Aventon: Mataro F/SS, Midnight Blue

The Aventon Mataro is a sleek and beautifully prepared single speed bike, ready to hit the road or track. With aggressive frame geometry, aero details and graphics, the lightweight 6061 high grade alloy is a sweet package. There’a a tapered headtube and carbon seatpost too. Specifications #: • Frame: Aventon Mataro Double-Butted 6061 Aluminum Alloy • Fork: Aventon Carbon fork with alloy steerer • Stem: Aventon Push • Handlebar: Aventon Push OS Drop Bars (40cm wide) • Crankset: Aventon Push 48T (170mm arms) • Bottom Bracket: VP Sealed Bearing 103mm • Sprocket: 15t • Freewheel: 16t • Wheelset: Aventon Push… Read more →

Transport Secretary unveils £2bn plan to get Britain on their bikes and keep public transport safe Save

“We want to try to preserve this cleaner air, so today I’m also fast-tracking trials of eScooters. Bringing this programme (already underway) from next year, forward, to next month. And extending those trials [to four] from four local authorities, to every region, in the country, that wants them, in a bid to get eScooters‘ rental schemes up an running in cities, as fast as possible.” Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, 09/05/20. (approximately 2 minutes in)

Ass-Saver: SmartAss

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 →

Dainese: Action Wave 03 Pro Back Protector

For downhill and the more adventurous mountain biker, protective gear is a must. Dainese have been making back protectors for motorcyclists for decades and it shows. Designed to fit under a variety of biking tops, this waist and shoulder supported model is second to none for safety. • Polypropylene articulated outer plates, with corrugated reinforcing structure to distribute concentrated impact forces over a wider surface area • Multi layered padding made up of a high quality aluminium honeycomb inner core and crash absorb reinforcement offering maximum energy absorption • Innovative double density thermoformed perimeter structure to support the plates •… Read more →

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LEFTFIELDBIKES

Leftfield Bikes: Riding, Re-invented Come and visit us on historic Brewers Lane (TW9 1HH), here beside Richmond Green: We offer: Family Cargo Bikes, Commuters, Electric, Folding, Gravel, Kids, Mountain Bikes, Accessories and Clothing on display. Official Dealer for: EarlyRider, Estarli, Hiplok, Kona, Muc-Off, Ortlieb, Showers Pass, Vello, Yuba and many more exceptional offerings for you and your family Whatever your requirements may be, do get in touch! We are happy to offer impartial advise to ensure your perfect match between your individual riding style, needs and goals for years to come. We fit all models in person and offer local… Read more →

Kona: Sutra 2025

Looking for a bicycle which is ready for anything? The 2025 Sutra is certainly one to consider *. The geometry is based on Kona’s CX, enhanced with a taller head tube and longer top tube, paired with Kona’s Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring fork. This offers great tyre clearance and limits toe overlap. “Some bikes are fun for a few laps or a trail or two, but the Sutra is the kind of bike you can point toward the horizon and just go.” Bikepacking.com There are some neat finishing touches like a replaceable derailleur hanger on the rear, mudguard eyelets… Read more →

Yuba: El Kombi E5, E6 & Kombi Classic Series

The El Kombi E5 & E6 raise the Kombi Classic Series to include the Shimano STEPS E5000 or E6100 mid-motor and frame mounted Lithium-ion battery, hydraulic disk brakes and a 200kg weight limit. With the Kombi, Yuba has delivered the one bike which can tackle virtually everything in it’s path – with your family along for the ride! Certainly this is one combination which works for so much more than the sum of it’s parts. With a decade of developing the Yuba Mundo to steer the design process, the Kombi is a mixture of past experience and fresh thinking. It… Read more →

Kona: Process 134 G2 (27.5”)

As Legends go, the Process Series are right up there with the best of the best: fly from jump to jump, carve through the berms and whip everything and everyone in between. With so many years of Kona’s product development behind the formula, you can be confident that every detail of this bike has been thrashed to perfection The full suspension aluminium butted frame paired with the dropper post improves your scope for the biggest jumps and smoothes out the ride on the most brutal terrain. 140mm of travel with the 1 x 11 speeds is ideal for the UK… Read more →

Vello: Bike Series

Vello have designed a beautifully simple looking bicycle, which can be folded into a tiny package in seconds. Options include a titanium or chromoly steel frame, a rack on the front, single speed, 10x speed, Schlumpf Drive, belt drive and a Zehus motor/battery combo integrated completely within the rear hub. The front fork, handlebars and rear swingarm can all fold independently to an astonishing 57cm x 79cm x 29cm too, so you can pop Vello into a taxi or tube, under the stairs at home or your desk at work (with or without the cover bag). Elastomer suspension features on… Read more →

Estarli: L20 Longtail Accessories

Longtails have oodles of space to install multiple combinations of Accessories to ensure they’re useful for the longhaul. Most enhance the Family Pack, which includes the footrests at the bottom and rails wrapped around the top. The Rear Cargo Basket is ideal for shifting boxes too Choose from the drop-down menu at the bottom! Options: Longtail Bench Seat Cushions: Single Pack: One seat for one Passenger, installed individually, for use with or without a Child Seat, or Lazy Boy Seat Longtail Bench Seat Cushions: Twin Pack: Two seats for two Passengers, installed individually, or as a pair Longtail Cargo Cocoon… Read more →

Kona: Libre

There is something so very beautiful about a perfectly designed bicycle, which shines through from each and every angle. The Libre is a superb example, which is elevated yet further by the sci-fi colour scheme. It is absolutely stunning This beauty is matched with an equally successful blend of lightweight components for instant sprinting response, with Kona’s Verso full carbon fibre flat mount disc fork leading the charge. The 11 speed SRAM set-up keeps the drivetrain both strong and simple, The WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 tyre and WTB Riddler TCS rim combo floats over kilometer after joyous kilometer of… Read more →

Yuba: El Mundo EP8 and Mundo Classic LUX Series

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 →

Yuba: Supercargo CL (Bosch Cargo Line) & Classic Series

Yuba’s Supercargo takes a decade of experience with Cargo Bikes in a whole new direction: up front! A frontal load keeps your cargo as low as possible and right where you can see it. This is particularly fun when your cargo is 99kg, giggling and/or jiggling about! It could be a couple of kiddo’s and a box of toys, a cello or a washing machine. You decide. The bay has a number of options as well: choose between the lightweight Open Loader, or Bamboo Box, with the Bamboo Seat Kit. Any cargo which can be strapped down securely is welcome… Read more →

Estarli: E28 Series, Full Size Electric Bike

Estarli’s upright E28 Series feature large 28” wheels with a seating position to enjoy the view wherever it may be. Simply pedal and the rear hub motor will engage, depending on your effort and speed The long, slim battery is tucked neatly into the frame, so it remains virtually invisible: it’s nearer the width of a chocolate bar than a baguette, so you really need to look closely to spot the hatch on the side of your frame. The pack is also accessible if you wish to remove it, although you can recharge it in-situ so can simply plug the… Read more →

