Yuba: FastRack (Compact/Shorttail)

With over a decade and a half since the first Longtail Family Cargo Bike, Yuba’s ultra-compact FastRack tucks a succession of clever design features into a surprisingly capable Shorttail. There’s a nippy Shimano E7000 motor with 60Nm of torque and a removable 504Wh battery to go the distance. FastRack with WoofTop & Grab&Go Bag (left) and DRS as flatbed (right) The Dual Rack System (DRS) is specific to this model and includes a rack/footrest & flatbed/pick-up combo. Simply fold the rear unit to the desired shape for a specific journey/cargo (no tools required) and set off. This transforms your bike… Read more →

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, KASK, Kona, Muc-Off, Ortlieb, Ridgeback, 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… Read more →

Early Rider: Seeker Series

Our 8-11 year old’s can be as energetic and confident as their elder siblings, whilst craving a set of wheels to keep up with them … and even overtake you! The Seeker Series is designed to combine Early Rider’s signature lightweight aluminium frame and parts, with a derailleur to match: it offers a 418% gear range through this 1 x 9 gear set. Seeker is as happy on the school run as it is in the park and ready for many years of happy riding! Age and Size Guide: • Ages 3-5, 37cm standover height, 5.6kg: 14” £399 • Ages… Read more →

KASK: Sintesi Helmet

Sintesi is an evolution of a cycling helmet: it offers effective performance, comfort in all conditions and maximum protection for every ride, whether you’re tackling the road, gravel, MTB, school run or urban commuting. Whatever your route, Sintesi is a terrific option. Sintesi weighs just 230g (in size M) and includes the EPS inner shell, polycarbonate outer shell, and breathable, antibacterial and antistatic Blue Tech padding. The Ergo Fit adjustment system also guarantees an excellent fit and maximum comfort, even whilst riding on uneven terrain. Sintesi passed the strict KASK Rotational Impact WG11 Test, providing maximum protection, without compromising comfort… 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 →

Yuba: Supercargo (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 →

Bicicapace: Compact Classic Series

This beautifully modern bicycle blends function with pizzazz, to create a thoroughly practical and agile option for everyday use. Having a short wheelbase can really help for parking indoors, so the Compact measures between 168-176cm long, depending upon which model you choose. The two frame options are the Classic and the Sport. The Classic is a ‘one size fits most’ step-through frame, suiting smaller riders and sharing between family members. The Sport has a step-over frame which comes in a 56cm, with the 64cm to suit taller riders. Both styles can fit a Steco Rear Rack behind the rider and/or… Read more →

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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 →

Bicicapace: Justlong Series

Italian style comes in many forms and the Justlong from Bicicapace is a lowrider with a difference: it is as nippy as it is rigid, whilst keeping the weight down ensures your family and cargo are stable as you ride together. The curvaceous frame flows between the massive bag up front which keeps school bags, shopping and laptops dry, with a combination of bench seats for up to three kiddos, two in dedicated seats, or one large box on the longtail. You can switch from one to the other as you require too, refining as your needs grow. In the… 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 →