- Buying guidesWhat is a hydration pack? A hydration pack is specially designed backpack or waist bag that carries a bladder full of fluid. This bladder feeds a hose, which is then led over your shoulder and clipped in place on the chest strap of the bag. The result is an easy to grab means to drinking; just by sucking the valve on the hose you can easily quench...
- Buying guidesRide and record with a helmet camera Helmet cameras are an incredibly popular way for you to document and share your sporting adventures online. People are now tapping into the creative power of cameras more than ever before. While films of bike tricks and crashes will forever remain popular; more and more people are using the power of film to...
- Buying guidesSoft bike bags explained If you are travelling to your local race, trails or further aboard on a cycling holiday, a soft bike bag is a must. Its padded construction will help protect your frame and components when transporting your bike. What types of soft bike bag are available? We stock a wide range of soft bike bags at Wiggle to offer you as...
- Buying guidesBike jargon explained The world of bikes and parts can at times be confusing and we've all come across some terms that are challenging to understand. We have made a list of some common technical words and explained them here as simply and accurately as we can. A Alloy: An alloy is a mixture of two or more elements, at least one part is metal...
- Buying guidesThe sweeping curves of a set of road bars are synonymous with the classic imagery of what defines a road bike. Whilst road bars may all look to be made from the same mould, there have been many innovations and variations in design, creating a whole host of different bars to accommodate very individual rider preferences. Road handlebar anatomy The...
- Buying guidesWhy are chain devices important? If you are running a single or double ring set-up on your mountain bike and are heading out on very rough terrain than a chain device will help prevent your chain from dropping off your chain ring or rings. Combine this with a bash guard to the outside of your chainset to help protect your chainring from getting...
- Buying guidesIf the bike fits, ride it! As a woman you need a bike that fits you well and works with your body shape – sound familiar? Well it should, this is exactly the same rule that applies to men - women are no different in their bike buying needs! Frame and fit A mountain bike trail doesn’t care about your gender when it throws in a steep...
- Buying guidesSingle speed bikes explained Single speed bikes offer cycling in its simplest and purest form. They are lightweight, low maintenance machines which make them ideal for commuting. Having one gear significantly reduces the need for daily bike maintenance and drive-train repairs. The rear wheel dropouts on single speed are often horizontal and...
- Buying guidesWiggle speaks to Rob King of Pro-Lite The Pro-Lite philosophy is to produce a range of high quality PRO fessional LITE weight bicycle equipment using the very latest technology and materials available. Wiggle contacted Pro-Lite Sales Manager Rob King to ask him why the Bracciano wheelset range is #goodstuff How would you describe the Bracciano?...
- Buying guidesWhat essential items should you bring? As a beginner you're at the very start of your exciting mountain biking journey; we have created this guide to help educate you about products that you should always have in your backpack before you hit the trails. Experienced mountain bikers always store some essential items whenever they embark on a...