Snowing......

It's been snowing again - we actually had a light dusting everywhere yesterday. That may seem pretty insignificant for many of you in colder climes and the northern hemisphere, but for us it is pretty special - makes this darn cold weather feel worthwhile. And it is pretty.....

Not too good for riding this weather though - but the sun is out so once you are rugged up to the hilt you can do anything! Life is good when you feel well again.

Here and there........

Oh, it really is bad being crook with the flu - there are books to read and telly and dvd's to watch but that gets a bit much after a while and you just want to do things, normal everyday things, without feeling horrible. Life just wants to gain some normal rhythm, some sunshine, some cleaning, some jobs to do, a little work, some talking without breathing germs on all. I think I am back now.......just taking it slow.

Thank goodness the "Tour" has been on - that is so worth watching. Every year your own little visual trip around France and that spectacular countryside. Poor Stuey, poor Mick Rogers - for both a terrible way to end their tour!!! So, go Cadel - climb those mountains!

Great review......

Just received a great review from Hayden over in the UK - he has been riding an Aireal hub for just on twelve months and loves it. Thanks Hayden! This is his Santa Cruz - lovingly called "Mabel".

Oooh...it's cold....

Wet, windy, cold weather all around us and a bit of snow....

"The more it snows (tiddly pom), the more it goes (tiddly pom), the more it goes (tiddly pom), on snowing. "

Wonderful rhyming words courtesy of A.A. Milne - you know - the guy who wrote Pooh Bear - no it wasn't Walt Disney!!!

Nothing to do with bike components I know but seeing snow around the outskirts of our town just makes me think of that poem. There is more rain around too - especially in Victoria - hi to Austen who is so keen to build up his new violet DH Headset - if he doesn't float away first. Can't wait to see the pictures - of the bike that is, not the floods. Shall post them as soon as he sends them on.

We are back.....

Hello, well we have been away for a few days as one of us has been pretty crook and off his bike - not me!!! Still a few days rest, a few more dvd's, another bicycling book and things should be on the mend and back to normal. At least the cool, rainy weather here means it is real easy to stay in bed!

Speaking of rainy weather..... a cheerio to all those in the Newcastle and Central Coast region who have been inundated with too much of the wet stuff. Including some of our relatives. A big hi to all and hope things improve quickly. To the guys at Drift Bike Style - hope you get the van back soon.

On our news front.... we have just released our Downhill EV Headset - see the piccy above. This baby is a heavier duty version of our EV2 so more suitable for DH and Free Riding. Machined from 7075 alloy we have added a larger Enduro bearing which will withstand whatever you want to throw at it - the cup also has a deeper insertion into the frame for the ultimate in stability. These are available now - in Red, Black, Orange, Silver, Blue and........Violet!!!!

Our Tandem hubs are ready too - shall place a picture very soon.

Oh.... last but not least, Nick is on his way to Helsinki - he left from Mt Wellington near Hobart on Sunday. See storytransect to catch up with his ride.

Hobart to Helsinki........

Aireal is proud to support the up and coming 20,000km cycling adventure of Nick McIntosh. Nick, who lives in Hobart, Tasmania, will be setting off in ten days time to cycle to Helsinki, Russia and along the way will collect local people's stories from at least 15 of the most remote and least known countries in the world. What a tremendous effort that will be. We are really looking forward to reading Nick's stories and wish him a safe and exciting adventure.

To keep track of Nick's expedition please check in at www.storytransect.net

New colour........

Did you guess? Did you have any idea? Well, here is a little peek - our new colour - let's christen her........."Violet".
She is a beauty - so sleek, so out there, so superb. The Violet anodised finish will make your Aireal Headset stand out from the rest. Orders are being taken now........order online or contact your local bike shops within Australia and New Zealand or Topshelf Components in the UK. See our website for more details.