Specialized recently released the updated Camber helmet. While sitting at their entry level price point, this is in no way a “cheap” feeling helmet. Brody from our Bike Building team at HQ has been wearing the Camber for a while and shares his thoughts below! As a entry-level…
Are you the kind of rider who has all black everything? Or are you the type of rider who loves to stand out and express themselves using plenty of colour? Whatever your choice, you can’t deny that the colour of Lee’s S-Works Tarmac absolutely POPS! Lee is another…
Specialized’s S-Works Helmet range has adorned the heads of some of the biggest names in road cycling for many years, and we’re excited to share that the latest incarnations of the Prevail and Evade helmets have finally arrived. More ventilation, better safety, improved aesthetics – the new range…
Spring is here and it’s time to crack out the shorts and short sleeved jerseys! Castelli have released their latest Spring/Summer collection and the key pieces are now in-stock at Balfe’s. The eagle eyed amongst you will recognise our model – Zac our Hackney store Assistant Manager (and…
You may recognise Jonny’s name, as we recently featured his Specialized Sequoia on the blog! As one of our gravel aficionados, it made perfect sense to get his opinion on the Specialized S-Works Recon Lace Gravel Shoes! Read on for Jonny’s thoughts below. On first impressions these shoes…
The Specialized Tactic 4 is the latest incarnation of the Tactic helmet and is designed with trail and Enduro mountain biking in mind. We gave our resident adventurer Barry Godin (Fulham Store Manager and popular YouTuber) the Tactic to review while away on one of his bikepacking trips,…
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…
Who doesn’t love a bike check?! Our company is full of passionate riders who have spent huge amounts of time perfecting their set-up and in our latest series we take an in-depth look at some of the bikes of the Balfe’s team. First up is Jonny from our…
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…
