Author: Andy Ryland

Have recently had the pleasure of servicing the two Frog Tadpole balance bikes for All Saints School in Ilkley....

Is your son or daughter planning on taking a bike to university or this term? If your son or daughter plans on taking a bike to university or this term then there are a few things to things about. A bike is a great way to get around a university town. Unfortunately they need to protect again bike theft. So its perhaps not the best idea to take their top end mountain, cross or road bike. The alternative is take something that is a bit older and doesn't look as good but still rides well. That's where are skilled Cytech mechanics come in we can even sometimes gets bikes riding better than when they were new but correctly servicing an adjusting key hub bearings and replace older cup and cone bottom bracket bearings with modern sealed units. We can of course adjust brakes and gears to make sure they are all working well. A good lock is also...

Is your childing planning on cycling to school? If your child plans to cycle to school bring their bike in to the Grassington cycle shop so we can make sure its in tip top condition. Checking the brakes, wheels for trueness and bearings for ease of riding. We also have a range of children's bikes in stock or can easily get something in for you....

If you are making a New Years resolution this year about getting fit think about an eBike rather than joining the gym.With an eBike you not only get exercise you get to be out in the fresh air too and not in a busy gym. Studies show that regular bikes make it out of the shed fewer than 25 times a year, with 46% being used just once or twice a week.In comparison, 30% of people with electric bikes use them once a day, while a whopping 81% ride them at least once a week. Not only can you use them for exercise you can also ditch the car and use a eBike for everyday transport. CONVINCED? POP IN AND SEE US AT THE YORKSHIRE BIKE COMPANY BIKE SHOP 51A MAIN ST GRASSINGTON. We offer free test rides so you can try before you buy.www.yorkshirebike.co.uk...

Gepida Ruga Bosch Powered E bike Available from the Yorkshire Bike Co Ltd A very happy Christmas from the Yorkshire Bike Co Ltd and all at the Grassington Bike Shop; looking forward to seeing existing and new customer in the New Year....

We recently carried out a pre-delivery on this Forme Kinder 24 inch Kids bike at our Grassington Bike Shop and it is now waiting adoption in time for Christmas day....

Bamboo Bike at Grassington Bike Shop Just for a bit of fun I popped our bamboo bike out side the Grassington Bike shop. The bamboo bike certainly caused a few people to stop and chat. If you are interested in purchasing a new bamboo bike get intouch as we have an account with a supplier. Bamboo bike provide a really comfortable ride and the frames are manufactured by a social enterprise in Ghana....

Any Santa Clauses Looking for Kids Bikes for Christmas? One of the tasks for the elves that work at the Yorkshire Bike Company's bike shop in Grassington is to build up these quality bikes for local children to find on Christmas morning. We have these light weight bikes with quality components in 14 16 18 20 and 24 sized bikes in beautiful Yorkshire blue as well as some in pink. Don't miss out get in touch to reserve your bike today. 01423 593188...

Problems with your Gears on your bike or e-bike One of the problems people often complain about is that they are having problems changing gear on their bike. Comments such as "the chain comes off the gear thing at the back" or "the chain is getting jammed in the spokes". One of the likely reasons for this is a bent derailleur hanger. See picture below. This is the piece of metal the derealeiur or rear mech hangs from. Its made of a softer metal than the bike frame so that if you knock the derailleur or drop the bike on it it will bend the hanger rather than the frame of the bike, which can mean the end of the frame and the bike. The good news in the Grassington Bike shop we have specialist tools to tell if the hanger is bent and although there are literally 100 of different designs we have always been able to obtain a...

One of the latest additions to the range of high quality e-bikes we have available from the Grassington Bike Shop is the German brand Gayza. You may not have heard of Gayza e-bikes before but I have been really impressed with the quality and looks of the Kayza range. The company is part of the Victoria band of quality bikes and with Bosch motors and computer systems and are simply great e-bikes. Even un wrapping the bike from its carton I could see the attention that had been put in to getting things right. If you are looking for a easy to ride and comfortable e bike this could be the one for you....