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How Do Electric Bikes Work?

Jack Dreyer | Friday 15th December 2023 8:00am

A person crossing a road with their electric bike.

E-bikes are growing almost exponentially in popularity – many people are considering ditching their car altogether. But how do they work? Find out here.

Who Invented the Bicycle, and When?

Jack Dreyer | Friday 10th November 2023 9:30am

A person riding a penny farthing along a park path in autumn.

The bicycle is one of those unsung heroes of modern transport — lightweight, accessible, efficient, and its invention is more interesting than you might think!

How Do Bicycle Gears Work?

Jack Dreyer | Friday 6th October 2023 12:30pm

A close-up of bicycle gears.

Without modern bicycle gears, your cycling would likely be considerably more difficult & draining. Here’s how they work & how to make the most of them.

How to Pump Up Bicycle Tyres

Jack Dreyer | Tuesday 22nd August 2023 12:00pm

Back tyre of a bicycle getting pumped up with a pump.

If the bike’s been sitting in the shed or garage for a while, it’s normal for its tyres to have gone down a bit – here’s how to get them back to cycle pressure.




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