This British bike brand needs no introduction – when you think of two-wheeled urban transport, you think Brompton. It’s the ultimate folding bike, easily compacted into the size of a small suitcase, ready for the daily grind. Up until now, Brompton’s range has been coded based on their handlebar and gear configuration, such as the M6L, S3R or H3L. For 2022, Brompton has taken a new approach with their range, completely overhauling their model lineup…
We are hosting a dig day up our local trails! Steyning – 2022. We will be hosting this at our local trails, Steyning. You can read our latest article all about the Steyning trails Here. Anyone is welcome to join and help out. The more the better! We will…
In the area and struggling to find some trails to rip? We can show you our local spot Steyning! Many staff members here at South Downs Bikes ride Steyning very regularly and have done a lot of trail building up there. Its close to many peoples hearts in…
It’s that time of year again! I know, where has the year gone? Picking out a gift for the cycling buddy who has everything can be something of a headache, but fear not! We are here to help. Our gift guide features fool-proof ideas for every budget and style of riding. Let’s go! Kick off by thinking about which products you know they will NEED – not guessing at something you reckon they might fancy…
Buying a kids bike is super easy, right..? There are a lot of things to take into consideration before letting the little ones rip around on their fresh new set of wheels: Wheel size, stand over height and should you size up? We will tell you everything you…
With dropping temperatures come questionable riding conditions. Riding outdoors is still king to us – bikes are for getting out there after all – but if you’re looking to maintain peak form through the off-season, the turbo will be making an appearance. Hitting those intervals indoors is a…
We never like to see a bicycle go to waste. Sometimes though, it just doesn’t make economic sense to repair a thoroughly worn out machine when compared with the cost of picking up something brand new. But – and it’s a big but – that doesn’t mean the end of the road for your old bike. Around the country, volunteer-run organisations work tirelessly to rescue these bicycles and offer them to those who might not…