The fourth-generation SuperSix EVO is all new, and yet it carries on a tradition of blowing the wheels off the competition – with an unheard-of blend of everything you want in a race bike to set your season on fire!

This is a climbing bike for the sprints. An aero bike for the mountains. It is the ultimate evolution of the modern race machine. The lightest of the fast. The fastest of the light. Now available with 36 months 0% APR finance.

SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod 2 blends stability and agility. Constructed with superlight high modulus carbon to make the bike incredibly light and responsive. 

It’s refined, neutral racing geometry and fine-tuned engineering deliver handling that is so intuitive, so controllable, you can comfortably take it right to the limit and keep it there, all race long.

The SuperSix EVO 2 destroys expectations. So light, so fast, and so aero, it defies logic. This is a machine built to make you faster everywhere. Speed has evolved.

We have a limited offer a range of Shimano shoes on offer with up to £30% off RRP, for every cyclist whether your a Gravel Adventurer, Mountain Bike trail rider or a Leisure rider looking for a versatile shoe that’s just as comfortable on the bike as it is in cafe afterwards.

The Shimano Gravel shoe range are super lightweight and supportive with a stiff nylon sole for excellent power transfer combined with a BOA system oin place for a secure and adjustable accurate fit.

The Shimano ME7 and ME5 are specific MTB SPD shoes with a super grippy sole for those hike-a-bike adventures and comprehensive ankle support and protection for those foot out, flat out situations.

Shimano’s Leisure SPD shoes have been specifically developed to be efficicent whilst pedalling but also comfortable when in use off the bike, with supportive and flexible soles and a wider forefoot contact area.

Hot on the heels of our Big Demo Weekend in the Lake District, yet again it was time for the Wheelbase crew and the best brands in the Mountain Bike world to assemble at Hamsterley Forest, ready for an action packed day of riding the latest and greatest mountain bike technology on the super fun trail of the Hamsterley trail centre. Such was on our side once more and following the good wether at the Big Demo Weekend a fe week previous, we were graced again with dusty trails which made for great riding conditions allowing riders to push some amazing bikes to their limits of traction.

With over 100 riders in attendance and enjoying the dry, fast, flowy riding conditions, the representatives from Cube, Merida, Orbea, Trek, Whyte, Yeti were busy all day setting up each machine for every rider, ensuring the best performance was gained from every ride and enabling riders to spend as much time riding the trails as possible whilst conditions were in their prime.

We’d like to thank all of our customers who attended, our fantastic representatives from each bike brand for supplying us with the world’s best bikes and the hard-working guides for getting everyone around the trails safely and with a huge smile on their faces. We can’t wait to do it all again next year. If for some reason you couldn’t quite make it this year, don’t worry… pencil it in your diary for a similar date next year and we’ll see you there.

In the mean time check out some of the photography from the event captured by the talented Jake McKenna (www.https://www.jakevideo.com/).

Also Stayed tuned for the next instalment of our pick of Hot Bikes from the weekend!

The Nuroad C:62 SLX is built to take you an an adventure further and fast than you have ever been before. It’s an incredibly lightweight and versatile carbon gravel bike with superior frame construction utilising Cube’s premium C:62® carbon fibre. It also has an impressive spec list, featuring  SRAM’s slick, precise Rival 1×12 AXS transmission, which serves up flawless wireless shifting. This is complimented by matching Rival hydraulic disc brakes give you the power you need to control your speed safely, laden or unladen. And Newmen Evolution gravel-specific wheels that bring rapid acceleration and unrivalled strength to the party.

Gravel roads are the highways of adventure, and the Nuroad C:62 is just the bike with which to explore them. Fast, light and comfortable thanks to its C:62® carbon construction and full carbon fork, it’s the ideal choice for long days in the saddle. Wherever you’re headed, its wide tyres and mudguard compatibility makes it the perfect travel companion.

The NuRoad C:62 features ‘Gravel Endurance Geometry’ for gravel epics or races into the back country and beyond. This Gravel Endurance Geometry has been developed for a ride position optimised for long days in the saddle with dimensions geared towards the perfect balance of agility and stability, it’s all you need for an off-road adventure that goes further and faster.

Sram’s slick, precise Rival 1×12 AXS transmission serves up flawless wireless shifting.

Matching Rival hydraulic disc brakes give you all the power and modulation you will ever need to control your speed safely, laden or unladen.

The Nuroad C:62 has plenty of tyre clearance allowing you fit fit up to 700mm x 45mm tyres, which mean that traction is maintained whilst braking with all the power generated by the SRAM hydraulic brakes. Lower tyre pressures are also attainable with larger volume tyre, ensuring comfort over the long haul.

All of the rider’s power is transferred to the drivetrain thanks to the light, stiff and strong SRAM Rival aluminium crank arms and their partnering, oversized DUB spindle. The 1x set up is super smooth, without the drag and inefficient compromised chainline of conventional 2x systems.