Estarli: E20.8 Off-road, Folding Electric Bike

Estarli’s E20.8 is a folding electric bicycle with 20” wheels and 8 speeds. Gravel/hybrid tyres ensure puncture protection, grip and efficiency whether you’re riding on the road, along the toe-path, or around Richmond Park. Add Off-road tyres tor chunkier tread. The rear rack is included for panniers and the frame also has a mounting point for a water bottle where you can reach it. Folding takes just a few seconds and the battery is removable too (it’s inside the seat tube, so you barely know it’s there). Lights, disk brakes and mudguards are included too. Sizing: One size fits all…. Read more →

MiRider: One (3rd Generation, 16” Wheels)

Availability: Today! For many riders, a single speed electric bicycle which can be folded away is spot on. Enter the MiRider One, which starts there! It offers the maximum speed and power permitted on British roads upon command, with a range of around 45 miles per charge, a rear shock absorber to soak up the bumps and responsive disk brakes. The battery is fully integrated within the frame too, so is both discrete and can be removed as desired. We really love the way the MiRider One tucks away the technology so seamlessly that it doesn’t look like an eBike… Read more →

Early Rider: Charger 12”

A first bike can’t ever be too good, or too light, or too well made! It really helps to ensure your Kiddo begins their first foray into cycling with ease. This classic diamond frame with anatomically correct geometry leads the pack: there’s the same sleek lines and lightweight approach as you have on your bike, scaled to fit. Complete with beautifully curved and tapered aluminium throughout, plus a contemporary faux leather saddle finish it off in style. You really will wish you could ride it too!!! STANDOVER HEIGHT: 33CM AGES: 2-4 FRAME: HAND BRUSHED AL6061, FORGED DROP OUTS FORK: HAND… Read more →

The Shed: Secondhand Bikes, Bits n’ Bobs

We call it The Shed. That mystical place where stuff nobody’s quite sure what to do with pauses for an indeterminable time, often the stuff of past dreams with great potential for the future… yet the one thing this stuff retains, is a value to somebody… once that special person begins their quest. It could be a bike we used to Demo, one which was traded-in for a younger model, a box of obscure bolts, or a charger for a bike you have in your Shed… maybe the solution to that thing you’re thinking about right now? Ask, we may… Read more →

Demo Bikes

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 →

Grin: Cycle Satiator Series

Grin’s Cycle Satitor is available in three versions which run on any 110-220V power supply, with output rated as 360 Watts at 24V/15A, 48V/8A or 72V/5A. These are compatible with a variety of battery types using interchangeable connectors, offering substantially more tuning ability and throughput than anything else in or outside a laboratory. The programmable interface welcomes customisation for rapid charging, ultra-slow charging and everything in between. You can store up to 20 different charge profiles for different uses, then use one Satiator to manage multiple bikes and batteries. This helps both to preserve the lifespan of your battery and… Read more →

Yuba Accessories: Bamboo Boards

Roll in style. Practical and stylish, the Bamboo Running Boards are a must have add-on when carrying passengers. They match the Bamboo Deck, providing more comfort for your passengers and better support for cargo. • Recommended for use with Soft Spot Cushions • Multi Layer Plyboard • Easy installation • Assembly parts inclusive We can confirm which version you’ll need if you’re unsure. Mundo Series • Hardware already on bike Curry Series • Includes Hardware for slotting into frame • These can be used as sidewalls on the luggage rack Kombi Series • Includes Hardware for slotting into frame

Yuba Accessories: Bags & Panniers

2-Go Cargo Bags With the Spicy Curry 2-Go Bags you can use the extra storage space as efficient and individual as never before! The loading capacity can be adjusted to your daily needs and there are also inside pockets on each side for your loose tools. Of course you can take your children with you on the luggage rack. The integrated stirrups provide even extra comfort. • Waterproof • 2 attached bags (one pair) • 12 kg per bag • Compatible with the Yepp Maxi child seat • For Curry Series Only! Go-Getter Bag The newly redesigned and humongous weatherproof… Read more →

Yuba Accessories: Supercargo Parts & Accessories

‘Yubamboo’ Yuba choose to use 3-ply Bamboo for accessories because it is a durable and sustainable material. Bamboo requires little water or other resources to mature and grows quickly with Wolverine like healing capabilities. All of Yuba’s Bamboo products have been tested for hazardous or harmful chemicals in congruence with EU REACH regulations and passed with flying colors. Yuba are fully REACH compliant. Below are the present selection of Bamboo parts and accessories, for the Supercargo Series. Note that these can be mixed and matched to suit a variety of applications. Bamboo Base Board Standard base board for Supercargo. All… Read more →

Yuba Accessories: Hold-On Bars

You’ll love giving passengers a ride on your Yuba. Our Hold-On kit gives them something to love too: a strong and steady handlebar that will help them be safe and secure while perched atop the bike’s rear rack. The Hold-On is simple and quick to install. All you need to install it an allen key. • Stem: 31.8mm for handlebar • A shim is necessary (ask for correct shim when ordering, tell us which bike you have) • Colour, size, and length are subject to change based on availability

Yuba Accessories: Frame Lock

By sticking eyelets either side of the wheel, Yuba are able to provide a locking bolt to block the wheel for quick pitstops and back-up. Simple, huh? You can take the Frame Lock with you everywhere you go as it is extremely light: it rests on your Yuba’s frame’s mounting points while not in use too, so you will always have something to keep your Yuba immobilised. Combine this with a sturdy lock to go through the frame, around something solid and back via the other wheel. Compatibility: • Boda Boda Series V3 • Curry Series • Yuba Mundo Series… Read more →

Yuba Accessories: Soft Spot Cushions (Maxi & Mini)

2021 Soft Spot Series Introducing the new Soft Spot Series for 2021, which incorporate new materials to improve both comfort and durability. The waterproof polyurethane design is similar to your Yuba’s main bicycle seat, with integrated air pockets along the bottom for extra cushioning, plus chamfers to increase clearance for use with/without Monkey Bars. Installation still requires just the two nylon straps to wrap around your frame. Depending on which of Yuba’s models you have, different combinations of Soft Spots can be used to seat up to three kids on your ‘tail. See the chart at the bottom of this… Read more →

Yuba: Curry Series

The Spicy Curry Series are Yuba’s lowriders, each designed to keep your rear cargo rack as close to the ground as possible. To achieve this, they tuck a 20″ wheel akin to a tough BMX bike’s wheel way back and below the height of the pedal stroke. It is a simple yet extremely effective solution, paired with a conventional 26″ front wheel Of the many advantages, a low rack is quite a bit easier for your little munchkins to clamber up on by themselves. You have improved stability over a high rear rack too, which works for any cargo you… Read more →

