Author: edinburghbicycle

On the Joys of Bikepacking Microadventures

I discovered the magic of the bikepacking microadventure only a couple of years ago when I mountain biked the West Highland Way (151km) in a weekend.
How the replaceable gear hanger or ‘drop out’ on your bike saves it from certain doom

Why You Should Always Carry a Spare Gear Hanger in your emergency toolkit on any significant ride. This small but crucial part may well save the day.
Whyte Clifton 2017: Customer Review

Shop Whyte Clifton, Written by Ian, Edinburgh cyclist and Whyte Clifton test rider as someone who commutes by bike to work every day.
Cycling Route of the Week: The East Lothian Garden Trail

A day for all cyclists – whether you’re after an easy dawdle through the countryside or a garden-to-garden sprint, the East Lothian Garden Trail suits all needs.
How to take care of carbon bikes

Read our blog on how to take care of carbon bicycles. Common dos & don’ts when protecting carbon road bikes and MTB. Rated ‘Excellent’ by our customers
Bicycle Co-op Member Hall of Fame: Les Simpson

Les has been our Aberdeen store manager since the shop became part of the Bike Co-op in 2002. Les is the living embodiment of the expression – a safe pair of hands.
Customer Review: Whyte Women’s Coniston 2017

This bike changed everything. Instead of struggling up them I actually enjoyed incorporating them into my journey, sailing past fellow cyclists.
Bicycle Co-op Hall of Fame: Simon Telford

Racing in the highly competitive amateur scene of the early 1990s, Simon loved to test himself against the best, never overawed: always learning. Read more.
Why Liv make the best women’s road bikes

Liv are the only global bicycle brand, solely managed and staffed by women. Their ambition is to create women’s bikes that look better, fit better and ride better.
5 Questions you wanted to ask about hydration but didn’t want to look stupid asking in front of your friends

Hydration allows all kinds of great things to happen in the human body, like lubricating your joints and regulating your body temperature.