End of an Era

Posted on May 17, 2013 by We Love Mountains

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After Almost 20 years in specialist mountain sports retail we have decided to retire.  It’s been a blast and we have met many great and cool people along the way.

For us, retail was always about the ‘experience’ for the in-store customer, the banter, the stories, the trips away and most of all, the detailed product knowledge.

Now in this online revolution, the in-store visitors have dropped off and armies of new customers, armed only with their PCs, have taken over.  We adapted, we grew our online business way greater than our in-store business ever was but alas when you get more paper cuts in a day than you see or speak to real life customers then for us the job has changed, for good.  Add to this that more and more of our suppliers are now selling direct then we can see no future in the long term for the independent retailer.

Its time for our dedicated team to move on and find new and exciting challenges.  We have closed our ‘bricks and mortor’ store down in Hull and everything we have is available here online.

Our parting gift is a limited selection of great products at never repeated prices, please browse and grab yourself a bargain.

‘Thank you very much’ and see you on the hills, the ‘We Love Mountains’ team

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Bank Holiday Bargains

Posted on May 14, 2013 by We Love Mountains

May is such a great month, two Bank Holidays, what more could we ask for!  So if you’re planning a trip with your mountain bike you’ve still got a few days to grab some last minute deals from our website.

If you’re thinking about buying a new mountain bike, you should check out our massive selection of SALE MOUNTAIN BIKES. We’ve got full suspension, hardtails, Freeride and 29 ers!

For all things Mondraker, we’ve plenty of models to choose from in MONDRAKER SALE BIKES

The Mondrakers sale mountain bikes have been very popular, we’ve already sold out of Large and Small Summum Pro Teams and Small Foxy RR’s.  For affordable Downhill Bikes we’ve got 35% the Mondraker Summum Pro Team 2012 and the Mondraker Summum 2012!

Bring on the Bank Holiday!

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Road Bike Sale

Posted on May 14, 2013 by We Love Mountains

At last, the weather is finally turning!  These’s been some great sunny days over the Bank Holiday and we’ve got another one coming up on Monday 27th May, so feast your eyes on our massive selection of SALE ROAD BIKE.

Whether you’re a hardcore road cyclist, or you want to train to keep your fitness levels high, a Road Bike really comes to life this time of year.

The Orange Carb-O 2012 is now ONLY £1512.96 and it’s a perfect model to introduce yourself to road racing!

For all you Orbea lovers, there’s 2 models with 35% OFF that might interest you.  Check out the Orbea Orca B105 2012 for their renowned Bronze range that uses intermediate module fibers for increased absorption and durability, making them high performance road bikes which can be used as a sports bike and for all round use too.

Last, but by no means least, are two Storck road bikes with 30% OFF!  The Absolutist 0.9 in 51cm is now ONLY 2371.60.  Then there’s the super good looking Storck Fascenario 0.7 at £5417.96, colour coordination at it best!

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Prices turn to Slush

Posted on April 30, 2013 by We Love Mountains

As another great season ends, the snow finally melts and turns to slush and so have our end of season snowboard sale prices.

If you have got the sense to get kitted out for next season, before your fond memories of 2013 powder melt away in the summer sun then you will be laughing when winter comes and you have saved yourself ££££s.

Just before the end of the season we have scooped a whole bunch of Burton bargains to pass on to fellow riders.  It’s not just cheap snowboards, there’s cheap snowboard bindings and cheap snowboard boots too!

One of the best deals around are the cosmetic seconds.  These are killer at half price, we cant find anything wrong with them, they are supposed to have something wrong with the graphics or colour but so far we havent been able to see a difference.  Maybe its Burtons way of moving some overstock!

If you’re looking for some new threads, there’s plenty of snowboard outerwear in our snowboard clothing sale!

Despite our scoop, stock is limited and when its gone it is gone.  There is no point putting it in your basket only to find it wont checkout a week later as its sold out.

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Forum Snowboard

Posted on February 18, 2013 by We Love Mountains

We have all come to know and love Forum Snowboards for their risky graphics, so you’ll be pleased to hear that we’ve got a few discounted snowboards, snowboard bindings and snowboard boots.

