General Blog - This Vs That

Comparison blog pages are among some of the most useful available when you are thinking about making a purchase, as with so much choice available it is rare anyone knows exactly what they want immediately. These comparisons can take some of the difficulty out of difficult decisions, helping you make the best choice. Here we look at more generalised comparisons, such as comparing some of our brands like Scott and Giant, comparing component manufacturers like Sram and Shimano, and looking at whether buying cheap really does mean buying twice.

Scott Vs Giant Bikes – Which One Is The Best For You?

Choosing a new bike can be a daunting task. There are so many brands out there, each offering different features, technologies, and designs. Two of the most popular bicycle brands, Scott and...

Cheap vs. Expensive Bike Lights: Which One Offers The Best Value?

When it comes to bike lights, safety should always be your top priority. A good set of lights can help you see where you're going in the dark, signal your presence to other motorists, and ultimately keep you safer on the road

Peloton Vs Turbo Trainer

Peloton and turbo trainers are two popular options for indoor cycling workouts. With more people opting for home workouts, these two have gained immense popularity. Choosing between the two can be a bit confusing for fitness...

Exercise Bike Vs Turbo Trainer

Indoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the years, thanks to their ease and convenience. Today, you can choose from a wide range...

Scott Vs Cannondale - Which Is The Better Choice?

Looking for a new bike? The choices can be overwhelming; however, you can never go wrong with a Scott or Cannondale bike. Both are industry...

Scott Vs GT Bikes: Which One Should You Choose?

When it comes to choosing the best mountain bike, there are two brands that often come up - Scott and GT. Both of these brands have been in the market for a long time and have gained popularity for manufacturing high-end, high...

Bike Computer Vs Smartphone Vs Smartwatch

In some ways, there’s never been a better time for GPS Bike Computers - they provide more functionality than ever before, they present information better than ever before, are tougher than ever...

Shimano Vs Tektro Brakes

Brakes are one of the most important components of any bike, whether that’s a road bike, gravel bike or mountain bike. Able to bring you to a stop safely, optimised brakes can also keep you rolling well on the trails and on the roads...

Should I Buy A Gravel Bike Or A Mountain Bike?

Although both Gravel Bikes and Mountain Bikes are able to be ridden off road - in this post we look at some of the differences between the two types of bike, and look at how they differ in design and function, revealing which is the right choice of bike for your riding preferences and requirements....

Sram Vs Shimano Brakes

Shimano & Sram are two of the world’s biggest bike brake manufacturers. Both companies provide incredibly popular brakes, specced as original equipment on many bikes, covering mountain bikes and...

Sram Vs Shimano

If you are searching for a new bike and are comparing the specifications of bikes - regardless of whether that’s a gravel bike, a road bike or a mountain bike, one of the most noticeable differences is the...

Sram Vs Shimano Drivetrains Differences

Shimano was the first company to introduce an electric drivetrain - the DI2 system was launched in 2009 and used exclusively on road bikes. This electric drivetrain is now offered across the full...

Shimano Vs Campagnolo

In our mini-series comparing the different manufacturers of bicycle components, we have covered Shimano Components VS SRAM Components. This post looks at the differences between...

Buying A New Bike Vs Used Bike

Cycling in recent years has increased massively in popularity, in no small part - fuelled by the pandemic and the increase in people commuting via bicycle. The cycling industry for many years has struggled to keep up with demand, and in turn, there has been an increase in second-hand bikes entering the marketplace - leaving customers the choice of buying a new bike or a used bike...

Mechanical Vs Hydraulic Disc Brakes

Although we have covered dics brakes VS rim brakes on our blog before, we have not covered the differences between mechanical and hydraulic disc brakes.

Two Short Rides Vs One Long Ride

It’s often hard to fit cycling in around everyday life, especially if training for a specific event or fitness goal. One of the questions we see asked the most, is what is best - one big bike ride, or two smaller...