Red Bull: Singles and Packs

For years Red Bull have been at the forefront of sponsoring racers and riders across multiple disciplines, helping them to push the boundaries way beyond what the rest of us mere mortals could consider feasible. Over time, this has lead to a growing assortment of flavours, each as tasty and inspiring as the next! So if you’re feeling thirsty, pop in for a cold one from our fridge. Or collect a case (or two), on your way home. https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/films/the-engine-inside https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/films/anytime?autoplay=true

Muc-Off: Step 1: Clean

Muc-Off is the secret to keeping your bike in perfect working order. Keeping everything clean and well maintained reduces the damage from grime wrecking your chain, seals and bearings … as well as providing the earliest opportunity to spot any potential problems, both so you can resolve them and also to ensure your steed is as efficient as possible. “It’s the most effective cleaner out there, and it doesn’t even need any of those nasty, dangerous acids or chemicals. In fact, our perfectly pink cleaner is biodegradable, free from acids, CFC’s and solvents, and it’s alkaline based so you can… Read more →

Muc-Off: Step 2: Protect

Cleaned your bike and checked it over? Great! Now to protect it. Muc-Off has a selection of options for coating delicate parts to keep them both looking at their best and also, crucially, resistant to damage from contaminants. Adding a protective layer to maintain a glossy paint job keeps your bike looking as good as the day it chose you, whilst preventing the build-up of moisture on components reduces rust, squeaks and other inefficiencies from affecting your ride. Bicycle Clean Protect & Lube Kit Three of our most loved products that make light work of grime Bike Care Duo Kit… Read more →

Kona: Ouroboros Series

What looks like a road bike, rides like a dirt bike, is specced like a mountain bike … and just overtook you whilst pulling a wheelie almost as big as the rider’s grin? Our guess: the Kona Ouroboros So the real question is: which one is best for you? Well. The Ouroboros Supreme (main image) sold out completely before they reached GB, with the Ouroboros CR/DL (Carbon Deluxe, above) and Ouroboros CR (Carbon, below) becoming increasingly scarce by the day We have included the Geometry below for you, followed by Kona’s introduction to each model in the series. Geometry: SIZE:… Read more →

6KU: Fixie/Single-Speed Bikes

From our friends across the pond: the latest fixies from 6KU Bikes! Stripped back to the barest minimum amount of parts, these are designed to take on urban environments. Whichever city that happens to be you can still rock-out. With the optimum 44:16 gear ratio (74.25 gear inches), navigate your way through London and revive the Nocturne’s ‘longest skid’ beside Smithfield Market. The photo above is the Milano 2 with its mint-green colour scheme in Oxford, with the original wheelset. 6KU models are fitted with 30mm rims With such highly competitive pricing, it’s hard not to be tempted to give… Read more →

Kona: Rove Series

The Rove AL looks gentle in Gloss Dragonfly with Midnight Blue & Grey 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… Read more →

Hiplok: DX Series (E-DX & DXXL)

Everyone who stores a bike outside must consider long term security options from the very beginning. Hiplok’s solution is the DX Series, with the Solid Secure Diamond and Gold ratings required by all reputable insurance companies The idea is that you wrap the chain and D-Lock through/around both your bike and something solid, so it cannot be moved. For journeys when you don’t feel the need to carry the chain, you can leave it behind and use the D-Lock by itself The DX is the Hiplok D-Lock featuring their patented CLIP + RIDE system to clip over a bag/strap or… Read more →

Yuba: Crest and Backrest

What to choose when your passengers need a little support and have outgrown their child seats? Introducing the Crest and Backrest. Crest is the universal bracket, designed as a back and hand support ring. It can be installed behind, between and in front of passengers and includes the foam covering. Backrest is the Cushion to go with the Crest, paired with a Soft Spot. * Please choose ‘Crest and Backrest Combo’ from the dropdown menu below to select the set shown on the rear of the Blue Kombi in the main photograph, these are also available individually as ‘Crest’ and… Read more →

BikeFlex: Lease your next bike!

Lease your bike: There are many advantages to leasing a bicycle, from managing your cashflow in the short term to spreading the cost over the medium term, each providing advantages towards long term access to electric cargo bikes. Click here for your Bike Flex Lease Quote …it takes about 10 seconds Freelancers have been neglected for donkeys years, but fret no more: you’re welcome! Simply put: access what you need straight away, without needing to find the full purchase price up front.

Ortlieb: Quickrack

Sometimes it’s pretty useful to have a rack to sling stuff on … although it’s extra weight the rest of the time! This is where Ortlieb’s Quickrack comes in: it can be added and removed as rapidly as their panniers #, so you can add/eject it as desired. # Narrow road bike wheels can usually fit, however the broader gravel versions are too wide. 10mm rails support up to 20 kilograms, including all of ORTLIEB fixing systems and bags, on 26-28” wheels of up to 2.35” wide. Add optional mudguards to keep dry and clean, with/without the Quickrack Seatstay QR… Read more →

Bosch: EasyPump

What better compliment to the bicycles you have set up with such precision, than ensuring they all have the optimum tyre pressure before you ride? Bosch’s EasyPump packs a real punch: it’s smaller and lighter than most bike bottles, yet can inflate any tyre in seconds. Set any tyre pressure you’d like up to 150psi by pressing + or -, then Start. Once the desired level is reached the unit will stop automatically (you can also press Stop). Simple, huh? The Lithium-ion battery is rechargeable and the storage pouch includes a USB 1 to USB3 cable so you can connect… Read more →

Babboe Accessories: Rain Tent

Come rain, come shine! Babboe’s Rain Tent is ready to cocoon your little ones from all weather conditions, as well as to bounce off those pesky leaves. The zippable panels enable you to tailor the fit to all season riding, so you can adapt as you go. Your kiddos will soon turn their carriage into a little den! Big Rain Tent: available today!

Grin: Cycle Analyst V3 Series

Grin Technologies’ V3 Cycle Analyst is the defacto unit for managing Custom eBike builds. With near unlimited programming available through your computer, you can tweak your bike to be just as you like it to be. This really helps with managing power delivery on heavily laden bikes, preventing motor heat-up and similar damage at all speeds and load levels. Onscreen data is there both to monitor and control, so you can see your power input/output, realtime consumption, temperature levels and full electronic management. Version 3 takes a centralised approach, with all communications running through the head unit and one unified… Read more →

Grin: Electric Brompton Conversion Kit

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 →

Grin: Baserunner V4 Series

The new Baserunner V4 Series from Grin Technologies is a fully integrated, waterproof Controller for use with a variety of Hub Motor combinations, with/without the Cycle Analyst, handling up to 60V Max and 80A Peak Phase Currents (45-50A Continuous). This ensures compatibility with most eBike systems available today and programmable options for flexibility in future. All of the new V4 models include the WP8 CA Plug, with either Hailong, Reention, Tube, Fork or Plate Mounts to match your bike’s arrangement and a 38cm cable length via Z910 HiGo 9 pin plugs or L1019 10 pin. Extension cables from Controller to… Read more →

Chike: e-Kids and Kids

Streamlining the wheelbase of this glorious Family Cargo Bike to less than a width of a regular door opens up near unlimited possibilities! Add to that the tilting mechanism for slaloming around town and the covered compartment is the icing on the cake! You’ll quickly find yourself going everywhere with your kiddos just for the fun of it. The journey rapidly becomes the best bit when the old rigmarole of loading and parking are both sorted in seconds. Choose the Shimano motor/battery combo and you’ll go further and faster with more onboard than before, including up once-daunting hills. The two… Read more →

Hamax: Child Neck Roll

Ah, the sleepy little ones… nodding-off after a long day watching tentatively as you pedal around and around! What better way to keep them comfy, than Hamax’ Child Neck Roll? It slides over the seatbelts # you already have and cushions between their helmet and shoulders, keeping their head upright whilst they sleep. Compatibility: • Hamax Seats • Yepp Seats • Seats in car-shaped-objects & buggies, with separate straps # To install: slot your existing two seatbelts through the elasticated loops under the ‘Roll, tightening as normal.

