Here are some safety tips for riding a bike in the wet
May 23, 2024
Getting out on your bike during the wetter months can be daunting. Read our tips on how to prepare your bike so it is safe for all conditions.
Tips & Advice
Choosing the right lock for your needs
October 12, 2021
Ever had your bike stolen? I have and it’s a horrible feeling. A good lock can really increase the chances of your bike being there when you come back!
6 cycling resources to keep you rolling
September 9, 2021
A lot of us have been working from home for too long and some of us are getting dizzy within our 5km bubbles. To keep you enthused and riding, we wanted to share some of our favourite cycling-related resources. We’ve included ones that get the most out of your 5km bubble, show you how to repair your bike at home
How to carry more on your bike rather than your back
August 12, 2021
Sick of lugging a backpack on your bike? Or do you find yourself stopping at the shops on the way home and wish you had some extra capacity? There are solutions for almost all bikes to help you carry more gear on your bike.
Bike fit – making your bike more comfortable
July 15, 2021
Small adjustments in how your bike fits can have a big impact on your comfort and enjoyment riding.
Why your drivetrain needs replacing
June 10, 2021
Do you ever come into Good Cycles (or another bike shop) and one of our mechanics drops a little metal gauge on your chain and says “Your chain is worn out, you need a new chain and cassette”?
4 tips to get the most out of your eBike
May 13, 2021
While eBikes are quite straightforward to use, just like riding a normal bike, there are some riding techniques that will make riding easier and help you get the most from the bike.
Making the commute work
May 13, 2021
Bikes impact our lives positively in so many ways. They’re great for our health, they reduce congestion on our roads, they’re an affordable mode of transport and they have minimal impact on the environment. They’re also the foundation of our mission to help young people facing barriers to work.
Gravel bikes – the hot new thing?
April 15, 2021
If you’ve been into a bike shop or browsed cycling websites in the last year you’d have seen and read all about gravel bikes. Gravel bikes are the new hot thing in cycling, but what’s the big deal?
All you need to know about converting to tubeless tyres
March 11, 2021
We often get questions about tubeless tyres and people looking to convert to a tubeless tyre set up so we’ve put together a short explainer article to help.
Rim brakes or disc brakes – what’s the difference?
February 5, 2021
It’s a given that we see a lot of bikes in our shop and we’ve noticed that more and more modern bikes are being equipped with disc brakes. While once reserved for mountain bikes, disc brakes are now appearing on flat bar commuter and road bikes. So which is best? Rim brakes or disc brakes? Let’s take a look at
Electronic vs mechanical gear systems
January 13, 2021
Let’s take a look at gear systems. Specifically, the difference between electronic vs mechanical gear systems. The “Big Three” bike part manufacturers each have an electronic gearing system: Shimano has Di2 for both road and mountain bikes; Campagnolo has EPS; and SRAM has Etap which, along with being electronic is wireless! There are, of course, the pros and cons of
Winter Riding Tips
June 21, 2018
With daylight savings well and truly behind us, you may find yourself in the dark when it comes to winter cycling. We’ve put together a few tips on how to stay safe and seen during the colder months. Â
The Drivetrain
June 8, 2018
If you’re a bicycle rider, you might have heard the term ‘drivetrain’ being bandied about by in-the-know bike riders. If you’re not a mechanical type of person, you may be wondering what this word means.