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Cannondale Jekyll 1 – More than HALF PRICE, only while stocks last!

The Jekyll 1 is Cannondale’s top of the range, fastest, baddest, long-travel enduro trail machine! One-of-a-kind suspension and frame design, developed for the most demanding riders to dominate the most demanding terrain.

Where it thrives

Steep, fast, rowdy mountains

What it’s built for

Enduro racing, bike park sessions, high-speed mobbing

Highlights

  • Fox Float Factory 38, 170mm / Float Factory X2 Shock
  • SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain / Code RSC hydraulic disc brakes
  • HollowGram SAVE carbon riser bar / DownLow dropper post

 

Descend into Greatness

It’s a hell of a climber but the Jekyll was born for the downs. Every part of it crafted for the sweet embrace of speed, every element designed to help you wring a bit more of velocity’s nectar from those steep, chunky, high pucker lines you love.

Best suspension ever

4-bar meets high pivot meets idler pulley meets size-specific kinematics. For real. If you’re not up for suspension buzzword bingo, just know that it grips, floats, and pedals like nothing else. It’s always up for getting down. Basically the main pivot has a rearward axel path with the pulley system killing all the pedal feedback!

Gravity Cavity

The shock tucks cleanly into the twin spar down tube, keeping the bike’s centre of gravity as low as possible. Wicked stability, instant line changes and one-of-a-kind looks

The AI Advantage

The AI Offset drivetrain delivers more tire and mud clearance in the swingers, and more even spoke angles for a stiff stronger rear wheel.

Suspension built for you

A riders centre of gravity drives how the suspension performs, yet most bikes use the exact same layout and geometry for all sizes. Cannondale’s proportional response alters the frame design by size for next level performance.

Proportional Geometry

Long, slack and low… and fully size specific. As the front of the bike gets longer with each size, the chain stay length increases proportionally, keeping the rider centred between the wheels for ‘made for you’ handling

Guard house

The downtime protector keeps your frame safe from roost and strikes, while letting water and debris pass through

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Wheelbase Trade In Is Back – Turn your rusty old bike into £££’s towards a shiny new bike!

The famous Wheelbase Bike Trade-In is back. Turn your rusty old bike into £££’s towards a shiny new bike!

How it works

Use a voucher code at checkout when you purchase your brand new bike online.

Your bike can be donated to your local recycling centre.

Rebike is our chosen charity, if you are local, bring the bike down to one of our stores, if you are not local, simply donate it to your local recycling centre.

You use a voucher code at checkout when you purchase your brand new bike.

Example – If you are interested in a bike that is £1000, you can use trade100 as a coupon code at checkout to save £100 off your basket total.

This offer is valid Online and in each of our 3 stores. Staveley | Darlington | Ilkely

Talk to our customer service team for more information!

Trade-In Discount Codes Are Redeemable Until 9th February 2025

 

We’ll accept ANY bike in ANY condition and the trade-in savings are huge.

Simply use your discount code above to save!

Terms & Conditions apply*

To use your voucher towards online purchases please enter the relevant discount code when prompted at checkout and then we simply ask that you take your old bike to your nearest bicycle recycling centre.

Bicycle Recycling – How it works

In store purchases:

When purchasing from one of our stores we take your traded-in bike, whatever age and whatever condition and donate this to local bicycle recycling charity Rebike.

Our store locations

More information on Rebike

Online purchases:

To Trade-In towards an online bike purchase please enter the relevant discount code when prompted at checkout. Then we simply ask that you take your old bike to your nearest bicycle recycling facility.

Find your local bicycle recycling facility

 

*TRADE-IN PROMOTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

‘Trade-In’ applies to in-stock bikes only | ‘Trade-In’ discount is available in store, online or via telesales |  ‘Trade-In’ discount does not apply to clothing, helmets, shoes, parts and accessories | ‘Trade-In’ discount can only be used on full RRP prices. It can not be applied to an already reduced item | ‘Trade-In’ discount can not be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer | ‘Trade-In’ discount can not be used with purchases through CycleScheme or any other cycle-to-work scheme | ‘Trade-In’ discount can not be used with purchases using 0% finance or PayPal Credit | Minimum new bike value £750 | Only one (1) ‘Trade-In’ per new bike purchase | WHEELBASE reserves the right to withdraw the ‘Trade-In’ sale at any time

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Mince Pie Ride from Wheelbase Ilkley – Friday 27th December 2024

Join us on the 27th December for a festive 35 mile Road Ride from the store with a scheduled pit stop at The Clubhouse, Skipton for Coffee and Mince Pies. In partnership with Rapha and Spatz Wear. With a relaxed pace everyone is welcome and entry is free on the day.

