When it comes to finding the ideal road bike, the choices can be overwhelming. With numerous brands, models, and features available, it’s important to understand how to select the right one for your needs. In this guide, we will walk you through the essential factors to consider when…
Cycling in London is exhilarating, efficient, and often the quickest way to get from A to B. With an ever-expanding network of cycle lanes and an active cycling community, more people than ever are choosing two wheels over four. But London is a busy city, and knowing how…
Earlier in the year you may remember the amazing Lumes shared some of her thoughts leading into taking on “The Route”. (The Route aims to raise vital funds for our charity partner, Cure Leukaemia, with 10 amazing women riding the entire Tour de France Femmes route a day…
Got Tour Fever? Fancy giving it a go yourself in 2026? (No, really). Cure Leukaemia are the UK’s official Tour de France charity partner and run 2 incredible fundraising event opportunities that run alongside the pro men’s and women’s races. The “Tour 21” event sees a group of…
Today on the Balfe’s Bikes blog we welcome a special guest writer! Lumes has been a customer of our Streatham store for a long time, and is taking on the incredible challenge of riding the entire Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift route with our charity partner Cure…
When I first got into road cycling, tyres were just… tyres. I didn’t realise how much they could affect comfort, speed, and even how confident I felt in corners. But after wasting time (and money) on the wrong setups, I learned the hard way that tyre choice matters…
Join us for a relaxed evening of road and gravel chat with demonstrations, experts on hand in nutrition, coaching, bike fit and all the new 2025 products ready to get you ready for a spring/summer season of cycling. When: 27th March. 5-8PM Where: Balfe’s Bikes Waterloo – 69-71…
The days are starting to get longer, do we dare start dreaming of spring? If you’re considering a new road bike for 2025 there’s never been a better time to buy. With huge savings available across Trek, Specialized, Giant and more we can guarantee there will be something…
We’re delighted to share that we’re the Official Bike Partner for Cure Leukaemia in 2025, supporting the Charity’s growing cycling programme. This exciting partnership will provide vital support to fundraisers taking on Cure Leukaemia’s flagship cycling events, including Paris Roubaix, London 2 Paris, The Route, and The Tour…
