Summer is well and truly behind us. The roads are wet, the trails are sloppy and the nights are getting dark. But that doesn’t stop us jumping in the saddle and clocking up the miles. With just a few adjustments to your set-up, your main machine will be safer, more practical and better performing in the wetter conditions and colder temperatures.
It’s time to winterise your bike.
Mudguards
A practical touch that’ll help keep your clothes cleaner and cut the clag on your components, mudguards are low-cost and simple to install yourself. Here’s our pick from Bontrager.
Lights for night and day
Lights are a must for commuting safely and lighting the way on dark forest trails. However, recent years have also seen more and more riders using daytime running lights for increased visibility in the dingy daylight.
Winter tyres
Wetter conditions demand better grip so it’s time to sacrifice a little speed for safer handling with chunkier tread and improved puncture protection.
Winter chain lube
Chain lube helps improve performance while protecting your drivetrain and ensuring its longevity. A must for your winter prep and maintenance.
Fenwick’s All Conditions Chain Lube 100ml
£9.99
Keep it clean!
Cleaning your bike is a crucial part of keeping your bike at its best for longer, reducing wear on crucial components and simply keeping it looking the business. Investing a little time and money on cleaning will easily pay dividends in the long run.
Park Tool Chain Gang Chain Cleaning System in Blue
£42.99
Come and visit us in store for help and advice on winterising your bike. You can also browse our products online with our tools and maintenance section and our parts ranges.
Bike lights competition
You can win a Bontrager Ion Pro RT/Flare RT Rechargeable Cycling Light Set worth £159.99 in our latest competition. Visit our Facebook and Instagram pages to find out more.
