Bike tyres are one of the components you will change the most on your road bike due to wear, punctures and season. There are a multitude of tires on the market and we’re going to help you navigate them in this handy article in which we’ll discuss tyre width, tyre tread and tyre type.
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Learning how to be safe on a bike is an important step in becoming a young cyclist. We’ve thought about the guidelines for bike safety kids and have put together the important learning steps and preventative measures you can take to ensure safe riding.
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Bicycle lights come in a wide variety of power levels and functionality. In this guide, we'll take a look at how to understand lumens and some of the latest features like rechargeable bike lights and LED bike lights. We have simplified the main types of bicycle lights by dividing them into three categories: commutating, on-road and off-road. We'll explain the differences and explain what you should be looking for.
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A complete guide to helmets and how to choose one
Helmets are without a doubt the most important piece of equipment you wear on a bike. They protect the head and therefore the brain. Gone are the days of cyclists not wearing helmets. In fact, New Zealand has the most rigorously enforced and successful all-age mandatory bicycle helmet law in the world. New Zealand Transport reports the helmet wearing rate has sat at around 93% since enactment in 1994. We are the only country (apart from Australia) that actively enforces mandatory all-age helmet laws.
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A guide: Which brakes are best for which bike?
Brakes are a major component to consider when it comes to buying a bike or upgrading one. Let’s run through the different types of brakes and point you in the right direction of which variations will be best suited for your rides.
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An essential guide to bikepacking
The real goal of cycling is to lose yourself and ride uninhibited out on the great tracks and roads of New Zealand. Taking everything into account, bikepacking is the ultimate version of freedom riding. It often involves long distances travelled on secluded trails and carrying everything you need with you from start to finish. Below we’ll point out some of the essential need-to-know points and how to head off on your first bikepacking adventure.
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5 epic summer trails for man and MTB
Call us biased, but there’s nothing better than setting off into the unknown on an epic ride with a bike and the bare essentials on a sunny day. Sometimes, however, one day doesn’t cut the mustard.
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Bikes are like any other machine. Regular maintenance is needed to keep them working as they should. But how often should you get your bike serviced? That depends on how often you use your bike. If you take it out of the shed only occasionally, then a complete service every 12 months should be fine, with a minor check-up recommended at the start of each season.
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A Timely Buying Guide For Kids Bikes
This guide to buying kids bikes is very timely. Christmas is nearly here and youngsters all around the country are asking Santa for a new bike. To help Santa (and you) get a better idea of what to look for, we have put together a few tips that will point you all in the right direction. This will be particularly helpful, especially if it is a first bike.
