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At Westbrook Cycles, we understand that it’s not just the bike itself which makes for an enjoyable day out mountain biking, although it certainly helps! Equally important, is a massive range of...
If you live and ride in the UK, it’s likely that you will have to encounter some pretty miserable weather conditions if you want to ride any other time than over the few weeks that we can...
Like many components that we discuss here on The Blog, mudguards are not the most exciting bits of kit that we get into the shop here at Westbrook Cycles. Mudguards are however, pretty...
At Westbrook Cycles, the mountain bike side of our business is split into a couple of different parts - mainly the sales of full and ready to ride mountain bikes, and the sales and supply of a range...
Mountain Bike Tyres are designed for off road use, and typically feature raised tread patterns known as either ‘knobs’ or ‘lugs’ which dig into loose material and ground, providing the best...
Across the full Mountain Bike industry, and the cycling industry in general, technological advancements have made the sport not only more fun, but also a lot safer. Not surprisingly one of...
The previous version of the Cannondale SuperSix Evo has proven over the years to be an incredibly fast road racing bike, winning numerous awards for its innovative, lightweight design. With this iteration...
Electric Mountain Bikes have truly revolutionised mountain biking in recent years, and here at Westbrook Cycles - even our most traditionalist and purist mountain biking customers have recently...
The Mountain Bike Industry, in fact the cycling industry in general is one of the most interesting - with developments and innovative technologies being developed all of the time. There are...
Electric Mountain Bikes are the most technologically advanced mass market mountain bikes for sale. The research and design, as well as the quality of components used within these bikes is reflected...
At Westbrook Cycles, we advise many customers about whether or not to choose a full suspension mountain bike, or a hardtail mountain bike. A lot of the time, there is no right or wrong answer, but...
At Westbrook Cycles, this is a question we hear a lot from our customers - what mountain bike is best for everyday use? Everyday use is of course different for each and every rider, with...
At Westbrook Cycles, in recent years all of our team have become massive fans of electric mountain bikes, although it took some of our ‘purist’ team members slightly longer than others to realise...
Clipless Pedals are one of the most important developments in cycling technology. Heavily inspired by the world of skiing, clipless pedals connect the rider to the pedals in an incredibly efficient way...
As a company full of cycling enthusiasts, it’s no surprise that we look for almost any opportunity to buy an extra bike to add to our collections. Increasingly, we have been, and witnessed our...
At Westbrook Cycles, we understand the importance of cycling with a family - and it’s as enjoyable seeing your children enjoy the freedom of riding a bike, as cycling yourself. Combining the two together...
At Westbrook Cycles, we are lucky enough to be based in the beautiful market town of Stokesley, surrounded by brilliant roads which criss cross beautiful countryside, including the North Yorkshire Moors...
There’s not a massive amount in the world you can get now for £1,000, but you can still get a fantastic quality mountain bike - capable of getting you well and truly off the beaten track for adventures...
At Westbrook Cycles, our staff and customers love a cycling challenge - and cycling challenges do not get much more iconic than doing a coast to coast ride in the North of England. One of the most...
Road Bikes are some of our best selling products here at Westbrook cycles, we have worked hard to make sure we have the perfect range of road bikes for all cycling preferences and requirements...
Aero Helmets, when worn for a triathlon or similar race undoubtedly receive a few glances - thanks to their distinctive, aerodynamic shape. Aero Helmets are a popular choice however, for a...
At Westbrook Cycles, we stock and supply a massive range of both Rim Brakes and Disc Brakes for all kinds of bikes. These are supplied both fitted to new bikes delivered complete, as well as...
A lot of people invest good money in their mountain bikes, not only spending a lot of money when they first purchase their mountain bike - but also spending money on a range of upgraded...
If you mention cycling clothing to anybody, it’s almost guaranteed that their first thought will fall to lycra and all kinds of revealing ensembles. There are of course, many different disciplines and types of...
As many hobbies in life, there has to be a balance between money spent VS enjoyment, with hobbies such as cycling easily swallowing thousands, and if not - tens of thousands of pounds. At Westbrook...
On our doorstep here at Westbrook Cycles, across the North Yorkshire Moors are some of the most beautiful, but steepest roads in England. Although there are certain parts of the country, where long cycles...
