Biking

Designed specifically for women the new 2027 Liv Intrigue Advanced E+ is the latest generation full-suspension e-MTB trail bike. It brings together a lightweight carbon frame, powerful new motor, intelligent...

How The Wheel Deal works  The Wheel Deal is an IRD Approved salary-offset scheme supported that lets you use some of your pre-tax income to pay off the new ebike of...

The new 2027 Giant Trance is a feature packed trail bike that can tackle demanding technical trails, climb efficiently and still deliver on the descents. If you have only one...

Races and big events reward the rider whose bike is ready as much as the rider who is fit. Long distances, changing weather and rough surfaces mean small setup decisions...

Forbidden has built its reputation by disrupting the conventions of mountain bike design. Rather than simply adding more suspension travel or making bikes longer and slacker, the engineers at Forbidden focus on how suspension, geometry, and rider position all work together to produce a better mountain bike. 

Five Ten is an OG mountain biking and climbing shoe brand with a skate shoe vibe. Five Ten was acquired by adidas back in 2011 but has always remained true...

The SCOTT Spark RC World Cup is the latest in a long line of race winning Scott cross-country bikes we’ve been fortunate to experience at Bikes By Outside Sports. Designed to balance responsiveness and control, Scott says the Spark RC World Cup ‘creates a seamless connection between you and trail.’ So how does it do that?  

The headline to this article is Forbidden’s own description of their latest monster of an e-MTB – the Dreadnought E. And as Forbidden’s exclusive retailer in the Southern Lakes, the team at Bikes By Outside Sports are excited to be the only bike shop in...

The ground, rocks and trees are hard and you go fast, which means that mountain biking can be a dangerous sport – so anything you can do to minimise the risk of...

Like your car, your e-mountain bike has parts that are subject to wear and tear through normal use. Having a regular service and maintenance schedule will help keep your bike riding its best and help prevent potentially expensive repairs. 

There are lots of iconic bike races that you can participate in throughout the Southern Lakes region. At Outside Sports we sponsor and actively support the Motatapu, The Mackenzie, The Hawea Epic, and the Glenorchy Gravel Grind - and the are several other...