Cycle Schemes are a brilliant initiative from the British Government. It helps to promote healthier living (for you and the environment) by helping you to purchase a bike, spreading the payments over several months and not paying tax or national insurance on it. Use of different schemes is becoming more and more common, so here is a little bit of information that should help you through the bike buying process if using the scheme. This…

Each year, bikes seem to be coming with less and less. I don’t mean on the actual bike (pedals not included!) but in terms of paperwork. The cynic would say it is cost saving; the optimist will claim it is environmentally friendly. Whatever is driving the lack of paper instructions it is a fact, and can leave you, the consumer, slightly underwhelmed when you collect your new pride and joy. Most places will tell you…

We have lots of conversations with customers about warranties in store and they generally fall into one of three categories: Providing reassurance when someone is making a purchaseProviding reassurance when something goes wrongProviding huge frustration when something isn’t covered by a warranty! The aim of this article is to shed a bit of light on what can and can’t be expected from a warranty. What You Should Do to Avoid a Problem: Keep your receipt…

As Winter approaches, the nights are getting darker and the days are getting colder, and conditions for cycling can be difficult at times. But you don’t want to stop cycling until the new year, because let’s face it, Wales isn’t known for its hot climate. But, how exactly can you stay safe whilst cycling during Winter? That’s why you’re here to find out, so let’s take a look. Service Checks The first step to consider…