Mountain Biking provides an unparalleled sense of freedom, allowing riders to journey off road to remote and far-flung locations that people just cannot reach or see, during their day to day lives. The...
Regardless of whether you are out for a long day mountain biking, or taking part in a road cycling competition where speed is key - keeping your internal energy levels topped up with the right nutrition...
No matter where you live in the UK, there’s some fantastic places to cycle - the call of further off destinations however, cannot be ignored. Whether it’s road cycling across the majestic roads of islands...
We handpick a range of bikes that have been designed, and are perfectly matched for cycling across cities. These bikes are used for everything from seeing friends and getting about on a...
We believe everybody can remember the very start of their mountain biking journey, instead of riding along complete flat and smooth ground - the first mountain bike ride can be an equally scary...
We know how important is to buy the right bike for your requirements - and that’s why our customer services teams are equipped with all of the knowledge required for our customers to make the...
We know the importance of ensuring that you choose the right mountain bike for your riding requirements, as well as ambitions. If you get this balance right, you can find the perfect mountain bike...
We deal with customers of all cycling capabilities - from athlete level cyclists right across to complete novices, and we deal with each customer exactly the same. Providing them with access to the...
Road Bikes follow the same key design principles, they are lightweight, they feature dropped handlebars, have narrow wheels and tyres, usually have a carbon fibre fork and do not feature any...
Although at first glance, a gravel bike can look just like a cyclocross bike but they are actually very different propositions and in this post we look at exactly what a gravel bike is, and why...
Mountain Bike wheels have to perform in some incredibly difficult situations, as well as powering you across rough terrain - they need to be able to soak up damage from impacts with...
At Westbrook Cycles, we are proud to stock and supply an excellent range of Reflective Clothing suitable for all kinds of cycling & mountain biking. This range of reflective clothing holds...
Mountain Biking is one of the very best recreational hobbies that you can do, getting you outside in the fresh air - whilst getting you fitter and stronger in the process. Mountain Biking does...
The start of the year is always a really exciting time for us here at Westbrook Cycles, it’s the time of year when we get our hands on the very latest releases from bike manufacturers...
Electric Bikes are one of the most exciting additions and innovations to hit the world of cycling, and they are becoming increasingly popular in road bike format. Electric Road Bikes provide...
Scott is one of the brands that we work with most closely here at Westbrook Cycles, for so many different reasons. As well as representing excellent value for money for the specification...
The New Year is always a really exciting time for us here at Westbrook Cycles, we finally get our hands and can supply all of the latest stock that our suppliers have been working on for the...
Cycling Clothing gets a bad press here in the UK, with many non cyclists choosing to laugh and take the mickey out of road cyclists, adorned in lycra and tight fitting materials...
At Westbrook Cycles, we do not just supply a range of bikes online - we also supply a massive range of cycling clothing and accessories, with one of the most popular product groups we sell...
Although it’s easy to assume that cycling jerseys are the reserve of road cyclists, there’s actually a fantastic range of Mountain Bike Jerseys available to buy. These Jerseys differ from cycling...
Although tight lycra can look pretty cool, there’s nothing really cooler than baggy mountain bike clothing, manufactured by some of the coolest and most respected mountain bike...
If you cycle in the UK, it’s likely that you have encountered some pretty harsh weather - whether it was out riding when it starts snowing, or battling torrential rain and strong winds in...
At Westbrook Cycles, we are proud to stock and supply a fantastic range of Mountain Bikes, all of which have been handpicked from the world’s best mountain bike manufacturers...
If you are into your mountain biking it’s likely that you will be, or have in the past, considered how to improve the ride and upgrade the performance you get from your mountain bike...
Upgrading the components on a road bike oddly has some stigma attached to it. It’s true in 99% of cases that it’s easier to improve your riding performance by riding more, improving your...
At Westbrook Cycles, we place massive importance on the contact points that a mountain bike has with it’s rider - mainly the handlebars, bike grips, saddle, as well as pedals. Getting...
Almost everybody who rides a Mountain Bike, or has bought a Mountain Bike in recent years, will be riding a bike which has been fitted with Disc Brakes. Disc Brakes have long been the brake...
If you ride your mountain bike in the UK, there’s a few guarantees when it comes to riding conditions - you will have experienced unpleasant weather, and you will also have experienced...
