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Cycle to Work Scheme: Is It Worth It?
The cycle to work scheme is becoming increasingly popular amongst businesses, with many companies offering this employee benefit to their staff as an incentive to help improve overall health while reducing CO2 emissions. Whether you are looking to live a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle this year or you’re a cycling enthusiast wanting to save money on a brand new top-of-the-range bike, then taking up the cycle to work scheme may be the ideal solution. With more and more people across the UK ditching their vehicles in favour of a bike... Read more...
Why is my cycling not improving?
If you’re a keen cyclist who’s eager to improve, it can be demotivating to watch your progress grind to a halt, especially if you feel like you’re doing everything right. The truth is, improving your cycling isn’t as simple as just putting more effort into your pedalling - and there are any number of things that could be holding you back.      So what can you do to get your progress back on track? We recommend a thorough examination of what you’re currently doing and the results in order... Read more...
One-One Inbred
The Inbred Is Dead! Join Craig and shed a tear for your favourite steel hardtail. The bike that defined a genre and defied, even more, is gone. After nearly fifteen years on the books at On-one towers, we are finally retiring the venerable Inbred. 26 really is dead as we say goodbye to the last 26" wheeled bike in the On-One line-up. We're not saying 26" will never make a comeback, you know that we truly love a cycling niche. Following it to a muddy hole in the ground is... Read more...
On-One Space Chicken Monster Gravel Bike
Monster Gravel- The Space Chicken Unleashed Dave the boss loves an auction, the chance to snap up something truly amazing, truly unique and sometimes utterly pointless (but it keeps him happy ). Our shop fittings come from Dave's auction trips, and to be fair he's a got a good eye. But sometimes he buys something that defies logic. About a year ago Dave's spotted  a unique auction of the works of “Airartists” the studio that produced huge oversize inflatables for the likes of Pink Floyd , Queen and even Roy... Read more...
Gravel Bikes Head to Head!!
Our family of gravel bikes is the most complete in the industry. From aggressive carbon to limo smooth titanium, whether you want a reliable commuter, a part-time CXer or a globetrotting mile muncher, we've got your new N+1 covered. Not sure which model is right for you? Let's check out the Top 3 best sellers and find out! On-One Free Ranger When you’re looking for maximum comfort for those long days in the saddle, Free Ranger is for you. A taller headtube and slacker geometry prioritises miles and smiles over... Read more...
The all-new Pro Carbon...Evolution of an icon
If you’ve been around road cycling for a few years, and to be honest even if you haven't, chances are you have seen a classic Planet X Pro Carbon somewhere. A sportive, outside a cafe, maybe even at a triathlon.  In classic black or one of the loud and proud facelift colours, The Pro Carbon was a mainstay of the UK road bike scene.The original Pro Carbon was the industry battering carbon road bike that no one else could get near for performance and value. A carbon road bike that... Read more...
Planet X SL Pro Carbon Reviews
Don't just take our word for it, read what other people have said about the SL Pro Carbon:   Bike Radar "its a very light bike for its cost, translating whatever power and fitness you’re bringing into speed and giving bigger rewards than usual, particularly on long, steady climbs." "Handling is as well-balanced, easy and vice-free as you would expect from designers and racers with the experience of Planet X’s squad too" "This is light, super fast and the best climber in the bunch." "Extremely smooth, lightweight and well balanced... Read more...
SRAM Force 11 and SRAM Force 1
SRAM has renamed and reinvigorated their road groupset offerings this year. CX1 has gone and is now replaced by 'Force 1', while the ever-amazing 'Force 11' remains, essentially unchanged - just how we like it!  Here's what SRAM have to offer all us keen, skinny-tyred cyclists this season. SRAM Force 11 Sitting just one rung below SRAM’s range-topping 'Red' groupset, 'Force' is designed with racers and dedicated cycling enthusiasts in mind. SRAM Force is by far one of the lightest and technologically advanced groupsets in its price range. This, combined with responsive shifting... Read more...
Which disc brake pads to use for bikes
Different riding styles and different riding conditions require different brake pad materials to get the best out of your swish hydraulic brakes. There’s no point having £200 a set brake levers and callipers if you are choosing the wrong pads for where and how you ride. If you want the best stopping power you need to have a think about how the different pad types are made and what they are made from and to be prepared to spend a bit of time giving your brakes all the love they... Read more...
How to avoid pinch flats
When the snake bites… If you are a keen and experienced mountain biker you know this feeling very well – you are going down a rough and technical trail with blistering speed, everything is going just perfectly, your speed is increasing more and more and then… BANG! Pssssssssssssssssssst!We all know the horrible noise of a tube that is leaking air. Your tyre is getting softer and softer and there is nothing you can do about it in that moment. Of course, this is then followed by the usual routine – stopping, removing... Read more...
MTB Wheel Sizes Guide: 650 And 29 Explained
It seems like there has been an explosion of new MTB wheel sizes over the past  few years- and it's true. Where once we only had the humble 26" wheel now we have 650b (27.5" for us old-timers), 650b+, 29" and 29+. With changes in wheel sizes come changes in performance and this greater variety of wheel sizes helps manufacturers build bikes that are better suited to a variety of different riding purposes, and they also help you have more fun on your bike.The current crop of MTB wheels sizes is... Read more...
How to customise bikes
Ever taken a long hard look at your bike and wished you had the know-how to give it the personal touch? If you want to make your bike your own so you can look and feel your best in the saddle, there are plenty of ways you can do it - and some don’t even require technical expertise.    How to customise your bike The first thing to think about when it comes to personalising a bike is what your aims are. Do you want a bike that’s more aesthetically... Read more...