The summer and early autumn months offer the ideal weather conditions for gravel biking — a thrilling, off-road experience for the adventurous cyclist. Initially gaining popularity in the US, thanks to undisturbed patches of rough terrain that stretch for miles, gravel cycling is a relatively new phenomenon here in the UK.  With the sport being […] The post Revealing the UK’s Most Beautiful Gravel Cycling Trails appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

As the Tour de France makes it way through the stunning French countryside, and Cavendish has already taken the record 35th Stage Win, we take a look at some of the exciting new products that have landed with us over the past few days. Cannondale Hollowgram R-SL50 Carbon Disc Road Wheelset Looking to upgrade your […] The post Joyful July – Exciting New Products at Merlin Cycles appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

Shimano, a powerhouse in the cycling world, offers two primary types of groupsets that have garnered attention and stirred debate among cycling enthusiasts: the Mechanical and the Di2. Both have their unique strengths and cater to different preferences and needs. This blog dives into the core features, benefits, and considerations of the Shimano Mechanical versus […] The post Shimano Mechanical VS Shimano Di2 Groupset appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

Dry dusty trails. Longer, warmer evenings. We’re stoked to finally be getting out on our gravel bikes now the drier weather is here, and our Buying Team have been busy to make sure they have the latest and greatest products from some of the biggest manufacturers going. Take a look at what’s new for all […] The post Gravel Goodness – New Arrivals This May appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

A look at some of the best bib shorts from Castelli The post The Best Bib Shorts from Castelli appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

Bar tape is perhaps an overlooked part of the bike, but as one of only three contact points between you and your ride, we take a look at some of the best options for improving grip and comfort for any rider. What is bartape? Bartape is the material that wraps around your bicycle handlebars. It […] The post Bar Tape – The Most Important Contact Point? appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

Founded in Scotland, Endura have been making cycling clothing for over 30 years. Keeping up with the growth of gravel cycling, the GV500 range from Endura is an excellent range of specifically designed garments for off-road riding. Making use of some of Endura’s favourite tricks, materials and technologies from both MTB and road, the GV500 […] The post First Look – Endura GV500 Gravel Cycling Clothing appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

A look at some of the Italian brands used in the Giro d'Italia. The post The Giro d’Italia Brand Special appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

Take a look at the new and exciting products to have arrived at Merlin Cycles this April. The post April Round-Up – What’s New at Merlin Cycles appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more

To celebrate the iconic tyres 10th anniversary, Panaracer have launched a completely new range of GravelKing products. We take a dive into the whole range seeing what’s new and improved. What’s new? The entire product range has had a full redesign, and the new Panaracer GravelKing construction takes into account the change to wider rims, […] The post Long Live the King – the New Panaracer GravelKing Range appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog ..read more