At Westbrook Cycles, we stock a fantastic range of aftermarket mountain bike forks which we supply to customers looking to upgrade the suspension forks on their mountain bikes...
Although road bikes are pretty simple machines - it does have some incredibly important parts - one of the most important, being road bike forks. These forks deliver power and steering...
If your valentine is a keen mountain biker, then you are lucky - not only are they more than likely incredibly cool, as well as physically fit - Valentines day, and other gift giving occasions...
We think it’s fair to say that nobody has now not heard of Coronavirus - and the effects that it has had on people’s work, shopping habits, hobbies and general behaviour. At the moment, we are...
If your partner or valentine this year is big into their road cycling - you have come to the right place to find the perfect gift for them. The road cycling industry is absolutely full of fantastic gifts...
Most of our lives have now been affected by Coronavirus in some way - and professional sports, including road cycling - have been particularly hard hit. We don’t know of any cycling events...
Cyclists are a resilient bunch, and it’s been widely reported that both professional and amateur cyclists are meeting in virtual reality to work out at home. Across countries such as Spain...
Transport is one of the biggest concerns with the outbreak of Coronavirus - and as part of social distancing measures, it’s become very difficult getting from one place to another - avoiding...
At Westbrook Cycles, we supply all of the parts required to keep your road bike or mountain bike in tip top riding condition. This means supplying a massive range of components and...
At Westbrook Cycles, as well as supplying a range of new road & mountain bikes to our customers - we also carry stock of, and supply a massive range of components which have been designed...
At Westbrook Cycles, we not only supply our customers with a full range of new road bikes and mountain bikes - but also with a complete range of replacement parts and components, to...
At Westbrook Cycles, nobody understands how quickly the industry can change - more than us. Each year, we see all kinds of different products come through our doors, some of which are massive...
Full Suspension Mountain Bikes are the ultimate in mountain bike performance, boasting suspension at the front and rear of the bike - in the form of a rear shock and front suspension forks...
At Westbrook Cycles, we are lucky to have access to the very best and most exciting bikes from the world’s leading manufacturers of both mountain and road bikes. One of the issues that...
Mountain Bike enthusiasts will face the question of whether to buy a new mountain bike - throughout their mountain biking career. Usually balancing out the desire for increased performance, as...
The above question is one of the most difficult questions that road bikers face, when to replace their current road bike with a newer bike. There’s an ever changing landscape of road bikes - with...
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, we have seen a massive number of customers finding road cycling for the first time, or returning to road cycling after a lengthy break from riding. These...
At the moment, we are speaking to and dealing with more and more customers who are either getting into mountain biking for the first time, or getting back into mountain biking for the first...
There are plenty of fantastic mountain bikes available for under £500 - and at Westbrook Cycles, in working with the very best mountain bike manufacturers, we have confidence in each...
At Westbrook Cycles, we speak to customers both over the phone and in our North Yorkshire shop - and one of the most common budgets we hear customers wanting to stick to for a...
Although Coronavirus is one of the most devastating health pandemics the world has ever seen, it’s had a few strange consequences. There is less traffic on the road than ever before, pollution...
"Does an Electric Bike aid weight loss, and burn calories?" is one of the most common questions we get asked here at Westbrook Cycles. The team here is split when it comes to the popularity...
At Westbrook Cycles, during the Covid lockdown we are supplying a massive array of road bikes and mountain bikes to beginner cyclists, or cyclists who have not ridden in a long time - and...
Downhill Mountain Biking is without doubt the most exciting and white knuckle experience you can have whilst mountain biking. Downhill mountain biking is all about getting to the top...
Saddle Soreness is one of the most frustrating parts about cycling, especially if you are getting back on the bike after some time not riding. It’s very easy to head out on a bike all guns...
In the UK - there are many businesses and trail centres investing masses of time and money in creating a fantastic network of mountain bike trails, at their dedicated trail centres, which...
At Westbrook Cycles, we are run by staff who are all mountain bike fans in some formats - whilst some shun the rise of the electric mountain bike, more and more are regarding electric...
Singletracks are one of the most rewarding types of mountain bike terrain - not only do singletracks test the mountain biker across the fastest and most fun terrain - they also snake through...
At Westbrook Cycles, we avoid brands which do not reach the high standards of bike and components that we are willing to supply to our customers. In our experience, cheaper bike brands provide...
