The latest from our Blog
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Why Wide Tyres are Considered Better
One of the biggest myths in cycling is that wider tyres are slow. Narrow tyre types have previously been accepted as the quickest and 25mm tyres on a road bike were considered exotically wide and slow! However, recent research has shown the opposite. Bicycles started off with incredibly wide tyres that suited the often unsurfaced…
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Cycling vs Running – Which is Better?
Cycling Vs Running, it is the classic debate. Both are well known and well-advised exercises that are enjoyed by people across the globe. They’re both forms of aerobic exercise that can be pursued outdoors and indoors, with the use of additional equipment. The general rule of thumb is there is a 1:3 run-to-bike ratio; meaning one mile of…
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Discounts on Bike Servicing and Repairs
We always get excited at this time of year to offer discounts on bike servicing and repairs. The Winter Workshop Discount Voucher was an idea we had many years ago. Throughout the summer, (this is the time when the sun is supposed to be out ☀️ ) we would often have a very busy workload…
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Why you should buy from a local bike shop
Buying a new bike can be quite a stressful thing to do! With there being so much to consider and it potentially being an expensive endeavour, it should be clear why you should buy from a local bike shop! It’s Easy A big selling point of buying locally is that it’s so much easier than…
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Buying a bike for a Christmas Present?
If you are stuck for a Christmas present and have a cycling enthusiast in your family then pop into our Heathfield shop! We have so many bikes in stock right now and will be only too happy to prepare one for you to buy and take away before Christmas. Bikes At Cycle Revival, we sell…
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Brompton Folding Electric Bikes
Cycle Revival are extremely excited and very proud to be a qualified dealer for Brompton Folding Electric Bikes. Yes you read this right – A Brompton folding bike, but with an electric motor! So we do not only have the best folding bike in the world but we have the best folding electric bike in…
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How to Prepare For the Cooler Temperatures
Whilst riding during the summer months, you know you are going to get really warm. But you can be prepared for that! With autumn well and truly upon us, depending on the time of day you ride, the temperatures will drastically vary, as will the levels of rain! So how do you prepare for this?…
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8 Nutrition Tips For Better Cycling Performance
Here are 8 nutrition tips for better cycling performance, reportedly from some of the best people in the industry: 1. Choose high-carb, low-fat for more power ‘I recommend a high-carbohydrate, low-fat, vegan diet. It’s going to send your performance through the roof. You should be eating whole plant foods. ‘Make sure you have no oils in the…
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Where Can I Take My Brompton Bike To Be Repaired?
Being one of the foremost Brompton Bike Dealerships in the south east, it is safe to say that we know everything about the Brompton Bike. So if you are asking “where can I take my Brompton Bike to be repaired?” then look no further. Whatever the model, we will have worked on it. It is…
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Electric Bikes could soon be available in London
Exciting news that Electric Bikes could soon be available in London. According to the Evening Standard, Mobike, a Chinese bike-sharing company has developed electric bikes for hire usage and are hoping to roll this out into the London market. They already operate a conventional pay as you ride service and are looking to promote their new…