Category: Buying Guides
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QUOC Shoes – Fulfil all the needs for your life by bike
Founded in 2009, QUOC was started by Vietnamese-born Londoner Quoc Pham. QUOC exists to get more people on bikes through better shoes and better ride experiences. Initially known for their city-styled cycling shoes, more recently QUOC has expanded with a comprehensive range of road and off-road shoes. We’re excited to showcase this U.K.-based brand that…
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Lake Cycling – One size does not fit all
Lake has one simple mission. To make the best fitting and most comfortable high-performance cycling shoes on earth. Not everyone’s feet are built the same, and Lake takes this mantra by producing a dazzling array of cycling footwear to cater to nearly every foot shape and size out there. Instead of trying to make one…
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Fullfat vs. Superlight: Which eBike is right for me?
So, the age old question, (at least since super light e-bikes existed) what is worth sacrificing, weight or power? Well don’t worry, we are going to discuss some of the pros and cons and if you really have to sacrifice it all. So stick around, even if you aren’t looking to purchase a eMTB, this…
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Indoor Cycling Clothing Guide – How To Keep Your Cool When Training Indoors
Believe it or not, indoor cycling is not a modern concept. It has been a winter activity for many years, and while the basic principle remains the same – pedaling on a stationary trainer without movement – technology has significantly improved to enhance comfort, performance, and immersion. In this guide, we’re going to take a…
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Specialized S-Sizing Guide
We noticed that the Specialized S-Sizing is causing some confusion among the customers that we’ve had in store so we’ve created this short and handy guide to try to clear that up. What is S-Sizing? It originally came around in 2018, when Specialized brought out the Stumpjumper Evo. S-sizing is Specialized MTB Style specific sizing,…
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Why buy a bike?
With the cost of fuel prices at a new record high, is it time to consider an alternative? Cost of fuel per vehicle ⛽📈 Filling a typical family car’s 55-litre fuel tank with petrol costs £104.13. It’s £108.41 to fill up with diesel. The situation with diesel is different, unfortunately, as wholesale prices last week…
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CHOOSING YOUR FIRST ROAD BIKE
Starting road cycling can be a daunting process, but we are here to help you through it! We will help you with choosing your first road bike by considering the type of bike, your budget, and different frame types. Type of Bike Giant has 4 main styles of bikes and it is useful to know…
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Anytour vs Explore
Explore… As it says on the tin, well on the frame. Anytour vs Explore, Two bikes similar yet different Anytour, upright comfort riding position with easy access frame, ideal for leisurely gentle rides offering lots off pedal assistance from the giant tuned Yamaha motor powered by a Panasonic battery.Lockable comfort air forks and the adjustable…
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Layering Clothing – a Buyer’s Guide.
Deal with whatever the Weather throws at you. Layering clothing will help you get the best cycling experience in the most unexpected weather conditions. We all know how fickle and changeable the British Weather can be: Look out the window and everything’s fine. Get to the front door ready for a great time on your…