How to keep your commute interesting
If you’re returning to work in the office, commuting by bike is a great way to keep fit. You can escape from public transport, saving yourself some...
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What’s new with Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra 12-speed?
We’re expecting a drop of Shimano’s latest 12-speed Ultegra groupset at Pearson soon and will be offering it as an option on our road bike range, w...
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The weather’s changing - time to winterise your ride
With the change in seasons, we’ve got months of cold, wet weather to look forward to. How should you prepare your bike for riding through winter? ...
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The perfect indoor training set-up
It’s that time of year again when the thought of a ride outdoors is that bit less tempting. The weather and diminishing hours of daylight may make ...
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How to change your pedals: everything you need to know
Sooner or later you’re going to need to remove the pedals from your bike. Although it may seem like a really simple operation, we’ve got a few tric...
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Guide to bikepacking: what to ride and what to take
Heading off for a few days on your bike is a great opportunity to get off the beaten track and explore new areas a bit further afield. A bikepackin...
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How to touch up chips and scratches in your bike's paint
You’ve looked after it lovingly, spent money on upgrades and kept it well serviced. So you’ll want to fix chips and scratches in your bike’s paintw...
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How to choose the right tyres
It’s surprising how much difference a good set of tyres can make to your ride experience. Some tyres just feel faster and more grippy than others a...
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How to wrap your bar tape perfectly
If your bar tape has seen a bit too much abuse, or maybe you’ve invested in an upgrade to a flashy new set of handlebars - or you just plain fancy ...
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How to set your cleats up perfectly
For many cyclists bolting their cleats to their shoes is a bit of an ordeal. If you get it wrong it might result in discomfort and inefficient peda...
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How to keep your bike serviced at home
There’s a lot you can do to keep your bike running at its best, before you need to head down to the bike shop. Here are our tips on some of the eas...
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How to choose the right size road bike
So you’ve decided to splash out on a new bike - we hope it’s a Pearson - and have decided what spec you want and how much you want to spend. The ne...
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