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What to Know About Your New Bike

What to Know About Your New Bike

So, you got a new bike for Christmas and whether you’re a complete beginner, a seasoned pro or have plunged into a different cycling discipline there are some key things to know about owning and riding...

Your Bike Maintenance Calendar for 2021

Your Bike Maintenance Calendar for 2021

A new year has arrived and whether you got a new bike for Christmas, have promised yourself to get back in the saddle, or never left then looking after your ride properly is the key to keeping the costly...

Why Bike Riding Should Be Your Resolution in 2021

Why Bike Riding Should Be Your Resolution in 2021

If your new year’s resolution this year was to try a new hobby, be more active or get back on you bike, we can think of five good reasons why you should follow through and get those wheels rolling in...

How To Check Your Chain for Wear and Tear

How To Check Your Chain for Wear and Tear

The chain is a crucial part of any bicycle and is responsible for driving the bike and rotating the wheels. As part of the drivetrain, this MTB part suffers the most friction and wear and tear as it’s...

How To Adjust Your Front Derailleur Hanger

How To Adjust Your Front Derailleur Hanger

With the weather turning nasty, caring and maintaining your MTB parts is key to keeping wear and tear down to a minimum because of increased friction from mud and dirt. Drivetrains should also be adjusted...

Which Road Bike Crankset?

Which Road Bike Crankset?

Road bike cranksets, or as they are sometime known, chain sets are made up a few parts. Cranks, bottom brackets and chainrings form the drive train which is responsible for all of the movement of the bike....

Winter Riding & Staying Safe

Winter Riding & Staying Safe

Winter brings some difficult conditions for bike riders and whether you’re popping out for the occasional fair-weather ride or commuting everyday to work, then being safe in theses compromising conditions...

Setting up Gear Hangers for Smooth Riding

Setting up Gear Hangers for Smooth Riding

Gear hangers are one of the most often replaced bicycle components because of their nature – they are designed to break under duress to prevent more costly and sever damage being done to the other parts...

The Benefits of Middleburn Components

The Benefits of Middleburn Components

Middleburn components have been around since the 90’s and BETD acquired the brand back in 2006, when the company was set to go into liquidation and we’ve revived their name and have been selling their...

Preparing for Winter: MTB Parts

Preparing for Winter: MTB Parts

October marks the turnoff Autumn and with wetter and colder conditions, even the most enthusiastic riders find themselves reducing their rides in favour of more fair-weather conditions. Whether you’re...

Does My Bike Need Servicing?

Does My Bike Need Servicing?

Many people aren’t aware of the signs that their bike could be due a service and with winter just around the corner, it’s more important than ever to check all mountain bike parts are in full working...

Essential Spares to Carry When Riding

Essential Spares to Carry When Riding

Regardless of which sort of cycling discipline you are from, there are some essential pieces of kit that you’ll need when out on a ride, that help ensure you’re prepared for an unexpected breakage...

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