Next year, Orbea will have been testing and producing bikes from the Basque Country for an impressive 90 years. The company strives to compete with their rivals while holding on to their vision. At the Bike Factory, we have a range of Orbea bikes in stock – there truly is an Orbea for everyone. Read More
Orbea’s heritage is built on competitive road cycling. The 1980s saw them take the road scene by storm, culminating with victory in the 1985 Vuelta a España for a young Pedro Delgado, riding for the Gin MG-Orbea team. Today Orbea make bikes of all types for riders all around the world. Read More
Why?’. Why bother? Why not just call it all off and go to the pub? Well, you know as well as us that it’s just what we do – riding our bikes, not going down the pub… We love our bikes, we love getting out and riding them and we love the challenges that come with it. Here are our pearls of wisdom on winter riding, motivation and, most of all, enjoying it. Read More
Alongside our extensive range of sturdy mountain bikes, e-bikes, capable commuters, kids’ bikes and sleek road machines, there’s a new breed of bike in town. Gravel bikes have taken the world by storm, machines designed to take your cycling adventures into a whole new world. Read More
This is one hell of a light, and I had no idea lights could be this good. I’d heard of lights retailing at £750 and just laughed, but this Specialized Flux with an output of 1,200 Lumens is an eye-opener in more ways than one. Read More
Raleigh has been releasing special edition models of their Burner over the last few years. There is something really exciting about putting one in our window here at the Bike Factory – a guaranteed head-turner, a Burner pulls in loads of people who just want to see it, to rekindle that flame and ride one again. So we’re not ashamed to admit that the release of the Super Tuff Burner, the best-selling model from 1983, has got us all pretty excited. Read More
Trek make some truly incredible bikes. Based out of Wisconsin, they’ve been at the forefront of bicycle technology for years, turning out machines designed for travel, adventure and freedom. For them, Trek isn’t just a name, it’s a summation of their values. Read More
Bleeeugh! Is that a word? It’s one we’ve been hearing a lot recently as ride after ride turns into a rain-soaked adventure. One after another, folks have been stepping into the shop and exclaiming, “Bleeeugh…!â€. Read More
Italian brand Pinarello is not unknown on these shores. Heck, their bikes have taken Team Ineos, formerly Team Sky, to more Grand Tour podiums than any other over the past decade. But did you know they’ve been winning big races for years since steel frames and downtube shifters were de rigueur? We’re holding a Pinarello demo day on Saturday 12 October where you’ll be able to check out and ride some of their beautiful bikes. Read More
Here at The Bike Factory we’ve got all you need to keep the wheels turning even if it’s biblical outside. Our range of turbo trainers are exactly what you need to maintain your fitness through the off-season while staying well away from those pesky puddles. Read More
