Welcome to Chain Reaction, one of Christchurch's outstanding bike shops.
We all remember the first time we rode a bike, the wind in our hair, the freedom, the joy! At Chain Reaction, we love riding dirt, road and even BMX. We love riding with our family and friends. We offer new and old riders a place to talk with experienced staff who can help you on your cycling journey.
Since Chain Reaction first opened in 2000, we have helped thousands of cyclists achieve their cycling needs and dreams. We support the biking community through events, trail building, rides, seminars and athlete support. Our friendly, helpful staff all ride, from the commuter, the road rider, trail, downhill and BMX. We all have one thing in common, we love bikes and want to help you enjoy them as much as possible.
Call in and meet us, get some advice and maybe take a bike for a spin. We have exceptional gear to offer and want to help you get the most out of your bike.
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Building a Turbo Kenevo
Apr 06, 2018
Here we are building a 2018 Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert, a pedal-assist 180mm travel DH rig. It's quite the bike!
Cardrona Bike Park
Feb 27, 2018
Stunning day! This was our first time at Cardrona Bike Park and it was excellent. The conditions were perfect for some beautiful, slightly chilly laps in the highest ski resort in New Zealand.
Comfort, Performance and Efficiency
Body Geometry Fit offers benefits to all rider types, mountain or road. It's a comprehensive process that creates the perfect union between bike and body. Our trained Body Geometry Fit technicians can have you on your way to a pleasant, healthy riding experience.
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Trail Sale on now!
Camber | Stumpjumper | Enduro
We've got some super deals on remaining 2017 bikes and even new 2018 ones. There's still plenty of summer left to get some good riding in, so treat yourself to a good trail bike!
There's decent stock of these bikes in-store while the some are in-stock with Specialized NZ. Contact us to check the availability of a particular model or size. If we have to order a bike, it usually just takes a few days for us to receive it and build it up.
Every bike we sell comes with a FREE 1st Check at 6 weeks. This check is to make sure that everything is still tight, gears tuned, suspension feeling good, etc. This is just the last step in quality assurance.
