This video is from http://quickrelease.tv/?p=327. I’ve published it here with thanks to its author Carlon Reid. It’s a super comprehensive run down on locking your bike effectively. Click the like to quickrelease.tv and read Carlton’s full writeup on that page about locking and bike security.

Cyclists sometimes come in asking for a “cheap lock”. Cheap bike locks are a false economy. They give a false sense of security and they jam up and break.
The questions to consider when working out a bike lock include:

how much did the bike cost?
how much is …