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The Essential Bike Maintenance Series: A Commuter's Guide to Keeping Your Bicycle Safe and Reliable
Whether you cycle to work every day, ride to the shops, or enjoy regular leisure rides, your bicycle is a machine that relies on regular maintenance to perform at its best. {article written entirely by Microsoft Copilot, when asked to create a series of articles to help those who use their bike daily to get to work covering a few thousand miles a year. Reviewed, tweaked and approved by me} Many cyclists only think about servicing their bike when something goes wrong. A noisy chain, worn brakes, a puncture, or... Read more...
Servicing a Kids Bike Isn't Worth It... Or Is It?
When you're scrolling through Facebook Marketplace or eBay looking for a bike for your child, it can be tempting to focus solely on the purchase price. After all, if you've found a bike for £50, why would you spend another £60 or £70 getting it serviced? {article written entirely by Microsoft Copilot, when asked what's the point in spending the same amount of money again on a used kids bike to have it serviced. Reviewed, tweaked and approved by me} The simple answer is that you're not paying for the... Read more...
Why Your Local Bike Shop Beats Buying Online
When it comes to bike maintenance, repairs and replacement parts, online retailers can offer convenience, but they rarely match the value of a good local bike shop. {article written entirely by Microsoft Copilot, when asked what's the point in spending the same amount of money again on a used kids bike to have it serviced. Reviewed, tweaked and approved by me} A local shop provides something a website never can: expert advice. Whether you're dealing with poor shifting, worn bearings or a mysterious creak, an experienced mechanic can diagnose the... Read more...
Kids Bike Geometry Is Just Marketing Gimmick - Or Is It?
Choosing the right bike for a child is about far more than wheel size or colour. Brands like Early Rider have helped highlight an important concept in children's cycling: child specific geometry. While many children's bikes have traditionally been scaled down versions of adult models, child specific geometry is designed around how children actually move, balance and ride.  {article written entirely by Microsoft Copilot, when asked what's the point in spending the same amount of money again on a used kids bike to have it serviced. Reviewed, tweaked and approved... Read more...
What size bike does my child need?
Children's bikes are typically sized by their wheel size - unlike adults where the frame size is measured from bottom bracket to top of seat tube...which often then gets translated to a vague XS/S/M/L/XL category. {article written by me, Craig} However, due to the designs of each bike from every manufacturer - you're often left guessing. For sizing a child's bike it's relative straight forward with a simple rule   "The child should be able to stand with both feet on the ground over the lowest point on the top... Read more...