The beauty of cycling is that you don’t really need any special gear to have fun. However, if you plan on riding regularly there are a few things that can make life safer and[...]
The hottest thing on the city streets is not the latest gas guzzling Ferrari nor a four-wheel drive but its environmentally friendly cousin. This two-wheeled fiend can get you from[...]
If you get into cycling you may want to find other people to ride with. Most areas have local cycle clubs who are always looking for new members. A quick search on the net or askin[...]
Click on the images below to view the bike diagrams in full… The complete bike Bike frame Wheels Forks Rear mech / cassette Front mech / chainset Rear suspension Handlebars[...]
It’s a good idea to give your bike a quick once over before you ride. Loose or faulty components can cause accidents. Step1. Check your brake blocks/pads to see they are not [...]
Basic bike maintenance isn’t too difficult but it can be a hassle if you don’t have the right tools for the job, fortunately those tools aren’t too expensive. For[...]
Fixing a puncture is quite simple but there is a bit of a knack. Practice makes perfect. If your tyres are new they may be very inelastic and they may prove difficult to remove fro[...]
If you’re new to cycling a bike shop can be a bit of a bewildering place. There’ll be a lot of choice and an assistant who, if you’re unlucky, will blind you with[...]
Suspension travel Mountain Bikes Mountain bikes are designed for riding off-road on rough tracks, mountains aren’t a necessity. They tend to have wide knobbly tyres, tough 26[...]
