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No Two Cycles is at Eurotunnel Le Shuttle.

3 weeks ago

No Two Cycles
Woo-hoo, Summer break.As I sit waiting for the train, what else to do but flick through the diary for some stats. In the year to date, I have;- Fixed over 250 bikes (excluding drop-ins)- Built 17 new bikes (inc frame-swaps and full geoupset upgrades)- Run 3 training workshops- Supported 3 sportives/events- 7 days riding in the Pyrenees- 5 days tiding in Yorkshire (road and MTB)- 5 days croos-country skiing- 2,330m / 3756km ridden- 113,150’ / 34,488m climbed- and god-knows how many cups of coffee……Verbier awaits; a coupe of days on the MTB, a hilly road sportive (Tour de Stations) and then the small issue of riding back….. Thanks to everyone who’s played a part in the year this far…..enjoy the cracking August weather (🤣)…..and see you soon! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

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1 month ago

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Bike builds. In the past week I’ve had the pleasure of having these beauts in the workshop; a De Rosa Bikes SK Pinifarina with SRAM Red groupset and a Trek Bicycle Émonda with Shimano Ultegra Di2 - just look at those paint schemes!!Just as the builds were nearing completion along came a request for ‘a quick frame swap’ (FYI…that’s another full build). No photos of the S-Works yet, aside from the one showing the reason for the build…..yup, than small scratch on the top-tube was scanned and the frame declared scrap - if you’re ever in doubt about carbon, get it checked!!!No Two Cycles has been established for 6 years; I’ve been associated with cycling all my life. From small tweaks to full builds, the workshop is here to keep you riding.#localbikeshop #notwocycle #cycleworkshop #bikeshop #CroxtonKerrial #valeofbelvoir #BikeBuild #derosabikes #trekbicycles ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

No Two Cycles
Advanced notice - the workshop will be closed for my summer break. Timings below. Cross-country skiing in winter; cycle touring in summer….maybe one day I’ll have a relaxing break, not #trainingcamp !! With the exception of the odd gap in the diary between now and my departure, the workshop is fully booked - I’ll do my best to fix and small jobs, but routine work will have to wait until I’m back I’m afraid.Thanks for all your support,DavidNo Two Cycles www.notwocycles.co.uk#notwocycles #customerservice #croxtonkerrial #localbikeshop #summerbreak #cyclinglife ... See MoreSee Less

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No Two Cycles is feeling disappointed.

2 months ago

No Two Cycles
The extra mile should be the norm…….I had a guy drop in yesterday, his bike had very recently been with one of the larger bike shops in the area - the bike shop did some work on the front wheel bearings and fitted a new chain.The guy call in to the workshop mid ride as he was fed up with his gears slipping - he’d seen the workshop sign out so popped in.It was immediately obvious that his cranks were moving in the bottom bracket….so I offered to change it (5 min job). Twenty-five mins and a Dremel later, what resembled a bottom bracket was finally out……how did the other workshop not notice this???Moreover, reassembling everything, it became clear that the freehub bearings were rusty-dust too……grrrr!!! These were also replaced.OK, so the customer may mot have explicitly asked the other shop to check the whole bike, but as a professional mechanic, every bike that comes into my workshop gets a safety check and the owners advised if there’s an issue……it’s about efficiency, your safety and is just good practice!!So here’s two photos of the horrid bottom bracket; and the third photo? Well that’s a plug for No Two Cycles - your local bike shop! 🤣🚴🏻‍♂️🚵🏻‍♂️☕️Thanks too to The Croxton Village Shop for feeding them coffee and cake whilst I fix the bike.#notwocycles #localbikeshop #CustomerService #croxtonkerrial ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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Giro d’Italia - done ✅Tour de France - done ✅What next? Yup, Paris 2024 😊But for us mere mortals, how about ‘The Average Games’? 🤣#notwocycles #SportForAll #inclusion #Paris2024www.facebook.com/share/v/FCnqcrvXmjZjUMsM/?mibextid=WC7FNe ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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Ah ha, time for some Marginal Groans - they’re like the infamous Marginal Gains, just a lot more of a faff!!! But this is kinda a Public Service Announcement….I’m pretty sure this post won’t change anyone’s mind when purchasing a bike….but it’s certainly something to consider when maintaining it…..Bike #1; normal stem, no integrated cables - time to swap stem…..probably less than 10 mins. (catch me in a good mood/bring cake, and I’d probably do it for nowt).Bike #2; “Hi Dave, can you swap these two stems please; X wants a shorter stem”.All cables/hoses route through the bars and stem.So….and bear with me; - bar tape off; - remove brake pads. - disconnect front and rear brake hoses and carefully cut off the olives at the end of each hose. Feed the hose back through the frame.- disconnect rear mech cable; pull outer through frame. — outer cable stuck; remove crank and bottom bracket. - now remove outer cable. - remove front fork. - remove, inspect and clean headset bearings. - drink coffee; swear in frustration…. - pull brake hoses and gear outer through old stem; thread through new stem. - wishing you had ET’s fingers, re-route hoses and cables through frame (thankful you remembered the guide wires); replace anyi-rattle stuff. - fit new brake olives; fit hoses. - refit bottom bracket / crank. - refit fork, headset spacers and stem, swearing more at the routing of the hoses past the steerer tube. - fit stem/bars. - refit brake pads; bleed brakes. - replace bar-tape. - check and torque all fastenings / bolts. - stop watch, drink more coffee.That’s about 3hrs work; cost to customer…..well, let’s just say it was well over £100.Thanks for getting this far…. 😊😊#notwocycles #aerofaff #integratedcables #bikemaintenance #coffeetime #wheresmycake ... See MoreSee Less

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No Two Cycles is feeling delighted at No Two Cycles.

