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Leftfield Bikes: Riding, Re-invented We’re busy preparing new bicycles, plus our new spot,
Leftfield Bikes: Riding, Re-invented We’re busy preparing new bicycles, plus our new spot,
Try Before you Buy: Demo Bikes now available in London. We offer a variety of demonstrator bicycles, so that our clients have the opportunity to test out their new wheels before buying. The range we offer changes from time to time. Choose your preference from the dropdown menu at the bottom of this page. We currently offer test rides with the following models: Yuba El Kombi: Electric Family Cargo Bike MiRider One: Magnesium Folding Electric Bike Kona Rove: Gravel Bike and Commuter Favourite Yuba Supermarché: Family Cargo Bike (includes Open Loader/Bamboo/Seat Kit) There is a refundable booking fee, from which… Read more →
Click the pic & print the .pdf! bikethestrike.co.uk #bikethestrike Bike The Strike London! Who needs the Tube anyway? Know someone who’s facing another nightmare day ‘off’ the Tube on Thursday? Well, you could give them a little nudge: print-off the picture here and leave it on their desk! Have a picture of you or a fellow commuter with the picture? Send it to us, it may even be included in our next circular! Well, I Didn’t Know That: • There are more cyclists in London with 3rd Party Insurance # than there are taxis in London • The average journey… Read more →
Music and cycling go together, everyone know’s that! However, heavy commuter traffic can offer up subtle sounds which inform us of the mood of our fellow commuters. This can include simple things like drivers revving their engines and people arguing about traffic/driving/parking/fuel prices inside their cars, or pedestrians yapping on their phones. Difficult to hear when you have your favourite beats going strong! So Damson developed a set of bone-conducting headphones to accommodate this very environment. They press onto your head just in front of your ears and the sounds vibrate towards your eardrums. Your ear canals remain open to… Read more →
Kerry and Matt Charlesworth, our Winner(s)! ‘Bike The (Tube) Strike’ Giveaway, in collaboration with The Wharf: Our prize draw in collaboration with The Wharf now has a Winner: our congratulations to Matt Charlesworth! Enterprising Kerry entered our competition so that her husband Matt could ease his commute by cycling to work. To her delight and our’s, they won! Privacy and Data Protection Personal information we collected via our web site will never be released or sold to external companies or individuals. We will not share your personal information for marketing or any other purposes without your consent unless where required… Read more →
Market leading technology with components you’d expect to find on a much more expensive ebike. This model is an ebike that offers tremendous value for money for both the commuter or leisure cyclist. Eligible to purchase through the Government’s Bike To Work Scheme the UCR-30 is the answer to traffic congestion and stressful commutes. The Roadster frame is a traditional bike design incorporating a crossbar for those wanting a more conventional design. FRAME & FORK: Urban commuting roadster 48cm frame. Built in T6 high grade aluminium and finished in satin black with Suntour CR8 aluminium suspension fork. WHEEL SET: 26″… Read more →
Steve McQueen owned the predecessor of our 2012 Pininfarina-designed Velosolex. Before the tyres were even pumped-up on our new ‘pedelec‘, two road racers appeared. One observed that it was electric and the other, that it was cheating… and so began the debate: are electric bicycles ‘cheating’? For those unfamiliar with the term, a pedelec is a bicycle with regular pedals plus a battery and motor. As you pedal, the motor adds a little assistance. When you stop pedalling, the assistance stops. It won’t drive on battery power alone: you have to make the effort to reap the rewards. They don’t… Read more →
The Cycle to Work Guarantee is a voluntary initiative from the Department for Transport (DfT), challenging businesses to become cycle friendly employers by making it easy for staff to cycle to and from work. Save up to 42% on bikes and equipment! Leftfield Bikes are in partnership with Bike 2 Work Scheme Limited to offer you the ideal commuter bicycle and safety equipment combination. Employees: Before applying for the scheme, note that you must be in full time employment and bicycles/equipment must cost less than £1,000 per employee. Save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and… Read more →
The Rove AL looks gentle in Satin Metallic Mauve, with Blue-Gray Decals to shake it right up! This reflects it’s personality too: ready to tackle all environments with untold energy Sticking with the tried and tested combination of a sturdy and capable bike, the Rove is as happy on a long distance road route as it is on a bit of dirt at the weekend. This makes for a reliable commuter bike, which you can also take away from traffic. The gear range is far reaching so the Rove is ready to take on all comers, whilst mechanical disk brakes… Read more →
