Compare the Shimano & SRAM groupset hierarchy, from Dura-Ace to Claris and Red to Apex. Discover their differences, and which is best for your ride. Last updated: November 2025 – with all guidance and advice from our knowledgeable and experienced…

Picture this: you’re stuck in traffic, crawling along at 12mph, trapped behind Brenda who thought the weekly shop at 8:10am was a genius idea. Meanwhile, cyclists are gliding past at twice your speed, looking annoyingly smug. Here’s the twist: they’re…

At Team Cycles, we’ve seen a huge surge in riders asking for cycling computers that do more than just track speed and distance. With a big push in providing more data and training insights, navigation and just being “connected” on…

Let’s get one thing straight: the idea that e-bikes are “cheating” is about as outdated as thinking disc brakes are a passing fad. Times have changed, technology has moved on…and well, we’ve all got a grip of oursleves. So lets…

If you’ve been in our Gateshead shop lately, you might have noticed one bike family taking centre stage – the Trek Marlin. We see a lot of first-time riders and parents looking for that long-lasting “big kids bike,” you know…the…

Let’s talk tyres — specifically, tubeless tyres. They’ve been around for years, quietly transforming rides, saving you from roadside meltdowns, and (if we’re being dramatic, which we are) changing lives… oh, and it’s 2025. Before we get into why tubeless…

Back in February, we decided to set up shop in the wild, scenic, and sometimes Wi-Fi-challenged corner of Northumberland known as Kielder Forest. The aim? To create a proper cycling hub for the North, somewhere that’s not just about riding…

We get it… bike fits sound like the sort of thing only pro riders in Lycra skinsuits obsess over between Tour de France stages. But here’s the thing: if you like your knees, back, and general will to ride intact,…

Trek’s refreshed Fuel lineup is here…because let’s face it, the mountain bike market never sleeps, and neither do we when it comes to checking out new gear. The Fuel has always been that solid all-rounder that’s just as happy hammering…

So, you’re heading to Kielder Forest. Maybe you’re here for the views, maybe for the lakeside breeze, or maybe you’re just trying to wear the kids out. Either way, you’ve made a brilliant choice — and somewhere between your coffee…