At Westbrook Cycles, we are proud to stock and supply the full collection of GT Mountain Bikes. GT was one of the first brands involved in the world of mountain biking, and today faces tough...
At Westbrook Cycles, we only ever stock bike brands who we know design and manufacture high quality mountain bikes at a range of different price points and levels. We never...
At Westbrook Cycles, we love the fact that our range of bikes caters for any mountain biker looking for a top quality mountain bike - which has been thoughtfully designed, is fit for purpose...
All of us have a pretty good idea with what a bike does and looks like - but as you look closer at cycling and biking - you begin to notice and learn of different bike styles and types, all of which...
At Westbrook Cycles, in recent years and especially during the increase in cycling during the Coronavirus outbreak, we have been supplying our customers with an increased range...
It’s often said - that the current range of gravel bikes are just old mountain bikes - and we can see why this is said (even when tongue in cheek!) Gravel Bikes do share a lot of the geometry...
All kinds of different cycling disciplines are fantastic in their own way - and much in the same way that it’s not a fair comparison to compare mountain bikes to road cycling - there are some...
The Coronavirus outbreak has made commuting via bike more important than ever, especially with commuters being encouraged to avoid cramped and busy public transport, such as...
Cycling can be one of the most joyous activities in the UK - when the weather is right. When the weather gets tough however, is when some fairweather cyclists take a break from cycling...
During the Covid-19 outbreak, the cycling industry has had to deal with an unprecedented demand for all kinds of different bikes - with customers getting into cycling for the...
Hardtail mountain bikes are often overlooked in favour of more expensive, more impressive full suspension mountain bikes which do a better job of crashing down, downhill trails...
Full Suspension Mountain bikes are the ultimate mountain bike to own - they are crammed with components, and rear and front suspension makes soaks up the uneven terrain found...
At Westbrook Cycles, we have been busier than ever through the CoronaVirus pandemic - and although we briefly halted web sales - we soon got the e-commerce side of our business back...
In the UK, everybody’s life has been touched by Coronavirus in some way or another - for some, it’s been a case of staying isolated, for some it’s been working on hospital wards full of...
Disc Brakes have been used on road bikes for some time now, on both amateur bikes and those riding professionally. Rim brakes do remain popular with many cyclists, especially traditionalist...
Panniers are one of the most important and effective ways to travel on your bike - being able to carry everything from your laptop and work files, right across to your camping equipment. Panniers...
Water is one of the most important elements in any athlete's performance, our bodies are made up of 60% water - and it’s easy to know when we are becoming dehydrated - our bodies can not...
Bike locks, aside from the usual safety equipment such as a helmet - is one of the most important things that you can buy to protect your bike. These locks are important for all bike owners, but...
A seatpost is one of the most cost effective upgrades you can make to your road bike - it’s an easy way to shave some grams off the weight of your bike - whilst adding comfort, with weight...
Advances in road bike technology means that now more than ever, there’s a massive range of bikes to choose from - ranging from specific road bikes, designed for either comfort or pure speed...
All components on a road bike are important, and all play their part in providing you with a safe and strong performance. Road Bike Wheels are amongst the most important, with a set of road bike...
There are so many different styles and types of mountain biking, that each component and mountain bike is very different. Wheels are an incredibly important piece of equipment on a bike...
Just because the weather is turning cold, there’s no need to stop cycling during the autumn and winter months, or even in early spring. These months provide some of the very best and most...
Summer is understandably the best time in the UK to head out on the road bike, long days and good weather make for some fantastic and comfortable days out - enjoying the very best of the...
Downhill Mountain Biking is about as exciting as it gets on two wheels, the clue in what this type of riding involves is in the name - it involves riding down bike trails and tracks, which have been specifically...
If you are new into cycling, or have gotten back into cycling after a hiatus - be that mountain biking or cycling on the roads, it’s easy to find the experience a little more uncomfortable than...
If, like many riders in the UK - you plan on riding throughout the colder and wetter winter months in the UK - whether that’s to maintain fitness levels, or as part of needing to ride to get around...
Cyclocross is one of the most varied types of cycling that any rider can do - combining sections of both road work and off road work - allowing the rider to navigate all terrain types, either...