 

EVERY RIDER WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE RAPHA PRIZE DRAW ON THE DAY!

 

Date: Friday 27/12
Depart: 9.15am Wheelbase Ilkley
Coffee and Mince Pie stop at The Clubhouse, Skipton
Return: 12noon Wheelbase Ilkley for mince pies and mulled wine
Pace: intermediate
Entry: on the day

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3299034112390476488

 

Here are some photos from the last Wheelbase Ilkley Festive Mince Pie Ride:

 

 

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Wahoo Launches ELEMNT ACE – a NEW Category Defining Cycling Computer

Brilliantly vivid. Effortlessly intuitive. The all-new ELEMNT ACE is Wahoo’s largest and most powerful bike computer

As smartphone technology has constantly evolved and improved over the years, so too has the expectations of consumers. The Wahoo ELEMNT ACE will change the way riders think about cycling computers, meeting the needs of today’s riders, by combining the size and usability of a smartphone, with the fit-for-purpose form factor and features of a bike computer.

  • A super-sized, Best-In-Class Screen: that will be largest in category, with best-in-class TFT screen to enable better visibility for navigation and data visualisation
  • Up to 30+ hour Battery Life: this will keep riders connected and informed from start to finish.
  • CATEGORY FIRST – Integrated Wind Sensor: introducing Wahoo Wind Dynamics™ (WWD) to measure the effects of air resistance in real time and post ride, to quantify how wind and drafting are impacting your ride and measure one of cycling’s most critical forces
  • Improved User Experience: new touchscreen to complement buttons for ease of use, plus brand new modern operating system to make it easier than ever to control your ride, and a premium aluminium mount included
  • Enhanced Navigation: improved mapping features and turn by turn audio navigation to allow riders to navigate with confidence and ease
  • Easier, More intuitive Setup and Sync via the Wahoo App: new cloud-based sync, for a seamless, simple and intuitive user experience

Enhanced Navigation

When it comes to navigation, modern cycling computers often fall short of consumer expectations set by platforms like Google and Apple Maps, but Wahoo is raising the bar with enhanced navigation capabilities. Drawing inspiration from motoring navigation systems, Wahoo introduces voice turn-by-turn directions to the ELEMNT ACE, reducing reliance on the screen, improving safety and helping riders stay on course at all times. The large screen with high-contrast colour palettes delivers a rich map visual that is easy to quickly interpret while riding. Wahoo also eliminates long-standing frustrations related to loading, searching, and transferring routes, offering a seamless experience via its intuitive touchscreen and the new Wahoo app.

A Best-In-Class Screen:

Small screens with low clarity cannot deliver the same experience as a smartphone, which is why ELEMNT ACE will have the largest screen size of any cycling computer on the market. Equipped with a 3.8in, 3:2 aspect screen, the ACE is made with a best-in-class transflective thin-film transistor (TFT) screen. The wider screen aspect ratio allows better peripheral vision on the map when navigating than traditional narrow screens. The high-DPI screen also has excellent anti-glare and anti-reflective properties offering crystal-clear visuals and superb readability in changeable outdoor conditions. The latest in screen technology also offers a near-unlimited colour palette, allowing for optimal background and font colour combinations to also aid in maximising readability.

30+ hour Battery Life and Category FIRST – Integrated Wind Sensor

With powerful dual-band GPS tracking, real-time data and up to 30 hours of battery life, ELEMNT ACE is designed to keep riders connected and informed from start to finish.

Aerodynamics play a critical role in cycling performance, yet until now, quantifying wind impact has been limited to expensive, complex, proprietary devices. For the first time ever Wahoo has incorporated a revolutionary pressure sensor into the ELEMNT ACE via a front-facing opening, enabling cyclists to measure the effects of air resistance in real time. The ELEMENT ACE gives riders real-time insight into their AeroBoost (when groundspeed is aided by tailwinds or drafting) and AeroDrag (when groundspeed is hindered by headwinds). These metrics can guide drafting positioning and quantify the sensation of wind felt by riders. Post-ride, ELEMNT ACE provides Wahoo Wind Dynamics™ (WWD) to the Wahoo App that can be used to analyse performance and to help understand wind speed and its impacts on performance. With ACE’s integrated wind sensor, Wahoo continues to increase value for consumers by making this crucial data accessible to riders at a reduced cost. This innovative addition opens the door to a whole new world of insights, previously unseen in the cycling computer market.

