A few months ago we reviewed some of the Arc'teryx's commuter line of clothing and loved it. The brand is best known for its technical outdoor gear, and generally most items made for outdoor adventuring work great for cycling. With that in mind we ...
Bicycle love
Valentines weekend is here. Perhaps you plan to go out on a romantic bike ride with your human love? Or perhaps you plan to pamper your two wheeled love? But, do you love your bike and cycling as much as these people? We will leave you to be the ...
Costs of refurbishing a second hand bike
Last week we covered step by step what to look at when assessing a second hand bike. This week we are giving you a run down of costs associated with fixing up a beautiful vintage road ...
Happarel Bicycles reflective bike kits
Happarel Bicycles is a German company (distributed by artisan werks) who have just started bringing their reflective products over here. They produce reflective material that can be applied to bikes, either as stickers, or as a full frame finish. The ...
What to look for in a second hand bike
Some real bargains can be had by buying a second hand bike. You can get a much higher spec'ed bike used than new, or you can get an awesome vintage steed. However, you can end up having to do so much work to a second hand bike that you end up ...
10 of the best Instagram bike hashtags
London Cyclist is on Instagram! That's right people - we've grown our social media arsenal. From great cycling gear, to beautiful commutes and the interesting people that work in the cycling industry - we intend to share it and would invite you to ...
How to replace disc brake pads
Our final brake pad replacement guide: disc brakes. Due to their effectiveness in wet conditions disc brakes are finding their way on to more and more bikes, particularly those used for commuting. They are great in London traffic when you have no ...
Slicks Expanded Review
We've had our hands on a Slicks backpack before and generally found it to be both a great travel companion and perfect for carrying a suit around uncreased. Flash forward a few years later and Slicks are now launching a new, more utilitarian edition ...
5 motivators to keep riding in the winter
As cyclists, we've been lucky, with temperatures hovering in the teens for way longer than is seasonably expected. However, winter has suddenly arrived. It's finally that time of year again when getting out on the bike requires a little more ...
How to replace road bike brake pads
Last week we brought you a guide on replacing pads on cantilever and v-brakes. This week we are providing guidance on the types of rim brakes often found on road bikes. Many road (racing) bikes make use of cartridge based brake calipers in order ...
Guide to layering for cyclists
Ever started a bike ride feeling freezing cold and by the end being hot and sweaty? To have a comfortable ride throughout and keep cycling no matter the weather - layering is the secret. The great news is, layering is really very adaptable and ...
How to change your brake pads
Last week we took you through how to replace your brake cables for greater stopping power. However, you also need to make sure that your brake pads are in good shape too. Brake pads frequently wear out so this week we show you how to replace the ...
What Goes Around by Emily Chappell
I have been following Emily Chappell's exploits for a while now as she does a lot of things that I wish I would do (and be able to do). She started riding the streets of London as a courier nearly a decade ago and has also been cycling a lot ...
My cycling aims/resolutions for 2016
Having suggested 3 achievable cycling related New Years resolutions, I thought it only fair to open up and share my own. My goals are not really fitness related, though many of them will have that as an added benefit. My main driving force is to ...
How to replace brake cables
New year, new cables. That's an adage that will totally catch on. Over time brake cables gather dirt, water seeps into them and they get worn out. This is one of the repairs you will want to do occasionally and not wait for the part to break ...
3 Cycling New Years Resolutions
Cycling resolutions fit in with what you do on a daily basis. That makes it easier to succeed and means it comes with obvious daily rewards. There are several ways you could set yourself resolution goals, here are three of our suggestions. Enter an ...
Grips, pedals, saddles – easy contact point upgrades for cyclists
There are several easy things you can change on your bike to give you a new lease of riding life. Contact points particularly wear quickly and upgrading can really improve your ride quality. A holiday period such as Christmas is a great time to make ...
RFID tags turn all the lights green for cyclists
Imagine pedalling up to a traffic light, only to have it magically change to green as you approach? It does happen on those special days when cycling into work feels like flying. It is wonderful and it certainly speeds up the daily commute - ...
Bike Maintenance Tools
With our weekly maintenance posts we have generally been using minimal tools. However, in the coming weeks we will be getting into some things in a bit more depth. To do these you may well need a few more tools. As it is the gift giving season, we ...
4 Awesome Bicycle Christmas Tree Decorations
Across London Christmas trees are going up at a feverish pace. Some of these trees will be themed and colour coordinated, others will be a mix of ornaments old and new. I personally favour the old and new eclectic mix option. Regardless of your views ...