We’re back with another bike check! This week we’re taking a look at Jay’s Specialized Demo. Jay is another member of the Unit 5 Bike Builder Team, and he loves to send it so a downhill bike was the only way to go! Find out more about the…
Giant was founded in 1972 with a mission to create better bikes and improve the cycling experience. They committed themselves to innovation and mastery of manufacturing and their ability to produce high-quality bikes at an affordable price allowed for more riders to experience they joy of cycling. Giant…
Specialized are riders – that fact has guided very decision that the business has made since 1974 and is why they’ve become one of the most recognised and respected names in the world of cycling. Specialized can be found across all disciplines of cycling, and the prowess of their…
If you have even the smallest amount of bike knowledge, you will have heard of Trek Bikes. Trek was founded in 1976 by Dick Burke and Bevil Hogg, after their attempt at opening a chain of bicycle shops ended in failure, and after they realised that as none…
Whyte are a British brand who made a name for themselves designing mountain bikes that are ready to tackle even the toughest of UK conditions. From humble beginnings in the ‘90s to the internationally respected brand they are today, Whyte have become best known for their meticulous focus…
At Balfe’s we’re all passionate riders across a wide range of disciplines, so you can guarantee if we’re not in work we’ll be off doing something fun on two wheels! Barry Godin is also an avid bikepacker, with a brilliant YouTube that you can follow here. Read below…
The new 2021 Slash mountain bikes from Trek are more enduro, but still retain their trail manners: Trek changed the scene with the introduction of the Slash a few years ago, unleashing long travel, 29 inch wheeled full suspension MTB’s into the market. For 2021 they have completely…
Staff review: Dave, Bike Buying Manager 2020 was certainly a year of change, and for many people, the way they have been riding their bikes has changed too. For me throwing my bike on the back of the car and driving to a trail centre feels like a…
The new 2021 Stumpjumper mountain bikes from Specialized have all new geometry and sizing options and are more trail friendly than ever: The legend that is Stumpjumper lives on, and is better than ever in it’s latest incarnation. For 2021 Specialized have gone all out to produce a…