Two of the most commonly searched for questions on electric bikes are ‘can electric bikes get wet?’ and ‘can you ride an ebike in the rain? The simple answer to both questions is yes. Just like an electric car, electric bikes are designed to be used in wet conditions. Just like an electric car, electric bikes are not waterproof. If you drive one into a river and submerge all the electric don’t be surprised if…
Most people are familiar with hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius. On an electric car you have both a petrol and an electric motor and the car will switch between the two to save fuel. Electric hybrid bikes don’t really work that way. In fact they are called ‘hybrid’ bikes for a different reason. The ‘hybrid’ and ‘electric’ bit are two separate things on bikes. So what does hybrid mean on an electric bike? A…
Choosing the right road bike can be overwhelming, especially if you’re a beginner. With so many options on the market, it’s hard to know where to start. Do you need an entry-level bike or something more advanced? What kind of features do you need? And how much should you budget? We’ll help you figure out what the right road bike for a beginner is. By the end, you should have a good idea of what…
Hybrid bikes combine features from both road and mountain bikes to create a versatile bike that can be ridden on a variety of surfaces. So, can hybrid bikes go on gravel? The answer is yes! Hybrid bikes are designed to handle a variety of terrain, so riding on gravel is no problem. However, there are some hybrid bikes which can cope with gravel, and some which are specifically designed for it. What do we mean…
Mountain bike prices have been increasing in recent years. This is partly due to improved tech but also rising commodity and shipping charges. Mountain biking is a diverse sport and there are lots of different types of mountain bike. Below we’ll look at the average price of a good mountain bike in a few different categories. The information below is based on pricing in the UK in for 2022 and 2023 model years mountain bikes.…
A hybrid bike is a cross between a mountain bike and a road bike. It’s a versatile bike that can be used for a variety of activities. They are normally sold for commuting and general fitness riding. We often get asked whether hybrid bikes are good for long distances by people wanting to do charity challenges such as London to Paris. What type of hybrid bike? You basically get 2 types of hybrid bikes. Some…
Gravel bikes are very popular for commuting. We sell lots of them on the cycle to work scheme. One of our biggest stores for gravel bike sales is our Greenwich shop in London. They’re mainly selling them for commuting around central London on. We’re going to run you through the pros and cons of commuting on a gravel bike and answer the question ‘are gravel bikes good for commuting?’ The Pros of Commuting on a…
Gravel bikes have been one of the big trends of the last few years. All the big bike brands now have a gravel bike range. There are loads of gravel bike events and even a gravel bike world cup. They look fast and sturdy, and you might be wondering if gravel bikes can be used for touring. The answer is yes! Gravel bikes are a great option for touring, but there are a few things…
The Trek electric bike range has been pretty enormous at times. This has mainly been due to a single model of bike being available in multiple battery and colour variations so you quickly ended up with dozens of variants. Thankfully Trek have scaled this back a little recently, and their electric bike range is now easier to understand. Until recently nearly all Trek electric bikes came with Bosch motors. For the 2023 season they are…
Mountain biking is an incredibly diverse sport. In this Mountain Bike Buying Guide we won’t be covering some of the really niche options out there (rigid single speeds and slopestyle bikes). Instead we’ll focus on the kind of mountain bikes that most riders in the UK buy and use. Men’s and women’s mountain bikes Nearly all the mountain bikes we sell are now unisex. All of the big brands have gradually stopped doing dedicated men’s…
