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Fresh coffee day!! ![]()
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Coffee and cycling go hand-in-hand, and with all that intenal cable routing, boy, do I need caffeine!! ![]()
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I’m always on the look out for good coffee and when Lauren (Ginger & Blue) recommended Stewarts of Trent Bridge, they became my supplier of choice. ![]()
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This month I have the usual Sunset Espresso and my new favourite. Colombia, La Isla! ☕️☕️![]()
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#localbikeshop #localbusiness #coffeelovers #coffeetime #notwocycles
Could cycling backwards be the next big thing….? ![]()
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A credible article Ratio Technology, chapeau Dr Erste!
A misty start to the day. ![]()
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It’s a pleasure to be supporting the Beeston Academy Cycle Team - spannering from Car2.![]()
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The Junior CiCLE Classic course was treated to a massive downpour yesterday; should make todays racing quite sporty!![]()
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#localbikeshop #cycleracing #webuycycle
A good vantage point to watch some suffering on Sunday….. 💪🚴🏻♂️🚴🏻♂️🚴🏻![]()
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www.facebook.com/share/1GEfY3oAaK/?mibextid=wwXIfrAnd it begins 😍
My pre-work caffeine infusion included perusing Cycling Weekly; I thought I’d share with you this insightful finding…….![]()
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Remember kids, don’t buy a hockey stick if you want to play tennis…. 🤣![]()
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#localbikeshop #toptips
Are you one of those people disappointed that we’re now deprived of good racing on mainstream TV? ![]()
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Well despair not, for you can get your fix of England’s own Belgian Classic - the Junior CiCLE Classic takes place next weekend. ![]()
Website here, but not much detail; cicleclassic.co.uk/![]()
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I’m delighted that a couple of riders I support will be racing too; Ben Freeman (his brother, Sam, will be racing next year too) and Ethan Squires will be doing battle on local road with some great ‘secteurs’.![]()
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Safe riding guys; I’ll try not to look too warm in the team car….![]()
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Paul Squires Adrian Freeman @followersHow to get into cycling is our latest blog, written by Sam Freeman who has been on work experience at Melton Sports this week from the Priory Belvoir Academy. Sam is a young cycling prospect, so watch this space! www.meltonsports.co.uk/2025/03/13/how-to-get-into-cycling-by-sam-freeman/
People often ask if I sell bikes…..as a rule, no I don’t, bit obviously, with so many great customers, I often see great bikes for sale, or hear about people who want bikes.![]()
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And here’s one such bike; Adam has a great MTB for sale; it’s always been looked after, but as he says, it’s not been through the workshop recently, but I’m very happy to share the link knowing it’ll be a great bike for someone….![]()
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Sure, there’s ill-informed folk and keyboard warriors already dismissing this bike as ‘a Halfords bike’ …. but don’t be one of them; read the article, look at the spec and realise just how good a bike this is for the money!![]()
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And ask those folk who’ve had a Boardman bike (me included), they’re a really good quality product and great valve….. ![]()
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#localbikeshop #notwocycles #abikeforallseasons #boardmanbikes
Hardly local, but it may well be worth the journey (assuming you can read an OS map and aren’t already in love with N.Yorkshire…. 🤣)![]()
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#gravelbike #gravelcycling #graveladventure #notwocycles #localbikeshop![]()
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www.facebook.com/share/1A4ebHmGCY/?mibextid=wwXIfr“Aberfoyle is at the centre of the gravel universe,” says Kerry MacPhee of Gravelfoyle, which is home to a network of over 200km of off-road trails in a 12km radius. 👇
Has your all-wheel drive broken? Then please do give me a call, or better still, send me a video….discretion assured…. 🤣![]()
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Happy Monday everyone. ![]()
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#localbikeshop #notwocycles #AllWheelDrive #foolprooftech
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I’ve written a few posts recently and the theme seems to be - keep your bike clean/well maintained. And then, this morning I see this….another goodie.![]()
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The duration of an ebike electric motor can go anywhere from 2000 km, or 1242 miles, to even more than 12,000 miles or 19,300 km. Here’s some tips to make the difference.![]()
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For even greater context; I had a customer with an eMTB….there was play in the bottom bracket. He came to me because the Specialized Store quoted him c£1000 for a new motor (the BB is an integral part). In this instance, I wasn’t able to help as the motor unit was sealed - very costly ingress of mud/water.![]()
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Who does the Viking Challenge on an ebike then….?? ![]()
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Roy Redman..one for your followers too.![]()
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#localbikeshop #ebikes #BikeMaintenanceTips #notwocycles
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Tubeless tyres 101.![]()
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Tubeless sealant has really changed the simple bike tyre….but it’s not fit and forget. Sealant manufacturers recommend regular (monthly) checking of the tyre/sealant and are as helpful to suggest sealant can last anywhere between 2 and 7 months *(Stans, others will vary).![]()
