The Bikes.org.uk website is run by a small group of dedicated bikers who are passionate about bikes. Our aim is to provide news and info to as many people as will listen on a wide range of bikes, including mountain bikes, road bikes, bmx bikes, motorbikes, quad bikes and every other type of bike. Formerly known as the British Bike Association we are now simply known by our domain name Bikes.org.uk or by our social network name of ukbikes.
Evans Cycles have recently announced that they will be stocking a range of Tern Bicycles for 2012. Tern Bikes are specialists in the folding bike arena and have some pretty modern-looking bikes. These bicycles are favoured by city folk who prefer commuting on a bike rather than risking it all on public transport, or dare [...]
Drift HD170 Camera Review One of this year’s new action cameras is the HD170 Stealth from Drift Innovation, which records full HD 1080p footage straight to a plug-in memory card. The HD170 has a 1.5-inch colour LCD screen, for reviewing previously taken images or to setup the right angle for future shots. The Drift HD170 [...]
Specialized Safire FSR Comp Women’s Mountain Bike Rating by ukbikes: 4.0 stars Specialized Safire FSR Comp Women’s Mountain Bike The Specialized Safire FSR Comp is a mountain bike with a confident full suspension setup and female-friendly geometry. It follows in the footsteps of many other Specialized mountain bikes in that it has been created to [...]
Specialized Myka HT Disc Women’s Mountain Bike Review The Specialized Myka HT Disc may be an entry level mountain bike designed for women who want to get out and about on a budget, but you will be impressed with the way in which the manufacturer has avoided cutting corners to present this ride in the [...]
The Specialized Myka FSR Elite is a lightweight mountain bike designed for female trail riders who are compact in size and in need of some seriously impressive technology to sit astride. Specialized has blessed the Myka FSR Elite with its usual attention to detail, resulting in a bike which will make riders feel like it [...]
For carrying loads large and small on your bike there is a great selection of bags, panniers and other accessories available. Your choice of baggage will depend on what you are carrying, how you want it fitted to your bike and whether you need access to your items during the ride. Panniers are a popular [...]
Specialized Epic FSR Expert Evo Mountain Bike The Specialized Epic FSR Expert Evo has the ability to take punishing mountain stages and turn the tables, allowing you to punish them with ease. An alloy frame with 100mm of travel, Avid Elixir R brakes that have been specially customised for this range and shock from Fox [...]
The Trek Lexa SLX is a road bike designed for female riders and it will be able to hold its own in races and competitions. However, it is not going to put anyone off because of its price and its set up is not compromised by its affordability. Perfect for either recreation or racing, it [...]
The Trek SL Triple may have a set up that is conducive to great performance in races but it is not an entirely hardcore cycle. This means people who are just graduating to a more serious style of riding need not feel out of their depth and those on a tight budget may well be [...]
The Specialized Hotrock 12 Inch is a bike designed for kids who want to develop cycling skills following the early days of relying on training wheels to the time they are ready to ditch stabilisation. They will want to head out on their own and graduate to a larger bike a few years down the [...]
The Cannondale Synapse 105 for Women, is a road bike, which has the perfect combo of looks and brains due to its stylish finish and clever use of high quality components. Its rigid frame and well-planned geometry go hand in hand with its comfortable ride, which at this price point, makes it suitably appealing. Whilst [...]
There are plenty of low cost kid’s bikes on the market but if you want a model that will allow them to hone their skills and learn all about control then the Specialized Hotrock Girls 20 Inch is a good bet. It is more expensive than the generic alternatives but the money will not be [...]
The Specialized Hotrock Girls 16 Inch is a great option for any child who is ready to move up from a basic tricycle or bike and learn the ropes on a cycle that will keep them happy and safe for years of fun. The quality of this bike is clear, with its aluminium frame and [...]
For those of us who are keen cyclists and have young children, it’s natural that we should want to pass on our love of two wheels to our offspring. But when is it the right time to do it? And what is the best way to teach your child to cycle without breaking their confidence [...]
Specialized Hotrock 16 Inch 2011 Overview The Specialized Hotrock 16 Inch is a kid’s bike that is ready to help youngsters improve their skills, learn the basics of balance and handling and eventually let them roam out on just two wheels when their confidence is ready. It is more expensive than many other children’s bikes [...]
