Two new bikes from Specialized came out this week, adding to their ever-growing Turbo Creo SL line. The Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon, a high-performance road model, and the Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon EVO, its gravel oriented cousin. Read More
We get lots of people coming in to see us at The Bike Factory looking for the bike that can do it all. They’re after a whip that can take care of commuting duties in the week, handle a blast through the forest at the weekend and maybe even take in a weeklong bikepacking adventure. To these folks we say one thing: “Get some gravel in you!†Read More
After a year full of great riding, now is the time to give your pride and joy a once over – sort out any niggles before anything goes wrong 20 miles from home on a cold, wet Sunday in December. Read More
Fortunately for kids nowadays there are loads of great bikes designed specifically for them, thoughtfully put together to provide them with a bike that can grow as they do. They’re also sturdy enough to handle the odd tumble and, should you want to pass them on to younger siblings, stand the test of time a lot better than your old clunker. Read More
With the new Revolt, Giant have produced three models, all sharing the same ALUXX aluminium frame, and all with disc brakes and a Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset. The difference between the three is mainly in the groupset. It’s a simple approach that we, and we know you, appreciate. Come in, take a look and choose your weapon. Read More
Over these past few weeks we’ve been digging ever deeper into our drawers full of biking gear, fishing out those gloves, extra layers and rain jackets. Slowly, but ever so surely, autumn is tightening its grip. Thing is, some of those warm and waterproof layers are starting to look a little tatty, so what better way to prepare for the upcoming months than a refresh of the wardrobe. After all, new bike day is great, but new jacket day is good too! Read More
​If you’ve ever tried a cross-country MTB race you’ll know all about how crazy they are. Wild straight from the gun with constant fighting for position, maximum effort climbs and technical descents, they’re fun, frantic and most of all demand a heck of a lot from your bike. With their new lightweight XtC Advanced, Giant might just have produced the ultimate XC 29er, the bike that can take your riding and racing to the next level. Read More
There is a certain breed of cyclist that looks out at the wet and cold weather we’ve had recently with a glint in their eye. Rather than duck beneath the duvet and hibernate until next spring, they’re the riders who smile at each other and whisper, “’Cross is coming.†Read More
With the right lights and hi-viz clothing, there’s no reason to let the changing seasons slow down your riding. Autumn and winter can be a great time on the bike, with quieter lanes and deserted woods just calling out to be explored. Let’s get kitted up and get out there. Read More
​US brand Trek has been at the forefront of the e-bike revolution for a while now. They were one of the first to recognise the benefits of an electric motor hidden within an MTB, making trails much more accessible, enabling riders of all abilities to keep going for longer and further than before, their energy kept for descending rather than climbing. Read More