Choosing the Right Winter Tyres for Your Road Bike As the days get shorter and the roads get wetter, winter riding brings its own set of challenges. One of the biggest issues? Punctures. If you’ve ever been stranded on a cold, damp roadside fixing a flat, you’ll know how important tyre choice is during the winter months. Why Winter Is
Christmas Gift Ideas for Cyclists We are rapidly approaching Christmas, so I thought I’d share a few ideas for cycling-related gifts that I’d be happy to receive myself. eGift Cards The first suggestion covers all price points. I have eGift cards available to purchase online here. They’re perfect for Christmas and Birthday presents if you’re looking for a gift idea
Avoid Costly New Bike Buying Mistakes: 5 Tips from a Pro Bike Fitter and Mechanic As a professional bicycle mechanic and certified bike fitter, I work with a wide range of cyclists—from weekend warriors to seasoned racers. One thing I see all too often is customers running into costly and frustrating issues with their bikes—many of which could have been
Shimano Crank Recall UK: Check If Your Bike Is Affected – Free Inspections at Fit My Bike Is that creaking coming from the bottom bracket or is it a crankset affected by the Shimano crank recall UK? Before blaming the press-fit bottom bracket, your crankset could be the real culprit — especially if you’re riding a Shimano 11-speed Hollowtech II.
Counterfeit Components The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. I recently had a customer give me their bike to service which I collected from their home and brought into the workshop. The customer informed me that the gears weren’t shifting properly, and the chain kept jumping off the chainrings. The bike was