We’re back with another bike check from our Unit 5 team! This time we’re talking to Brody about his Giant Trance X E+ Pro 29 3 – a brilliant choice for anyone looking to get stuck in to the world of eMTB’s! Motor: 80Nm Yamaha Battery: 625Wh Giant…
The Specialized Tactic 4 is the latest incarnation of the Tactic helmet and is designed with trail and Enduro mountain biking in mind. We gave our resident adventurer Barry Godin (Fulham Store Manager and popular YouTuber) the Tactic to review while away on one of his bikepacking trips,…
We’re back with another bike check! This week we’re taking a look at Jay’s Specialized Demo. Jay is another member of the Unit 5 Bike Builder Team, and he loves to send it so a downhill bike was the only way to go! Find out more about the…
Specialized are riders – that fact has guided very decision that the business has made since 1974 and is why they’ve become one of the most recognised and respected names in the world of cycling. Specialized can be found across all disciplines of cycling, and the prowess of their…
If you have even the smallest amount of bike knowledge, you will have heard of Trek Bikes. Trek was founded in 1976 by Dick Burke and Bevil Hogg, after their attempt at opening a chain of bicycle shops ended in failure, and after they realised that as none…
Whyte are a British brand who made a name for themselves designing mountain bikes that are ready to tackle even the toughest of UK conditions. From humble beginnings in the ‘90s to the internationally respected brand they are today, Whyte have become best known for their meticulous focus…
Here at Balfe’s Bikes, we do not just sell bikes, we enjoy riding them. We are no different to anyone else who has slung a leg over a bike and been bitten by the bug. With a semblance of normality beginning to return the prospect of taking part…
When winter hits, staying as warm and dry as possible becomes essential, and without the right kit almost impossible. Waterproofs, extra layers, winter specific gear – there’s a wide range of kit available, and for the fashion conscious there’s no cooler brand than Fox. Fox Racing was founded…
At Balfe’s we’re all passionate riders across a wide range of disciplines, so you can guarantee if we’re not in work we’ll be off doing something fun on two wheels! Barry Godin is also an avid bikepacker, with a brilliant YouTube that you can follow here. Read below…