Meet Kish At Activ we want you to feel part of our world and we want you to get to know us a little better, so we’ve started our Biking Heroes Series. First up Kish! Kish hails from Bexley and has been part of the Activ team since October 2021, looking after our customers, and managing the website. He also makes sure we have the bikes you want in stock and ready to roll and…
At Activ we want you to feel part of our world and we want you to get to know us a little better, so we’ve got our next instalment of our Activ Heroes Series. Next in line is Fred! Fred started life in the Big Smoke, but now lives in Dover. He’s a Cytec qualified mechanic based in our Ashford shop and has been a valued team member at Activ since March 2022. He used…
A way to train whatever the weather Are you sporty but indoorsy? Do you love cycling when the weather is good but the moment there’s a spot of rain you’re back under a blanket? Do you want to race year-round but can’t in the winter months? We’ve got just the answer. It’s called Zwift, an indoor cycling video game where you can explore a virtual world from the comfort of your own home. As you…
An unusual birthday present I had some great 50th birthday pressies last December, but concealed in one innocent looking envelope was something that would change 2009 for me. my surprise gift from friends was entry to the 2009 Masters World Mountain Bike Championships. Never having contemplated racing outside of the UK, my heart skipped at the awesome thought of riding with the best masters in the world. To give it my best shot, I selfishly…
The Fastest and Most Furious Bike From Trek – Trek Speed Concept SLR TREK Speed Concept SLR 9 The Trek Speed Concept is a bike like no other. A super aerodynamic, lightweight carbon frame, and ergonomically designed for a streamlined riding position, this is the only bike you need for triathlons and time trial races. It’s the fastest bike that Trek have tested in the wind tunnel, but how have they done it? Family Is Everything…
Haibike is a brilliant e-bike brand famed for delivering precision German engineering and awesome specs at a great value price. And we’re delighted to announce that we now stock two of Haibike’s most popular models: Trekking and Alltrack. These two versatile rides sit nicely in the Activ stable between full suspension mountain bikes and traditional hybrids, offering hardtail efficiency with just enough travel on the front fork to add that extra comfort for longer days.…
We’re delighted to be growing our e-bike offer even further, with the introduction of Raleigh Motus to our extensive range. This is a reliable, polished machine, as you’d expect from a brand with Raleigh’s pedigree, so here’s what you need to know about this electric hybrid commuter. Raleigh’s Motus brings together comfort, practicality and style in a great-value package that’s perfect for riding to work and weekend exploring. With a sturdy frame, generous saddle and…
It’s bigger, brighter and has more bikes on show. Our Folkestone store has never looked better. One week since unveiling our newly extended store, we thought it was the perfect time share some photos so you can see how great it looks before you come in and see us in person. Activ first opened in 1992 in Folkestone as an extreme sports shop, covering snowboarding, windsurfing, scootering and cycling. Since 2015, the focus has been…
The surge in the popularity of e-bikes shows no signs of letting up, with leaps in technology both improving the experience and bringing costs down to more affordable levels. We have more than 100 e-bikes in stock right now, with discounts of up to 20% in our winter sale, so we thought we’d pick out four of the best e-MTBs this week and tell you what’s great about them. Firstly, some basics… What is an…
At Activ, we want you to feel part of our world and we want you to get to know us a little better. So here’s the latest instalment of our Activ Heroes Series, featuring Liam from our Folkestone store. Meet Liam I’m Dover born and bred, and have been riding for 22 years. I’m in the Activ sales team but I’ve also recently qualified as a level two Cytech mechanic. I was fortunate to have been…