Improved User Experience

Cycling computers are typically tricky to navigate and interact with. Common functions are often nested within complex menu trees and core actions require unnecessary rider inputs. To help combat these common pain points, for the first time in Wahoo’s history the ELEMNT ACE takes advantage of touchscreen technology, but takes it to the next level. The ACE has a responsive screen that works even with non-touch-enabled gloves and in wet conditions too for effortless interaction in diverse terrain and conditions . Physical buttons are still included for added safety and versatility, ensuring riders are offered the best of both worlds. The interface is sleek and intuitive, building on Wahoo’s legacy of making products that are easy to use. Ensuring the ACE remains easy to navigate Wahoo has introduced quick swipe dashboards and streamlined menus that eliminate unnecessary steps, minimising customer inputs and delivering a faster, smoother in-ride experience. Additionally, ELEMNT ACE arrives with a premium aluminium mount, plus tether included, to complete a high value consumer package.

Easier and more Intuitive Setup and Sync via the Wahoo App

ELEMNT ACE will be the first of Wahoo ELEMNT bike computer range to set up and sync via the cloud-based Wahoo App, where the functionality, speed, and utility will be greatly increased. Being cloud-based, this makes for a seamless, simple and intuitive user experience – with changes made in the Wahoo app, will automatically upload to the ELEMNT ACE when in use. In addition, all settings that are stored in the cloud can be used across Wahoo devices for riders with multiple Wahoo bike computers. Leveraging the Wahoo App in this way, riders can enjoy a new, intuitive and streamlined user experience that continues to set Wahoo apart. ELEMNT ACE is the first device in the Wahoo portfolio to support Workout Profiles which enable users to configure unique screens for each type of cycling, such as gravel riding, road riding, and mountain biking. ACE also seamlessly syncs with other Wahoo ecosystem products, including the newly released TRACKR HEART RATE, providing a fully connected and optimised cycling experience.

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Effortlessly Ahead – The All New Scott Addict RC


The all new Scott Addict RC is here and it been re engineered and designed to defy gravity and elevate your performance!

The Addict RC has alway been the ultimate in uncompromising lightweight performance, with each new model pushing the boundaries of engineering. With that the new Addict RC is Scott’s lightest production race bike ever, boasting a staggering 640g frame weight, which is an unbelievable 300g lighter than the previous incarnation.

Whether you’re attacking steep climbs or sprinting for the finish line, every aspect of this bike was meticulously crafted with one thing in mind – leave everyone else in the dust.

Lightweight Expertise

SCOTT’s commitment to crafting lightweight bikes is inseparable from its expertise of carbon technology. For the all-new Addict RC, Scott took their usual approach to carbon road bike manufacturing and flipped it. Drawing inspiration from their approach to mountain bikes, they meticulously reevaluated their moulding techniques, seeking innovative ways to enhance performance on the road.

A new way of carbon moulding enabled Scott to produce a completely hollow frame without any dead-end tube segments. This process is quite unique in the cycling industry and it’s only applicable if the frame design is tailor made for this manufacturing method.

Thanks to the smooth surface of the inflatable core which forms the gold of the frame, the inside of the frame is super clean and does not have any voids or wrinkles. Due to this precise internal shape, all the excessive resin is extracted from the frame during the moulding process, leaving only what’s really necessary for stiffness and strength.

The consistent moulding pressure across the complete frame surface ensures optimal compaction of the layup and makes it possible to avoid any additional reinforcement while reducing the thickness down to approximately 0.6mm in some areas of the frame. The outcome? A remarkable 300g reduction in the frame kit weight compared to its predecessor, and without any compromise on race performance.

Optimised Geometry

The new Addict RC’s geometry has undergone a comprehensive redesign to meet the desire of modern riders, accommodating wider tires (34mm tire clearance) while enhancing overall handling consistency across all sizes. Scott adapted the ADDICT RC’s geometry to provide agile handling for tight cornering and quick steering, whilst keeping the bike stable enough to resist sudden gusts of wind and to avoid feeling nervous at high descending speeds.