Shipping & Insurance

When shipping larger items outside London’s M25, we also apply extended insurance cover. You’ll need to contact us first to confirm how much it is going to be. Notes: 1, Cycle to Work Scheme applications cannot include shipping, so must be arranged separately 2, Bicycles and individual batteries have very different shipping requirements Simply add the correct amount to the Cart using the appropriate quantities from the drop-down menu below. If the exact amount isn’t listed, add up the smaller units to reach the total as separate product entries (eg; £75 + £10 = £85) With delivery to your local… Read more →

CatEye: SYNC Set Core & Kinetic Front & Rear Light Set

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 →

Which version is my Yuba Mundo?

Over the years the Yuba Mundo has gone through many changes to the frame and most recently a name change as well. The most noticeable of these changes happening to the rear rack. Below are the different Yuba Mundos by version and the major changes to their frames. The Mundo V1: The initial offering was manufactured in Germany and has a bolt-on rear rack, the most notable feature of which is the “W” shape of the rear rack stays. Also, the top and down tubes on the front triangle have a circular cross-section rather than oval. The Mundo V2: This… Read more →

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Terms and conditions apply to the use of this website. By accessing this website and/or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. Using this website indicates that you accept these terms regardless of whether or not you choose to register with us or order from us. If you do not accept these terms, do not use this website. The leftfieldbikes.com website is operated by 108SQM Ltd, a company registered in the UK, whose registered office is at One Canada Square (37F), Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AA, United Kingdom. 1: Introduction 1.1: You will be… Read more →

Klarna FAQ’s: Pay later in 30 days

Pay later in 30 days Frequently Asked Questions Who is Klarna? Klarna is a Swedish payment service provider that takes end-to-end responsibility for your payment. Klarna is the provider of smooth payments to more than 200,000 online stores. Over 85 million consumers worldwide have trusted Klarna to securely handle their payments. How does Pay later in 30 days work? Once your order is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with payment instructions within two days from Klarna. You’ll then have 30 days to try on your order and only pay when you’re happy. Complete the payment online, at your convenience, with… Read more →

Klarna FAQ’s: Pay later in 3 interest-free instalments

Pay later in 3 interest-free instalments Frequently Asked Questions Who is Klarna? Klarna is a Swedish payment service provider that takes end-to-end responsibility for your payment. Klarna is the provider of smooth payments to more than 200,000 online stores. Over 85 million consumers worldwide have trusted Klarna to securely handle their payments. How does Pay later in 3 interest-free instalments work? Pay later in 3 interest-free instalments will allow you to spread the cost of your purchase over 3 equal payments. The payment for each instalment will automatically be collected from the debit or credit card you entered at checkout…. Read more →

Battery Pack, Charger and Cradle Combo

Whether you’re giving an existing bike a new lease of life or building a Hotrod, the same key considerations apply: • The more capable your battery pack, the more you’ll get out of it between charges • A pack run mainly between 20-80% of capacity will last much longer Batteries have come a long way over the last few years, albeit with almost all packs using a few dozen rechargeable ‘AA’ batteries inside. Choosing which pack fits an existing bike is a little more complicated, so our Combo packs include the charger and the battery’s mounting cradle, for maximum compatibility…. Read more →

CatEye: Rapid Mini Rear LED Light

A staple of the CatEye range, the Rapid Mini Rear LED Light packs a bright 25 lumen output in a svelte 3-LED package. In the flashing mode you can expect up to 30 hours usage per 2 hour charge, which you can top-up via the micro USB cable. It is a highly regarded option for both weight and visibility conscious riders: at 22g it won’t tip the scales of your carbon special, so you can leave it installed at all times (the bracket uses a rubberised band, so you can take it off in about a second…). It is also… Read more →

CatEye: AMPP Series LED Lights

CatEye’s AMPP Series are lightweight and dependable LED lights, which provide a broad beam for excellent visibility. The side panels extend both what you can see and for you to be seen. USB recharging, an onboard battery level indicator and a lithium ion technology ensures you’ll always have the juice too. Choose between 400, 500, 800 and 1100 lumens, or combine the 500 lumen set with the Rapid Mini rear light. The AMPP 1100 uses a twin-LED design with OptiCube™ lens technology, spreading a wide and even beam across whatever the terrain throws at you. The AMP 400-800 options use… Read more →

Ducati: Monster

Every so often an iconic bike captures our collective imagination and there have been few more delightful offerings than the Ducati Monster! This model sports the renowned trellis frame construction and the typical Ducati look. It is unmistakably Ducati & is there a better place to start? With Borgo Panigale’s two cylinder Desmodronic engine reproduced on the chain guard, the DNA is confirmed with both wide slick tires and powerful brakes. Kids love the Ducati Red mini-water bottle too, even when they’re not riding around the house. The Ducati Monster as adorable as it is fun: what better bicycle for… Read more →

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The brands on offer at Leftfield Bikes are listed on this page in alphabetic order. Click for our recommendations for items best suited to riding in London and the Home Counties. 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. Abus Locks/Bags Airwheel Ass Saver Mudguard Babboe Family Bikes Bakfiets Bosch AVE Electric Bikes Bud Brake ABS CatEye Centaur Cargo Bikes Chike Dainese Ducati Bicycles Ducati EMX Electric MTB Furo GoCycle… Read more →

Hiplok: Lite

‘Wearable technologies’ are getting a lot of positive press lately and we agree, they can be great! The Hiplok Lite is a perfect example of the natural progression from low-tech to high-tech: for years people have struggled to balance their locks around their waists as they ride. Afterall, a chain slopping about on your bike is bound to either damage your frame or snag a wheel, jam the fork, or worse. So how does the Hiplok Lite differ? Simply put, it adds a velcro strap around the length of the chain. Instead of ‘jiggling about’ on the off-chance that your… Read more →

‘One-Click’ Cycle to Work Scheme

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 →

Energy Saving Trust: eCargo Bike Grant Fund

The Department for Transport has made £2 million funding available for the acquisition of ecargo bikes, to support green last mile deliveries. This funding is available to limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, charities and not-for-profit organisations. Public, community or third sector organisations are also eligible providing they meet the eligibility criteria. eCargo Bike Grant funding covers up to 20% of the total cost of an ecargo bike, up to a maximum of £1,000 per bike. To be eligible for funding, an ecargo bike must have minimum 125 litre cargo volume capacity and minimum 130 kg weight capacity (combined rider and… Read more →

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Used Bikes

From time to time we have ex-demo bikes for sale. These are the ones our clients try out before they buy new ones. They will typically only have been ridden for a few miles at a time and rarely have any scuffing beyond the wear and tear of normal use. All bikes have been serviced meticulously by our team and will receive a full check-up before sale. If you’re interested in a second hand bicycle, contact us with your budget and what you’d like. If we have something in the wings, we’ll let you know.