Road Bikes provide some incredibly exciting riding - and it’s important to remember that what goes up, must come down. So if you enjoy the ups and downs (literally) of riding around the UK...
If you have ever sat at the top of the trail and thought "That looks very, very steep!" then this article will be well worth reading, because in it - the mountain bikers in the team here at...
Heading into the winter months, cycling in adverse weather conditions is sadly part and parcel of life, if you want to continue riding and commuting during the colder months. One of the main...
If you ride your road bike long enough in the UK - there will come a time when you get caught in the rain - and in our experience here at Westbrook Cycles - we recommend tackling the rain...
During the winter months here in the UK, as long as the autumn and spring months - it can get pretty dark, pretty early in the evening. This can mean that mountain biking is the reserve of either...
An article about weight loss is not the usual format for our posts here at Westbrook Cycles, but after our own experiences and the experiences of many of our customers, the link between mountain...
Mountain Biking is one of the most white knuckle, adrenaline fuelled hobbies you can have - and this applies when you ride recreationally, as well as when you ride competitively. It’s...
Mountain Biking is best done over longer distances - spending hours and hours out on the mountain bike is how you can access the very best, remote areas, as well as get the maximum benefits...
Riding your mountain bike is usually the name of the game if you are a recreational rider, it’s most definitely the name of the game if you ride competitively or professionally...
If you are looking to sell your mountain bike, either to free up some cash - or to fund a new mountain bike, there’s a number of things you can do to maximise the money you get for your bike...
At Westbrook Cycles, we speak to lots of customers who have come to us to purchase a new bike - who have an old bike that they need to sell. Reasons for selling an old bike are numerous...
Mountain Biking can be an incredibly social sport, allowing you to meet all kinds of different riders and people - improving and enjoying your mountain biking more and more in the process...
Mountain Biking is a fantastic sport, with one of the reasons it’s so good being the fact that it can be enjoyed either with a group, or completely alone - allowing you to ride how you want, depending...
Those among us who ride an electric mountain bike, will probably be aware of the term - electric mountain bike range anxiety. We have all experienced it, you are off road far away from home...
Welcome to Westbrook Cycles' bicycle headset guide. With so many different types of bike headset available, we realise it can be tricky to find the correct one for your bike. What is a bike...
At Westbrook Cycles, we stock and supply a range of bikes to customers looking for their ideal commuter bike. The increase in the popularity of Gravel Bikes in recent years, we are finding that this...
Sportive Races are hugely popular all over the world as well as here in the UK. Sportive Bike Races can be compared to running a marathon for a runner. Sportive races are usually between 50...
Whilst some of us will look outside and have the darker nights creeping in and be tempted to put our bikes away for the winter months, many who commute to work will be continuing with...
There can be quite a bit of confusion around exactly what a Cyclocross Bike is and what they are used for. To the untrained eye, a Cyclocross Bike looks just like a road bike - but in fact they...
If you cycle on UK roads, especially rural roads - you will be all too familiar with the other road users that you have to share the road network with. Typically, as cyclists we can come across...
In the earliest days of road bikes, when road surfaces were poorer than they are today (hard to believe sometimes!) road bikes were fitted as standard with larger, fatter tyres. As advancements...
At Westbrook Cycles, we stock and supply a massive range of bike lights suitable for mountain bikes and road bikes. Supplying a lot of these lights to our customers lead us to conversations...
There is certainly some irony in writing about the risks and challenges associated with cycling in sunlight, during the winter months - when sunlight can seem a rare occasion. In truth, winter...
Mountain Bikes usually come with a decent set of tyres on them, which allows for all kinds of mountain biking to be carried out across a wide range of different terrain - across different...
If you ride your mountain bike during the winter months, you will of course encounter rain, grime, muck and mud on almost every ride. Although the British winter weather may not appeal...
Your Mountain Bike or Road Bike will more than likely feel like an old friend, a bike you have owned for a while will feel familiar and you can expect to understand how the bike performs, knowing...
Mountain Bike tyres provide the only contact that you and your bike will have with the ground that you are travelling across, and with mountain biking taking place over incredibly varied...
Road Bike tyres are massively important to every rider hitting the roads, as the only component of the bike that should ever be touching the ground - they are responsible in no small part for...
Whether you ride a mountain bike or a road bike, the importance of tyres on your bike remains the same. Tyres are the only component which is in contact with the ground, and it’s therefore...
