Bikes & Frames
Tout Terrain Silkroad 27s Silver £1,800 and Rohloff Silver £2,400
Value
Performance
A super strong bike for touring addicts with frame-integrated rear rack and solid touring specific features, available with derailleur gears with 27-speeds or Rohloff hub with 14-speeds.
2012 Giant XTC Composite 29’er 0 £2500
Value
Performance
XC race ready lightweight carbon 29’er hardtail. Pin sharp handling, awesome climbing performance and mile munching rolling on the flat. Just watch out for occasional flighty moments on technical descents.
2011 Boardman CX Team £900
Value
Performance
Alloy-framed, carbon-forked crosser with disc brakes and braze-ons for bottles, mudguards and rear rack. At a penny under £900, it’s an attractive option for those seeking a do-it-all bike, and no slouch for commuters either.
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Components & Accessories
Mavic Aksium wheelset £190
Value
Performance
Entry-level road wheels with high-end looks and a rock-solid performance.
Strada 29er Tubeless Alloy Wheelset £525
Value
Performance
Lightweight and high performing wheelset that comes with a personal touch and guarantee.
Full Windsor Foldnfix rear mudguard £15
Value
Performance
Innovative Origami style rear mudguard that won’t spoil the lines of your fixie.
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Clothing, Protection & Bags
Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Shine Wind Mitts £30
Value
Performance
A very interesting concept that isn’t quite pulled off to perfection – softshell gloves with a removable wind and water resistant lumo mitt for extra finger protection if the weather turns bad while you ride.
Shimano MW81 Winter MTB boots £150
Value
Performance
SPD-compatible, waterproof and insulated MTB boot that's warm, comfortable and reasonably priced.
Specialized Women’s BG Deflect Glove £30
Value
Performance
Weather proof softshell gloves with specially designed palm padding to reduce the discomfort of tingling or numb hands on long hard rides.
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Tools, Maintenance & Cleaning
Cyclo Ezytech Tyre Levers (Set of 3) £6
Value
Performance
User friendly, ergonomic, lightweight and super tough tyre levers that are joy to use.
Revolution floor-to-ceiling bike stand £90
Value
Performance
A stylish two-bike storage system that’s a doddle to assemble. But only works for people who are 6ft or taller and has some other drawbacks.
Birzman Feexman Cicada 10 Multi Tool £50
Value
Performance
Beautifully made carbon, aluminium and polished steel multi tool that weighs under 100g and offers the functions you'll need on the trail.
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Books & DVD's
Mountain Biking in the Lake District by Ian Boydon £13
Value
Content
An easy to use guidebook to mountain biking in the south and east Lake District with 24 varied routes and OS mapping, plus plenty of pictures to inspire.
French Revolutions by Tim Moore £9
Value
Content
A highly readable, laugh-out-loud story of the legendary Tour de France, the heroes who ride or have ridden it, and one ‘normal’ bloke’s attempt to take on the 3,360km route.
How to be a better cyclist (Advanced Cycling - the essential guide) by John Franklin £10
Value
Content
Useful 100-page book covering the major points of defensive cycling on the road. There's no real humour in the dry writing style, but the info is clearly presented and could save your life, so it's a very sensible use of a tenner
