:::WE HAVE MOVED:::
Empire Cycle Supply is now located at the following address.
Unit 11, Henwood Park, 48 Henwood Road, New Germany, KZN
Tel: 031 7057666 / Fax: 031 7057666

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On the way:

We have a ton of new products on the way, so here is a quick run down of what you can expect to find in your favourite BMX store in the coming weeks. Firstly the new T1 goods are expected any day now. Garrett frames, bars, and soft goods are coming with this lot. You can see more pics and info on these goods at the bottom of the page.

We have a very limited number of Sunday frames on the way. We are only expecting the shipment with bars, forks, and frames to arrive later this year. However there are a few frames on the way for those of you who would like to get your hands on them sooner rather then later.

We also have some new Sunday T's coming with the frames. These are available in the colours show and will be in stores in the coming weeks.

We also have G-Sport rims coming in and these will be available in Black, Chrome, and limited edition "Natural Gray". These rims are the arguably the ultimate BMX rim, with superior strength and feather light weight. Ribcage rims will be available in 36 and 48 hole versions.

The new Odyssey Mike Aitken seat is also on the way. These feature the popular "Slim" shape but have been tweaked to suit Mike's personal needs. They also feature a "retro" style covering similar to that found on the seats of old muscle cars.

Another new addition to our lineup are the Junior Cassette wheels. These are super light wheels built for young racers and will be available in hard anodised black. The wheels feature junior vandero and junior cassette hubs, laced to 1 1/8 Odyssey T1000 rims.

The new "Messy Sweat" from Odyssey is awesome, with a unique sleeve / body print on the front. These are available in black only and come in Small, medium, and large.

These are just some of the new products on the way and we will continue to add more in the coming days.

Posted by: Admin [May 26, 2006]

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Sunday Frames:

We have just got news that we will be receiving a handful of Sunday frames earlier then expected. So any of you who have been looking for these frames you are now in luck! These frames should be available in stores by the end of the month. Sunday have posted some interesting info about the new frames on their site so check out www.sundaybikes.com for the details, or click on the image below.

Posted by: Admin [May 24, 2006]

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What a Weekend:

We finally got back from J-Bay / Port Elizabeth and what a weekend it was! Unfortunately the weather was terrible but that didn't seem to dampen the spirits of all the riders. When the rain let up the riding was insane, and when it rained good times were plentiful.

The setup for the jam looked really fun but unfortunately it never dried up for long enough to hold the event. Between the rain some good sessions went down but unfortunately the rain just wouldn't stop for very long.

The day before the comp however was a beautifully one and was spent at the trails. Here FBM team rider Brad Illingworth lets a nothing fly at the Walker drive jumps.

Matt McLeod is a local at Walker Drive and was killing the place. Here he is with a one footed flip x-up over the last set.

Brad Rowlett also made the trip to PE from Durban and was loving the trails. Here he is with a smooth 360 X-up over the big set.

The Boundary Lane trails were also running super good and the locals were shredding the place. Stuart was riding with amazing style and had the place wired. Here he is with a big 360 table. The rain started shortly after the trail session and didn't stop for the next three days... Thanks again to everyone who made it to the event and supported Roscoe's cause! We hope to see you all again next year.

In other news there are some awesome pics of Fly Bikes team rider Buddy Chellan up on the Fly bikes web page. Head on over to www.flybikesbmx.com and check them out.

Posted by: Admin [May 23, 2006]

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More New Products:

We have more great product news for all of you today. We are proud to announce that Empire Cycle Supply will be distributing Sunday Bikes in South Africa! Sunday Bikes are fast developing a reputation for their innovative new products, with a bunch of new and innovative ideas going into their frames, bars, and forks. Check out www.sundaybikes.com to get a look at their great line of products. Look for Sunday goods to be in stores around September this year.

Well its been super busy over the last week but Jimmy always manages to find the time to dial in his bike. This week he gave it a fresh paint job, put on an Odyssey M2 lever, and built up a new Odyssey / Fly front wheel. You can get the full run down on his bike by visiting his bio in the team page.

