Stories

Christmas Gift Ideas!

Batch Bikes has a range of bikes aimed at kids and recreational cyclists. They are the perfect gift for kids starting out or adults looking for a commuter bike, fitness bike, or something to ride with

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What tools and spares should I carry?

This is a question we always get, but the answer isn't easy. Usually, it results in more questions: Where do you ride? how far do you ride? what bike do you ride? how do you plan on carrying them? etc etc. I

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Gravel Bike Basics

Gravel Bikes is such a broad term these days and it can be confusing. Gravel bikes vary from fast road bike style racing bikes like the Revel Rover to steel framed bikes loaded with bottle mounts and frame bags

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MTB Hopper Giveaway!

MTB Hopper Giveaway! The Winner will get to choose one of the two options below: Option 1 : MTB Hopper Area 51 ramp OR Option 2: MTB Hopper Lite III + Pair of UP Shoes + pair of

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De-mulleting the Revel Rail

Previously we shared the story on how we built up a Revel Rail 27 in mullet configuration and what we thought about it. After two years in mullet configuration we have swapped it back, read below to see h

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Genesis Vagabond

Every time we ride the Genesis Vagabond we get hit with questions! What sort of riding is it suited to? What is the go with the mtb tyres and drop bars? Do you like it? What is it made of? Did it

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Genesis Bikes are here!

Here at ORBO we like to sell products we like to use. Genesis Bikes is one of them! Genesis Bikes produce a range of commuter, touring, bike-packing/adventure, gravel, and road bikes with an emphasis on

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The iXS Knee Pad Range

iXS is arguably the leading brand in the MTB world when it comes to armor. Their knee pads are designed to provide maximum protection and are worn by some of the best riders in Australia and around the world.

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