Mountain biking throws up all kinds of obstacles and terrain to cross, with wet roots being one of a long list of obstacles that require concentration and skills to negotiate safely. Wet roots...
Smart Trainers have been growing in popularity massively in recent years, with many cyclists choosing to switch their winter training schedule indoors thanks to the invention of these clever...
There will never be a replacement for cycling outside, encountering new people, the great British countryside, beautiful winding roads and incredibly challenging routes. There are times...
Road Cycling and Mountain Biking is an intense activity, providing not only a cardiovascular workout - but also a workout for your muscles, including your core. Cycling over longer...
Gravel Bikes provide the perfect halfway house between mountain biking, and road cycling. Does this mean that the clothing and gear needed for gravel bike riding sits somewhere between...
Riding Gravel is here to stay, with more riders than ever purchasing and enjoying using gravel bikes to provide their cycling fix. Allowing road bike type performance, with the ability to enjoy...
The neck is one of the areas of the body which can suffer from strain and pain when riding on the roads, with hours spent in the saddle - with the neck and head held at an unnatural angle...
Tubeless tyres have been taking both the mountain biking and road cycling industry by storm in recent years, promising massive benefits over traditional tyre setups. The amount of...
At Westbrook Cycles, we stock and supply a massive range of new mountain bikes - encompassing both full suspension and hardtail mountain bikes. One of the biggest questions that...
At Westbrook Cycles, we cannot think of anything but a cycling jersey to head out on the bike in - whether it’s a mountain bike jersey or a road bike jersey, we find the performance of a...
Building your own mountain bike can be a daunting task, but with some patience - plenty of Youtube videos and the right components, mountain bikers can design and build a mountain bike...
A lot of people use cycling as a low impact form of exercise to help shift weight. As well as being low impact, protecting the joints - cycling is also a very fun and stimulating form of exercise...
At Westbrook Cycles, based just near the North Yorkshire Moors National Park - we know a thing or two about rolling roads. The local road network over the moors covers some of the most beautiful...
Brake Pads are understandably one of the most important components found on a bike - and one of the smallest. Brake Pads, often also known as brake blocks and brake shoes - are massively...
Bike Brakes are a critical part of any bike, be that a BMX, Mountain Bike or Road Bike. Able to bring you to a safe and satisfactory stop in an incredibly short amount of time, braking systems...
Brake Cables are used on road bikes, mountain bikes and BMX bikes which use cable pull braking systems. The cables consist of two parts, an inner cable which is made from stainless steel and...
Although it can be quite difficult to get excited about a new road bike seatpost, if you are looking to replace or upgrade the seatpost on your road bike - there are a number of different things to...
Cycling during the colder, autumn and winter months provides some of the very best cycling there is - whether it’s mountain biking or road biking, stunning scenery and cold, crisp weather makes...
Cycling is a fantastic sport, but as with anything in life - a few difficult rides, some poor form and fitness or some bad weather can see your passion and enthusiasm for heading out on the bike...
Road Bikes are designed to cover incredibly long distances at a really good speed - coupled with a decent road network and some route planning, and you can expect to be able to cover good...
Mountain Bikes are amongst the most complicated and technologically advanced bikes available on the market. With so many different mountain bike disciplines, from downhill racing right across...
In a world of almost endless bike choices - encompassing road bikes, electric bikes, mountain bikes, gravel bikes and hybrid bikes there are so many different choices and options to choose...
Electric Mountain Bikes have easily become our best selling ranges of bikes online here at Westbrook Cycles - with those new to the world of mountain biking, as well as experienced in the...
At Westbrook Cycles, we stock and supply a complete range of Full Suspension E-Bikes Online. In recent years, we have seen many customers and many members of staff resist the rise of...
Although the introduction of electric road bikes and electric mountain bikes may seem new - they have existed in various forms for over twenty years. Not until recently has there been such a...
At Westbrook Cycles, we have decades of experience in the cycling industry - encompassing masses of experience with stocking, supplying and most importantly - riding Mountain Bikes...
At Westbrook Cycles, we stock and supply an excellent selection of Electric Mountain Bikes online. These bikes have been handpicked from the world’s leading manufacturers of mountain bikes...