Whether you’re a professional rider or chasing after the local KOMs/QOMs on the weekends, the new Addict RC promises heightened agility and responsiveness, ensuring an unparalleled riding experience.

Comfort

The integration of the advanced moulding technology and a redesigned seat post clamping system allows for thinner seat tube walls and reduced material usage in the seat tube.

Paired with the new innovative Syncros SP R101 CF seatpost, the lower thickness of the seat tube enhances flexibility and promotes added comfort during longer rides. Furthermore, the new Addict RC offers a generous 34mm tire clearance, ensuring enhanced comfort even on the most challenging surfaces.

Syncros Integration

The introduction of the new Addict RC set the stage for the development of a new innovative Syncros cockpit, the IC-R100-SL. Here Scott’s goal was to create an aerodynamic handlebar. This achieved by incorporating a subtle flare on the drops to seamlessly blend with the brake levers, resulting in enhanced watt savings but also improved handling.

The new Syncros integrated cockpit was also optimised to further reduce material. Thanks to a new stem clamping design and an optimised carbon layup, it’s now about 40g lighter at the same strength and stiffness.

As standard on all Scott bikes, Addict RC cockpits offer a great variety of computer and accessory mounts. They have even developed a new computer mount their cockpits. It weighs only 12g which is almost 70% lighter than their standard CNC machined Computer Mounts.

Scott Addict RC Models

ADDICT RC PRO – £8,599

  • Addict RC HMX frame and fork
  • Shimano Dura-Ace 12spd Groupset
  • Syncros IC-R100-SL; Carbon integrated cockpit
  • Syncros Capital 1.0S 40mm wheelset with Schwalbe PRO ONE 30C tyres

ADDICT RC 10 – £6,599

  • Addict RC HMX frame and fork
  • Shimano Ultegra Di2 12spd Groupset
  • Syncros IC-R100-SL; Carbon integrated cockpit
  • Syncros Capital 1.0S 40mm wheelset with Schwalbe ONE 30c Tyres

ADDICT RC 20 – £5,899

  • Addict RC HMX frame and fork
  • Shimano Ultegra Di2 12spd groupset
  • Syncros carbon/aluminium cockpit
  • Syncros Capital 1.0 40mm wheelset with Schwalbe ONE 30c Tyres

 

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New Cube Hardtails in all the flavours! In stock and ready for Christmas

We have just taken a fresh drop of new Cube Hardtails ready for a fast dispatch for Christmas. Offering unbelievable value for money, awesome new colourways and an incredible spec – they won’t be here for long. Grab yours now to avoid disappointment.

The essence of mountain biking, distilled into its purest form ­– that’s the beauty of the hardtail. It’s the base from which all the great riders honed their skill, learning how to choose lines in technical terrain, transfer thier weight and carry speed.  It’s the ideal platform for any aspiring rider to begin their adventure into mountain biking and expand their horizons. Low weight, lively performance and minimal maintenance are all part of the package with a Cube hardtail, all the right ingredients for a great riding experience.

 

 

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The New Whyte E-Lyte Evo – Full-power, full-torque and Whyte’s lowest centre of gravity

Hot on the heels of the previous highly acclaimed, E-Lyte Platform, Whyte have launched the next evolution in their award winning E-Lyte line, the E-Lyte Evo. With a full carbon frame and their lowest centre of gravity ever for delivering the best handling and ride feel with full-power capability – all the time – so you get more out of every ride.

Now with Bosch’s new full-torque, full-power GEN 5 Performance Line CX motor the new E-Lyte Evo delivers more runs, more grins, and more fun.

Time saver, fun maker

Comprising of two models – the E-Lyte EVO RS, and the E-Lyte EVO Stag Works. The new E-Lyte range offers full-power, full-torque eMountain Biking in a lightweight package that aims to deliver the very best handling and ride experience possible so riders can make the most of their precious time, every ride.

 

 

The New E-Lyte Evo, Mass Where it Matters

Whyte were the first in the world to pioneer a low centre of gravity approach on their first-ever eMTB, the E-150, that launched in 2019. Delivering a radically low centre of gravity was the solution to unlock the best handling possible. Now for the E-Lyte EVO, they’ve set a whole new benchmark.

