NorthRoad Riders – Chris and his canny red and blue Quest

Ed’s epic Calder Divide experienceKnow the route, terrain & elevation. (Know your enemy?)If you live in the area or have ridden there before that’s a bonus, if not use every tool at your disposal to get familiar with it. Love or hate Komoot the community added highlights are a goldmine for photos & comments, OS […]

Reliably one of the most difficult decisions you might ever make. Deciding what colours to dress your new ride in doesn’t have to be stressful. We’ve put together this little guide to make your life just that teeny bit easier.Don’t get hung up on the detailWhen faced with the prospect of having whatever you want […]

Finding an aero bike that can turn into a competitive TT rig.Buying a full TT or Triathlon bike when you might only use it a handful of times a year is a real investment. We’re seeing more and more customers come to us seeking ways to gain speed advantages in bikes that they can otherwise […]

We make no secret of the fact that we love gravel bikes here at NorthRoad, we put together our first iteration of the Explorer in 2017. When we showed it the London bike show it had more interest than any other bike on the stand and drew in people from bigger brands to come and […]

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, finding ways to disconnect and escape from our daily routines has become essential for our overall well-being. While traditional holidays often involve crowded tourist destinations and busy itineraries, there’s a growing trend of seeking adventure and tranquillity through road and gravel biking. Whether you embark on a short break or […]

Hello! What’s your name, what do you do, and where do you come from?Hiya! I’m David, I’m an Apple Genius (no, honestly), and I’m based a few miles north of Manchester.Tea or Coffee?Coffee please, a dash of milk, no sugar.Shame we’re up a hill in Lancashire with about 10 metres of visibility, a few inches […]

This week we’ve reached out to James. James has not only been a long term NorthRoad rider but is one of a band of pals who have all upgraded to NorthRoad Bikes. Following him on Twitter, you’ll see a chap who has ridden the Paris Roubaix route, James rides a custom NorthRoad Explorer (spoiler alert, […]

This week we’re talking to Martin. Martin can be found bombing around the NorthWest countryside aboard his Flandrian inspired NorthRoad Mistral. Martin Picked his machine up as one of the first collections when the Bikery opened so this is something of a long term NorthRoad Cycles review as well.So! First things first, What made you […]

With more and more options from Shimano and SRAM, is now the time to upgrade to an electronic groupset?We must get asked this question 5 times a week – and with good reason. The additional cost for electronic groupsets compared to the traditional cable operated gear shifting options can be eye watering. By way of […]

Indoor training has created an insufferable wave of FTP comparisons between pals, but should you ride with a power meter out on the open road?We’re finally starting to see a drop off in the price of good quality, reliable power meters. It wasn’t that long ago that the options really were too spendy for the […]

As the 2023 season begins we’ve rounded up everything you need to know in order to choose the right groupset for your new NorthRoad bike. We’re going to highlight mid-range and beyond but don’t forget, we’re experts and if you can’t find the information you need here, just ask!ShimanoThey’re the industry standard for a reason. […]

The relative new kids on the block – and we mean relative. SRAM have been one of the “big three” groupset manufacturers since the late 80’s and they’ve come a long, long way. SRAM takes a slightly different approach to shifting gears on drop bar bikes compared to Shimano and Campagnolo. The latter two use […]

For some folks, buying a bicycle is a very traditional transactional affair. You tell us what you want, we give you what you want, bobs your mothers brother – etc.For others, the purchase of a new bicycle can be a deeply personal experience. We love it when we spend time with customers working out what’s […]

The NorthRoad iO, the perfect race ready bike for cycling enthusiasts who crave a Tour de France-worthy experience. Just like the iconic race bikes that captivate millions, the NorthRoad iO offers a a lightweight aero package that more than compares favourably to the five figure bikes ridden by the elite athletes. At NorthRoad, we’re driven […]