What is Ready to Ride?For decades, the bike box has been the go-to method for shipping bicycles. Whether you were a retailer, courier, or customer, boxing a bike seemed like the safest, most logical way to get it from A to B. But times have changed—and so has the reality of bike delivery. At BikeRead more ⟶
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Chain Lube: A Guide
Your bike is spotless. Your drivetrain is clean, dry and you are about to lube your chain. What chain lube do you use? This is a quick guide to chain lubes (short for lubricant) to help you pick the right one for your bike FAQs Is chain oil different from chain lube? Chain lube is sometimesRead more ⟶
How to lube a chain
Why Should I Lube My Chain? Regularly keeping your chain clean and lubricated could double, even triple the life of your transmission saving you money on replacing prematurely worn components. It will help keep your gears quiet, efficient and smooth. Chain lube helps avoid corrosion too. What Will I Need? Assuming you have cleaned your chain first,Read more ⟶
The Benefits of Using a No Bike Box Courier
When it comes to collecting and delivering bicycles, traditional courier services often require bikes to be boxed—a process that can be time-consuming, costly, and risky in terms of potential damage. That’s where specialist services like Bike Services UK come in, offering a no bike box courier solution that’s transforming the way bikes are delivered acrossRead more ⟶
Bike valve types: Understanding Presta vs Schrader vs Dunlop
When it comes to maintaining your bike’s performance, understanding bike valve types is essential for compatibility, ease of use, and long-term reliability. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a weekend rider, understanding the differences between Presta, Schrader, and Dunlop valves can help you make smarter decisions when replacing tubes or upgrading your setup. Presta TypeRead more ⟶
The 5 E’s in Ebike you didn’t know
The word Ebike is short for Electric Bike or is it? Here are 5 more E’s in Ebike you didn’t know. Effortless Electric bikes or Ebikes, are often perceived as effortless due to the assistance provided by their motor. However, that’s not strictly true unless the bike has a throttle (illegal). Riders still have toRead more ⟶
How to clean your transmission
One of the most important things you can do on any bike is to keep your transmission clean. Cleaning your drivetrain is important for a few reasons and it’s useful to know how to clean your transmisson! Think of your lube attracting dirt & debris and without attention becoming a grinding paste which will literallyRead more ⟶
the Pros and Cons of Tubeless Tyres
Bikes are becoming increasingly popular as a sustainable and efficient mode of transportation for commuting and leisure. With this rise in popularity, there’s a growing interest in optimising on-bike performance and comfort. One such optimisation is the use of tubeless tyres. While they offer several tangible benefits, it’s important to understand there are some compromisesRead more ⟶
10 things you should never do with your Ebike
Ebikes are an expensive investment and should be looked after accordingly. Here are our Top 10 things you should never do with your electric bike. #1 Don’t clean or work on your Ebike upside down. Ebikes are not designed to be upside down. Manufacturers understand bikes will get wet and muddy. They build exhaust holes intoRead more ⟶
What cycle lock should I buy?
With cycle theft regrettably at an all time high, it’s important to take precautions when leaving your bike unattended. So let’s talk about different types of cycle locks, the different levels of security they offer and answer the question what cycle lock should I buy?. The rule of thumb to remember here is that, generally, theRead more ⟶