It is a common sight for many UK cyclists when performing a quick pre-ride check. You look down at your front V-brakes and notice the rubber is almost flush with the metal holder, yet the rear pads still look relatively chunky and fresh. This often leads to a bit of confusion. Should you replace all…
One of the greatest joys of a cruiser tricycle is the stability and the relaxed pace it offers for a jaunt around the local park or a trip to the shops. However, for many riders, that joy is cut short by a nagging ache in the lower back that starts just ten minutes into the…
Whether you are navigating a busy UK high street on a mobility scooter or pedalling through a narrow cycle lane on a mountain bike, knowing what is happening behind you is essential. However, many people who use both a bike and a scooter find themselves frustrated by the lack of consistency. Mirrors designed for bikes…
There is nothing quite as frustrating as heading out for a long ride on a rare sunny afternoon in the UK, only to realise you have nowhere to put your water. The problem is that without these mounts, you are forced to carry a heavy rucksack just for a single bottle, which leads to a…
If there is one thing we can guarantee in the UK, it is that a sunny bike ride to school or the local park can turn into a torrential washout in a matter of minutes. For a child, getting soaked to the bone isn’t just a minor inconvenience; it is a quick way to turn…
There is a specific kind of dread that sets in when you are five miles into a Sunday ride, miles from the nearest railway station, and you feel that tell-tale “squish” of a flattening tyre. In the UK, roadside emergencies usually happen at the least convenient times—often in the rain, on a muddy bridleway, or as the…
If you own a “budget” bike—perhaps a trusty second-hand hybrid for the station run or a basic mountain bike for weekend exercise, you might think you’re safe from thieves. The logic seems sound: why would a professional criminal target a £150 bike when there’s a £3,000 carbon fibre road bike locked up next to it? …
If you have an old mountain bike or a sturdy hybrid sitting in the shed with a broken gear shifter, your first instinct is likely to find a replacement that looks “about right.” You might find a great deal on a 21-speed shifter set, but your bike only has 10 gears. Or perhaps you are…
It is a classic British weekend scenario: you have finally decided to tackle that flat tyre, you have walked down to the local shop or opened your delivery, and you realize the valve on your new inner tube looks nothing like the one on your bike. Or worse, the valve is too fat to fit through the…
If you ride a bike in the UK, you are essentially engaging in a constant battle against the elements. One day you are enjoying a dusty gravel track in the sunshine, and the next you are navigating a slurry of road salt, grit, and North Sea rain. Our unique climate doesn’t just make for interesting…
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