Alan recently took a Riese & Muller Packster Touring 60 electric cargo bike out for a weekend spin to understand better what the fuss is about. Learn more about this bike here or if you’re interested in any electric cargo bikes, book a demo and see how you get on. Day 1 I picked up… Read more »
Co-op member Tor from our Leeds store, has taken the Whyte Highgate Compact electric bike out to see what she thinks. This bike, along with many others are available to demo. “When I tell people tell me that Leeds is a hilly city, I respond with something like “I know, I’ve been getting around it… Read more »
Riding from the sun and back Coop member Alex recently completed Ride to the Sun, a cross border 100 mile event from Carlisle to Cramond through the night. Fancy it? This bike, along with many others, is available to demo for one or two days. Take a look at Alex’s report: “Wow!”… That’s how it… Read more »
Dave from our Bruntsfield Store is no stranger to pedalling with heavy loads. (Loads of touring plus big bones!) So how would he get on with the new Tern GSD S10? A bike built specifically for heavy loading. Dave’s Tern GSD S10 Review “In the past I have done a lot of touring so I… Read more »
Here our very own Alan Nestor reviews the Specialized Tarmac Expert. Shop All Specialized Tarmac Bikes “As my road bike was recently in the workshop for repair I took away the Specialized Tarmac Expert on a recent cycling trip. Full disclosure; I rode this model previously in the damp Surrey hills &… Read more »
Leeds longest-serving mechanic, Ian, turned to an electric bike last year when heart trouble laid him low for a while, and he picked up a 12 year old Kalkhoff with a Panasonic drive system to make the part-time commute and shopping a little easier. Now thankfully much recovered and back to a full-time role, and often… Read more »
Dave from our Brunstfield store has reviewed the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 2019. This bike is one of many which are available to demo from any of our shops for one or two days. Never mind the roadies… “I recently had the opportunity to try out the new 2019 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 for a… Read more »
*Please note this review is for the 2019 version of the Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1. Shop the new 2020 version. Gavin from our Leeds store has reviewed the Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc 2019. This bike is one of many which are available to demo from any of our shops for one or two days. My… Read more »
Douglas from our Canonmills shop loves bikes. He particularly loves mountain biking and when he’s not working, you’ll often find him hitting the trails. Below, Douglas gives us a quick review of his Giant Trance, which he describes as “the perfect trail bike”. The main reasons I love my Giant Trance: By Douglas Hay, Canonmills Edinburgh… Read more »
Whyte built their reputation as the British company who perfected the art of creating mountain bikes for UK riding conditions.
As one of the first Co-op members to own an electric bicycle, I get asked a lot of questions by my colleagues about what it’s like. (Spoiler: It’s amazing)