The use of Disc Brakes on Road Bikes has caused some strong arguments and debates within the cycling community in recent years, and we don’t think that the debate of Rim Brakes VS Disc...
Madison designs and manufactures an excellent range of lightweight cycling jackets, for both road cyclists and mountain bikers. These jackets are both thin and lightweight, often designed to...
At Westbrook Cycles, we stock and supply the complete range of Madison Jerseys - encompassing both mountain bike jerseys and road bike jerseys. These jerseys have all been designed to...
Baggy Mountain Bike Shorts are ideal for everything from cross country mountain bike blasts, right across to the daily commute. Comfortable and stylish enough to look good during all activities...
Long Fingered Gloves are perfect for all kinds of cycling disciplines, from fast road riders, mountain bikers and commuters. As with any form of cycling clothing and accessories, the amount of...
Bib Tights are the perfect item of clothing to wear when cycling during colder months. These bib tights are suitable for all kinds of cycling, including cross country mountain biking. Most often...
Tyres are one of the most important elements and components of a mountain bike, being the only thing connecting the bike to the rough, wet and challenging terrain found when mountain...
There are many variables to consider when finding the right tyre pressure to use on your road bike, and there’s not one size fits all solution. Gone are the days of inflating road bike tyres to...
The Hub is the central part of your bike’s wheels. The hub is the component which allows the bike's wheels to rotate. Hubs are the centre of the bike wheel, and are axle mounted in the...
As with any specialist sport, choosing the right equipment and clothing makes life significantly easier. The right cycling jersey for example, makes every ride more comfortable, more...
At Westbrook Cycles, we stock and supply an excellent range of Cycling Arm Warmers - which are perfect for months in the UK, when the weather can feel changeable. Arm Warmers are the ideal...
Cycling Caps and Headwear are designed to keep you riding in a wide variety of weather and riding conditions. As one of the most important parts of the body, we supply a range of...
In recent years, the bike industry has gone a bit gravel bike mad - but no bike brands have invested as heavily into their gravel bike collection, as Cannondale have. The Topstone range in...
At Westbrook Cycles, we are massive fans of the Cannondale Supersix Evo Carbon Disc 105. This bike is an award winning machine, racking up a number of industry awards. The bike's history runs...
There are so many reasons to buy a Gravel Bike - seamlessly switching between on road cycling and off road cycling - these bikes can do it all, and handle everything from racing, to touring...
Most sports and activities, whether it’s running or rock climbing - all have special equipment and clothing, and cycling is no different. There are specific clothing options for both mountain bikes...
At Westbrook Cycles, we have an excellent relationship with Scott - stocking and supplying, not only their excellent range of Mountain Bikes, Gravel Bikes and Road Bikes, but also their...
At Westbrook Cycles, we stock and supply an excellent range of Cycling Jackets. These jackets have been designed using a mix of synthetic and natural martials - providing a warm, comfortable jacket...
Although cycling speed may not seem too important when you start out on your cycling interest and journey - it’s one of the easiest ways to record your performance on the bike. With many cycling...
As with any specialist activity, the correct equipment and clothing makes a massive difference - that's why there are different items of clothing for all kinds of sports and activities, from hiking...
We have been getting our hands on the latest Castelli range, and trying their jerseys out on the roads. In the recent spell of good weather, we have taken out and reviewed the Castelli Classifica...
The inner tube is an often overlooked and forgotten about part of the bicycle tyre - doing the hard work in the background. Bicycle inner tubes, whether that’s a road bike, gravel bike or mountain bike inner tube - are usually made from either rubber or latex - and they sit...
If you buy the right bike for your child - they will learn to love cycling both on and off the roads. As they grow older, their bike becomes a good means of transportation - allowing them to explore job opportunities such as paper rounds, and most importantly, allowing you to put...
The bottom bracket of a bike is hidden away inside the frame of the bike, and it has an important purpose. It has been designed to connect the chainset to the frame itself - allowing the cranks to run smoothly. If you are deciding to replace the bottom bracket of your bike...
The cycling industry, and the road bike industry especially, has undergone a research & development transformation in recent years. Having said that, road bikes remain as they have done...
At Westbrook Cycles, whether it’s online or in our North Yorkshire store - we deal with customers shopping for bikes in so many different ways, and frequently we hear the question - what’s...
