First things first – it was impossible to stop at 11…so there are an extra 7 hopefully inspiring ideas for stress-free gift buying
Got enough stuff? Here are 2 final suggestions for that difficult to buy person:
Happy Christmas everyone!
Recycled and useful gifts from Cycle of Good
Cycle of Good is seeking old bicycle inner tubes for its Malawi craftspeople to turn into a range of new products, including wallets, phone cases and purses. Bring them into the shop anytime and we will send them to the charity to be recycled.
The British-based charity enterprise sends the old inner tubes to Malawi, where they are carefully cut up and cleaned, and turned into a something new.
We are selling a lovely range of their upcycled products in our Hebden shop now. Give something meaningful and useful this Christmas!
All the products use locally printed cloths and recycled materials. All the money Cycle of Good makes pays for childcare and non-profit social enterprise in Malawi. It’s why it’s called the Cycle of Good!
Specialized have a long history of developing the world’s highest performing road bikes. Tarmac, Venge, Roubaix, Allez, Diverge—each one dominates their category, featuring the best technologies in the industry. And while that’s a tough act to follow, the Turbo CreoSL is sure to exceed your expectations of how an e-road bike performs. It’s lightweight, smooth, capable, and even lively—all with the power to flatten mountains, laugh at headwinds, and go farther than you ever thought possible. And with this EVO model, you get larger tires, dropper post, and flared bars to take you wherever your heart desires.
…the Creo provides an amazing, revolutionary experience **
The Turbo Creo SL Expert EVO features the Specialized Fact 11r carbon chassis. Yes, that’s the same one on the top of the range S-Works model, and you’ll also get the new Future Shock 2.0.For the spec, we included a 1x Shimano Ultegra Di2 build with an XT rear derailleur and an 11-42t cassette to take on shifting and braking duties, while Roval C 38 Disc carbon wheels get wrapped in 38mm Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready tyres to keep you rolling worry-free and super-fast, no matter the terrain. And filling out the build are the Specialized Adventure Gear bars with 12 degrees of flare, a Future Stem Pro, an X-Fusion 50mm Manic Dropper seatpost, and the fan-favourite Body Geometry Power Sport saddle. The Specialized Creo realizes the dream of an e-bike which feels like any other high-end road bike, with its natural handling and manoeuvrability, but with a flick of a switch unleashes its power to become the turbo charged super car of the cycling world.
The marketing slogans are accurate. It really is so light you’ll forget it’s electric. Riding faster really is more fun.***
Available to test ride now. RRP: £5499
I came away seriously impressed by the Evo…*
*Read more at https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/electric-bikes/specialized-turbo-creo-sl-review
**https://www.cyclevolta.com/specialized-turbo-creo-sl-expert-evo-road-ebike-review/?tehyMHSgwfM6FPFy.99
***https://cyclingtips.com/2019/07/specializeds-turbo-creo-sl-is-a-marvel-of-technology-with-a-price-tag-to-match/
The E-Trekking range is composed of Endeavour and Entice models, ideal for on and off-road travel. You won‘t mind covering a few more miles with these bikes. Quiet and powerful motors turn even long rides or commutes into relaxed outings.
The E-city range is composed of Image and Agattu models, ideal for urban travel in a more relaxed riding position. You can hardly see the fully-integrated batteries on these robust frames that have deeper step-through options than the trekking range.
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