Blog Tag | steel-bikes
- 8 August 2022
Steel is Real; But what makes it so popular?
'Steel is real' is something anyone who has been around cycling for any time has heard countless times. Steel frames have long since been regarded with reverence in cycling circles. But what is the allure of this seemingly simple material? One that we take for granted on a daily basis and makes grown men go misty-eyed with nostalgia. What makes this material so different from any other and where does this affection for steel frames originate? Read on to find out more.
- 15 October 2021
Steel is real for Oli, our Clitheroe Store Manager
Steel is real for Oli, our long-distance cycling Clitheroe Store Manager. Since our flagship showroom opened back in April, we've all taken the opportunity to test our commute to work. By car and, of course, by bike. Top marks on the cycling commute leader board undoubtedly go to Oli. So far, he's cycled the furthest in any single ride. Commuting from where he lives in Stockport to our showroom on the Barrow Brook Retail Park.
- 10 June 2021
Which frame material should you choose?
Which frame material should you choose? Whether you're looking for your first proper bike in years or a replacement for an existing bike, you will be faced with this age-old question. But why should you choose one over the other? How does the choice of material affect the ride? Who better to provide the answers to these questions than the folks at Global Cycle Network (GCN).