The new E-Lyte EVO RS has a 21% lower centre of gravity than Whyte’s ‘Bike Of The Year’ award-winning E-160 RSX, while the MX-wheeled E-Lyte EVO Stag Works bike is 34% lower. This is the lowest of any eMTB Whyte have ever made or measured and we believe this is the lowest centre of gravity of any eMTB.

Why is a low centre of gravity a good thing?

Developing eMTBs with a low centre of gravity minimises the effect the additional major masses have (principally, the motor and battery) on how the bike rides and handles for the rider.

A bike with a low centre of gravity will inspire more confidence, be more agile and easier to turn, and also be more stable and predictable when things get crazy. Ultimately, it’ll help you have a better, more enjoyable and more inspiring ride.

The New E-Lyte EVO features:

No short cuts, no half measures. Just the best performance and parts blended to deliver you an exceptional ride. these include:

Carbon fibre frame

A full carbon fibre frameset is beautifully light and reassuringly strong and comes with a lifetime warranty*.

Bosch CX power

Bosch’s all-new Performance Line CX full-torque (85Nm), full-power (600W) motor is quieter, lighter, and even more refined.

400Wh internal battery

Bosch’s low-profile PowerTube 400Wh battery is stealthily integrated so you can fly under the radar – as well as down the trails.

250Wh range extender

Every ELyte EVO comes with Bosch’s PowerMore range extender, so you can enjoy a total of 650Wh of battery capacity for bigger rides.

Our lowest centre of gravity

A lower centre of gravity delivers a better handling and more confidence-inspiring ride in all situations – with and without the PowerMore on.

29er or MX wheels

Choose from 29er wheels front and rear (ELyte EVO RS) or MX – aka ‘mullet’ or ‘mixed’ 29in front, 27.5in rear – wheels (ELyte Stag Works).

Geometry adjustment

Change the geo from its ‘High’ to ‘Low’ setting – to slacken it by 0.6º and lower the bottom bracket by 8mm – for more gravity-friendly handling.

Short 155mm cranks

Coupling shorter cranks with the lowest centre of gravity delivers exceptional handling with the ability to pedal through the rough.

Takes two bottles

The frame takes both a full 750ml bottle (using the bottle cage adaptor, included), and an upper 400ml Fidlock bottle (on sizes M-XL).

Uncompromised parts

Pitch-perfect, trail-proven components that are up the job and won’t let you down. No corners cut to shave off a few grams to grab a headline.

Zero distractions

Bosch’s Mini Remote and System Controller deliver a clean cockpit with everything you need to focus on the ride but nothing you don’t.

Switchable rear wheel

Whichever ELyte EVO you choose, you can also swap the rear wheelsize by changing the ‘Shape.It’ link to go from MX to 29er, or 29er to MX.

Suspension perfection

Whyte custom-tuned rear suspension delivers perfect performance, wherever the trail takes you.

Your choice of routing

Every ELyte EVO frame comes ready to give you the choice as to how you want to run your cable or hose routing – internally or externally.

Smartly connected

Personalise and manage your bike how you want, and get the most from your riding, using the rich features of Bosch’s eBike Flow companion app.

 

The E-Lyte EVO range

The E-Lyte EVO platform was conceived three years ago when we began development of the E-Lyte range. By designing the chassis around Bosch’s latest two-bolt motor attachments, they future-proofed the frame to be able to take both Bosch’s new full-power, full-torque CX motor, as well as the lightweight, mid-torque SX motor (as used on the E-Lyte range, launched last year). There are two models in the E-Lyte EVO range:

E-Lyte EVO RS – £7250

Powerful, lightweight and ready to help you make the most of your precious time, every ride.

  • Lightweight trail bike (category 4: Enduro)
  • Available in S, M, L + XL frame sizes
  • 29er wheels front and rear
  • 20.9kg* complete without PowerMore (size M) / 22.4kg** complete with PowerMore (size M)
  • 505.07mm complete bike centre of gravity
  • 150mm + 142mm of Whyte custom-tuned rear travel
  • 650Wh combined battery (400Wh internal + 250Wh PowerMore range extender (included))

*E-Lyte EVO RS without PowerMore (size M, with innertubes + without pedals) **ELyte EVO RS with PowerMore (size M, with innertubes + without pedals)

 

 

E-Lyte EVO Stag Works – £9,999

Stag Works: the dream bike of Whyte’s design and engineering team, made real for you.

