Personalised Precision: The Pearson Bike Building Process
When it comes to building your perfect Pearson, our in-store customers benefit from more than 160 years of experience. So do our online ones. The...
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One ring to rule them all
Single chainring gearing is a growing trend for adventure bikes, with a multitude of features adopted from mountain bike and road technology. To ma...
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DECODING THE DIFFERENCE: Dura-Ace v Ultegra v 105 Di2
Shimano now has three 12-speed electronic groupset options for you to choose from. Here are the differences between the three and the reasons why w...
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The advantages of tubeless tyres. A one minute guide.
Tubeless tyres have become increasingly popular in the cycling world, and for good reason. They offer a number of advantages over traditional tyres...
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What happens during a bike fit?
Many riders feel that they know what works for them, or have got used to the way their bike was set up when they bought it. But a bike fit can help...
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PRESS THE STOPPERS: Rim brakes VERSUS disc brakes.
It’s rare these days to find a new bike that’s not equipped with disc brakes and you have to hunt around for a bike frame that is designed for rim ...
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SOUND ENGINEERING
Pearson’s new Rock and Roll gravel wheelset has been engineered with only one outcome in mind; to help you roll over rocks – see what we did there?...
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One hour outdoor workouts to keep you fit over the winter
If you’re pressed for time and with short daylight hours to boot, making the best use of your ride time is really important over winter. Maintaini...
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Zwift VERSUS WAHOO X - which should you choose for your indoor riding?
Zwift dominates the indoor cycling app landscape, but there are alternatives like Rouvy, which offer something different. Now snapping at Zwift’s h...
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How to wash cycling kit to last longer
Quality cycling clothing is expensive, so you’ll want to look after it. It will include technical fabrics with specialist fibre content like lycra ...
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How to light your way this winter
It’s that time of year again, when a cyclist’s fancy turns to lights. Each year when brands bring out their new lights there’s an arms race, with n...
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How to find your perfect saddle
Of the three touchpoints between you and your bike, the saddle is often the most difficult to get right. You’ll be sitting on it for hours on end a...
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