Help with choosing the right fit
Even with the sizing charts on the website, being able to speak to an experienced cyclist about the nitty-gritty of choosing correct sizes to suit your build and activities can make a large difference to deciding on the best bike to buy:
Hi there, Just like to say i received my Giant XTC SE bike on Monday extremely promtly and as far i can see all in good order!! I discussed with Pete over sizing and went for the 14 inch model and although i wont be able to get out on it till Sunday (seems ages away!) i think its the right decision there. There is no way i would have had clearence over a 17 inch model. Anyway, just like to say thanks for the prompt service and very happy with the purchase.
Cheers Richard
Ed - he's been hanging round the bike shops for years and fell in to working with us in 2003. His expertise lies in being airborne with wheels - be it BMX, jump bike or mountain bike. He makes it look effortless but this comes from a LOT of practice. Irritatingly for us, he is also superb on a snowboard and skateboard and has recently taken up surfing. 
James - his sporting days really started in rowing when he was 13. He went on to represent Wales in regattas from 1997 to 2002 and collected two bronze and a silver medal in the Commonwealth Games [huge respect, Ed.]. But after 16 years on the water he sold his boat and bought a bike. Cycling has become his new passion, both road racing and mountain bikes.
Nat - married to Simon so you could say she's part of the family, if not actually employed. Nat is an occasional mountain biker, riding cross country stuff every few weeks. She is the head photography lecturer at a local Swansea college and a fledgling marathon runner. Her not-inconsiderable snapping skills are often purloined for our events. That means the properly framed and focused artwork you find on this site will be of her doing (the rubbish is from the rest us).
Nic - the marketer and instigator of all things web, especially this blog. He stopped cycling for a while but has been in love the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR range for a couple of years now. A new child and running Tredz means he only manages a couple of hours mountain biking a month - preferably in 
Simon - is one of our long standing store managers. He's been wrecking his knees on skate, wake and snowboards since he was 12 (his excuse for being last up every mountain). Like many MTBers, he found his way to mountain biking via BMX. He still rides boards when he can, but now rides mostly mountain bikes as he's under the impression that it’s not as bad for his knees. His real photos are 
Jody Cundy - Jody started swimming at the age of 5 by being given an inflatable back pack and told to get in the water. Due to missing a leg (lower right) he was unbalanced, rolled onto his back and sunk to the bottom of the pool. His parents decided to invest in ‘proper’ club swimming lessons and he soon learnt. At the age of 10, he raced in his first gala. From there it was club, county and finally country in 1994. For 18 years he raced competitively in the pool, breaking world records, winning world championships and three Olympic gold medals.
Julian Poffley - 'Jules' is something of a local legend. Dedicated to whatever sport he chooses, be it skating (ripped), surfing (rips), BMX (rips) and now downhill MTB (rips). He is the consummate privateer racer, liked and respected by everyone he meets. Describing his riding style is difficult as he has usually vanished by the exit of the first bend. He is the kind of rider who keeps scenes going, always riding and building trails and encouraging others to do so. Tredz is proud to sponsor him (regular podiums help) in his riding and racing and we will be keeping you up to date with his results.
We're based in south Wales, on the doorstep of the great mountain bike test grounds in 
