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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…

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…

Many hybrid bikes come fitted with a suspension fork on the front. Hybrid bikes with suspension are normally intended for use on mixed surfaces including cycle paths and tracks as well. The suspension fork is designed to absorb some of the shocks, making for a more comfortable ride. This can be handy on badly maintained roads, as well as off-road sections. Advantages of suspension on a hybrid bike Having a suspension fork gives a confidence…

Knowing what size hybrid bike you need is a key step in the buying process. Helpfully all bike brands use slightly different sizing and change it over time. We’ve put together some simple charts below which act as a rough guide. These are based on the official 2022 and 2023 sizing charts from each brand for their most popular hybrid models. You should always double-check on the model you are looking at to make sure…

Hybrid bikes are great for commuting, fitness and generally getting around. They are one of our biggest selling categories of bike as they are so versatile. We sell hybrid bikes from Trek, Specialized, Cannondale, Orbea, Whyte and Raleigh. Below we have put together our top 10 hybrid bikes. These are our best-selling bikes in 2022/2023, so it gives a good idea of what bikes are popular. It is worth noting that bike availability was still…