Whyte T-130S MBUK - 'Benchmark trail blazer is still on point'. 'Whyte haven’t changed the multi-award-winning T-130 rolling chassis this year, but SRAM’s latest transmission and suspension tweaks take its addictively flat-out performance up an extra level for 2018.' Super-responsive but surefooted handling. Suspension is easy to set up and offers impressive control. Mostly excellent,……

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100 Genre-Killing Millimetres – Yeti Launches the SB100 The NEW SB100 is a strong, 100mm travel, XC climbing machine, but the gravity inspired geometry, 120mm Fox 34 Step-Cast fork and meaty tyres are all trail. The result is a perfect blend of pedalling efficiency with downhill prowess. Yeti redesigned the Switch Infinity mechanism specifically for……

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New to Wheelbase for Spring Summer 2018 is premium British brand Le Col, which was founded by pro cyclist Yanto Barker back in 2011. After over 20,000 hours of riding in the pro peloton, Barker now heads up a team of performance, design and cycling specialists developing technical road cycling kit. A reputation for producing……

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Trek has expanded its adventure line with the introduction of the brand-new 1120 - the ultimate touring machine. Bikepacking and adventure touring are becoming huge here in the UK and Trek have introduced a bike that will fit the market perfectly. The 1120 is built around 29" mid-fat tyres and specially-designed racks, its mountain-ready spec……

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Wheelbase MTB Big Demo Weekend 2018 The 11th WHEELBASE BIG DEMO WEEEKEND landed last weekend at our Lake District store and despite the wintery conditions we had a great day demoing some of the world’s best mountain bikes on Saturday. However, day 2 on Sunday wasn’t to be as we got struck down with ‘Beast……

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Our range of Spring/Summer cycle clothing from Gore has landed. Known for their innovation and outstanding functionality, Gore produce some of the most technical weather-combating sports clothing available. GORE® wear stands for the best engineers and designers developing the best products in close cooperation with a strong and versatile team of sponsored athletes - like two-time Olympic……

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WHEELBASE Yorkshire is now open in Ilkley, West Yorkshire We are very pleased to announce that we have now opened the doors of WHEELBASE Yorkshire, 25 Skipton Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 9EW. With 25 years of experience at the forefront of cycle retail we will provide Yorkshire’s cycling community with an extensive selection of……

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WHEELBASE NORTH EAST WORKSHOP TUTORIALS New to cycling? Not confident in fixing a puncture or tuning your gears? Our Workshop Tutorials are geared towards beginners and intermediates cyclists who want to be confident with roadside repairs and basic home maintenance. Lesson start at 7pm prompt and end around 9pm. Biscuits and brews provided! _____________________________________________________________________________ All up……

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Introducing the Trek Checkpoint: A new foray into Gravel Riding The all-new dedicated gravel road bike from Trek is now available. Gravel bikes are very much on trend in the UK right now, you’ll struggle to find a bike manufacturer that doesn’t have at least one in their line-up and now Trek have joined the……

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Join us for the Wheelbase Spring Classic Cycle Sportive, Sunday March 25th. The event starts and finishes from Wheelbase in Staveley and there are two great routes to choose from. The long course is 56 miles and the short course which is 34 miles, both routes have been designed to include an early timed hill……

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