Do you have a long ride coming up? It may be an event, a personal challenge like your first 100 or a long group ride taking you out of your comfort zone. Here are some top tips to consider before you tackle it so you can focus on having fun and enjoying the experience. TipRead more ⟶
Category: Tips
How to set your saddle height
If you set your saddle height correctly, all of your cycling trips should be comfortable and efficient. It is essential to achieve this to avoid injuries. As well as fitting the correct saddle, it’s height is the foundation of setting up your optimum bike position. Your saddle height measurement is the distance from the pedalRead more ⟶
How to fit pedals
Here’s a quick guide on how to fit pedals to your bike but first up let’s help you identify which is the left and right one. This is really important to remember when fitting them. Left pedals have a left hand thread, ie they tighten up counter-clockwise. Left hand pedals are often marked with an ‘L’Read more ⟶
How to M Check your bike
Before every ride we recommend you do some basic checks of your bike. This is often called an M check because as you move around the bike from back to front it forms the shape of an M. Here is a short video showing you how to do one. Check the rear wheel is secure.Read more ⟶
How to choose the right saddle
Riding a bike has to be comfortable to be be fun and enjoyable. Therefore it’s important you pay attention to your contact points. In this post we’ll dig into saddle fit, in detail, so you understand how they work. We’ll also see why a correct fit matters and help you choose the right one. ARead more ⟶
Our tips for buying a secondhand bike
Our guide to buying a secondhand bike Know what to look out for, where to buy and avoid getting scammed with our top tips The simple reason most people will buy a secondhand bike is to simply to bag a decent spec and save money. However it can come with some risks: Worn-out components, crackedRead more ⟶
How to post a bike
If you want to know the secret of how to post a bike safely then pay attention. Shipping a bike can be stressful. Quite often you’ll be charged for a bike box by the courier on top of the premium price you’ll have extorted from you for a sub-standard service. Loss and damage are common.Read more ⟶
12 Reasons why BSUK should be your bike courier
Bike Services UK offer the safest way to courier any bike up to 150kg around the UK. We promise, no damage, no loss. We’ll collect and deliver your bike unboxed and we’ll deliver it ready to ride. Peace of mind and happy customers guaranteed. Here are 12 reasons why you should use us. #1 WeRead more ⟶
5 things to consider when shipping a bike
Shipping a bike is littered with potential pitfalls. Here are our Top 5 things to consider when shipping a bike. #1 Don’t use a mainstream courier Mainstream couriers’ track record speak for themselves. It’s a well known fact that loss and damage are common and they don’t really care when they do lose or damageRead more ⟶