It is a common frustration for mountain bikers and gravel riders across the UK. Your chain has bounced off the front chainring, usually leaving you with a greasy mess to sort out and a loss of momentum. While many riders immediately blame the front derailleur or the chain length, the real culprit often sits much…
It is a common scenario for the UK commuter. You have successfully navigated the morning traffic, dodged the inevitable puddles, and arrived at the office or the shops. You unclip your pannier bag, ready to head inside, only to realise you are stuck with a bulky, awkward helmet in your hand. Most panniers are designed…
It is a common struggle for any parent in the UK trying to keep their children safe on the roads. You know that a low-profile kids’ bike or a tag-along trailer is incredibly hard for a driver in a tall SUV or a transit van to see, especially when pulling out of driveways or navigating…
It is one of the most frustrating moments in home bike maintenance. You have lined up your chain, positioned the pin, and started to turn the handle of your tool. You feel a sudden resistance, followed by a sickening crack. You look down to find that the driving pin of your tool has snapped off,…
There is a common frustration when fitting a standard mirror to your bike: you spend ages adjusting it, only to find you are looking at a tiny, narrow slice of the road. It feels like looking through a letterbox. If you want to see a car overtaking you, you have to move your head or…
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from a bike that simply refuses to glide. You are pushing as hard as you can on a familiar UK incline, but it feels as though someone has secretly applied your rear brake or tied a lead weight to your frame. If your tyre pressures are…
There is a moment of pure panic that occurs when you are climbing a steep hill or pulling away from a set of traffic lights and your handlebar grip suddenly rotates in your hand. It feels exactly like twisting the throttle on a motorbike, but without the surge of power. Instead, you get a sudden…
If you have ever tried to strip down an old bike that has lived through several UK winters, you have likely encountered the “seized” bottom bracket. This is the part of the bike that houses the bearings for your pedals, and because it sits at the lowest point of the frame, it bears the brunt…
There is a specific kind of frustration that occurs when you finally decide to tackle your own bike maintenance, only for the tools to seemingly fight back. You’ve got the wheel off, the lockring tool is in place, and you wrap your chain whip around the cassette to hold it steady. You apply pressure, and…
It is a frustrating and chilling experience. You have spent money on a set of lights, you have checked the batteries, and yet a driver still pulls out in front of you, later claiming they “simply didn’t see you.” In the UK, where grey tarmac, grey skies, and rain-streaked windscreens are the norm, being visible…
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