Levi's have been making men’s commuter clothing for a few years now. There is some choice in cycling specific jeans for men, but very few for women. Therefore, it was with some happiness that I heard the news that Levi’s finally realised that women ...
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Stopping Bike Squeaks
Besides the annoyance, squeaks are a warning sign - a plaintive cry for help as it were. A persistent squeak, creek or click can be a torturous experience. Many bikes suffer from them. However, they are a good warning sign that something needs your ...
Blaze Burner rear light review
Blaze is a true Kickstarter success story. Their lazerlight is a great light for London as well as a beautiful piece of design and has recently been found to be the safest bike light available. Not only that, but the laser is currently being trailed ...
How to set up a new bike
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 ...
‘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). ...