Ducati: TT Evo S

At the heart of Ducati’s ethos is evolution, with the TT Evo S exemplifying the very nature of augmented riding. Everything about the top the range model is there to take the rider beyond what a conventional machine ever could. This is the bike to take you from what you are capable of today and onto something completely new. The TT has been fine tuned, with components tweaked to deliver just a little more from both the bike and the rider. “Evoluzione Ducati, sempre di più” The core technology is largely hidden from view, which speaks volumes about what the… Read more →

Augmented Riding: infinitely more fun?

Evolution has gone hand in hand with humankind augmenting ourselves. We have progressed from a leaf to protect one’s modesty, to wearing skins and heavy shoes, the monocle, past air-filled trainers, to VR headsets and glasses, sub cutaneous sensors and beyond. Bicycles have progressed too, yet vast swathes of society struggle to see augmented riding as a natural progression: taking what we have into overdrive and making it more fun in the process. ‘Hills and thrills’ perhaps? Digital bikes are to the bicycle what digital watches are to their analogue/wind-up cousins: augmented by the very best of what technology can… Read more →

Electric Vehicles: Guide to Charging

If we top up our electric bikes each time we pause, most of us we would never run out. You know, like a phone in a coffee shop! Just 5 minutes can equate to several miles of travel… which is a bit more useful, right? PS: Quite like the video all the same, nicely done! PPS: Even if you do thrash your electric bike all the way to empty, by the time you’ve had a breather and some lunch it could be ready to go again (even if you’re not)

Hamax: Rain Cover

Whilst it may seem like a bit of an afterthought, a proper cover is a really easy way to ensure that your child’s seat is pristine in all weather conditions. You can attach things to the seat under it in the normal way, including your child’s helmet/gloves/etc. on your way to collect them/equivalent journeys. If you store your bike somewhere secure, you may even leave those sort of items there all the time. It isn’t lockable, however it will keep a suitably stowed helmet or jacket out of the elements (nobody likes wearing soggy riding gear!). Compatibility: All Hamax seats… Read more →

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

With so many amazing items on offer here at Leftfield Bikes, we are often asked quite similar questions! The most frequent ones are listed below Different question? Ask here! The Cycle to Work Scheme + + + + + We set up the ‘One-Click’ Cycle to Work Scheme © to keep things as simple as possible How does it work? You choose your bicycle/accessories, we prepare the documents and invoice your Employer, then deliver the items to you How are the documents used? We issue the necessary paperwork automatically for your company’s accountants to apply over a 12 month period…. Read more →

Alta Motors: Redshift MX

Production timelapse We’re huge fans of Alta Motors and have been very keen to offer the full range here in the UK ever since they went into production in late 2016. Alta have nailed the perfect combo of a durable package with just enough flexibility to take the sort of a beating we all give our bikes when we’re pushing it beyond the limit our riding ability. You know, just like the bike you’re looking for! With 50 Horsepower on tap from zero RPM and a total wet weight of under 117.5Kg, the Redshift MXR sets the pace. A similar… Read more →

Win A Ducati!

In partnership with The Wharf, we are delighted to support Richard House Children’s Hospice by donating a Ducati for the Innovation In Business Awards 2016! All you need to do is to attend and your name will be entered into the raffle. We’ll announce the Winner at the ceremony, which is at the Radisson Blu Edwardian New Providence Wharf on Thursday, September 29 2016 Meanwhile, do sign up to our Mailing List below! Subscribe to our Mailing List here: * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name * PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION Personal information we collected via… Read more →

Taga: Rain Cover

Sometimes it can rain here in the UK! Who knew? Well, it turns out that the Dutch also have rain, so your Taga can have a Rain Cover too! It’s available in red, green, orange and light blue (just like your bike). So you can still be vibrant in a downpour.

Kona: the Smallest Biggest Bike Company in the World

Kona’s HQ in Ferndale, Washington. Kona: Rider-owned. The documentary, by Matt Dennison & Kaz Yamamura. What mountain bike company isn’t owned by riders? Who else but a rider would have the fiscal patience and insensitivity to risk required to own a mountain bike company? Yet there are brands so strongly defined by their founders that it usually turns out they sacrificed nearly every other thing in their lives for bikes. They’re the type who possess a devotion to riding that is so deeply ingrained that founding a brand seems pre-ordained. So what the hell does ‘the smallest biggest bike company… Read more →

Saietta: Electric Superbike

Fusing top-of-the line technology and striking design, Saietta is the latest zero-emissions electric urban sport bike from London-based manufacturer Agility Global Ltd. Saietta represents the first meaningful motorcycle redesign in a generation. With huge, low-down power and understated cool, getting on is like riding a relentless wave of torque through the city. Built using production aerospace composite structural systems including a patented World’s First production Composite Monocoque Chassis in a motorcycle (like an F1 car), Saietta achieves high performance with low weight, Saietta’s stand out styling integrates and exploits EV advantages. One core model is available: Saietta R with a… Read more →

VIKS: Steel Urban Bicycle

Once in a while, a new approach to bicycle design captures our attention. Enter VIKS. It’s a hand made, steel bike from Estonia. It’s seat-post-free approach casts aside conventional wisdom, whilst it’s semi-parallel, asymmetric dual-tubing laughs in the face of convention. Beautiful from every angle Then there’s the front fork: two curved tubes swooping from axle to wrist? Check! Grips? Who needs them! Brushed steel Then the drivetrain. Gates belt-drive or chain? You decide! Colours? Any and all. As for the finish: choose from brushed steel to matt or polished paintwork. Matt Black All VIKS are built 100% to order… Read more →

Bike The Strike!

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 →

Bike The (Tube) Strike: Our Winner(s)!

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 →

Valentine’s Day Gifts For Women?

