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Maintenance : Changing a tyre

30-12-22

To change an inner tube on a bike, you will need the following tools:

1. A new inner tube

2. A tire lever (or a flat object like a spoon or a small screwdriver)

3. A hand pump (or a CO2 inflator if you have one)

Here are the steps to change an inner tube on

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What are the laws regarding e-bikes?

26-07-21

For the EU and UK all e-bikes have to abide by several rules:

The motor cannot provide more than 250 Watts of additional assistance for the cyclist.

The motor assist has a speed limiter of 15mph (25 kph). At higher speeds the motor must cut out.

The system

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What is cyclocross racing?

26-07-21

Cyclocross racing started life as a way to extend the road racing season into the autumn and winter seasons. Generally raced during the winter months, cyclocross racing is characterised as being high intensity and very fast racing over a short time and

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What makes a cyclocross bike different from a road bike?

26-07-21

The fundamental difference between a cyclocross bike and a road bike is in the tyre clearance and brake design. As cyclocross bikes are designed for racing over a course that can consist of mud and grass then they are designed to fit suitable treaded

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How is a gravel bike different from a road bike?

26-07-21

Although a gravel bike and a road bike look quite similar there are some very important differences. One of the key differences is the frame shape and geometry. The shape and geometry of a frame dictates how it will handle, how comfortable it is to ride

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Do I need a full suspension mountain bike?

26-07-21

Full suspension mountain bikes provide additional shock absorption and cushioning over a hardtail mountain bike (one with a front suspension fork) or a rigid mountain bike (one with a solid front fork and no rear suspension). If you are planning on

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What type of mountain bike do I need?

26-07-21

The type of mountain bike that best suits your needs is often determined by where you ride, what your riding partners ride and also what type of ‘mountain biking’ you like doing. Mountain bikes can be split into several categories from

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What type of road bike is most comfortable to ride?

26-07-21

Simple answer is the one that fits you! As cycling has become more popular with a lot of new riders on the roads brands have really pushed to make bike ranges more accessible and in most cases this has meant a lot more thought about rider comfort. The

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What size road bike do I need?

26-07-21

Getting the right size of road bike is almost more crucial than with any other type of bicycle. As you spend a lot of time in essentially the same riding position it is important to be as comfortable and as efficient as possible. If you aren’t

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What is a road bike, can't they all go on the road?

26-07-21

We use the term road bike to cover any type of bicycle that is mainly designed to be used on hard and smooth tarmac style roads (anywhere where you would normally drive a car). Traditionally road bikes have been designed with drop style handlebars (to

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