Yuba’s Mundo is a ‘do everything’ bike, which takes it’s spirit from an East African trip by Designer Benjamin Sarrazin. Over the years this workhorse has taken on new forms and the Mundo Series suits most if not all options With a 200kg approved weight limit, the Mundo is an extremely efficient way to get practically any cargo from a to b. Whilst most aficionados choose it for taking their kids and their kid’s friends around, the low slung rails ensures the weekly shop (plus the occasional pot of paint), second bike or suitcase may come too The cargo area… Read more →
Discontinued: Due to ship shortages, both the LiGo and LiGo+ Batteries are now fully sold out and Grin are unable to produce more. A fully redesigned device (called LiGo_10X) is in development for 2023. Batteries like Lego? Oh yes! Grin Technologies offer this glorious solution, which enables us to pick and choose the perfect blend of capacity, voltage and usable range, slot them together & go! The LiGo Series are ideal for having a lightweight set-up on a bike most of the time, expanding it for longer journeys as required. Ride with just what you need. There are two 36V… Read more →
Do you already have a Brompton for your daily commute and feel like adding a little magic? Well, Grin Technologies’ Brompton Conversion Kit may be just the thing! It has been developed to retain all the quick folding goodness you chose your bicycle for in the first place, whilst multiplying the effort you put in so you can get a whole lot more out of it. Your current front wheel makes way for a new one which includes a 250W motor in the hub, then the electronics follow your existing cables along the frame. These connect the motor to the… Read more →
Hiplok’s Solid Gold Secure D-Lock is the Hiplok DX. With the same wearable format as before, the DX+ adds a 1 metre long cable lock, for securing your frame, front and rear wheel in one go. The Hiplok clips onto your bag (or belt) rather than your bike, which is particularly helpful for commuters with lightweight folding bikes. The secondary cable helps to secure additional parts like the front wheel and saddle, plus a helmet. The Sold Secure Gold Award is the highest possible rating today. Specifications: Security Level: Highest Security Rating: Sold Secure Gold Award Components: 13mm hardened steel… Read more →
The Pace 250 Series is the newest addition to Aventon’s fleet, which is ideally suited to British riding. It includes a lightweight aluminium frame, complete with a powerful 250W motor and 7 speed Shimano gears and disk brakes. There are both Step-Through and Step-Over frames, with 4 colour options overall. The Step-Through comes in Small and Medium, with the Step-Over also in Large. The Small frame suits riders from 4’11”-5’8″, with the Medium for 5’8″-6’1″ and the Large for 6’1″-6’4″. The removable 420Wh battery is capable of between 35-40 miles between charges, so most commuters will only need to top… Read more →
CatEye’s SYNC Set is a smart lighting system which is managed from a single switch on the front light. You can add up to seven lights and even synchronise the flash timing of rear lights for improved visibility to other vehicles on the road, day or night. To inform those behind you when you are slowing down, the onboard accelerometer enables burst mode automatically to provide 50 lumens of brightness per rear light. This does not require unsightly cabling across your bike either, it’s all integrated. To set-up your lighting system with your individual preferences, simply open up the CatEyeSYNC™… Read more →
The 250SX Series models from Eskuta combine all the benefits of an eBike, Moped and Scooter, to provide a simple and capable option for both commuting and commercial deliveries. The lightweight design offers the convenience of a step-through with the maximum 250W power output to remain 100% street legal for road use without needing a helmet, license or insurance. It is also exempt from VED and all emissions-based taxes. The 250SX also costs less than the annual Oystercard for Zones 1-3 in 2020. The 250SX Series offers two models which are both available in your chosen colour with custom graphics…. Read more →
We offer what we lovingly call a ‘broad range of niche items’. These include items designed specifically for road, mountain, urban, commuter & cargo, folding, electric and trekking, in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes. Click on a category above to see more. An associated range of accessories & components complement these. If you are looking for something which isn’t visible on our website, contact us and we’ll arrange it for you: whilst there are over 50,000 items available to us, we only display a limited selection on our website. Recommend a Brand: We are always open to suggestions… Read more →
Progressing the D Series is the Hiplok DC. With the same wearable D-Lock as before, the DC adds a 1 metre long cable lock plus a reflective holder to the mix: you asked, they delivered! Hiplok clips onto clothes or bags, so you won’t lose it in traffic. The additional cable helps to retain additional parts like the front wheel and saddle. This is absolutely ideal for lightweight commuter bikes as it’s highly portable. The Sold Secure Silver Award is reassuringly dependable too. At just over 1Kg, it’s also a manageable weight. Specifications: Security Level: High Risk Security Rating: Sold… Read more →