In recent years, politicians and governments have placed massive emphasis on improving London for cyclists, whilst increasing the number of cyclists using the city. The policies have...
It’s impossible to head out on a mountain bike, through trail parks, forestry or moorland - and not head down a hill. Riding downhill is incredibly good fun, whether that’s reaching...
At Westbrook Cycles, we speak to many customers coming to us to choose their very first bike. Although most people have ridden a bike before, we find many customers come to us for...
If you are a keen cyclist, and enjoy seeing the action from the Velodrome from the comfort of your own home - there’s nothing to stop you getting involved with some track cycling...
Aerodynamics are one of the biggest challenges that road cyclists face, especially those who compete. Wind resistance on your body and your bike, is the number one challenge to getting...
Mountain Bike Forks are found on both full suspension and hardtail mountain bikes - providing much needed suspension on a mountain bike, when travelling off road. In this post, we look at...
Bicycle forks attach your front wheel to the main frame of your bike - via a steering tube that sits in the headset of the bike frame. Forks are found on every single type of bike, mountain...
There are many different reasons to upgrade the wheels on your road bike, ranging from improving performance, right across to personalising the bike's aesthetics. Customers of ours...
At Westbrook Cycles, we wear a mixture of both full face and open face helmets when out mountain biking, the majority of the decision making when it comes to what helmet to wear, comes...
It comes with the territory that mountain biking, especially downhill mountain biking comes with risks - the risk of falling/crashing is part of what makes mountain biking so exciting, but it...
At Westbrook Cycles, we have seen an incredible increase in the numbers of people enquiring, buying and enjoying riding Gravel Bikes. Bikes such as the Topstone have done an incredible...
The Kingpin Suspension System is a leaf spring suspension system, which is found on the Cannondale Topstone range of Gravel Bikes. This new suspension system allows greater comfort...
At Westbrook Cycles, we have mountain bikers within our team who use different types of shocks on their full suspension mountain bikes, with some using air shocks and others preferring to...
Increases in training technology, now allows cyclists to have a realistic and immersive cycling workout in the comfort of their own home. Years ago, one of the only options of a home cycling...
Carbon Fibre Wheels are a mountain bike upgrade which causes some controversy, there are riders who favour, and always will favour aluminium wheels - describing carbon wheels as...
A £1,000 is a fantastic budget for a hardtail mountain bike and once you accept you are not going to spend multiple thousands of pounds on a dream mountain bike, you can search for and enjoy...
£750 is a great budget point for getting a high quality, incredibly usable mountain bike. At this price point, you can expect to buy a high quality hardtail mountain bike, with a good standard of...
Mountain Bikes can easily cost 10 x £600 for an all singing and all dancing full suspension mountain bike, from one of the world’s leading bike brands such as Scott and Cannondale...
Although cheap mountain bikes fail to perform well in many areas, a fantastic mountain bike can still be purchased for around the £500 mark, the world’s leading bike manufacturers...
There is an eye watering range of mountain bikes available, with budgets ranging from around £500 for a good level hardtail mountain bike, to multiple thousands of pounds for race ready...
Gravel Bikes are a pretty new kind of bike - they combine the very best of mountain bikes and road bikes - into a package which can be described as an endurance road bike, with larger...
At the £1,500 mark - there are a stack of Gravel Bikes which perfectly balance the requirements of value and performance. At this price point, buyers will still have to choose an alloy...
At a £2,000 budget and above, cyclists can have the pick of the very best gravel bikes on the market. At this budget, there are two main types of gravel bike to choose from - with both types those...
Cycling, especially for longer distances places a number of stresses on the body - and as we ride, we may experience pain & discomfort in a number of places, caused by a number of different...
Mountain Bike Trousers, also called MTB pants - are a great choice for mountain bikers all year round, but especially when the colder weather bites during the winter months. Mountain bike...
Mountain Biking is one of the most diverse sports and hobbies in the world, with many mountain bikes being almost completely unsuitable to crossover mountain biking disciplines. Riding...
The winter months provide plenty of challenges for cyclists, long routes and days out can be restricted by available daylight hours, and the colder/wetter weather can end up ruining what could...
It’s no secret that mountain bike stock has been limited in recent times, for many different reasons - increased demand for bikes, with more people taking up cycling during lockdown...
