The Pearson Guide to Shimano road and gravel bike groupsets
Shimano offers a massive range of components for your bike, whether you’re riding road, MTB, gravel, cyclocross, track or an e-bike. Here’s our run...
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Bib Shorts: WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
If you’ve spent the winter riding in tights, you’ll be looking forward to the swap to shorts now that the weather has started to warm up. But what ...
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Strava vs Komoot: what's the best cycling app?
You know what they say: if your ride isn’t on Strava, it didn’t happen. But Komoot has carved itself out a nice niche that doesn’t overlap much wit...
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How to set your perfect saddle height
Getting your saddle height dialled is important. It doesn’t just affect your comfort on the bike but the biomechanics of pedalling, helping you to ...
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Why it’s a good idea to upgrade your wheels
They’re a key part of your bike, affecting its performance and your riding enjoyment. But many bikes are sold with sub-par wheels. Here’s why your ...
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How to look after a waterproof cycling jacket
Sooner or later you’ll be riding in the rain and realise that you need a good waterproof cycling jacket to keep you dry. Once you are a proud owner...
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5 tips to be brilliant on Zwift
With the indoor cycling world being dominated by Zwift, here are five pearls of wisdom from our resident ex-pro and indoor training expert Edmund B...
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THE PERFECT BIKE SET-UP
‘Bike-fitting’ is a process in which the set-up of your bike and equipment is carefully positioned to suit your ability and needs as a cyclist. The...
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IN PRAISE OF LYCRA.
THE PEARSON BIB SHORT GUIDE FOR ALL CYCLISTS The new cycling boom is the perfect time to break out an essential piece of kit. Pearson’s cycling ...
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Look after Number One - Stay Self Sufficient On Every Ride
Being self-sufficient is more important than ever at the moment, with fellow riders understandably reluctant to stop and help with those...
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GOING SOLO GUIDE: HOW TO BUY A PEARSON BIKE ONLINE
While our Sheen store remains very much open, government advice regarding Covid-19 means we must ask that appointments be made in advance. Fortunat...
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Cycling solo - 8 tips to keep you safe on the road - Pearson1860
During times of uncertainty (whether that is political, financial or medical) we’ve found that the humble bicycle can get you through the tough tim...
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