- Buying guidesWhat's the best road bike for a beginner? In this guide, we discuss some of the key features to look for in your first road bike. To the casual observer, road bikes all look pretty similar. Drop-bars, light-weight, skinny tyred. Built for speedy rides on tarmac. Look closer, and you'll discover a number of subtle differences in components...
- Buying guidesThe cost of running a car and the limitations of taking public transport are encouraging more and more people to take to two wheels on their daily commute. Sustrans has some useful advice to help you start cycling to work.
- Buying guidesThe season openers - 'The Spring Classics', are predictably unpredictable. There will be wind and rain, there will be snow and mud; then combine that with cobbles, gravel and gradients, and you'll see mechanicals, abandonments, frozen riders and beaten-up bikes. It is a challenging start to the year. After riding the Strade Bianche Grand Fondo in testing conditions this spring, Tim Wiggins outlines the kit that he recommends for wet and cold, extreme weather cycling.
- Buying guidesdhb ’s Aeron bib shorts are a very familiar sight out on the road. They’ve long been one of our best-sellers, and a solid choice for a whole range of cyclists. 2019 saw dhb launch an updated version. So what’s changed to make these best-sellers even better? Senior Product Manager at dhb , Rich Land, explained it to us…...
- Buying guidesTyres are one of the most important parts of your bicycle; they affect performance, comfort and safety. Road bikes use narrow tyres, so that small contact area with the road is super important! Let's find out more...
- Buying guidesAt dhb, we don't like problems: we prefer solutions. Our product development team recognised a problem that all female cyclists encounter on those longer rides - the mid-ride wee stop. With a problem identified, we set out to find a solution!
- Buying guidesThe purpose of this guide is to show you how I made my non tubeless wheels become tubeless. It is not the manufacturers correct way of running tubeless tyres and is in fact a Ghetto (cheaper alternative) to run tubeless tyres on standard equipment. The first thing you need to do is...
- Buying guidesAt the time of year when the days are darker and the evenings even longer, being seen is even more of a concern for cyclists on the road. Traditional hi-viz cycle clothing has traditionally been known to be slightly too garish for some…which is why the updated dhb FLT collection is a refreshing option this season. It not only looks and...
- Buying guidesWhether you’re commuting, chasing a PB, or just out for a cruise, it’s important to remain visible while out on a bike. There are many options available to stay safe while out on the road but not all of them are pretty and not all of them are convenient. Here’s our guide to stylish and functional light solutions. The importance...
- Buying guidesWe love cycling, but we know that things can go wrong from time to time. We want you to spend less time worrying about those ‘what if scenarios’ and more time riding bicycles. Wiggle Cycle Insurance provides you with the knowledge that you are covered in the best possible way so you can just enjoy the ride. Wiggle Cycle Insurance is...