Road Bike Blog - How To...

Often, there's nothing more rewarding than accomplishing something yourself, rather than having to get someone else to do it for you. It can also be a lot cheaper to perform certain tasks, provided you have the knowledge to do so. This page is dedicated to all of our road bike blog posts that tell you "How to...". It isn't just about maintenance tasks, however, we also include tips on how to get the most out of your ride, to give you the winning edge in a race, or just to beat your mates on the Sunday club run. If you want to know how to do something on Road Bikes or E Road Bikes, you'll probably find it covered here.

How to lighten your road bike without breaking the bank

A lighter bike means easier riding, better handling, and faster speeds. But the good news is that making your road bike lighter doesn't have to involve a heavy investment. There are tactics that you...

Cleaning Road Salt Off Your Bike

Winter is a great time of the year for biking enthusiasts, but it can also cause some damage to your bike. Road salt is one of the most common problems that cyclists face during winter, and if not...

How to Descend on a Road Bike

Road Bikes provide some incredibly exciting riding - and it’s important to remember that what goes up, must come down. So if you enjoy the ups and downs (literally) of riding around the UK...

How To Prevent Speed Wobble

If you are reading this article, it’s likely that you have encountered a speed wobble on a road bike. Speed wobbles don’t really need much explanation if you...

How To Ride Undulating And Rolling Roads

At Westbrook Cycles, based just near the North Yorkshire Moors National Park - we know a thing or two about rolling roads. The local road network over the moors covers some of the most...

How To Get More Aerodynamic On A Road Bike

Aerodynamics are one of the biggest challenges that road cyclists face, especially those who compete. Wind resistance on your body and your bike, is the number one challenge to getting... Full Face VS Open Face MTB Helmets At Westbrook Cycles, we wear a mixture of both full face and open face helmets when out mountain biking, the majority of the decision making when it comes to what helmet to wear, comes...