The Newmen Evolution gravel-specific wheels bring rapid acceleration and unrivalled strength to the party making long road sections and ascents a breeze.

With the internal cable routing of the NuRoad C:62 Cube have reduced clutter and maintenance by running cables through the frame, keeping them out of the way of dust and water contamination or damage from abrasion, as well as cleaning up the bike’s appearance.

The Easton Carbon gravel specific finishing kit is a welcome addition, reducing fatigue in the hands, wrists and shoulders by dampening high frequency vibrations all too familiar to gravel riders.

The ‘Advanced Twin Mold’ frame construction process used by Cube utilises two precisely manufactured forms for theC:62® NuRoad frames. The first form is to ensure an accurate layup. The second, inner form keeps every individual fibre precisely where it needs to be while the frame cures. The result is a significantly lighter, stronger frame, with fibre density tailored to anticipated loadings at specific points. Allowing Cube to also tailor the rider characteristics of each frame individually to it’s designated purpose.

Flawless shifting from a Shimano Ultegra Di2 Groupset

Shifting is flawless, and faster than previous Ultegra Di2 iterations, while operating almost silently thanks to Hyperglide+ tooth profiles, meaning that the chainrings and cassette have an improved connection with the chain, essentially improving shifting under load, across the 34t cassette. Aesthetics are sleek, with the semi-wireless system eliminating wires from shifters to derailleurs.

Powerful braking from Shimano Ultegra hydraulic brakes

Braking is equally impressive, and the redesigned Ultegra calipers provide more clearance between rotor and pad, reducing rubbing and the associates noises frequently heard in wet or gritty conditions. Servo Wave levers, have been redesigned for improved ergonomics, speed up the initial travel so pad and rotor meet sooner, creating a more progressive and modulated feel at the lever.

Wide gearing with a 52/36T chainset and 34t Cassette

Adding in a 12th sprocket ensures progression through the gears is smoother. but the real benefit is the 34t cassette and 52/36t chainset providing all the winching capabilities you need to keep you fresh for the efforts on the flat. Spinners are winners!

Clearance for upto 34mm Tyres

The Caledonia frame now accommodates larger volume tyres, upto 34mm. Allowing you to take advantage of a shorter and broader contact patch with the tarmac. Maximising grip from edge to edge of the tyre when leant over and reducing rolling resistance whilst the tyre is upright, not to mention the associated comfort benefits from a larger tyre which is compounded the distance is increased.

Hottest Bikes of the Lake District Demo Weekend

There were some phenomenal bikes available to demo all weekend at the Lake District Demo Weekend. But there were a few that really caught our eye and some which are already firm favourites with our staff. Check out our ‘Hottest Picks’ of bikes from the weekend…

This bike blew us away whenthe Whyte guys rolled up to Wheelbase HQ with a fleet of E-Lyte 150 Works’s for us to blast over to Ambleside and back on via some tasty Lakeland Tech. Fast, light and powerful, the top of the range E-Lyte 150 Works masterfully blends the very best natural mountain bike handling and ride feel with the power and capability of full power electric mountain bikes (eMTBs). Weighing just 19.2kg (size M) with 55Nm of torque, 600W of peak power, and a total combined battery capacity of 650Wh, it has the power – and the range – to do it all: the climb, the singletrack, the all-day epic, the home trail hot laps, the drop-ins, the descents, the tech and the climbs back out. E-Lyte 150 Works: lightweight, mid-torque, full power. The trail bike without equal, we love it!

Spec Highlights

• 150mm front + 142mm rear of custom-tuned suspension travel.
• Uni-directional carbon fibre frame is light and reassuringly strong.
• Bosch Performance Line SX lightweight, mid-torque (55Nm), full power (600W) motor.
• 650Wh of combined battery (400Wh internal + 250Wh PowerMore range extender) so you can ride further.
• 29er wheels front and rear for balanced handling.

Cube AMS Hybrid One44 C:68X TM 400X 2024

We have all grown to love this bike here at Wheelbase and for good reason. If you’ve ever wanted that little extra boost up a climb without worrying about the weight, the AMS Hybrid ONE44 C:68X TM is the bike you’ve been waiting for. You might guess from its elegantly sculpted frame – made from Cube’s premium C:68X® carbon – that it’s something special, and you’d be right.

Bosch’s new SX drive combines with a 400Wh battery, built-in system controller and bar-mounted Mini Remote to deliver up to 55Nm of additional torque via Sram’s GX Eagle Transmission 1×12 electronic gears. A Fox 36 Performance fork and Float X Performance shock deliver progressive mountain-flattening travel. Newmen Evolution SL A.30 wheels are fitted with Schwalbe Magic Mary and Nobby Nic 2.4in tyres, and held in check with a pair of Magura’s powerful MT7 hydraulic disc brakes. And if you thought all this adds up to blistering pace, you’re not wrong!

