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Expo & Demo

The Expo at Crankworx Cairns gives the biggest names in mountain biking and our sponsors a chance to showcase their stuff. The Crankworx Cairns event village comes alive with the vibrant tents and interactive displays of all the industry heavyweights. For all the latest information on products and services, you’ve gotta check out our Expo!

For details on how to get involved in 2023 please contact email Chris at Chris.Ball@gtrevents.com.au

2023 Exhibitors & Partners

MERIDA

Founded in 1972, Europe’s largest bicycle brand, MERIDA bikes, are designed in Germany and manufactured using state of the art technology at MERIDA’s global head office and manufacturing facility in Taiwan.

MERIDA works closely with our retail partners, and the riders, from a sales perspective, right through from the design of our bikes. Worldwide, MERIDA’s main objective is to meet riders’ individual demands in the best possible way to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

MAXXIS

One of the worlds most trusted tyre brands, Maxxis delivers high quality tyre products to customers in 180 countries. No matter how large Maxxis becomes, creating and retaining lifelong customers who love and trust our tyres is key.

Norco

With roots firmly planted in the world-class testing ground that is British Columbia, Canada, Norco Bicycles has grown into a global company committed to delivering the best cycling experiences to everyone, everywhere.

With nearly 50 years as a leader in the cycling industry, Norco’s success boils down to an unwavering promise: No other wayTM

Norco designs and builds the very best bikes possible for each intended use: road, mountain, urban and recreation. By combining cutting edge manufacturing techniques, precision engineering, rider-focused innovation and a meticulous attention to detail, we’ve created a beautifully crafted line-up of bicycles that are both durable and fun to ride.

Peaty’s

Peaty’s products – by riders, for riders

Peaty’s products create a premium product that unlocks the potential of your ride.We challenge convention to design unique products with honest eco credentials and no compromise on performance. It’s your ride, just better.

Mondraker

Through our 20 years of designing, building and racing, we have developed the knowledge and mastery to build ‘everyday racing bikes’. To this day, Mondraker is chosen by the most experienced riders looking for a bike that helps them push their limits to a higher level. The same machines that our professional racers use successfully in the most demanding competitions around the world.

POC

POC was founded in 2004 in Sweden and is a contemporary and design-driven manufacturer of protection and apparel. With a mission to ‘Protect lives and reduce the consequences of accidents for athletes and anyone inspired to be one’ POC has aclear vision to develop products of unquestionable quality and ground-breaking innovation.

Biked

Biked will be showcasing the region and all that is to love about MTB in Far North Queensland. We will have info on both our Tours and Bike Hires in the region.

We will also have branded Cairns Ride the Tropic T-Shirts as a keep sake of your time in the far north.

dHarco MTB apparell and accessories will be front and centre including a special limited additional Cairns Jersey.

Bell

Premium bicycle helmets, replacement parts and helmet accessories

Whether you’re road racing or mountain biking, Bell offer cyclists an array of premium bike helmets that feature our advanced safety technology, Mips and Spherical. Customize its fit and maintain its quality with our added cheek pads and helmet accessories.

Bosch

Bosch are giving you the chance to #Feeltheflow with guided rides on the latest Bosch powered eMTB’s out on our awesome demo loops. There are two loops that cover all riding abilities that feature some of the best riding Cairns has to offer – so make sure you get in and book your slot! Be sure to come by the Bosch tent and chat to the crew to find out how to maximise the performance of your e-Bike, see the latest Bosch tech including the new Performance Line CX Race motor and check out eMTB’s from Cube, Mondraker, Bianchi and Trek.

O’Neal

Since 1970 O’NEAL has been building parts, apparel and accessories to withstand the punishment of all two wheel pursuits! Past National and World Champions have relied on O’NEAL protection to take them to the finish line first. 

For Mountain Biking, BMX and all of your two wheeled adventures in the dirt, O’NEAL provides proper protection, apparel and parts to allow you to simply, ENJOY THE RIDE

Tableland Cycle Sports

Tableland Cycle Sports Inc (TCS Inc) is a bike club based in Atherton that works in collaboration with QPWS to maintain Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park (AFMBP). TCS Inc is working closely with Tablelands Regional Council, Traditional Owners and the State Government to develop and implement the stage 2 expansion of AFMB that will see the trail network go from 55km to over 100km of professionally designed and constructed single track that will be a major recreational and tourism asset for Far North Queensland.

Leatt

The thrill of Science. 

With an ever evolving range of helmets, body armor, braces, guards, hydration systems, apparel – whatever it takes to keep the committed Thrill seeker safer. Yours is a confidence game. And we’re in the business of making sure that you have the confidence and the equipment to push yourself faster, harder and further than you thought you could go.

Pit Viper

Pit Viper is here to party. Sunrise to sunset, dirt to pavement, we build the functional, fun-loving gear that is serious about taking things less seriously.

Rushy’s Bicycle Servicing (Banshee Bikes)

Rushy’s is your go-to dealer for Banshee Bike sales Australia wide, and friendly professional bike servicing in Central and SE QLD

Smith Optics

For over 50 years Smith Optics has hung its hat on a heritage of authenticity, innovating products for the fresh-air addict who pushes their limits and gear daily. 

