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Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.30pm
Friday 8.30am - 6.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Public Hoildays
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468 Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053
Does a mechanical advantage of increased gearing sound Interesting? If so, read on.
Through research and testing of many different prototypes with varying amounts of Ovality we found 115% (from the top centre) to be the optimum.
This shrank the dead spot suitably and gave the same flawless chain retention as our round rings. The shortening of the dead spot on the top and bottom of the power curve allows you to get back into the power phase of your crank rotation sooner.
We would recommend sticking to the current sized round ring that you are currently using when selecting your Oval size.
The benefit of this is twofold; increased gearing on the downward stroke and faster crank speed to get the crank propelled back around into the power phase continually. This is a significant gain because virtually all studies into pedalling performance suggest that a minimum 80% of your power comes from the downward motion. Mainly because much larger muscle groups are used for this motion. The physics sorcery adds extra power in the downwards stroke for no extra effort by reducing the dead spot and adds a bigger gear for the now larger power phase in the downward stroke. Win, win.
All of our Chain Rings are + / - 2 Teeth so;
30T Has a combination of 32T Increased Power Phase and 28T Dead Spot
32T Has a combination of 34T Increased Power Phase and 30T Dead Spot
We would recommend sticking to the current sized round ring that you are currently using when selecting your Oval size.
Our on-line store is open 24/7 and we ship Monday through Friday, excluding some holidays. Orders received for products without shipping restrictions on its product page will ship the same business day when received before 12:00 p.m.
Since 1938, Papanui Cycles has been serving the North West of Christchurch and after 80 years they are still offering great service.
Now established as one of Christchurch’s largest suburban cycle shops.
Offering top Global selling brands such as Merida, Marin, Apollo.
“Service is our number one goal,” says Kevin. “Everyone who works here is fully trained in sales along with mechanical and product knowledge, when it comes to cycles, we know our stuff.”
Everything from reliable commuting bikes to full suspension mountain bikes and carbon road bikes,
“With all Cycles we sell, not only do we give a manufacturer’s warranty, but exclusive too Papanui Cycles, we offer one Free General Service, valued at $93.00 after 2 months from date of purchase.”
Papanui Cycles has all your cycling needs and is looking forward to seeing you in store soon.
Photographer
Just one word about the build quality of my Bike : Excellent - nothing more to say!
Sales
Exceptional quality and fast shipping. Just what I was looking for.
Interior Designer
I already had high expectations based on my previous purchases, but I am still above satisfied!
I am excited to share a bit about Papanui Cycles, a cornerstone of the North West Christchurch cycling community since 1938.
For over 80 years, we've been dedicated to providing exceptional service and expertise.We offer a wide selection of top-selling bike brands, including Merida, Marin, Hybrid, Watt Wheels, Kalkoff, Avanti, Hiko, Scott, Smart motion, and Pedal Bikes.
Our commitment to service is paramount, as everyone on our team is fully trained in sales, mechanical knowledge, and product specifics, ensuring we can meet all your cycling needs.
When you purchase a bike from us, you'll receive a manufacturer’s warranty, plus an exclusive offer from Papanui Cycles: one free general service, valued at $99.00, within two months of your purchase date.
We look forward to seeing you in our store soon!
Thanks Kevin Lee
Owner
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