Spec Highlights

• Fox 36 Float Performance GRIP, 3-Position w/ Micro Adjust, Tapered, 15x110mm, 140mm
• Fox Float X Performance, 210x55mm, Adjustable LSR w/ 2-Pos- Lever
• Newmen Evolution SL A.30 Wheelset witted with Schwalbe Magic Mary, Super Trail, Addix Soft, Kevlar, 2.4 tyres
• Bosch Drive Unit Performance SX (55Nm) Cruise (250 Watt), Smart System
• Sram GX Eagle AXS Transmission 12-Speed drivetrain
• Magura MT7 hydraulic disc brakes

Yeti SB160 29 T3 2024

Next up in the weekend’s pick of Hot Bikes is a staff firm favourite, the Yeti SB160. Upholding a time-tested, race-bred ethos that says nothing should hold a rider back from the sheer joy of untethered speed. The SB160 is built off one of the most successful race platforms in EWS history, the sb160 is race bred and honed to be the fastest bike when charging hard in technical terrrain like that found here in the Lake District.

Forget what you know when it comes to suspension kinematics — according to Yeti the clock doesn’t lie and proves more progressive leverage rates aren’t faster! The SB160’s kinematics have been refined for the longer travel of the SB160’s chassis with increased bottom out control while maintaining a relatively linear progression curve. Why a linear curve? Riders experience more predictable damping characteristics throughout the travel. Predictability whether in a competition setting or riding an epic ridgeline can make the difference in success between the tapes or dropping your mates through the singletrack.

The Yeti factory team wanted even more confidence at pace. To achieve this, they refined geometry with little more reach, rebalanced front and rear centres, and size-specific chainstays and seat tube angles. It’s their most confidence inspiring geometry to date and it’s optimised by frame size, ensuring athletes of all sizes and styles are in a position that prioritises speed and efficiency.

Spec Highlights

• TURQ Series Carbon Fibre Frame with Switch Infinity Suspension, Threaded BB, Fully enclosed internal cable routing, Sealed Enduro Max pivot bearings.
• Premium Fox suspension – Fox Factory 38 Grip2 170mm fork and Fox Factory X2 Shock
• Raceface ARC Wheelset with Maxxis Assegai and Minion DHR EX+ tyres
• Burgtec finishing kit and Fox Factory Transfer dropper post.
• Reliable, smooth shifting from a SRAM X0 AXS Eagle groupset
• Extremely powerful and superbly modulated SRAM Code RSC 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes

Cannondale Moterra Neo SL 2 2024

We also had the pleasure of our friends at Cannondale bringing along their new Moterra Neo SL, another trail eBike that’s high on power and low on weight. Aimed at providing an engaging, nimble ride experience that will tame the tech and find the flow. However packing 85Nm of torque, 600W+ of peak output, and 601Wh of power into a machine weighing as little as 20.6kg /45.4lbs, when it comes to full-power fun and lightweight agility – the Moterra Neo SL in a class of its own! Quite literally… it has more watts per kilo than any other on the market! The lightweight carbon fibre frame features Cannondale’s weight-saving FlexPivot technology which is key to achieving this.

The Moterra Neo SL has four different levels of boost, easily adjustable on the fly, help you choose between maximum range, monstrous power, or your ideal blend of both. Whether mild or wild, your ride will be whatever you want it to be, no more and no less. It’s not just about power and weight, the Moterra SL’s suspension is specially tuned for the kind of high-speed sessions this bike encourages.

The burly FlexPivot stays are also at the heart of it’s suspension design, acting as a Horst pivot, it creates a true four-bar system, that’s been dialled for incredible traction, confident braking, and a playful feel that just begs to be pushed harder.

Spec Highlights

• Light and durable, full carbon, 150mm travel FlexPivot frame with Proportional Response suspension kinematics
• Premium Fox suspension – 160mm Performance Float 36 fork & Performance Elite Float X rear shock
• Reliable, smooth shifting, Shimano XT/Deore 12-speed w/ e*thirteen e*spec Plus cranks
• Powerful, dependable Shimano Deore 6120 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
• Cannondale-tuned Shimano EP801 motor & custom, high-energy-density 601Wh internal battery

WHnit comes to getting back up to the top of the next epic descent and having the most fun on the way down. We are all in agreeance that the Merida eOne-Sixty 875 is the best bike to do it on! The aluminium frame offers great value and maximum battery range, thanks to a powerful Shimano EP801 drive unit paired with a removable 750 Wh battery. A 360 Wh range extender is available separately. With this set up the only reason to stop will be because you have to. Ther capable, updated geometry has been influenced by the success of the original eOne-Sixty and the award winning One-Sixty; its handling will help conquer the toughest of climbs and the steepest descents.