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But as a top tip, if your sealant looks more like A than B, it’s probably due a refresh.![]()
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Other signs include a sticky mess up your seatpost, or along your downtube….or a simple flat tyre. And remember, if the sealant fails to seal and you reach for a tube, check the tyre carcass for debris first…..you’d be surprised how many folk don’t….. d’oh. ![]()
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#localbikeshop #notwocycles #tubelessready #walkinghome #foolprooftech
Attention Lapierre owners; I’m sure if you own a Lapierre Aircode DRS and/or a Xelius SL3, Lapierre will have been in touch….but just in case….. ![]()
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#localbikeshop #notwocycles #localbusiness #recall #Lapierrebikes
Lapierre issues stop ride notice and recalls Aircode DRS and Xelius SL3 over safety issue with fork
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French brand advises customers to immediately stop using the bike and contact an authorised dealer
For those of you that are aware of the high-quality cakeage at The Croxton Village Shop, well, you can now eat the same fine cakes without having to first climb out of Knipton…..![]()
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Of course, with your belly full of cake and coffee, the only way out of Knipton is up……![]()
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#localbusiness #localbikeshop #NoTwoCycles #cyclingcafe #cafelife #villageshop
Happy Wednesday…..here’s one for the Ultrasonic cleaning bath nerds.![]()
This mech had seized in place and wouldn’t return inboard under its’ own steam, or move outboard under mine. 20 mins in the cleaner and some lube TLC and it’s as good as new.![]()
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You’re welcome Wednesday nerds. ![]()
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#localbikeshop #fixnotreplace #UltrasonicCleaning #notwocycles
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I’m conscious i’m chaging head-long into geek-space here, but bear with me…….![]()
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GCN have produced a great video about bearings ( youtu.be/I3gcMog16vE?si=WYv6E0cqWmsqly3v ) - various steel bearings, ceeamic bearings….which ones are best, best value for money, beat value per watt or best value per mile…..?? What do you think? ![]()
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As it happens, I tend to use Endura bearings (both steel and ceramic), but regardless, in the workshop, most of the failures I see are down to not keeping the bike clean in the first place….![]()
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Always happy to provide advice and options when replacing your bearings, and/or servicing your bikes. ![]()
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#localbikeshop #GCNtech #endurabearings #notwocycles #bearings
Have You Been LIED To About Ceramic Bearings?
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What’s the biggest con in cycling tech? Alex Paton is on a mission to find out! In this deep dive into bearings, Alex speaks with Matt Harvey, co-founder of ...
As this year draws to a close, it’s resolution time. Lose 10kg? Go 13kph faster? Eat 1327 more calories??? How about ‘have more adventures (Much Better Adventures) ![]()
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Happy New Year everyone; whatever you’re doing and whatever you’re riding next year, enjoy…..and don’t forget to pop by for a coffee (bike services also available 🤣)![]()
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#notwocycles #gravelcycling #bikepacking #localbikeshop #neverstopexploring #2025goalsRound-the-world cyclist Markus Stitz has mapped a new iteration of the Cairngorms Loop, a 266km bikepacking route through the rugged, sweeping scenery of the Cairngorms National Park.![]()
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Click the link in the comments to read more about the trail, which uses a variety of existing trails and routes! 👇🔗
With the weather so grotty outside, why not get your endorphins by proxy….. ![]()
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I know there’s lots of good feeds, channels, Insta pages out there, but this one just appealed and made me smile.![]()
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#localbikeshop #notwocycles #cycleadventure #bikepacking #gravelcycling #neverstopexploring
Nathalie Baillon - Ultra Cycling Adventures
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Ultra races | Bikepacking trips | Gravel, MTB and road cycling
There’s lots of articles out there about bike fit, and I too could bore you senseless over a coffee…..but for most people, a sensible fit can be achieved fairly easily and quickly.![]()
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If you’ve had a fit one bike (or indeed don’t think you need one because you’re already comfortable on your bike ** comfort may not = efficient), and now have a second bike, it isn’t always a straight swap of measurements to the second bike. This article is good example of how different bars can affect ‘fit’; drops depth is one factor, but with gravel bikes and wider bars becoming more popular have you thought about shorter stems?? The wider the bars, the further forward you’ll lean/reach - it’s just maths innit? 🤣![]()
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If you ever need any advice on your bike and riding position, please do get in touch. I can carry out a simple on-bike assessment to a full fit using a Wattbike - the first step usually starts with a coffee and conversation. ![]()
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#localbikeshop #notwocycles #bikefitting
Pay attention to this overlooked measurement and your cycling could get a lot more comfortable
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Handlebar reach is the distance between your stem and the controls on your bar. We explain its importance and how to find the correct reach.