If you've bought a bike online, we are going to help you get it up and running quickly and easily. This is particularly useful this time of year with Christmas presents on the horizon. Most of these tips will apply to bikes of all sizes, so good for ...
Archives for November 2015
‘Cycle Revolution’ at the Design Museum.
This weekend we had the chance to see the new exhibition at the Design Museum, Cycle Revolution, along with a guided tour by the curator, Donna Loveday. The exhibition has thus far had mixed but generally positive press, and previous exhibitions I ...
A first Christmas list – things to keep relatives happy
As much as I would like to pretend that it is no where near Christmas right now, I would be in pointless denial. After being hassled mercilessly by my Christmas crazy sister for present ideas nearly 3 weeks ago, I realised it was time to get real. ...
8 rookie bike maintenance mistakes
Being able to service your bike yourself is an awesome feeling. However if you are new to it, before diving into bicycle maintenance it's good to have a heads up on the most common errors people make when they first start maintaining their own bike. ...
CS5 – one step closer to cycling utopia?
CS5 has been unofficially open and in use for a little while now but the segregated two-way lane across Vauxhall Bridge it had its official launch today. The Mayor came down along with many of the head cycling planning honchos from TfL. The ...
How to Clean Your Bicycle
Prolong the life of your bike and enjoy a smoother riding experience by cleaning regularly. To really be able to lubricate your bike and give it a full safety check, you need to clean it off. This week we take you through how to clean a bike ...
Bike repairs: DIY or leave to the professionals?
At London Cyclist whether you want to maintain your bike yourself or would rather just take it to your favourite local bike shop, that's fine with us. We've started running a regular series on bike maintenance (See: How to do a bike safety check). ...
Review of the £299.99 Mango Single Speed
As promised last week, here is a full review of the Mango single speed I have been riding for a month now. Mango was started in 2012 by two uni friends who wanted a bike that was fun and easy to ride, but was affordable. They acknowledged that ...
How to Lubricate Your Bike
Keep your bike in great condition by lubricating it properly. This is especially important in the winter when you bike gets wet frequently and the roads get even dirtier than normal. The question often asked is how frequently should someone apply ...
£300 or less: Three of best single speed bikes
Single speed bikes have a certain allure to many riders in London and beyond. There are people who love them and take great pride in their bike set ups. They feel that riding single speed, or even better: fixed, is true cycling. Then there are those ...
Do you need cycling clothes?
Reading this blog or many other bike blogs, you will have inevitably come across talk of "essential" clothing and accessories for cycling. Is this all just hokum to sell things? Well, that depends. What one person deems essential is going to ...