The proven FAST kinematic suspension will take care of anything the trail throws at it and the low maintenance flexstay suspension offers size-tuned progression to maximise performance for all riders and it can be run with the latest coil shocks. The flip chip design enables you to run with mixed size 29″ front and 27.5″ rear wheels as standard or switch to a focussed full 29er setup without compromising the geometry that’s been designed for the toughest enduro trails. All in one of the best hard hitting eMTBs on the market with unbelievable value for money!

Spec Highlights

• Hydroformed 6061 Double butted aluminium with integrated battery
• RockShox Super Deluxe SelectRear Shock
• Rock Shox ZEB Select 170mm Fork
• Shimano XT 4 piston hydraulic disc brakesBrake Levers
• Shimano XT Grpoupset
• Merida Expert TR II Tubeless ready wheelset with Maxxis Assegai and Maxxis DHR II EXO+ Tyres
• 750Wh Battery
• Shimano Steps EP801; 85Nm Motor

Wheelbase Lake District are celebrating yet another fantastic two days of demo riding following our hugely successful Big Demo Weekend 2024!

Last weekend saw us kicking off a busy year of events with the our Big Demo Weekend 2024. With fingers crossed all week we were graced with dry weather and even slightly dusty trails, of which there’s photogrpahic evidence below! As usual our favourite bike brands made the long trip to the Lake District with a fleet of their top tier models for demo and very quickly the event village quickly took shape with TREK, Yeti, Whyte, Cannondale, Merida and Cube all setting up their pits and priming their respective fleets of demo mountain bikes ready for a weekend of riding. This year they were joined by Fox clothing, Smith protection and Burgtec who had shoes, helmets and pedals all available for testing.

The big demo weekend was again a chance for riders to get a feel for the latest tech and shred on some of the most exciting new mountain bikes and eMTBs from the world’s leading brands. Each group ride was guided by fully-qualified, certified mountain bike guides from the Cycle Active team. Our customers got to take their dream bikes out onto some of the most iconic trails in the south Lake District before heading back to Wheelbase HQ for refreshments and a quick bike change before heading out again for more fun!

We’d like to thank all of our customers who attended, our fantastic bike brands for supplying us with the world’s best bikes and the hard-working guides for getting everyone around the trails safely and with a huge smile on their faces. We can’t wait to do it all again next year. If for some reason you couldn’t quite make it this year, don’t worry… pencil it in your diary for a similar date next year and we’ll see you there.

Photo Galleries

We had two amazing photographers capturing all the fun of the weekend. Visit the links below to check out all that went down from two days of riding the best trails of South Lakeland…

Photography from Day One CLICK HERE

Photography from Day Two CLICK HERE

But if you can’t quite wait that long, fear not. Wheelbase Northeast also be hosting a mountain bike demo day in Hamsterley Forest on the 11th of May, where again we’ll have a huge fleet of eMTBs and Mountain Bikes from Yeti, Merida, Orbea, Cube, Trek and Whyte. You can now book your dream ride online, selecting each bike that you want to test ride during each time-slot available, with rides going out at 9.30am, 11.00pm, 12.30pm, 2.00pm and 3.30pm. All demo rides need to be booked in advance through our booking website, linked below. Demo bikes are £10.00 to book per ride.

Wheelbase Big Demo Weekend 2024 Event Report

Even with dry conditions, there was still opportunity for the odd splash!

Our registration team were busy all day signing riders into the event from all over the country.

The event had professional MTB guides on hand to showcase the best trail of South Lakeland to our demo riders.

It was smiles all round as riders jumped from one awesome demo bike to the next.

All our brands had experts on hand to achieve an optimum set up on their bikes for each rider .

The bikes had very little time to rest, but each brand expert ensured they were fine tuned ready for the next session.

Sunshine meant everyone was eager to hit some prime trail conditions.

The Cannondale Moterra was a sure fire hit all weekend, check out our “Hot Bikes from the Weekend’ feature below, to find out why.

There were many demo routes to choose from, each featuring some amazing trails.

Yep… that’s a dusty trail!

And some blue sky too!

Everyone had a ‘wheelie’ good time (sorry!)

Our riders still managed to find the dirt…

Which meant the bike wash was a hive of activity as usual.

Our bike wash team are a dab hand at turning around a filthy bike in record time.

Burgtec had their amazing Penthouse pedals for testing and plenty of their shiny bling to catch your eye.

Fox also had their Union Shoes available to demo.

Want to know all the about the tech and development of each bike? Merida’s Andy Mee was in attendance with a wealth of knowledge on their range.

With many riders opting for multiple demos on the day. It was a case of a quick refuel and pedal swap before heading back out for another hot lap.

Smith also brought along their latest sunglasses alongside their range of protection and with an amazing forecast, for possibly the first time this year, riders were able to put them to the test.

