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Ask the mechanic: electric bike maintenance and care explained
Bicycles are fairly simple machines in the grand scheme of vehicle repair. However, as technology advances so too does the sophistication of the parts fitted to bicycles and this in turn means specialist knowledge is required to look after them. This is amplified when it comes to electric bike maintenance and care, as you no longer have just a bicycle, but also a consumer electronics product. (October 2024)
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XO Bikes - not your regular bike shop
I'm sure we can all agree on the points that make a bike shop a bike shop: cycle sales, repair and service work, accessory sales and, perhaps, a small selection of clothing. But what about a store that only sells reconditioned, second-hand bikes? Is that a bike shop? (October 2023)
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Which are the bike industry's most sustainable companies?
Who is setting the bar in the cycling industry on circular economy goals and broader sustainability benchmarks? Duncan Moore speaks with some standouts.(January 2023)
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Best motorcycle cameras: the action cameras for recording your motorcycle adventure
Motorcycling can be an adrenalin rush but it can be difficult to explain the feelings it invokes. That is unless you're able to record your rides. With more and more action cameras coming onto the market recording rides in high-resolution video is now a real possibility with options available that include helmet-, body- or bike-mounted cameras. (July 2022)
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Gocycle G4 review: A futuristic folding ebike inspired by automotive design
Folding bikes are a great idea in principle but all too often they're unattractive and uncomfortable to ride. However, the G4 from Gocycle turns all of these preconceptions on their head. (May 2022)
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Hot Tubs
Duncan Moore looks at why hot tubs are the next 'must have' for glampsites, and how to choose and maintain them. (October 2017)
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Marquees: hire or buy?
Duncan Moore investigates when it is a good investment for a venue to purchase a marquee. (August 2016)
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Malcolm Custom Bicycles' Custom Steel Frame
In this modern age of carbon framed bikes available for less than £1000 it might seem strange that someone would spend upwards of £1600 on a steel frame and fork package. However, bespoke doesn't come cheap and that's exactly what you get with a Malcolm Custom Bicycles frame - a one-off, made-to-measure frame and fork. (October 2015)
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Holding out for a hero
Six months into his role as general manager of BMW Motorrad UK, Phil Horton sets out his stall for the burgeoning German brand. (May 2015)
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Tied up and on my back: What's it like to be a rock climbing virgin?
I'd never really thought about bondage before... (January 2015)
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