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…
The all-new E-Caliber from Trek combines the performance of a Supercaliber with a Fazua pedal-assist to create the ultimate mountain biking experience. There’s a gulf of difference between a fast, lightweight, full suspension XC mountain bike and the majority of eMTB’s out there. The former provides an incredibly…
The newly launched Trek Powerfly 2021 is a full-suspension all-purpose adventure electric mountain bike. Back with the same Bosch Performance Line, Trek have worked hard on developing an all-new frame which is ideal for exploring trails, rugged commuting, hauling gear and covering more gear than ever before. Product…
The newly launched Procaliber pairs hardtail efficiency with the trail-smoothing advantage of IsoSpeed for an XC racing machine that is comfortable from local trails to podium finishes. The Procaliber is built for blistering speed in every race. The carbon frame & trail taming IsoSpeed decoupler help you feel…
The new 2021 Rockhopper from Specialized is a legend reborn: For 2021 Specialized has taken two platforms, Pitch and Rockhopper, and consolidated into one superior range under the long established, original Rockhopper name. They have gone all out to redraw the lines and produce a series of mountain…