Hot Bikes of the Weekend

There were some phenomenal bikes available to demo all weekend. But there were a few that really caught our eye and some which are already firm favourites with our staff. Check out our ‘Hottest Picks’ of bikes from the weekend…

Cube AMS Hybrid One44 C:68X TM 400X 2024

We have all grown to love this bike here at Wheelbase and for good reason. If you’ve ever wanted that little extra boost up a climb without worrying about the weight, the AMS Hybrid ONE44 C:68X TM is the bike you’ve been waiting for. You might guess from its elegantly sculpted frame – made from Cube’s premium C:68X® carbon – that it’s something special, and you’d be right.

Bosch’s new SX drive combines with a 400Wh battery, built-in system controller and bar-mounted Mini Remote to deliver up to 55Nm of additional torque via Sram’s GX Eagle Transmission 1×12 electronic gears. A Fox 36 Performance fork and Float X Performance shock deliver progressive mountain-flattening travel. Newmen Evolution SL A.30 wheels are fitted with Schwalbe Magic Mary and Nobby Nic 2.4in tyres, and held in check with a pair of Magura’s powerful MT7 hydraulic disc brakes. And if you thought all this adds up to blistering pace, you’re not wrong!

Spec Highlights

• Fox 36 Float Performance GRIP, 3-Position w/ Micro Adjust, Tapered, 15x110mm, 140mm
• Fox Float X Performance, 210x55mm, Adjustable LSR w/ 2-Pos- Lever
• Newmen Evolution SL A.30 Wheelset witted with Schwalbe Magic Mary, Super Trail, Addix Soft, Kevlar, 2.4 tyres
• Bosch Drive Unit Performance SX (55Nm) Cruise (250 Watt), Smart System
• Sram GX Eagle AXS Transmission 12-Speed drivetrain
• Magura MT7 hydraulic disc brakes

Yeti SB160 29 T3 2024

Next up in the weekend’s pick of Hot Bikes is a staff firm favourite, the Yeti SB160. Upholding a time-tested, race-bred ethos that says nothing should hold a rider back from the sheer joy of untethered speed. The SB160 is built off one of the most successful race platforms in EWS history, the sb160 is race bred and honed to be the fastest bike when charging hard in technical terrrain like that found here in the Lake District.

Forget what you know when it comes to suspension kinematics — according to Yeti the clock doesn’t lie and proves more progressive leverage rates aren’t faster! The SB160’s kinematics have been refined for the longer travel of the SB160’s chassis with increased bottom out control while maintaining a relatively linear progression curve. Why a linear curve? Riders experience more predictable damping characteristics throughout the travel. Predictability whether in a competition setting or riding an epic ridgeline can make the difference in success between the tapes or dropping your mates through the singletrack.

The Yeti factory team wanted even more confidence at pace. To achieve this, they refined geometry with little more reach, rebalanced front and rear centres, and size-specific chainstays and seat tube angles. It’s their most confidence inspiring geometry to date and it’s optimised by frame size, ensuring athletes of all sizes and styles are in a position that prioritises speed and efficiency.

Spec Highlights

• TURQ Series Carbon Fibre Frame with Switch Infinity Suspension, Threaded BB, Fully enclosed internal cable routing, Sealed Enduro Max pivot bearings.
• Premium Fox suspension – Fox Factory 38 Grip2 170mm fork and Fox Factory X2 Shock
• Raceface ARC Wheelset with Maxxis Assegai and Minion DHR EX+ tyres
• Burgtec finishing kit and Fox Factory Transfer dropper post.
• Reliable, smooth shifting from a SRAM X0 AXS Eagle groupset
• Extremely powerful and superbly modulated SRAM Code RSC 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes

Cannondale Moterra Neo SL 2 2024

We also had the pleasure of our friends at Cannondale bringing along their new Moterra Neo SL, another trail eBike that’s high on power and low on weight. Aimed at providing an engaging, nimble ride experience that will tame the tech and find the flow. However packing 85Nm of torque, 600W+ of peak output, and 601Wh of power into a machine weighing as little as 20.6kg /45.4lbs, when it comes to full-power fun and lightweight agility – the Moterra Neo SL in a class of its own! Quite literally… it has more watts per kilo than any other on the market! The lightweight carbon fibre frame features Cannondale’s weight-saving FlexPivot technology which is key to achieving this.

The Moterra Neo SL has four different levels of boost, easily adjustable on the fly, help you choose between maximum range, monstrous power, or your ideal blend of both. Whether mild or wild, your ride will be whatever you want it to be, no more and no less. It’s not just about power and weight, the Moterra SL’s suspension is specially tuned for the kind of high-speed sessions this bike encourages.

The burly FlexPivot stays are also at the heart of it’s suspension design, acting as a Horst pivot, it creates a true four-bar system, that’s been dialled for incredible traction, confident braking, and a playful feel that just begs to be pushed harder.

