Three decades ago, people were walking around in Buffalo Boots, holding a Discman in one hand playing Nirvana, the other hand holding their flip phone. It was during this time that DT Swiss was founded ...
Each year there’s at least one keen Marleen staff member who makes the 5hr car ride to the wild West Coast of the South Island to complete one of the more technical and scenic rides here in New Zealand – the Old Ghost Road.
Warwick is our main man of the Customer Support Hub team here at Marleen. When he's not busy on the phones, serving our customers or training staff, he is found in his happy place on 2 wheels...
Get to know the latest addition to our warehouse picking and packing team, Max! While he packs a good order, he's perhaps a bit more talented at being on two wheels around the hills and trails of Christchurch and beyond!
If anyone can answer a Maxxis, DT Swiss or Praxis tech question around Marleen, it's usually Hayden. Product Team champ by day, football & gamer champ by night...
Dan is one of our Bosch Service Centre gurus, C.S.H support and winner of most favourable beard here at HQ. Although he bikes more than walks, you'll find Dan wandering around some of NZ's most rugged tramping tracks...
18-08-2022: We are excited to be supporting riders from a huge range of backgrounds and experience. One of our younger supported riders, Erice van Leuven caught up with us before she jetted off to Europe.
After more than two years of Zoom meetings, connecting with suppliers in person was a hugely valuable experience for the Marleen team, venturing overseas for the first time since Covid.
Nic is one of our MVP's who has been with Marleen for 20 years!! Nic's passion for racing DH as well as Road, has led to a lifelong love of all things bikes. You'll find her out on the trails, with her big dog Tug, or creating delicious vegan food!
We're excited to be supporting Billy Meaclem with the best rubber there is, Maxxis Tyres. We caught up with Billy before he heads away to chase more podiums this season.
We wanted to see how good these were, here in the hills of home. So who better to review the new Women's iXS Carve Hip-Hugger shorts, than one of our own?
While she's better at drawing pictures and laying up ads, our Graphic Designer, Anna still likes to get out for a ride. Looking after her 30+ house plants also keeps her busy...
As a Wholesaler, it's long been known of the footprint that comes with importing products into NZ. Yes, cycling actually has a positive impact on the planet, yet getting the balance right...
How can you get the best out of your brakes this season? While you might have some of the most powerful brakes on the market, not having the right contact...
Dan from our Customer & Bosch Service Centre Hub, takes the NiteRider Lumina 2500 out for a spin in the hill around Christchurch and puts it through its paces...
When he's not servicing DT Swiss Hubs, pulling apart forks, or fronting one of our Youtube workshop videos; Sam can be found in his happy place, on the saddle...
It has been a long 2 years since hosting suppliers, but now with the borders relaxing, we have welcomed the first of many to our HQ here in Christchurch, New Zealand...
Our South Island Sales Rep, Jeremy hails from a family of sporting legends. When he's not busy travelling the South visiting bike stores, he can be found doing what he loves best, mowing lawns... oh, and biking.
It’s been 20 years since the Maxxis Minion DHF touched dirt for the first time. The distinctive tyre quickly became a favourite of gravity athletes and enthusiasts alike...
Yes, every now and then it's time to clean your bicycle! After a muddy ride through the forest, when you notice the dirt taking over your bike, or just after a long winter...
We want you to get out there and enjoy the ride. That’s why Urban Iki front seats are simple to install on most commuting bikes, with all mounting materials included...
The winter months shouldn’t mean you have to put the bikes away. In fact it’s probably more important to get out and get those endorphins pumping to help you beat...
The history behind New Zealand’s leading Sports Nutrition brand, PURE. Designed with sports science in mind and proudly produced in Christchurch, New Zealand...
Why not check out some amateur footage of our little getaway to the gorge! Featuring 1x roadie, 1x noob, 1x BMXer & 3 mediocre riders and of course the 2 pros...