Posted by: Admin [May 16, 2006]

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Scene News:

The guys from the Riot sent through the poster artwork for the up coming 6th Riot Jam. This event is set to be one of the biggest events of 2006 so make sure you are there! Saturday June the 24th, Durban Beach park. For more info check out www.theriot.co.za

We also have some great news for riders in the KZN Highway area. Forest Hills Sports club have decided to open a BMX Dirt Jumping area as part of the clubs facilities. A bunch of us went out there over the weekend to help build the jumps. So far the setup looks like it is going to be a really good one which is great for all the local riders. Empire Cycle Supply are organising a Jam that will be held at the club between the Riot Jam and the Fox Pro am so stay tuned for more details. We should have the dates confirmed in the next few days and we will keep you posted on the construction of the jumps.

Posted by: Admin [May 15, 2006]

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United in South Africa:

We are proud to announce that Empire Cycle Supply will be distributing United Bike Co. in South Africa! Ian Morris is the man behind United, and they have some big plans for 2006/7. As most of you know Ian Morris played a huge role in making Seventies and Federal the great companies that they are today, so don't expect any less from United. We have just got a sneak preview of the new products and they are amazing! .

United have a holding page up at the moment www.unitedbikeco.com or you can check out www.4downdistribution.com for more info. Expect big things from these guys!

Posted by: Admin [May 9, 2006]

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Event News:

David from Von Zipper sent us the flyer for Roscoe's Jam that is happening later this month. This jam looks like it is going to be a lot of fun and we are contributing some Odyssey products towards the prizes. There are going to be park and dirt comps so there should be something for everyone. If you are able to make it to J-bay make sure you check this event out.

We have also heard that the next Riot Jam is coming to Durban! This is the first time that a Riot Jam will be held in Durban so it should be really good. The event will be held at the Durban beach park on the 24th of June, and there are plans to introduce a number of new obstacles to the park for the event as well. If you haven't been to a Riot Jam before then you have to make an effort to get to this one. They are hands down the best jams in SA and are a lot of fun. The event will also be co sponsored by Odyssey, Fly bikes, and Federal Bikes. For more info check out www.theriot.co.za

Posted by: Admin [May 5, 2006]

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New Goods and some Good News:

We have received confirmation that the new Garrett frames are on their way to SA! it has been quite a wait for these frames but by the looks of things it has been well worth it. These should be available in about 2 weeks so if you have been waiting for one of these then you had better make your way down to your local bike store and order one today. Stocks are limited and they are going to go really fast!

The specs for the new frames are as follows:
top tube sizes : 20.5". 21". 21.25"
Headtube angle : 74.5 degrees
Seat tube angle : 71 degrees
Toptube and Downtube diameter : 1.5 inch
Seatstay and Chainstay diamerter : 7/8 "
Integrated headtube available that will accept the FLY "Guiri" tabs
Spanish Bottom Bracket
Rear end length: 13.75" - 14.25"
dropouts : 3/16 heat treated
Total weight: 5 lbs., 7 oz.

We also have a bunch of other T-1 goods on the way including 00B bars, Ruben bars, 3 new T shirts, and 2 new hoodys. All these goods will be in stores by the end of the month.
The good news today is that Tyrone Bradley will make a full recovery from his knee injury. The surgery went really well and he should be back in the saddle in about 8 weeks time. Tyrone said that all the cuts were pretty clean so they were able to stitch the ligament and other bits back together quite nicely. Three cheers for that!

Posted by: Admin [May 4, 2006]

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Tyrone Injured:

This past weekend Federal team rider Tyrone Bradley took a nasty bail while riding at the Rand Show. Tyrone has been up in JHB doing daily demos at the show and on Saturday after the show he was messing around on the course and crashed on a 180 over the box jump. His bike bounced up into him and the back axle hit him in the knee, splitting his knee wide open! Details are a little sketchy as to the exact condition of his knee, but we are hoping that there is no permanent damage. Tyrone had surgery on Monday and we should know exactly what is wrong later this week.

In other news Roscoe Siebers is having a benefit jam in J-Bay this month. The jam is on the 19-21 May and should be a lot of fun. There is going to be a park and dirt comp and the event is sponsored by VonZipper, Kustom shoes, Odyssey, and Billabong. Billabong are also rumored to be organising free accommodation for everyone who attends so make sure you get there. Have a look at the events page for more info.

Posted by: Admin [May 2, 2006]