Spec Highlights

• Light and durable, full carbon, 150mm travel FlexPivot frame with Proportional Response suspension kinematics
• Premium Fox suspension – 160mm Performance Float 36 fork & Performance Elite Float X rear shock
• Reliable, smooth shifting, Shimano XT/Deore 12-speed w/ e*thirteen e*spec Plus cranks
• Powerful, dependable Shimano Deore 6120 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
• Cannondale-tuned Shimano EP801 motor & custom, high-energy-density 601Wh internal battery

Where?

The WHEELBASE NORTH EAST DEMO DAY is held at Hamsterley Forest, County Durham, with our event village based at the Grove Car Park, DL13 3NL.

Please click here for directions. Hamsterley Forest Grove Car Park

When?

Saturday 11th May 2024

How?

Join us at Hamsterley Forest Trail Centre for our WHEELBASE NORTH EAST DEMO DAY and enjoy riding your dream mountain bike! Our Wheelbase Darlington Store will be hosting an action-packed day of riding, with the latest, greatest eMTBs and Mountain Bikes available to shred at one of the best trail centres in the north of England.

We’ll have a huge fleet of eMTBs and Mountain Bikes from top brands Yeti, Merida, Orbea, Cube, Trek and Whyte. You can now book your dream ride online, selecting each bike that you want to test ride during each time-slot available, with rides going out at 9.30am, 11.00pm, 12.30pm, 2.00pm and 3.30pm.

The 2024 edition will bring together six of the World’s best mountain bike brands for one amazing day of mountain bike riding at Hamsterley Forest. There’s a huge fleet of mountain and e-mountain bikes available to demo at this super-fun trail centre. Everyone is welcome from beginners to seasoned experts. All demo rides need to be booked in advance through our BOOKING WEBSITE (linked below). Demo bikes are £10.00 to book per ride.

DON’T FORGET YOUR HELMET AND PEDALS!

There will be two demo loops on the day for riders to test some of the World’s best Mountain Bikes from Cube, Merida, Orbea, Trek, Whyte and Yeti. One loop will showcase the best of the forest’s natural trails and the other will provide an opportunity to push the bikes to their limit on some superb trail centre features. 

TIMETABLE – Time Slots to Book

SUNDAY 11th May – Registration will open at 8:30am and first ride will leave at 9:30am.

0830 – Registration Open

0930 – Demo Ride 1

1100 – Demo Ride 2

1230 – Demo Ride 3

1400 – Demo Ride 4

1530 – Demo Ride 5

THE WHEELBASE NORTH EAST DEMO WEEKEND is always popular and the hot bikes fill-up fast so DO NOT DELAY booking your ride.

How to Book

1. Hit the link below
2. Select your bike and size from the tickets available
3. Once you’ve added all of your bikes to your basket, proceed to the checkout and enter your details

We’re bringing together the best mountain bike brands available for our WHEELBASE NORTH EAST DEMO DAY! Each brand is showcasing their own fleet of expertly maintained demo mountain and e-mountain bikes, ready to ride. As well as getting you set-up on your chosen bike they’ll be able to talk you through all of its key features and answer any questions you may have. Get ready to ride the latest greatest bikes from Yeti, Merida, Orbea, Cube, Trek and Whyte and Burgtec pedals.

Want to see more? Check out all the action from our 2023 BIG DEMO WEEKEND, held in the Lake District below!…

Welcome to the world of speed gravel!

Cervelo may not have made the first gravel bike, but they definitely made the fastest gravel bike in 2019 with the introduction of the first Áspero, which took gravel riders across the world by storm, heralding a “new era of speed in gravel.” It was gravel, but Cervelo-style, taking all their knowledge of designing and manufacturing the fastest road bikes and applying that to the world of dust, dirt and fast adventures.

Since then, gravel bikes have grown, fragmented, and started to look a lot like the road and mountain bikes that spawned them, with suspension forks, bolt-ons for…everything, and ever-increasing tire widths. The new Áspero remains true to those early, simpler days of gravel, but with some improvements—a threaded BB shell, neater cable routing, and a UDH-compatible derailleur hanger for those who want to use SRAM’s Transmission drivetrains. But in true Cervelo style… IT’S FASTER!!

So how have they done this? To start with they shaved off three watts worth of frontal drag in the redesign process. Then they dropped the seat stays to give a bit more compliance out back, and reduced front-end stiffness slightly to make the last hours of a long race or the final miles of that epic adventure less painful and fatigue inducing . Between those dropped seatstays, Cervelo added in a bit more clearance for mud, too. It’s a lot of seemingly small improvements, but they add up to a lot. The result is a bike that feels a lot like the original Aspero, but is faster, more comfortable, and more versatile.

