Layering up when you are riding over the winter months can make a ride more enjoyable by keeping you warm and dry.
If you are riding to work, out with friends or popping down to the shops during the period between autumn and winter you will need some lights. They are necessary if your journey is at either end of the day but can also be relied upon during the…
Here at Balfe’s, we offer the option to test ride your next bike to make sure it’s the right choice for you. To test ride a bike that is available in the store you are visiting, we will make a charge of £0.01 against your chip and pin…
2022 has been a great year for electric bikes, with a number of exciting updates/new models being released across our portfolio of incredible brands. Below you’ll find 5 of our favourites and ones we think you should definitely consider snapping up if you want to make the most…
If you’ve ever ridden an e-bike then I’m sure this situation will be very familiar. You’re riding along, minding your own business as you approach a group of riders on analogue bikes riding up the hill ahead. As you ride past them, the inevitable “Cheater” falls out of…
Cycling glasses offer several benefits Wherever you are riding, your eyes have a lot of work to do. Cycling glasses offer several benefits. They can help protect your eyes from the sun’s rays, dust, debris, insects, and anything else you might encounter on a ride. Even if the…
The Queen’s Jubilee weekend may have passed but don’t put the bunting away just yet. We thought that following our best British bike brands, let’s showcase some of the other great brands that are homegrown. Muc-Off The brand began life back in the early 90s but not with…
Endura are a brand that are well known for their high-performance mountain bike kit. As a brand that hails from Scotland (a country well known for it’s changeable weather) you would expect Endura to be the masters of developing kit for all conditions, and they certainly do deliver…
There would be nothing worse than leaving the shops, café, or pub to return to where you had locked up your bike and find an empty space. Getting the right lock to secure your pride and joy is essential to avoid this scenario. Since pandemic began there has…