Iva Jean’s Reveal Skirt. We’ve all been there: Valentine’s Day is approaching fast and either you aren’t sure what size she’d like, or you’d like to give him a helping hand! Well, fret no longer with our gift buying guide. To adapt a quote from the La Senza: The most important part of buying all styles of clothing is the fit, so don’t just guess her size. The easiest way to find out this information is to have a peek at a similar item which you know she loves or has worn recently and take a look at the label…. Read more →

Tannus: Aither (puncture-proof, solid bike tyre)

Tired of punctures? You’re not alone! The team over at Tannus have just released the world’s first accessible, puncture-proof tyres. Read the review on The Telegraph here. Formed from a unique polymer with 10 micrometer-wide air bubbles inside a robust mesh of protective walling, the Aither is almost as efficient as a conventional tyre and tube combo. In tests, it managed 29Mph for the effort required of it’s competitor, which reached 30Mph. The test environment assumes that the inflated tyre has the optimum pressure at all times, which of course is where the Aither becomes the tortoise to it’s air-filled… Read more →

Recreation

Recreational bikes vary enormously.  At one end of the spectrum is the first simple bike which turned you into a cyclist and you can leave chained up occasionally. At the other, ultralight carbon specials costing many thousands of pounds.  These bikes are the ones you take out for a ride, but don’t leave unattended. Scroll down to find the type of riding you enjoy most, then follow the associated links to see the ranges on offer. Whilst we have included our recommendations for riding in London and the Home Counties, we can also order-in any bicycle you have seen elsewhere (or… Read more →

Accessories

Biking Essentials Action Cameras, Ass Saver, Bud Brake, Chilli Air, FoldnFix, Hope, ISM Seat, Muckynutz, QuickFix Once you’re kitted-out with a new bike, it’s time to accessorise. Add bone-conducting headphones to listen safely, a light-weight HD camera to share the ride when you get home… and some nifty mudguard options to stay clean! On-Bike Clothing Half Baked Brand (HBB), Hope, Intrepid Apparel, Visijax, Whackjob Few things can increase overall comfort on a ride than the appropriate clothing. Whilst some see specialist kit as one step aside from dressing like a Power Ranger, there’s little doubt that it helps. Having somewhere… Read more →

Components

It’s all in the details Deity, DT Swiss, Hope, ISM Seat, KCNC, Magura, Velocite Choosing the very best components is one of life’s greatest pleasures. It’s all about the bike you’ll look forward to riding and will never leave unattended, dirty or un-serviced. These exquisite components will help you to ride faster for longer and you’ll enjoy every last mile. Selecting component upgrades has never been easier: we’ve placed each area of the bike into groups. Pick the relevant area, choose your preferred supplier, pick a bundle (and it’s colour). That’s it! Most devotees prefer to assign one brand across… Read more →

Transport

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 →

Bicycle: The Film

Bicycle: The Film The new feature-length documentary on the bicycle and cycling gets first public airing on Friday the 4th of July 2014. Here’s the trailer… Bicycle, a 90-minute documentary, gets its public world premiere at the Yorkshire Festival Of Cycling this Friday, ahead of the ceremonial start of the Tour de France. Directed by BAFTA winning Michael B. Clifford, the screening will take place on a huge outdoor screen powered by cyclists. Clifford made the film to explore the question why is the bicycle back in fashion? “It is great to see a film about this beautiful machine coming… Read more →

Census confirms London cycle commuting boom

In London the number of people cycling to work has more than doubled in 10 years, reveals Office for National Statistics. New census data released by the Office for National Statistics today reveals that London’s bike commuting boom is real. However, the picture is patchy elsewhere in England and Wales. In London, the number of people cycling to work has more than doubled in ten years, up a whopping 144 percent (albeit on a low base campared to cities such as Amsterdam). Overall, cycling to work levels in England and Wales as a whole were unchanged, with a modal share… Read more →

City Cycling: Health Versus Hazard? Cities Compared Internationally.

© 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 →

Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and the Cheap EV That Almost Was.

That Henry Ford and Thomas Edison were good friends late in their lives is well-known. They camped together, presented each other with lavish gifts, even owned homes adjacent to each other. Many Ford enthusiasts also know Ford, when he first drove his Quadricycle on the streets of Detroit in 1896, worked for Edison at Detroit Edison Illuminating Company. And historians know Edison, when introduced to Ford some months later and shown Ford’s plans for a gasoline automobile, encouraged the budding industrialist to pursue those plans. What is far less known is Edison and Ford worked together on an affordable electric… Read more →

Thomas Edison & Henry Ford’s Electric Cars

Photograph courtesy Thomas Edison NHP, NPS/DOI. To inventor Thomas Edison in the early 1900s, electric cars looked like the future of transportation. Although better known for inventions such as the light bulb and motion pictures, Edison also designed three electric cars using his nickel-iron Edison Storage Batteries. Here he is seen standing beside a model that left New York on a 1,000-mile promotional “ideal tour” in September 1910, charging along the way and ending with an ascent up New Hampshire’s Mount Washington. By the time Edison’s battery (a longer-lasting, lighter-weight improvement over previous lead-acid batteries) was ready for this journey,… Read more →

Major trauma and urban cyclists: physiological status and injury profile.

Barts Health and St Paul’s skyline. At the Barts Charity Seminar on the 31st January 2014 delegates were asked the following question: “Can advances in medicine and research at Barts Health impact the number of killed or seriously injured people from cycling incidents?” Personal safety is a common concern to all cyclists, especially whilst commuting through our city’s streets. What’s less common is the opportunity to meet and discuss public health and care of trauma patients with the surgeons, doctors and health professionals who look after us all. The delegation brought a wealth of knowledge, from injured cyclists describing their… Read more →

Auto ban: How Hamburg is taking cars off the road

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 →

Expensive cars and driving psychology

A Range Rover obstructing an ASL. Source: The Peeky Rider. http://hedgehogcycling.co.uk/ 20th November 2013. “I was crossing the road at the same time as a pretty, young, blonde girl to the pedestrian refuge in the middle, then to the other side, crossing two lanes of traffic each time. All the drivers stopped and waved us (her), across. When it’s just me, this doesn’t happen. I watched an expensive Mercedes glide right into an Advanced Stop Zone reserved for cyclists, and come to a halt at the second line. Typical of a Mercedes driver, I thought. I’d think the same if… Read more →

Cyclists make up a quarter of London traffic, official census finds

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 →

Air pollution ‘kills more people than car accidents’

In London and across Europe, air pollution is killing more than ten times the number of people dying from road traffic accidents. The known health effects of air pollution have rocketed in recent years with the World Health Organisation classifying outdoor air pollution as carcinogenic to humans in October 2013 as it did smoking in February 1985. At its simplest, in public health terms, ‘invisible’ air pollution is where smoking was thirty years ago in terms of the scale and certainty of the risks and the lack of public understanding of them. The huge variation in death rates for different… Read more →

Road.cc’s Buying Basics: Buying Your First Road Bike

Velocite Geos, available now at Leftfield Bikes. Our friends over at road.cc wrote this guide back in August 6, 2012 and it’s such a good read, we’ve included it in full. The original article is here. If Britain’s incredible run of success in cycling this year – with the first ever Tour de France victory courtesy of Bradley Wiggins and dominance in the London 2012 Olympics – has inspired you to take up cycling, and you’re looking to buy your first road bike, you are in the right place. Road.cc’s Buying Basics will steer you through the occasionally confusing world… Read more →