New Features

● Lowered standover height

● ST36 Semi-integrated front end – D-Shaped steerer

● Engineered compliance – Lower dropped seat stays for comfort

● Threaded T47-A bottom bracket

● Dropped both the chainstays for improved chainring clearance

● Slimmed downtube profile for compliance

Geometry built to race!

397mm reach – Greater stability in downhill conditions by moving center of gravity back from steering axis

72° head tube angle  – A steep head tube paired with a longer top tube and a shorter stem, results in reduced toe overlap and a more stable handling in technical terrain

425mm chainstays  – Increased chainstay length to improve stability and increase clearance for mud and chainrings. Longer wheelbase for improved mud clearance and chainring clearance

Design Highlights

Threaded T47-A bottom bracket

Asymmetrical threaded bottom bracket is easier to service and maintain for the home mechanic, whilst the oversized BB shell increases surface area, which improves structural stiffness and turns watts into KPH! The longer shell increases stiffness and stability high load cases, such as when turning.

Easiliy Adjustable Front End

Áspero shares the same bearing dimensions as R5, Soloist, R5-CX, and Caledonia, which means you can use any combination of bearing caps and stems. Want a super-racy, fully-

internal look? Grab the ST31 and HB13 from R5.

UDH

SRAM made everyone want to step on their derailleurs when they introduced the Transmission mountain bike drivetrains in 2023. It seems unnecessary, no matter who made your derailleur, but Áspero uses the Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) standard in case you want to try.

Trailmixer Dropout – Maximum Versatility

The new Aspero carries the same adjustable fork dropout as. the previous model with an adjustable ‘flip chip’ which can be set in either a rearward or forward setting to tweak handling characteristics to bias the steering towards faster handling or increased stability. The forward position offers decreased trail, which equates to faster handling;  best suited for 700c wheels.The rearward position offers increased trail which results in an increase in stability which, optimally suited for 650b.

In Conclusion

• The new Áspero is a fast, versatile, and multi surface race bike
• Updated slimmer profile
• Increased tire, and chainring clearance
• Clean integration for accessories
• 650b wheel size compatible
• Adjustable trail for consistent handling performance
• Accessible price points

Model Range

Rival XPLR AXS 1 – £5,200

SRAM Rival XPLR AXS, 12 speed groups

Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Áspero Fork

Reserve Caron 44/40 Wheelset

Cervelo finishing kit with carbon bar

GRX RX820 – £4,400

Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Áspero Fork

Shimano GRX 820 12 Speed Groupset (48/31T Chainset)

Fulcrum Rapid Red 300, Wheelset

Cervelo finishing kit

Apex XPLR AXS 1 – £4,200

SRAM Apex XPLR AXS, 12 speed Groupset

Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Áspero Fork

Fulcrum Rapid Red 300 Wheelset

Cervelo finishing kit with carbon bar

Apex XPLR 1 – £3,100

Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Áspero Fork

SRAM Apex XPLR, 12 speed

Alex Rms Boondocks Wheelset

Zipp Service Course/Cervelo finishing kit

GRX RX610 – £3,100

Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Áspero Fork

Shimano GRX 610, 2x 12 speed Groupset (46/30T Chainset)

Alex Rms Boondocks Wheelset

Zipp Service Course/Cervelo finishing kit

GRX RX610 1 – £3,000

Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Áspero Fork

Shimano GRX 610, 1x 12 speed Groupset

Alex Rms Boondocks Wheelset

Zipp Service Course/Cervelo finishing kit

Cube have just launched the all new Cube NuRoad Hybrid. The lightest and and most versatile Gravel eBike they were capable of building. Providing you with all the assistance and battery range to explore new, endless horizons without limit.

Wheelbase are stocking three models of the NuRoad, all built around Bosch’s lightweight Performance SX drive unit. Bosch’s lightest and most compact drive unit, providing all the power the rider would ever need at a minimal weight penalty. The SX drive unit is powered by Bosch’s CompactTube 400 Battery, delivering 400 watt hours at a featherweight 2kg.

The new frame is also PowerMore ready, having the capability to carry a +250Wh battery booster pack, meaning the only limit to you next gravel adventure is now the battery on your GPS!

The Cube NuRoad Hybrid Features:

Bosch CompactTube 400 Battery

Slim, integrated, compact and delivering 400 watt hours at a weight of only around 2 kilos, it’s a real energy powerhouse: The CompactTube 400 with innovative battery cell technology offers the highest energy density of all Bosch eBike batteries. This makes the extra-lightweight battery the ideal choice for a minimalist eGravel bike, such as the NuRoad, maintaining a nimble almost ‘analog’ feel in terms of bike handling characteristics due to it’s lightweight, whilst having the sleek appearance of a conventional bike.

