As we roll into British Summer time in the UK, it’s a great opportunity to spend more time on the bike or just plan some summer rides. We’ve been busy re-stocking some classic products and picking some awesome new ones too – here’s our pick of 10 fresh products at Merlin… Continental GP5000 S TR […] The post What’s Fresh at Merlin appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

In these days of high prices, supply chain struggles, together with the cost of the living going through the roof, more and more thrifty bike riders are beginning to service their own bikes. Here are the top ten issues to avoid while working on your bike. Torque it Over Don’t apply too much tightening force […] The post Avoid These Bike Service Mistakes… appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

While it might seem odd to new riders, many cyclists, mtb’ers and gravel’ers use glasses all year round – not just when it is sunny. There is a good reason for this, eyes need to be particularly well looked after, afterall, they are very delicate and 80% of all the information received by the human […] The post 2023 Cycling Glasses Guide appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

When disused railway lines get re-purposed into trails for bikes, they often become an ideal alternative to busy roads. Just because they are not economically viable for train traffic doesn’t mean nobody wants to travel the routes. The trails are often ideal for trips out of town or between outlying villages and more open countryside. […] The post All Aboard! Get on a Rail Trail… appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

Inflation has become a bit of a hot topic in recent times, everything getting more expensive and costs involved with day-to-day life going through the roof. Well, that’s all a bit miserable and depressing and would be guaranteed to leave you feeling flat and deflated. So, let’s think about Inflation as in bike pumps! There […] The post It’s Inflation Innit? appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

The daylight is stretching more into the evening, lambs are playfully skipping around fields, Easter eggs are sold out in the shops, this can only mean one thing… Spring IS here!  Here are 12 tips for a springtime refresh of your ride. Choices While there are some truly stunning road bikes around for 2023, such […] The post Road Bike Spring Refresh appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

With a bit of regular care and attention, you can turn your two wheeled loved-one into a bona-fide Time Machine! 100 years from now people could be looking at your bike for sale, and wondering “Which maintenance obsessed clean-freak owned that?” There’s no need to source a Delorean, plutonium or even 1.21 Gigawatts. Just follow […] The post Bike to the Future… appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

Clothing brand, Craft, are probably the biggest of the cycling manufacturing company’s coming from Sweden. As you might expect, the Scandinavian terrain and weather extremes have influenced the brand and helped guide their varied and diverse product range. As well as cycling the brand also produce clothing for Nordic Skiing, Running, Gym Training and Trekking […] The post Brand Focus – Craft appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

Who are SunRace? SunRace products are specified by many of the world’s leading bicycle manufacturers and are also sold extensively in the aftermarket. Alongside the catalogue range, they also use their R&D expertise in co-operation with bike manufacturers, to create customised products. SunRace has developed into being a major player in the bike industry. Since […] The post Brand Focus – SunRace appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

Ride your own ride or go with others? There are definitely benefits and negatives for both solo and group riding, which do you prefer? Group rides or the freedom to do your own ride (or finger your own fretboard…). Solo Riding on your own is easy, but only if you are happy in yourself and […] The post Solo or Group Ride? appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more