Freakonomics: Hey Baby, Is That a Prius You’re Driving?

http://freakonomics.com/ In this podcast, a panel of environmentalists, economists, researchers and journalists discuss why the Toyota Prius has become the style statement for hybrids, as well as why projecting a positive image through both design and function is so important for early adopters. Why people choose certain vehicles offers some interesting insights in to eco-consumerism. Whilst plenty of people are happy to pay a premium for one specific hybrid vehicle over all others, it’s also possible to draw parallels with the electric bicycle marketplace. Some people still persist in viewing electric bikes as ‘cheating’. Yet, growing numbers are choosing them… Read more →

Voxan Wattman

Voxan Wattbike. Liberated from the restrictions which traditional motorcycles must adhere, the Voxan Wattbike is an exquisite example of how an electric bike can take on a new and radical form. With it’s monocoque exoskeleton removing any need for a conventional frame housing fuel, electronics and engine, the sleek aluminium body gives it a style all it’s own. Beyond the raw futuristic styling, the Wattbike delivers 200Bhp in near-silence. Yet it’s batteries can be charged to 80% capacity in just 30 minutes (much faster than your phone). 180Km is possible on a single charge too, with a top speed of… Read more →

Gyro Bikes

A brief history of Gyro Vehicles. At various points in the 20th and 21st Centuries, several manufacturers have succeeded in building Gyro Bikes. These self-balancing vehicles contain gyroscopes so that they don’t tip over, even when stationary. Lit Motors: C1. With the average distance in London less than two miles and most of these completed with just one occupant, an enclosed and narrow vehicle makes a lot of sense.

Riding backwards?

80Kph backwards down a mountainside, Eskil Ronningsbakken. Ok, so in December 2013 a succession of videos have appeared of people riding backwards on their bikes. Nothing new there of course, however these riders include hitting 80Kph down a mountain (above), a moped riding through traffic, a rider balanced on the handlebars, on the front wheel only and more. Enjoy! Scooter riding backwards in traffic. Onboard riding backwards down hill. At 1:51: backwards, balanced on the handlebars. 2:32 backwards, front wheel only.

The World’s Fastest Bicycle?

Dave Le Grys hits 110Mph. Here’s a film of Dave Le Grys setting the current British and Commonwealth record of 110Mph on the M42 motorway in 1986. Guy Martin pipped it in 2013, reaching an astonishing 112.94Mph on a beach. Both riders had a leader vehicle to reduce the effects of wind resistance. Sam Wittingham’s enclosed recumbent. The fastest unassisted human powered bike world record was 82.8Mph by Sam Whittingham set in 2009. Barbara Buatois managed 75.7Mph in 2010. In 2011, a college team from TU-Delft in the Netherlands became the 2nd fastest all-time with a rider, Sebastian Bowier: 80.5Mph…. Read more →

Long Live South Bank

‘Long Live Southbank’, the history. Long Live Southbank presents an educational campaign film showing the 40 year history of one of London’s most unique cultural spots, the 9 month campaign to protect it and the true story of its intended destruction by the Southbank Centre. London’s skate and BMX community plus tens of thousands of supporters have campaigned every single day for the preservation of Southbank (Undercroft) since the latest Festival Wing ‘regeneration’ plans were first revealed. The result was unprecedented public support from all walks of life, something the Southbank Centre has failed to achieve in it’s goal to… Read more →

Cycling Census Data: 2001 versus 2011

A car recycling area and scrap yard. Census data is absolutely undeniable: there have been massive rises in car-free households here over the past decade. It is now officially the majority-case all across London. Yet London’s borough councils persist in designing our roads for cars rather than for pedestrians, bikes and public transport, in direct conflict with what’s actually happening. Some examples: Kensington & Chelsea households are now 56% car-free, up from 51% in 2001. In Hackney, it’s more dramatic: 65% of households are now car-free, up from 56% in 2001. Lambeth: 58% of households are car-free, up from 51%… Read more →

London’s ‘Die-in’ at TfL.

London’s Die-in at TfL. Click on the image for the high-res. On the 29th of November 2013, almost 2,000 people staged the first ‘Die-in’. It was a peaceful event following the deaths of six cyclists in just nine days. The idea was to replicate a protest which happened in Holland in the 70’s: attendees simply lay down on the road alongside their bikes for fifteen minutes. ‘Stop de Kindermoord’ prompted a national debate which resulted in the Dutch Government investing in safe cycle infrastructure nationwide. Currently London’s cyclists get £1.25/year per person in cycle-specific infrastructure. The Dutch continue to spend… Read more →

ROADS WERE NOT BUILT FOR CARS

ROADS WERE NOT BUILT FOR CARS is a free e-book about roads history, focusing on the period 1880-1905, which saw the Bicycling Boom and then – pop – the start of Motoring Mania. Motorists are the johnny-come-latelies of highway history. The coming of the railways in the 1830s killed off the stage-coach trade; almost all rural roads reverted to low-level local use. Cyclists were the first group in a generation to use roads and were the first to push for high-quality sealed surfaces and were the first to lobby for national funding and leadership for roads. Without cyclists, motorists wouldn’t… Read more →

Love London, Go Dutch! Newsnight Special.

Newsnight on the 8th of August, 2013. “I hear many excuses, or myths, about what makes the Dutch supposedly so different. There are more similarities than differences. It is not about the climate; it’s the same. Flat? There would be Amsterdams all over the world. It’s not that. It’s about making a choice, and prioritising what you want.” Marc van Woudenberg, Amsterdamize. The Netherlands is also quite windy which can increase the effort in cycling just as much as the hills can. But the differences in cycling rate among Dutch cities show that it’s not just terrain that has an… Read more →

Strava: The App And The Heatmap

Strava have been working behind the scenes to create a beautiful visualisation of rider data. On Saturday July 20th Strava athletes covered 4,890,000 miles in over 326,000 combined hours. To get a look at what all that riding looks like Paul Mach built the ‘Saturday on Strava Heatmap’, a visual of all those miles, broken down by hour. A Saturday on Strava, Mapped.

Orbital Festival: Goodwood Motor Circuit

Orbital Festival: Banner. On the 28th of July 2013 our team lead out the ‘Raw Speed Keirin‘ at the Orbital Festival, which was at the Goodwood Motor Circuit this year. Orbital Festival: Keirin. Single wave, mixed start. The race consists of 2 laps. Riders follow the derny bike for a set distance (approx. 2/3rds of the second lap), before the derny pulls off the track and the riders sprint for the finish. Medals awarded to top 3 finishers for each category. Orbital Festival: Brands.