Capped out

Capped Out create custom stem caps and accessories for Mountain bikes and more. Australian made and owned. 

Rider owned and operated.

DHARCO

Mountain biking is a lifestyle, from World Cup podiums to local trail riding we make gear to reflect that way of life. A relaxed, casual vibe built on great friends, adventures and shredding hard.  #noordinarylife

DT Swiss

One of the most recognisable and highest quality wheel brands in the world, DT Swiss is famous for their commitment to providing every ambitious cyclist* with the best possible wheels to help them achieve their goals. *if you have a goal, you are ambitious.

G-Form

G-Form is of the highest quality brands of protective apparel on the market. They are famous for their non-neutonian (harden on impact) technology and the complete freedom it provides to riders who want to get reckless.

Blue Dog Biking

Blue Dog Biking offers safe, convenient and compact solutions for home racking and transport of multiple bikes using a conventional vehicle that guarantees ADR compliance of your vehicle.

Pirelli

Pirelli technology has long set the standard in the world of motorsports. Over a century of racing know-how is finally available to those who ride to race themselves. With Road, Gravel and MTB tyres, your performance now meets the reliability, the handling and the grip Pirelli is famous for. Because a tyre’s performance is also yours.

Tubolight

Since its first introduction, Tubolight proved to be the winningest tyre insert and the only one triumphant in all disciplines. In order to achieve this, we tested many different solutions, looking for the best combination between flat protection, speed, shock absorption, stability, and weight. This resulted in the production of various models each having its own unique shape and compound. The two main reasons why tyre inserts exist are to protect from pinch flats and to improve ride quality, but with Tubolight, a whole new standard is attained.

FOX

Fox bicycle components is a company that specializes in creating high-quality and innovative mountain bike suspension systems, parts, and accessories. The company prides itself on being at the forefront of the industry and continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in cycling technology. Fox is dedicated to improving rider performance through their constant pursuit of innovation. Their products are designed to provide superior traction, stability, and comfort, making them a popular choice among professional mountain bikers and enthusiasts alike. With a strong commitment to research and development, Fox bicycle components continues to lead the industry in innovation and technological advancement.

PUSHYS

PUSHYS & YT, Join us, Break free, Find your Young Talent and Live Uncaged.

Heat Wave

Discover eyewear like no other. Bomb hills in the ultimate blend of speed and style with Heat Wave Visual. Makers of quality eyewear for those that demand more! Catch them at Site…207

My Ride Cairns

My Ride sells more than just bikes; they sell freedom and the opportunity to create lasting memories. With a focus on inspiring riders of all levels, from beginners to professionals, My Ride is committed to changing lives and supporting the local community.

Marzocchi

With deep roots in the foundation of performance MTB suspension, Marzocchi shocks and forks keep you riding longer with minimal maintenance. Dedicated to mountain bike suspension.

#3 Global Brand for MTB Forks

“Bombproof Mountain Bike Suspension.”

Race Face

Manufactures and distributes high performance cycling components, including bars, stems, wheels, cranks, posts, grips, pedals and apparel and protection.

# 1 Global Brand for MTB Bars and Stems

“Born Out of Necessity”

Rocky Mountain

Love the Ride” That’s what we’ve been up to since 1981, when we started testing mountain bikes on Vancouver’s North Shore after growing bored of riding road bikes. Since then, one core thing has remained consistent—an obsession and group dedication towards sharing that passion and expertise with riders here on the North Shore and across the world.

Santa Cruz Bicycles 

Santa Cruz Bicycles creates category-leading downhill, cross country, and electric bikes, but the company is best known for models that combine pedalability and descending prowess. We design, research, engineer, manufacture and assemble the very highest quality bikes. They are so simply advanced that they make bicycling even more enjoyable and are made to last many lifetimes of real world abuse.

Reserve Wheels 

Since Reserve’s inception, its goal was simple; make the most dependable, highest strength-to-weight composite wheels on the market and back it with a lifetime guarantee.

Reserve Wheels Support and Service 

Santa Cruz, Juliana and Reserve Wheel riders are welcome to come by the booth for a free tension and tune on their wheel set.

Krush

KRUSH is Australian made premium bike care products produced by riders for riders.

SRAM

At SRAM we are passionate about cycling. We ride our bikes to work and around town. We ride our bikes in the peloton, on the trails and down the mountains.

YT Industries

Demo a bike, or share Crankworx #GoodTimes with team YT.

Forestal

Experience the Siryon. Where form meets function. #BeTrueToYourNature 

Rola

Just add adventure to your weekend with Rola’s roof racks, roof trays and accessories. We provide brackets and holders for bikes, skis and kayaks, 4WD accessories and everything for the trade. 

Reef Unlimited

Explore the Reef & Beyond with Reef Unlimited – https://www.reefunlimited.com/

Sky Park Cairns

Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett is a rainforest world of adventure that needs to be seen to be believed. Offering a range of exciting experiences, with something for everyone – from the thrill seekers to the spectators – and home to Australia’s ONLY Bungy, Giant Swing, Walk The Plank and Cairns’ highest viewing platform!