They may be the biggest, mass-producing bike manufacturer on the planet, but that doesn’t stop Giant from continually pumping out top-quality and exciting new machines. The Contend SL is just one of the latest in Giant’s long list of awesome bikes, replacing the old aluminium Defy with a bicycle which boasts even better performance and greater value for money. Read More
With the Tour de France taking over our TV screens for the next few weeks we can safely say the long-awaited summer is finally here, and with temperatures looking as though they’re finally heading in the right direction in the UK it’s about time you refreshed your wardrobe, ready for those long summer rides. Read More
We’re just a couple of days away from the biggest race on the cycling calendar. It’s the only time of the year when you can celebrate all things ‘bike’ without being scorned by your nearest and dearest as you don your favourite Lycra and tune into ITV4 all day, every day for the next three weeks. Read More
From the outside, cycling can seem a pricey game. Look around at all those shiny bikes and you could be forgiven for thinking you need to spend a small fortune to join in the fun. But fear not, because just as there are bikes that can set you back the price of a family car, there are just as many quality machines priced at a more accessible level. Read More
Summer is approaching and the weather is getting ever more favourable for long days out in the saddle. There has never been a better time to grab yourself a new ride and experience the summer season to its full potential. Read More
​Being a dad is no easy task. Ferrying the little ‘uns to and from football practice, trips to see Granny, being a climbing frame for the little monkeys – it’s a tiring business. Fortunately there’s one day a year when your favourite little people get a chance to show their appreciation, so we’ve got a little tip for you: ‘accidentally’ leave this page open on your browser to drop a few hints. We’ve got what you really need right here. Read More
We’ve covered what makes Allied Cycle Works unique and how they build their race-winning bikes, we’ve even dug deep into their flashy Harlequin paint series. It’s now time to dive straight into what you’ve all been waiting for – the bikes themselves. Read More
Allied pride themselves on individuality, both in their products and the way they build them, a characteristic that we like to think we offer as well. With the guys at Allied and with us at The Bicycle Chain you can be sure to get the best of the best. Read More
Every cyclist wants to own a unique one-of-a-kind racing bike, the kind that even the most seasoned of pros would drool over. Thanks to Allied Cycle Works that dream can be realised, the US manufacturer building some of the most drop-dead gorgeous bikes we’ve ever seen Read More
If there’s one goal that all cyclists share, then it’s this one – get faster. There are a number of different ways to do this, but one of the quickest and fastest fixes is an aero wheel upgrade. Read More