Credit Suisse, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), London to Paris Charity Bike Ride

Ismet Huseyin‘s KTM Strada 800 Speed. When it comes to Sporting Triumphs we have had more than our fair share in the last 12 months. Gold and Olympic glory for Mo, Jess, Sir Chris et al, British Lions roaring Down Under, Victory for GB and sideburns with Sir Brad in the Tour de France and of course we’ll never forget that Wimbledon win for Andy – 77 years after Fred – expect to see a new T shirt range shortly !! But none of these remarkable achievements come remotely close to the impending triumphs of the Credit Suisse CRES Team,… Read more →

Flying Bicycle

A Canadian-built helicopter that is powered by a human riding a bicycle has become the first winner of a decades-old $250,000 (£165,000) engineering prize. The American Helicopter Society had never given out its Igor Sikorsky Human-Powered Helicopter Award – initiated 33 years ago – until the team from the University of Toronto won it this week. The challenge was to create a flying machine that would be able to reach a height of three metres, fly for 60 seconds by human power alone, and stay within a 10m by 10m radius. “It was long seen as impossible to win this,”… Read more →

Barclays Charity Event: Richard House & Wooden Spoon

LEFTFIELDBIKES Prize Draw Winner is:

Alex Blair! In June 2013 LEFTFIELDBIKES teamed up with The Wharf newspaper to give away this spectacular KTM Road Racing Bike worth £750.  ‘Absolutely chuffed to have won such a great and unique bike. Definitely a much better bike than its rider! The bike was even delivered to me at work and adjusted to fit, which is what Leftfield Bikes are all about: unique bikes and personalised service!’ Alex Blair, Analyst at Accenture 17.06.13 Specifications The outstanding KTM Strada 800 Speed is fast and light, weighing-in at well under 10kg. The dropbar option offers an aerodynamic riding position, which is… Read more →

Bike Belles

The Bike Belles Guide for women who want to cycle more. Riding a bike offers women so many benefits, yet Sustrans’ * research shows that women are much less likely to cycle than men. Sustrans is keen to redress this cycling gender imbalance and is leading the way in encouraging more of you onto your bikes. This essential guide is packed full of ideas, tips and advice to help you enjoy riding your bike. You’ll find sections on buying a bike, choosing accessories, how to look good, staying safe, cycling during pregnancy and much more. Containing numerous real-life quotes from… Read more →

Recommendations, Resources and Reviews.

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 →

London’s Bike Share Usage Animation

View this extraordinary animation showing London’s Cycle Hire Scheme, courtesy of The New Scientist.

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Re~Cycle: Bikes To Africa

Re~Cycle’s mission is to collect unwanted bicycles and ship them to Africa. Leftfield Bikes collect unused bicycles from all South West London addresses. These are then sent on to Re~Cycle. All you need to do is to e-mail us the address where the bike is kept, plus your contact details and then we’ll collect it from you as soon as we can. Click here for our e-mail address. If you have more than one bike and/or various spare parts, then that’s great too! All bicycles can be recycled, even if it means they're sometimes stripped for their components to complete… Read more →

London Cycling Campaign

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 →

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Gadget Show Live 2012

Try before you buy: Several bikes will be available at The Gadget Show Live 2012’s Test Track! * Terms and Conditions apply. All participants must be aged 18 or older. We will be bringing a variety of demonstrator bicycles to The Gadget Show Live 2012’s Test Track! All bikes will be safety checked before demonstrations and access is on a first come, first served basis. The amount of time each person gets to try out a bike will vary depending on the queue. Manufacturer’s guidelines will also be in place, as not all bikes are suitable for all riders. Several… Read more →

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Vespertine NYC: Gogo Dirndle

An ebullient take on the traditional Germanic Dirndle, the Gogo Dirndle is made from a breathable power mesh and features a zippered front, back cell phone pocket, and lycra trim, elastic straps, and adjustable back lacing all made from reflective materials that highlight your curves after hours. Safety is Sexy! Let it loose or pull it in tight and Gogo, burn pavement.

Vespertine NYC: Sash-ay Scarf

For those who take design seriously and high visibility discreetly, we introduce the SASH-AY SCARF. High-tech 3M reflective thread is woven seamlessly into this soft, light-weight merino wool Heritage Tweed woven in in the traditional artisinal manner in Scotland. Safety is Sexy! The reflective stripes lie largely dormant but awake to astonishing effect in direct light- such as a car’s head lights or the paparrazi’s flash. Wrap it around your neck on your next sashay or wear it across your body as a sash secured regally by the reflective covered button. Fellow travelers will take notice. Road.cc Review: 4.5/5

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Bicycle Insurance: Policies & Tips

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 →

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Electric Bikes: It’s not Cheating, it’s Transport.

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 →

Summer of Cycling!

The Summer of Cycling is a national campaign running between March and October which aims to encourage more people to cycle. The All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group and The Bicycle Association, alongside the force of 23 cycling organisations are aiming to double cycling every summer. It’s about encouraging everyone with an interest in cycling to share the fun and introduce just one friend, neighbour, colleague or family member to cycling. The Summer of Cycling brings together a whole host of organisations from charities, NGOs, industry manufacturers and retailers, as well as major UK cycling event organisers. It is very much… Read more →

Extras

There are many ways to enjoy your new bicycle, one of which is to pack it up and fly off somewhere to see what both you and your new steed are capable of!  On this page, we have listed a selection of third party companies who provide many of the services you will require in your forthcoming adventure. Bicycle and Travel Insurance:  ETA Environmental Transport Association (ETA), policies include:  new-for-old replacement on claims, worldwide cover should your bike be damaged or stolen abroad, up to 40% no claims discount, personal accident cover for up to £20,000, third party insurance worth up to £1,000,000,… Read more →

BustedTees: Bike ’til you Barf!

Our friends over at BustedTees.Com have hooked us up with this outstanding off-bike shirt. Apparently it takes between five and seven hours, depending on how bodacious you are! Click here to buy it, via BustedTees.Com. Note that we don’t keep it in stock;  they do.  Any products you buy from them will be shipped from their depot in the US.

Bike to Work Scheme

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 →

Super B Tools: Freewheel Tool

Special sizes designed for easy use on professional grade bike components. It features a disassemble hub lock-ring for time trial bike. 10 speed cassette compatible. TB-FW10 is suitable to work with TB-FW30 together. From the Workshop to the home, tools to fix every budget. Established precision hand toll manufacturer since 1990 Intense R&D to develop best in market products 2 ranges: Premier and Classic, give the customer choice Make you a bike master! Starting out in 1990, manufacturing precision hand tools, 10 years ago SuperB decided to enter into the cycle tool market. This gave Super-B the edge over the… Read more →

Item: By The Pound

This page assists us with payments for miscellaneous items, fees, refinements, unlisted components, items which have been quoted individually, and/or equivalent. First ensure that you have confirmed the total with us via e-mail. Workflow: For £123.00, first press ‘Add to Cart’ on this page. Then proceed to the Cart Page via the ‘View Cart’ button or Shopping Cart Icon, adjust the Quantity to 123, press ‘Update Cart’, then ‘Proceed to Checkout’. Then enter your payment details as normal. We will then proceed to follow what was confirmed via e-mail in advance as applicable. Terms & Conditions apply. Transactions via this… Read more →

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