2 months ago

No Two Cycles
It’s……nearly…..the……weekend (and it’s stopped raining)Have a great weekend; and happy riding!www.facebook.com/share/v/Ru5YLmx74gv7C5x7/?mibextid=WC7FNe ... See MoreSee Less

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No Two Cycles is feeling motivated at No Two Cycles.

3 months ago

No Two Cycles
Back home after a fantastic few days in the Pyrenees. The workshop will be back to full steam from Monday morning….which is more than can be said for my thighs!I chat to so many of you about great rides and amazing days in the saddle, be it on gravel, MTB or road, here or further afield….and for some, I get that riding somewhere new can be daunting.For this trip, I chose the Pyrenees (other mountain ranges are available). If you’re looking for a great resource, Climbfinder is fantastic. Their website has most good climbs in Europe - seriously, take a look. Detailed descriptions, and importantly, profiles….yuk!!! I used Climbfinder together with Peter Cossins book ‘A cyclist’s guide to the Pyrenees’ (road.cc/content/review/cyclists-guide-pyrenees-peter-cossins-284381) As a bonus, on a couple of days I saw two camera-wielding ladies from Zoom Photo Tourmalet - snapped on my way up Col de Tentes and a couple of days later on the Tourmalet - Merci Gwénaëlle. 😊 I chose to take the van and bikes, but flights from Stansted to Lourdes are less than £50 each way; bike hire shops are plentiful with many brands represented (Specialized, Giant, Wilier and Bianchi are just a few I saw). Accommodation wise, I’ve previously camped (eating out was expensive), so elected for an AirBnB - more costly than camping, but cheaper overall. Then there’s the hosted option; I have no experience of this, but met a couple of riders who stayed with Jamie Escape to the Pyrenees ( www.escapetothepyrenees.com ) - it was their 2nd year and couldn’t speak highly enough about it! And lastly, if you want the full Pyrenees experience, but are just pressed for time, why not ride it all in one go…..for more info; Trans Pyrenees Race - David, I saw one of your checkpoint stencils at the top of the Cirque de Troumouse - nasty!!!Whether you want to plan single or multi-day rides, here or abroad, you’re always welcome to come and chat and have a coffee, share ideas or seek advice….always happy to help.Oh, and if you want to save any of my Pyrenees routes, they’re all on my Strava profile. strava.app.link/17Lcpz76EKb ... See MoreSee Less

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No Two Cycles is feeling excited at No Two Cycles.

3 months ago

No Two Cycles
Time for an early summer(?) break after a busy start to the year. The Pyrenees beckons. Whilst full service slots are pretty much fully booked-up into July, I always try to maintain capacity for those smaller jobs to keep you riding, so please do het in touch. Emails and messages may take longer to reply to whilst away….so please be patient. Hoping you have sunny days and dry roads! ... See MoreSee Less

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No Two Cycles

4 months ago

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This made me smile….. 🤣(and as most of you know; I do it for my great customers, excessive coffee drinking, bike chat and the love of riding bikes. **I don’t love dirty or neglected bikes though). ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

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It’s getting quite real now! Next Friday I head to Hebden Bridge to overnight before a ‘dark o’clock’ start. 3 days and 325lm of some of Yorkshire finest track and trails…..sunshire forecast?? Probably not.A massive thanks to Adrian @Yorkshire Divide for planning and organising what’s set to be an amzing event. He’s also produced an amzing teaser, here; youtu.be/NIgbEAQAHHY?si=DWbCuQBTTrV3JdabOh, and I beat prep my bike and kit before the weekend! #notwocycles #gravelcycling #cyclingyorkshire #headwaters #kinesisbikes #restrap ... See MoreSee Less

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No Two Cycles is feeling motivated at No Two Cycles.

5 months ago

No Two Cycles
I may services bikes, fix bikes, ride bikes, adventure and tour by bike, but my passion is running (or at least it was until I was visited by Uncle Arthritis). 10k’s, half-marathons and then the jump straight to ultras…..I bloody loved running. It took me to some amazing places, met amazing people, and the best natural highs of my life!! 🤣So, as my thoughts turn to running, good luck to any and all of you taking part in the TCS London Marathon….. And for those of you taking part in Liège–Bastogne–Liège, can you clean you bike before you bring it in next week?? PS. If you’re wondering; yes, my leg grew back.#runningmotivation #notwocycles #londonmarathon2024 #endorphins ... See MoreSee Less

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No Two Cycles is feeling peaceful at No Two Cycles.

5 months ago

No Two Cycles
I find wheel-building quite cathartic; it’s just good to have great tunes on and think about nowt but the build….A pair of lovely, strong, DT Swiss G540db gravel rims paired to Shimano hubs; the wheels have been set-up tubeless ready for the customer to shred the Scottish trails.Happy days ahead (when the bloody rain stops!!)#notwocycles #localbikeshop #wheelbuilding #dtswiss #gravelcycling #faithlessinsomnia ... See MoreSee Less

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