Hiplok is a new take on the traditional D-Lock. For years cycling commuters have stuffed their locks under their belts, into their jeans and clamped them precariously onto handlebars and around bags. That works, although it’s not the ideal solution. How to improve on this? Well, Hiplok features a dedicated clip. Simply slide the clip over your belt, into your pocket or over a backpack’s strap and off you go. The lock will stay put, without snagging on your clothing or chafing. Size-wise this is a terrific lock for a full day of riding with the occasional stop (when a… Read more →
Wouldn’t it be nice to get a new bike with just one click? We thought so too! ‘One-Click’ Cycle to Work Scheme ©: How do I access it? 1, Select your Provider in our Checkout As of June 2019 the limit is now set by your Employer, so you can assign more than £1,000 and choose virtually every single bike and accessory we offer – including both electric bikes and electric cargo bikes! You must be in full time employment and your annual salary must be at least £1 more than the current UK Minimum Wage plus the amount you… Read more →
The E-Sport is amongst the most established of the eBikes in Ducati’s range and it features the Shimano Steps drive unit with a 418W battery. As sophisticated as it is, the formula is to keep all the technology right out of the way so you can focus on your ride. Just like a proper bike ought to. It is as capable of a weekly stretch around the park, your daily commute, as it is happy practically anywhere else. It comes fitted with disc brakes and a stand too, so it’s ready to roll from day one. You can raise the… Read more →
Every Ducati makes a statement and the Sport does so without making a sound! With it’s elegant Bianchi-engineered aluminium frame sprayed with either a chic Matt Titanium or bold Ducati Red paint job, it’s the bike to choose for your daily commute There’s a great combination of a lightweight frame with disc brakes, dark rims and components. Less is more. There are mounting points for touring bags, racks and a pair of water bottles, so it welcomes longer distance riding too Specifications: Colours: Ducati Red or Matt Titanium Frame: Sport Man Alloy, IS, HT 1.1/8″ Sizing Guide: 43cm is 157-172cm,… Read more →
Reid’s Lite 7-Speed is a chic vintage-style bicycle which hails from Australia and is finally available here in the UK! This, their first offering for 2015, is amongst the most laid-back of models and comes with everything you need to transport yourself to a Spring picnic/Summer BBQ, or for a leisurely ride through one of London’s parks at any time of year. With it’s light alloy frame, good gear range and a sturdy rear rack, it suits daily commuters and Sunday cycling in equal measure. Features: Quality Shimano 7-Speed gearing Dual-pivot brakes for reliable control Whitewall 700 x 32c tyres… Read more →
Some say 29er wheels are the new 27.5er, others the new 26er. We say more! more! more! With it’s astonishing 36″ wheels, the True 36er really is just that: the biggest, baddest bike out there – mountain bike or otherwise! Cruise over the humps and bumps and be the envy of all you pass. Eat conventional commuter bikes for breakfast, lunch and beyond. Potholes? But a scratch in your path! There are a fair few bikes out there which this one would consider a light snack. How big is big? Let’s just say that when you rock-up at the lights… Read more →
Tired of sitting at the office with a wet backside all day just because it rained last night? Do you find a shower can come out of nowhere even though the sun was shining just a minute ago? Not ready to bike in a wet suit or burden your bike with unwieldy mudguards? Relax. The solution is finally here! The Ass Saver is a simple, yet extremely effective solution. Although it’s almost completely weightless, it manages to intercept the annoying splashes which arise from damp roads. It’s perfect for commuter bikes, road racers and so on. When fitted to a… Read more →
The R1 is a great place to start if you’re beginning to commute in London! With a decent 620 lumens on maximum power, this light is considerably brighter than standard units and it can also power the District+ Rear Light from it’s battery. Key Features • 620 (500 generated), lumens on maximum power • Two power sequences, each with three light levels allows users to maximise power or burntime • Supplied with 2 cell ES (energy status), or standard battery • Includes handlebar mount, helmet mount and head harness “Ideal commuter/running light” Tech Specs • Manuals & Diagrams • R1… Read more →
Solowheels left to right: Orbit, Cruise & Hovertrax (Image C/o Engadget) Fresh for Summer are four new Solowheel models! Featuring a universal top speed of 16Kph, the new offerings are differentiated by styling, motor power, weight and recharge times. First generation Solowheel, ‘carried and ridden’ close-up’s With it’s seemingly gravity-defiant riding style the Solowheel is amongst the most unique approaches to personal transport: it’s an electric unicycle with gyro-sensors to help the rider maintain balance. Steer with your feet, and control your speed by leaning. Lean forward to speed up; lean backward to slow down or stop. Since the wheel… Read more →
