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•  17 Feb, 2020
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Which e-MTB rider are you?

Specialized have recently released the Turbo Levo SL range for 2020 and the good news is, we have it in stock here at The Bike Factory. The latest in the relatively new world of power assisted mountain bikes, Specialized promise fans that the Turbo Levo SL “changes everything”. E-MTBs are here to stay and will take you further than you previously thought possible. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Turbo Levo range and show you the other e-MTBs we have in store. Read More

•  07 Feb, 2020
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Are you Sirrus about cycle fitness?

We’re in the midst of a commuter series here on the Bike Factory blog and this week we turn our heads to the fitness bikes that are ideal for commuting. Fitness, or hybrid, bikes are the Swiss Army Knives of the bike industry, built with a whole range of riding in mind. These bikes aren’t experts at one discipline and we’re not saying ‘sure, send it off a downhill run’, but they can do a little bit of everything. Read More

•  30 Jan, 2020
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Say Hi to Haibike

At The Bike Factory, we’ve recently started selling models from the German ePERFORMANCE specialists, Haibike. But just what is this brand about, what is this Flyon system you’ve heard so much about, and what exactly is ePERFORMANCE? Read More

•  26 Jan, 2020
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Fold up commuters

Last week we talked about riding to work on an e-bike and we’re staying with the commuter theme this week with our guide to fold up bikes. If your commute combines public transport and cycling, these are the bikes for you. Perfect for busy commuter trains, these bikes take up very little space when folded, so you don’t have to contend with snooty fellow passengers. And at the other end, simply unfold your bike and get going around the city. Here’s our guide to the two types of folding bike we stock at the Bike Factory. Read More

•  16 Jan, 2020
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Commute on an e-bike

Commuting to work on a bicycle certainly has its benefits but it can be daunting for first-timers, especially compared to the ease and comfort of public transport or your own car. The hassle of gearing up, getting the bike ready and turning the pedals in earnest only to get sweaty and ruin your best shirt before you even get to the office, has the potential to put someone off. But that all changes on an e-bike. Gone are the days of sweaty work clothes and undue stress, an e-bike helps you cruise through traffic, beat the wind and gets you refreshed and ready for the workday. Read More

•  11 Jan, 2020
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Top ten reasons to get into gravel

Gravel riding really took if in 2019 and we can see why. The crunch of the dust and rocks beneath your tyres, the fresh air and the proximity to nature are truly liberating. With all that in mind, we’ve compiled our top ten reasons to get into gravel. Read More

•  28 Dec, 2019
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Make your next bike electric in 2020

​New Year’s resolutions are tricky old things. Eat less sugar, exercise more, get a gym membership – we’ve all been there. Come January though and it’s all too easy to end up breaking your promise to yourself in the first few weeks. So how about making a new year’s resolution about your bike instead? The e-bike market is booming and there is no better time to get one of these fantastic bikes and ride further than ever before in 2020. Read More

•  16 Dec, 2019
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Christmas gift ideas for mountain bikers

Our countdown to Christmas is in full swing and next on our gift guide extravaganza is mountain bikers, covering enduro, cross-country, full suspension and hardtail. As we turn the page over to a new decade it feels like the right time to get some new kit and head to the trails. Christmas is a time for giving and sharing, so we’ve compiled a list of gifts ideas for the mountain biker in your life. Read More

•  09 Dec, 2019
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Christmas gift ideas for young cyclists

Next on our countdown to the big day is cycling related Christmas gifts for the younger cyclist in your life. Let’s be honest, Christmas is complicated, especially with kids when trends are changing every week. One trend that will never die, and we actively encourage, is kids riding bikes. From small gifts to whole bikes, we’ve compiled a list of present ideas to set the wheels in motion. Read More

•  02 Dec, 2019
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Christmas gifts for road cyclists

​The Christmas countdown is on and we make no apologies for joining in. It’s never too early to think ahead to the big day and here at The Bike Factory, we have all the best kit for the road cyclist in your life. Read More