I often hear your questions about how to keep your bike running smoothly. And while I love giving you all the advice you need, sometimes it’s tricky to get into the nitty-gritty of it all in the store or over the phone. So if you’re having trouble with your bike, I think these quick tutorials on our YouTube channel could really help you. …
With school holidays here, there’s no better time to start planning some outdoor family riding. A lot of families have asked me for some inspiration on where to take their kids riding, and I can’t recommend the NSW south coast enough. There are some magnificent mountain bike trails, and beautiful coastal bike paths in most of …
Andrew here. Your safety is the most important thing to us here at BBF. Our SafeFit™ page has a lot of useful resources but I want to also reiterate our top 4 tips here to make sure you are riding safely. TIPS FOR SAFE CYCLING 1. Always use bike lights: Night and day Bike lights are not just …
Andrew here. My heart goes out to everyone who’s been affected by the devastating flooding throughout Australia. I hope you and your family are safe and dry. While I don’t reccommend riding in these conditions, I’ve jotted down some points on how to stay safe while riding in the wet, for days where the rain’s …
I hope you and your family are well. If you’re lucky enough to be escaping the rain and are taking your bike somewhere dry, I’ve put together some travel tips to make it easier for you to get your bike from place to place. ROAD An important thing when travelling with bikes on the back …
We’ve come to the end of our safety mini-series. Thanks to everyone for getting behind them and embracing safe cycling! For our last week, I’m going to teach you all about the importance of bike lights for visibility – at every time of day. If you haven’t already, make sure you go back and read …
While every bike from BBF is put through our comprehensive safety checks before leaving the store, it’s important you do a quick inspection yourself before every ride as things might move around over time. This check shouldn’t take more than a few minutes, and will go over 5 key areas of your bike: 1. Rear wheel2. Seatpost/Saddle3. …
Before anything else, it’s important your helmet is the right size for your head shape. To make sure you get the right size, measure the circumference of your head with a cloth tape measure or string. Make sure you measure horizontally across your brow and above your ears. Below is a handy sizing chart to help you …
Here at BBF, we are fully committed to keeping you safe on your bike. A safe, well-set-up bike is more fun, is more comfortable, and has better handling. We’ve got lots of information about safety on our SafeFit™ page. But to make it easy for you, over the next few weeks, I’d like to share four key …
Andrew from Brookvale Bike Factory here. If you’re anything like me, freezing temperatures and dark mornings don’t necessarily get you excited for early morning rides. Winter is fast approaching, but with the right preparation, cycling in winter can be every bit as enjoyable as it is in the summertime. To help you fight the cold this winter, I’ve written …
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After more than 30 years on the Northern Beaches, BBF is closing its doors. Before we go, we’re holding a closing-down sale. It’s our way of saying thank you for your support over the years and a chance for you to grab some great gear at big discounts.
We’ll be open for the next month or so; so this should NOT affect any current in-store service bookings or any bikes that are on layby. It will be business as usual while we wrap everything up.
