The Vanquish™ MIPS helmet is the ultimate aero road helmet. Designed with months of aerodynamic development and extensive pro rider testing, the Vanquish is made to master air flow. The shape of the helmet and its ventilation has been dictated by the science of air flow - through dozens of iterations the final product has……
Month: January 2018
Winter Sale
WINTER SALE - GET READY FOR A BIG YEAR WITH SAVINGS UP TO 50% Our winter sale has started and we have a great selection of bikes on offer at fantastic prices. We've picked some of the best offers for a bike to ride in 2018. Focus Cayo Tiagra Was £1399 - NOW £899 Key……
Jenn Ride 2018
Bookings are now live for the 2018 Jenn Ride - a weekend of bikepacking and adventure cycling in the Lake District. In memory of Jenn Hill, the event runs every year from our store in Staveley and this year there are three routes to choose from depending on your experience and fitness. The weekend kicks……
FOCUS SAM² – Rediscover Enduro
Focus have expanded their e-Mountain bike range with the introduction of the SAM² enduro bikes. Designed with the most demanding Alpine terrain in mind, the SAM² bikes are equipped with 170 mm travel and a Focus Optimised Linkage Design chassis. The compact Shimano E8000 motor combined with a Focus battery fits seamlessly into the agile,……
Lewis Craven on the National Cyclocross Championships
The UK National Cyclocross Championships took place last Sunday at Hetton Lyons Country Park, Sunderland with our team rider Lewis Craven well and truly in the mix at the sharp end of the race. Here Lewis reviews his efforts and reflects on what has been a very successful cyclocross season. 'This year there was more……
Cervelo R5 Test Ride
The new R5 isn't billed as a lighter version of its predecessor, which is generally the case when a new bike is launched. Cervelo instead have chosen to focus on improving stiffness, handling, fit and usability, and based on pro-rider feedback, make the new R5 a more all-round racing machine. The newest iteration of the……
Wheelbase Spring Classic
This year we've teamed up with Epic Events for our annual Wheelbase Spring Classic cycle sportive - the perfect ride to kick off the sportive season. Taking place in late March, the ride starts and ends at our Lake District store in Staveley. There's a choice of two route options - the long course which……
National Cyclocross Championships
This weekend we'll be at the HSBC UK | National Cyclocross Championships which takes place at Hetton Lyon's Park in Sunderland. We'll be represented in the men's elite race with team rider Lewis Craven who will be looking for another strong performance on the back of his third place at the National Trophy in Bradford.……
2018 WHEELBASE EVENTS
2018 is going to be a big year for us here at Wheelbase and we've got a load of great events planned to get your cycling fix. Whether you're into road cycling, mountain biking or fancy learning some skills to keep your bike in shape, we've likely got an event for you. Our year starts……