It goes without saying the the Forum Destroyer Double Dog was designed with murder in mind.  The graphics are dark and this snowboard like to destroy anything! The goodnews is that you can save £92.49 because we’ve got 25% off all sizes!

If you want something a bit more versatile, then check out the Forum Kitchen Sink, this snowboards claim to fame is that it’s so sick that you might soil yourself! If that’s what you fancy, you can do it for only £299.96 because it’s got £99.99 OFF!

We’ve got 3 models of Forum Snowboard Boots with 25% off as well, so feel free to brows our website for the Forum Fastplant from £83.98, Forum Kicker at £161.21 and Forum Musket at £123.71.

There’s also have very small amount of 2012 Forum Contract for only £194.96 and one Forum Rat snowboard for £167.98!

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Burton Snowboards Cheap

Posted on February 12, 2013 by We Love Mountains

We hope that you’ve had a great snowboard season so far, but there’s still loads of snow, so if you’ve got you’re trip planned and you’re looking for a new snowboard at a discounted price, we’ve got something that might interest you!  We now have a few snowboards in stock that have been marked as ‘seconds’ from the Burton factory.  So what does this mean, we hear you asking.  Well, it’s good news, because it means that we can sell them to you at a discounted price and you get to ride a new snowboard without breaking the bank!

We have quite a few different models available as cosmetic seconds. You can rest assured that there are no material defects or anything that will affect the use or life of these snowboard.  Some of our staff ride Burton 2nd’s and we’ve been unable to find any differences with the graphics.  In fact, the only way to see that its a so called second is it has ’2nd’ stamped on the base (the tip) and printed on the label!

If you have any concerns, email us and we will send you an actual photo of your board before you buy it!

So the good news is that all of the following Burton Snowboards have a massive 40% OFF!  Have a look at the links and see if there’s anything you fancy.

If you’re up for a bit of all mountain action, check out the Burton Custom X 2013 2nd for £347.96

The Off-Axis profile on the Burton Parkitect 2013 2nd takes riding in the park to another level at just £239.96!

The Burton Process 2013 2nd is one of our favourites, this board sits perfectly in between the Burton Clash and the Burton Custom.

Burton Process Flying V 2013 2nd keeps everything playful with it’s twin like shape for only £215.96.

 

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Mondraker Foxy RR Video

Posted on January 28, 2013 by We Love Mountains

We have got a few bargains available for you to have a look at, but let’s start with the Mondraker Foxy RR 2012!  If you’re looking for a cheap mountain bike, you’ll be pleased to know that our Mondraker 2012 range of mountain bikes have up to 30% off!  We’ve also put a video together so that you can take a close look at all the spec, check it out!

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Christmas Gifts for Snowboarders for Under £50

Posted on December 10, 2012 by We Love Mountains

Christmas is approaching fast and as the final countdown looms, sometimes people find it difficult to think of gift ideas and stocking fillers for snowboarders, so this blog is for all those who may find it all a little confusing or who don’t really know where to start.  So you could already help out your family and friends by sharing this post if you see something that you’d like for Christmas.

Burton backpacks are both technical and functional, they’ve been specifically designed for comfort whilst snowboarding and they look stylish on and off the slopes, so the Burton Day Hiker 20 Litre would make a very versatile Christmas gift.  There’s also a Women’s Day Hiker 20 Litre which has been engineered to fit the female form with maximum comfort.  This Burton day sack has a snowboard carrier and loads of pockets to stash all your essential items for £49.95!

 

Snowboard thermals and base layers are an important piece of kit, it’s vital that you keep yourself warm and moisture free whilst snowboarding.  Our Burton AK Silkweight Crew and Pant for £44.95 each are NEW for 2013 and the Polartec PowerDry is warm and breathable. Let’s not forget the womens snowboard thermals, they suffer from the cold too!  This year the Burton Midweight Crew and Pant design is awesome, we’re all loving the Rainblow print.

Snowboarders love hats and they will wear them all year long! Snowboard Hats are a cool gift for under £30.  We’ve got a large selection of men’s and women’s. Check out the Burton Billboard Beanie for men, this has been a great seller year after year.  We all know that the ladies love a pom pom, you can’t go wrong with the  women’s Burton Fortune Beanie in Lady Luck.

