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Bikes are proving a popular gift again this year. We’ve got plenty of kids bikes in stock and also plenty of smaller adult mountain bikes which are super popular for teenagers. If you are stuck for Christmas ideas we have a handy gift guide and we also have gift vouchers available to buy. Last Shipping Dates – UPDATED We are seeing considerable disruption in the courier network. All couriers are bringing forward their last collection…

Having the right gear will make life with an electric bike safer, more comfortable and more fun. While many products for non-electric and electric cyclists overlap there are a growing number of ebike specific products on the market. In this guide we’re going to showcase some of the best gear and accessories for electric bike riders. Locks It’s an unfortunate fact that electric bikes have been a target for theft in the last few years.…

Some cyclists see electric bikes as ‘cheating’. There is a perception that you don’t really have to work on an electric bike. However, numerous studies have shown that electric bikes keep you fit. Some studies have also shown that ebike riders are more likely to ride their bike and do so for longer distances. Yes. You do have to pedal To be legal in the UK the motor on an electric bike can only engage…

Buying an electric bike is a big investment with bikes from quality brands like Trek, Specialized, Orbea and Raleigh starting at around £2000. If you are going to spend that kind of money it’s important to know how long do electric bikes last for? As with all bikes, you can expect different parts of an electric bike to wear out at different rates. This is in part indicated by the warranty period you will get…

Electric bikes have really come into their own in the last couple of years. Thanks to advances in electric bike motors and batteries. A couple of bike manufacturers, most notably Specialized, are making their own electric bike motors. The vast majority of bike companies are using the same motors. So, you will find exactly the same electric motor being used on bikes from different brands and at different price points. In this guide, we’ll take…

Cycling is more popular than ever so chances are you will need to buy a present for someone who loves riding a bike. We’ve rounded up some easy ideas for you to pick from in our 2022 Cycles UK Christmas Gift Guide. £20 and Under, Stocking Fillers and Secret Santa Yep you picked the person in the office you know the least about. Except you realise they ride their bike all the time. “Great” you…

We’ve rounded up some of our best Black Friday deals for you on bikes, clothing, helmets and more. Our Black Friday sale runs until midnight on 30th November 2022. You can save even more by using our Black Friday discount codes. View Black Friday Deals Black Friday Discount Codes You can save even more by using our Black Friday discount codes. SAVE5 – Spend over £50 get £5 offSAVE10 – Spend over £100 get £10…

The Trek road bike range is constantly evolving. For the 2023 model year Trek have introduced new frames for their carbon road bikes and have continued to tweak and improve their aluminium bikes. In this guide we’ll walk you through the range and look at which bikes work best for different types of rider. Trek Generations For 2023 Trek have introduced the concept of generations. Bikes like the Domane SL now come as Gen 3…

Orbea have re-designed their Wild FS electric bike for 2023. It comes with a new frame, new motor, new battery and new geometry. The Orbea Wild FS is Orbea’s electric enduro bike and has been designed with input from the Orbea FOX Enduro Team. It’s already getting some very positive reviews with Singletrack World saying that “Orbea are arguably way ahead of most other brands when it comes to addressing what ebike riders actually want.”…

Bikes are a great way to get around, whether you’re commuting to work, cutting your carbon footprint or trying to hit your fitness goals. But with so many different types of bikes on the market, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. In this post, we’ll break down the key difference between hybrid bikes and road bikes. Bikes as Cars If you are new to cycling it’s often easiest to…