Author: Andy Ryland

One of the projects I have just completed for a customer is the rebuilding of a Clockwork Orange Mountain Bike. The customer chose to have it resprayed in the classic orange and white with the addition of Clockwork Orange vinyls. Sadly many of the original parts could not be re used but with new wheels, a sealed unit bottom bracket, cassette, derailleur, seat post and the addition of mudguards and Tannus Puncture proof tyres it looks a real stunner and rides really well. The customer was even thinking of christening it with a bottle of champers! If you have an old bike that needs a bit of a reboot then get in touch.  ...

The theme in the workshop this last couple of weeks has been fitting Tannus puncture proof tyres with sets in green red and black to fit. Tannus tyres come in a number of different sizes and styles.  This weeks crop included a red pair of narrow road tyres and a chunky pair of hybrid tyres for a mountain bikes. These stretched my tyres fitting skills as they were a beast to get over the rim. If you would like to take advantage of  our offer of free fitting until October 2018 so you can enjoy all  and the attributes of these great tyres that don't require pumping up and don't puncture then get in touch via the Contact us form by clicking HERE   Offer is subject to the availability of the tyres and the fitters time available and be may withdrawn at any time.  ...

Wheels and Tyres The theme of  last week in the workshop seems to have been wheels and tyres. With bucked wheels and wheels missing spokes to fix as well as the opportunity to fit a pair of gorgeous melon green Tannus Puncture proof tyres. Tannus tyres are made from a cleaver polymer, which performs like the sole of a running shoe. I.e. it gives support and cushioning like a pneumatic tyres but is made from a solid material, which means it can never puncture and never needs pumping up. The other benefit is that the tyres come in wide range of gorgeous colours including the melon green in this picture.          ...

Really pleased with my new Bosch T shirt Loving my new Bosch T shirt apparently the grey colour is a good match for my hair. It's also very well made, which is just what you expect from Bosch. Great to be working on and selling Bosch powered e-bikes making cycling easier and more fun in Harrogate and Yorkshire....

Do You do House Calls? That was the questions someone asked me last week and as a mobile bike mechanic the answer is of course yes. Interesting little task, the customer had recently purchased a new bike following an insurance claim. As is typical with insurance claims,  the insurance company chose to deal with the a remote bike dealer,  so it wasn't possible for the bike to be returned for a solution to the problem. The customer had opted to have tubeless tyres, but since the bike had arrived the rear tyre had been regularly deflating. It was therefor my role to remove the value add a little more sealant replace the valve and re-inflate the tyre. A very pleasant trip out on a warm Saturday morning; especially as the customer makes excellent fresh coffee. Looking forward to my next visit when the customer has another bike maintenance problem to be fixed.                ...

If you are wondering if you can afford one of the lovely Gepida e-bikes the Yorkshire Bike Company are selling. These can be purchased via the Green Commute Initiate This is a salary sacrifice scheme and helps you spread the payments and you will be making savings on the whole value of the bike. For details of the scheme down load the leaflet by clicking Green Commute Initiative Leaflet...

Helping out at the Tour De Weeton this am, doing maintenance for anyone needing a bit of help. Great time lovely people and a fantastic family fun ride. Every village should organise a village cycle tour. Two people interested in having a proper test ride on a Gepida E-Bike. The Reptila step through is particularly attracting peoples attention. Possible due to its comfortable riding position, nippy nature as well as being very well balanced with its central mounted Bosch motor. Contact me at via the Contact Us Button by clicking HERE   ...

Demonstration E-Bikes have arrived After several months preparation including training on maintaining ebikes both with the Associations of Cycle Traders Cytech ebike course and Bosch's own training in Scotland. Three high quality European e bikes have arrived for demonstration purposes. Reptila 900 This is a great step through town bike powered by a Bosch Active Line Motor. Its 26 inch wheels means it is very nippy yet it handles really well and is a joy to ride around Harrogate.     Alboin 1000    The second bike in the range is a lovely commuter or touring bike.  It flies along with a Bosch Performance Line motor. see video by clicking HERE  It is just right for anyone in hilly terrine or who wants a great day out in the Dales.   Ruga eMTB 29" Hard-tail  For those with a passion for adventure there is a 29" Ruga hard-tail mountain bike.   This is a superb eMTB in back and orange and is a real stunner. With a Bosch Bosch Performance CX it has some real grunt for...

Last week a customer sought advice on why when he had started cycling using a road bike it was so much harder than his hybrid bike. It was pretty clear that the difference in the gear ratios meant it was much harder to peddle especially on Yorkshire hills. I swapped the cassette for a larger 11-32 tooth version and the customer reports to quote. " Yes ride was much better with the changes, much more enjoyable. It was the right changes. Thank you."          ...

Another case of gear shifting problems in the Yorkshire Bike Company workshop today. Seems as though there is a bit of an epidemic out there, if your bike is having problems in the gear shifting area, get in touch as I should be able to sort it with ease....