Bosch Performance SX Drive Unit

With the NuRoad’s Power unit, the Bosch SX, muscle power and electric support work in conjunction and deliver top performance exactly when you need it. Aimed at rider looking for a more engaging and rewarding ride experience, the Performance SX is an excellent option for riders who want to push themselves a little more physically either on short sharp commutes or those looking to ride father and deeper into the backcountry without limitations. The Performance SX motor requires a slightly higher cadence to fully develop its power, but supports you willingly once it gets there.

C:62’s carbon Frameset

Each new NuRoad built around Cube’s premium C:62 Carbon Fibre. It really is a case of form meeting function in the elegant shape of the Nuroad Hybrid C:62’s carbon frame. Aesthetically it’s stunning, with a clean profile and organic curves. But Cube haven’t forgotten practicality, like incorporating clearance for tyres up to 50mm even with mudguards fitted. Or carrier mounting points at the rear and on the full carbon fork, for maximum bikepacking versatility. The real magic is in the carbon construction of the C:62 frame. With slightly less resin and  a denser carbon weave the frame has been optimised for stiffness where it’s required and compliance where it’s needed. SO you can be sure of rock solid power transfer from You legs and the drive unit through the chainstays into the wheel and onto the tarmac. Combined with all the vertical compliance you need in the seat stays and seat post to make those longer adventures a pleasure not a chore.

The carbon monocoque has the Bosch drive system’s control unit incorporated into the top tube, with a mini handlebar remote, and the frame is PowerMore-ready for a +250Wh battery booster pack. The seat clamp is hidden, there’s a direct mount lightweight chain guide, a flat mount kickstand interface, Boost rear end and UDH derailleur hanger. It certainly looks like Cube have ticked all the boxes. So which model will it be…

Cube Nuroad Hybrid C:62 SLT 400X 2024 – £6,499

For the gravel-riding perfectionist, the NuRoad Hybrid C:62 SLT takes things to the next level. We sweated every detail to create the best-equipped, lightest and most versatile gravel hybrid we could build. From the new Bosch SX drive unit to the C:62® carbon frame and electronic Sram Transmission, it’s ready for adventure.

SHIFT/ BRAKE LEVERS

Sram Force eTap AXS™

BRAKE SYSTEM

Sram Force eTap AXS™, Hydr, Disc Brake, Flat Mount (180/180)

REAR DERAILLEUR

Sram XX SL Eagle AXS™ Transmission, 12-Speed

CRANKSET

Sram XX Eagle™, 42T

CASSETTE

Sram XS-1297, 10-52T

CHAIN

Sram XX Eagle™ Transmission

CHAIN GUIDE

Reverse Flip-Guide E-Chain Guide, Direct Mount, I-Plate

WHEELS

WHEELSET

Newmen Advanced SL X.R.25, Carbon

TYRES

Conti Terra Speed, ProTection, 45-622

Cube Nuroad Hybrid C:62 SLX 400X 2024 – £4,499

A great gravel bike opens up new horizons – and the Nuroad Hybrid C:62 SLX opens up more than most. With its elegantly sculpted C:62® carbon frame, lightweight Bosch drive system and carefully selected components including electronic Sram 12-speed gears, it’s got adventure written all over it.

SHIFT/ BRAKE LEVERS

Sram Rival eTap AXS™

BRAKE SYSTEM

Sram Rival eTap AXS™, Hydr, Disc Brake, Flat Mount (180/180)

REAR DERAILLEUR

Sram GX Eagle AXS™ Transmission, 12-Speed

CRANKSET

e*thirteen Helix Race Alloy e*spec Crank, 42T

CASSETTE

Sram XS-1275, 10-52T

CHAIN

Sram GX Eagle™ Transmission

CHAIN GUIDE

Reverse Flip-Guide E-Chain Guide, Direct Mount, I-Plate

WHEELSET

Newmen Evolution SL X.R.25

TYRES

Schwalbe G-One Bite Evo, SuperGround, Kevlar, 45-622

Cube Nuroad Hybrid C:62 Race 400X 2024 – £3,599

There’s a whole world of gravel to explore, and the Nuroad Hybrid C:62 Race is the bike to take you there – and back. Lightweight Bosch motor technology, cutting-edge carbon frame design and careful component selection mean you can keep going when the tarmac stops.

SHIFT/ BRAKE LEVERS

Shimano GRX ST-RX820

BRAKE SYSTEM

Shimano GRX BR-RX820, Hydr, Disc Brake, Flat Mount (160/160)

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano GRX RD-RX822-SGS, 12-Speed

CRANKSET

ACID MTB Hybrid Pro, 42T

CASSETTE

Shimano SLX CS-M7100, 10-51T

CHAIN

Shimano CN-M7100

CHAIN GUIDE

Reverse Flip-Guide E-Chain Guide, Direct Mount, I-Plate

WHEELSET

Newmen Performance X.R.25

TYRES

Schwalbe G-One Allround, Kevlar, 45-622