The first iteration of the Liv Langma debuted on the world stage in 2017 and immediately begun bringing home wins and building excitement. Inspired by the Tibetan name for Mount Everest and built around the same ideology as sister company Giant’s iconic TCR, Liv’s female specific Langma enables…

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…

Brand New from Specialized, the all-new Allez Disc. Building on the iconic history of Specialized’s much-loved road favourite the new Allez provides more confidence, versatility and performance than ever before. Peter from our buying team was lucky enough to get his hands on the new Allez pre-launch, and…

Scottish brand Endura’s Spring/Summer range has hit our stores and warehouse in time for the arrival of the big yellow thing in the sky. It’s a line-up designed for roadies who like performance and style in equal amounts. Take a look at our top picks for your summer…

Lee from our Support Team has been busy putting the new Trek Ballista Aero Helmet through its paces. Here are his thoughts. Courtesy of Trek, I’ve had a lovely new Ballista helmet to try out for the past couple of weeks. So how does it stack up? Upon…

The Specialized Torch Road shoes have taken the best bits, the performance and Body Geometry ergonomics of their high-end shoes and created a more affordable package. Torch 1.0 To keep the shoe securely fitted, Specialized has gone for a single lightweight Boa L6 dial. It features tool-free snap…

Buying Christmas presents for loved ones, family and friends can be a stressful experience. Especially if they have a hobby or are into a sport and appear to have all the gear already. What do you get them? They might be developing a love of all things two-wheeled…

Here at Balfe’s Bikes, we do not just sell bikes, we enjoy riding them. We are no different to anyone else who has slung a leg over a bike and been bitten by the bug. With a semblance of normality beginning to return the prospect of taking part…

Road bikes as the name implies are for road use. There are a growing number of “gravel” or “adventure” bikes that are based on road bicycles but feature wider and more versatile tyres and disc brakes, so you can also do light trail riding such as towpaths. They…