Main photo: The Unisex Varsity Collection’s ‘Cambridge Blue’ When your stomping ground is the city you need something which is sleek, chic and minimalistic. Rolling from a-to-b in style, without showing off. Quella get this rather fine balance absolutely right: it’s designed for urban cycling in the city, campus and beyond. With a relaxed riding position and durable hi-tensile steel frame. The vintage-inspired design creates it’s own mode. The Varsity Collection is named after Pembroke, Kings, Darwin and Trinity Colleges, Cambridge. The ride is kept smooth with Quella’s sturdy 45mm Deep-V rims, twinned with a gear ratio which feeds plenty… Read more →
Electric Bikes: It’s not Cheating, it’s Transport A bicycle used for the sole purpose of getting from A-B, is ‘Transport’. Priorities include an upright riding position, day-to-day practicality and suitable pricing. These models are destined to spend a lot of time chained up in public areas. Reliability is crucial and this includes relying on the bike to be wherever you leave it, 100% of the time. The electric bicycle has finally come of age. Battery technology is now truly affordable and ‘Pedelecs’ are a pleasure to go considerable distances on without breaking a sweat. As you pedal, they contribute a… Read more →
© Sarah Maycock/Handsome Frank http://mosaicscience.com/story/city-cycling-health-versus-hazard Are the fitness benefits of riding your bike worth the risk of an accident? Lesley Evans Ogden takes a tour of seven cities on two wheels to find out. It was just another morning commute. That is, until a bus driver ran a red light, turned right, and drove straight into Ann-Doerthe Hass Jensen. The bus knocked the social worker off her bike, trapping her underneath, a wheel pinning down and crushing her left foot. It was a school bus heading to a Copenhagen kindergarten, and the children aboard were screaming. Ann was rushed to… Read more →
Source: The Independent. 15th of January 2014. For a country which prides itself on having given the world the Mercedes and the Autobahn, it represents a major ideological U-turn: Hamburg, Germany’s second largest city, is planning to ban all cars from its centre over the next 20 years and put thousands of commuters on bikes. “We envision a network that doesn’t just help residents to get from point A to B in a sustainable fashion,” Hamburg city spokeswoman Angelika Fritsch told the ZME Science urban planning network. “It will offer people opportunities to hike, swim, do water sports, enjoy picnics,… Read more →
London cyclists have long suspected that there were far more riders on the streets of the capital than the authorities gave credit for, and new figures from Transport for London finally confirm it, with cyclists a staggering 64 percent of peak hour traffic on one road. The Evening Standard reports that a new census of cycling in London has found that one in four road users in the morning rush hour is a cyclist, and that the proportion is even higher on some popular routes. Theobalds Road, Holborn takes the gong as London’s most bike-trafficked street, with bikes making up… Read more →
Chris Boardman‘s film ‘A Short Journey‘ from British Cycling. On this page you’ll find links to many of the websites and blogs our team read regularly. Most of these are either in London, or relate to London and our cycling scene, infrastructure and community. Read reviews and compare routes, discover new adventures and meet a kindred spirit. There are of course some links to some of our heros! If a blog or website isn’t listed and you think we’d be interested, do let us know. Aarline, Alastair Humphreys, Amsterdamize, BBC Travel News, Bicycle Association of Great Britain, Bicycle Film Festival,… Read more →
This is an ebike whose appearance is bound to turn heads, but it’s not just about looking good. This stunning ebike features cutting edge technology and no-compromise finishing kit giving a superb ride, fantastic range and an ebike that will be the envy of every other road user. This ‘low step’ frame makes it far easier to get on and off the bike, making it a great choice for commuters riding into work wearing their office clothes. FRAME & FORK: Lifestyle low step frame built in T6 high grade aluminium and finished in arctic white with internal cabling and custom… Read more →
Love London, Go Dutch! Love London, Go Dutch is the campaign calling for the Mayor of London to make our streets more liveable for everyone by making them as safe and inviting for cycling as they are in Holland. LCC launched the campaign in February 2012, and in the weeks before the 3 May 2012 Mayoral election the five leading candidates promised to implement the three core Go Dutch commitments, starting the move towards installing continental-standard cycling infrastructure in the capital. Support The London Cycling Campaign for a Safer, Healthier City To support The London Cycling Campaign, Leftfield Bikes donated… Read more →
Over 10,000 cyclists in London have 3rd-party insurance. Which is the most suitable policy for you? ETA offer a variety of options for cycling devotees, commuters and travellers alike, policies are both flexible and affordable. The BBC’s article below discusses what to consider when insuring both you and your bicycle. Environmental Transport Association The ETA’s policies include new-for-old replacement on claims, worldwide cover should your bike be damaged or stolen in the UK or abroad, up to 40% no claims discount, personal accident cover for up to £20,000, third party insurance worth up to £1,000,000, free cycle rescue and puncture cover worth £51… Read more →