Tools required: Valve core removal tool (provided in ride pack) Tubeless sealant (2 x 60ml provided in rider pack) Track pump Step 1 Prepare your sealant by first shaking vigorously, then unscrew the lid, remove the seal and reinstall the lid. Next, unscrew the valve cap and release air pressure from the tyre. Step 2 Using the included valve core removal tool from the rider pack, engage the valve core removal tool onto the valve core -making sure the straight edges of the tool align with the straight sides of the valve core. Carefully unscrew the valve core and put it aside somewhere s ..read more

What an evening! This past week we introduced the newest addition to the Cycle Revolution family; Specialized Concept Store Norwich. Specialized Norwich The night celebrated the latest instalment of our partnerships with global cycling giant Specialized, located on Hall Road. Our new 5,800 square foot store includes a range of Specialized Road, Mountain, Electric and Gravel bikes. Along with a first-class workshop and Retül bike fit studio. All in all the opening night was a stellar success. It was very special to host staff, reps, ambassadors and customers from across the CR group. A fantasti ..read more

Welds apart: With the welds of the Allez Sprint starkly splitting opinions, we ask the experts for their view on Specialized’s controversial new smart weld technology. Photography: Dave Rome (Cycling Tips) Following the launch of the new Specialized Allez Sprint, there’s one particular aspect of the frame that has set comment sections and forums ablaze – the welding.  Or, to be more specific, those striking welds around the head tube. Now, svelte joins have never really been a particular feature of the Allez Sprint. The bottom bracket welds of the previous model had quite an ..read more

If you aim to keep riding through the teeth of winter. Jump to contents Mudguards Winter Tyres Lights Saddle Bag Frame Pump Keep it clean Maintenance Winter is beginning to rear its ugly head and the change in weather – short days, falling temperatures, and unpredictable conditions – means it’s necessary to protect both yourself and your bike from the elements. Let’s have a look at how to prepare your bike for the winter. Mudguards Love them or loathe them, mudguards are a winter riding essential both for your own comfort and for that of your fellow riders too.  What is sacrifi ..read more

Read our simple guide to quick suspension set up. Want to know a little more about recommended suspension setup? We’ve tried to simplify things and created a quick bike suspension guide to assist with the most common tuneable properties on suspension forks and shocks. Enjoy a quick set up then get out and ride! One of the biggest misconceptions about suspension components and systems is that they’re difficult to set up properly. The primary function of front & rear suspension on a mountain bike is to increase rider control. Your tyres and the pressures you run them at will take you so far ..read more

Cycle Revolution Ltd. We are a family-run business established in 1984. For over three and a half decades we have developed into five leading bike stores spanning across Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk. Our passionate Sales and Workshop team are well equipped to advise upon all of your cycling requirements. We always strive to provide the highest standards of customer service and are able to assist you with our broad knowledge and experience. We value interaction with our local cycling community and take great pride in supporting a variety of local cycling projects. This includes, weekly ‘Shop Rid ..read more

We have all seen these before common bike maintenance mistakes, and the dedicated mechanics see them far too often. Below is a helpful guide, put together by Cycle Revolution, to help you avoid these easy-to-make mistakes and to save our mechanic complete frustration! See our service options HERE 1. Winding in derailleur limit screws: Those screws in your derailleurs aren’t loose but are actually there to set the limits for which the derailleur can move. If a bike mechanic has built your bike, especially one from our established shops, then you don’t need to touch ..read more

Receiving service parts from outside the UK means our suppliers are facing difficulties with importing goods both because of delays within the ports and the new protocol in place for imports into the UK. Our suppliers are trying their best to get items to us as quickly as possible, but there are inevitable delays with service parts seemingly the most affected. These delays include but are not limited to: Bosch eBike parts Giant spare parts All Shimano products Magura parts Receiving service parts from outside the UK may result in a workshop repair or warranty job taking longer than quoted o ..read more

From Box to Bike! – Building a bike correctly takes time. A creditable, CyTech approved bike shop will keep you safe, this is how technician Andy does it. Click here to find out more about our Workshop capabilities. The post Workshop Bike Build appeared first on Revolution Blog ..read more

We do full custom wheel builds here at Cycle Revolution. Here is our main mechanic Rob speeding through one! Click here to find out more about our Workshop capabilities. The post Workshop Wheel Build appeared first on Revolution Blog ..read more