Snowboard accessories such a stomp pads, board leaches and locks are all great gifts for under £18.

We all know that Burton snowboard socks are essential for keeping you warm, but they are also a very important piece of kit for any snowboarder.  It’s vital that you wear snowboard specific socks whilst riding to ensure that you get the support you need from your snowboard boot.  Snowboard socks are designed by snowboarders for snowboarder, the Emblem Sock for men and the Scout Sock for women are both under £16 and they will be more than just a Christmas present for any snowboarder, they will wear them as soon as the weather turns cold in the UK and take them on their winter travels too!

So there it is, our ideal Christmas Gift Selection for under £50.  If you would like to buy your loved ones snowboarding equipment, then we would always recommend that give us a call or email us with more details about their ability etc.  We’re always more than happy to help you out, or you can drop us an email with any questions.

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Christmas Gifts For Mountain Bikers

Posted on December 7, 2012 by We Love Mountains

If you’re looking for ideas for Christmas stocking fillers for mountain bikers, then look no further because this blog is all about gifts for under £290.  Sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start, so here are a few items that are suitable for anyone who owns a Mountain Bike.  If you are a mountain biker and you see something on here that you like, feel free to share this blog to let people know what you fancy for Christmas.

Mountain Bike Accessories are a great place to start and at this time of year, when the weather is cold, there are some essential training items available.  When the weather turns frosty and wet it’s harder to get out on the trails and to stay motivated, which can impact on your fitness level, so Turbo Trainers & Rollers are perfect for keeping fit, these are an expensive gift, but they will be well used come rain or shine!  So if you’re looking for a cheap turbo trainer, we’ve got a Tacx Flow Computer Trainer that’s now ONLY £283.48.

Mountain Bike Daypacks are designed to be comfortable and they store all the important items that mountain bikers need when they are out on the trails.  Evoc CC6L + 2L Bladder is perfect if stashing all smaller items and power bars, it also contains a hydration bladder, so you’ll be able to stay fed and watered all day.  Our Evoc CC backpacks starts at £74.95 and they come in some great colour options!

Another essential piece of kit for the winter are Mountian Bike Lights, these are ideal for commuters or for those who love to go on night rides.  For night rides in the countryside or at trail centres you’ll need the Hope 4 LED Front Light for £249.95.  Whereas local commuters will only need a smaller light suitable for using in areas with street lights etc, so check out the Infini Luxo Head Light at £18.95 or the Infini Amuse Front or Rear Safety Lights for just £9.95

Mini Saddle Bags are ideal for storing small items whilst out on the trails and they fit discreetly under your saddle, they are under £18 and come in various sizes.

All mountain bikers are in search of new places to ride, so MTB Guide Books would make a perfect stocking filler from £14.95.  There are loads of areas to explore and the Peak District and Yorkshire Dales that are covered in our guide books.

Nutrition and Hydration both play a vital role in mountain biking, a day on the hills can be long, so hydration supplements such as CNP Pro Hydrate ensure optimum hydration for sustained performance.  Pro Energy Bars and Pro Energy Gels are also needed on mountain bike rides, so these really do make excellent stocking fillers!

 

Bike maintenance is very important and it should be done regularly, so bike cleaning products, chain lube, bike grease etc are all ideal little gifts, these can be found in our Workshop Consumables section on our website.

If you would like more information or you’d like to speak to us for advice, you can always get in touch and we’ll talk to you.  You can give us a call on 01482 606520 or email us at info@welovemountains.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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£1787.20 Off Mondraker Summum Pro Team

Posted on December 5, 2012 by We Love Mountains

We’ve got one of the best deals yet for all you Downhill Mountain Bike lovers!  The Mondraker Summum Pro Team 2012 is now ONLY £4111.80, that’s £1787.20 OFF!

For those of you who haven’t already seem this DH Full Suspension Bike in the flesh, we’ve put a short videos together so that you can take a close look at all the technical features and see how amazing it looks!

The Mondraker Summum Pro Team 2012 is lightweight race bike that’s lighter than a lot of ‘so called’ trail bikes.  We challenge you to find more downhill bike for less money.  We only have a very limited number of these, so when they’ve gone, they’ve gone.

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