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With decades of mechanical experience, we'll show you how to get home with a broken spoke, the best way to look after your bike, how to keep your riding without injury, and more. (And our blog posts are 100% AI-free!)

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Why a Custom Bike is Worth Every Cent

Posted: 01/03/2025 Inside the Workshop

Stock bike vs custom bike - which one's better? Find out why a custom-built bike will beat an off-the-shelf model every time, from overall value to ride quality.   Read More

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Misused & confused bicycle terms

Posted: 01/09/2024 Inside the Workshop

What does 'facing the BB shell' mean? Do you true or dish a wheel, or both? What's a clutch? Let's demystify into some misunderstood cycling terms!   Read More

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A bike that runs well is a joy for ever; … My ride to work's delightful, it will never … End up in tears or bring a sense of failure … Now that I have a freshly tuned derailleur.J. Wilson
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