  • Lightweight trail bike (category 4: Enduro)
  • Available in S, M, L + XL frame sizes
  • MX wheels (29er front, 27.5in rear)
  • 20.8kg* complete without PowerMore (size M) / 22.3kg complete with PowerMore (size M)
  • 492.28mm complete bike centre of gravity
  • 150mm + 142mm of Whyte custom-tuned rear travel
  • 650Wh combined battery (400Wh internal + 250Wh PowerMore range extender (included))
  • Available in two colourways: red and black (sizes S, M, L + XL), and ‘blurple’ (size M, L + XL only).

*E-Lyte EVO Stag Works without PowerMore (size M, with innertubes + without pedals)  **ELyte EVO Stag Works with PowerMore (size M, with innertubes + without pedals)

Designed to perform, engineered to last

Whyte have designed, tested, and proven every E-Lyte EVO in their native UK, riding all year round through the best and the worst of conditions. Riding through the foulest, bearing-killing winters and their bike clogging mud means we’ve added a whole host of weather-proofing touches that may not grab headlines, but will keep you riding sweeter and for longer, come what may.

 

Weather Proofing Design Features

Fully weather-sealed

Fully weather-sealed with a seat-clamp gaiter, and sealed cable and hose ports to keep the water out.

Forward-facing charge port

The charge port is positioned at the base and to the front of the seat tube, out of the firing line of the rear wheel spray.

Yoke gaiter

A gaiter on the chainstay yoke prevents against sand, grit and debris getting behind the suspension yoke.

2.5in tyre clearance

Generous mud clearance for up to 2.5in tyres between the seat and chainstays to prevent mud and gunk slowing you down.

Armoured frame

Frame protection on the lower downtube and chainstay help keep the frame in great shape.

Skid plate

A robust motor ‘sump’ skid-plate protects the Bosch Performance Line CX motor from strikes.

Pivot bearing protection

Phosphate-coated, marine grease packed bearings maximise service life through even the worst conditions and come with a lifetime warranty.

 

Lifetime frame + pivot bearing warranties

Standing behind what Whyte manufacture for the long haul they offer:

  • A lifetime extended warranty against materials and manufacturing defects on all frames for the original owner
  • A lifetime warranty on all suspension pivot bearings
  • A one-year warranty on parts
  • A one-year cosmetic warranty on paint and decals
  • Just register your bike for free at whytebikes.com within 28 days of purchase to activate your lifetime warranties.

New lifetime frame warranty

Alongside the launch of E-Lyte EVO, Whyte also announces that it is now backing all its 2025 collection bikes purchased on or after 1st November 2024 – including the award-winning ELyte eMTB and T-160 RS trail mountain bikes – with a lifetime frame warranty for the original owner, in addition to the lifetime pivot bearing warranty the brand has always offered.

 

 

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Are you ready to Crank it Up?! Join us for a night of indoor virtual racing!

Join Wheelbase and Wahoo at the New Union Kendal on Thursday 28th November 2024 for a night of indoor virtual racing!

Following on from the success of The Wahoo Wheelbase Crank It Up Brewery Tour, together with Wahoo and Swift we will be hosting another night of virtual racing at the New Union Kendal on Thursday 28th November. There will be DJs and MCs on the night to ramp up the excitement as well as the Wahoo team, who will be there with their cow bells and shouts of encouragement to get each rider into the zone as they go head-to-head, racing on Zwift to be be in with a chance to win a new Wahoo KICKR MOVE.

If pervious events are anything to go by it’s sure to be a night of excitement as riders go deep and pitch themselves against each other, egged on by cheers of the crowd. No experience required, you can be a complete beginner or an experienced cyclist, the main thing is that you come along and have fun! All you need to do is ride to be in with a chance to win a new Wahoo KICKR MOVE. Plus! Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM and BOLT prizes will be awarded for the Top 3 finalists!

Mark your calendars: New Union Kendal, Thursday 28th November 2024. Limited places available, first come first served!

SIGN UP HERE

Need some encouragement or want to see what you’re letting yourself in for, check out some of the photos from the frantic racing when our Wahoo Wheelbase Crank It Up Brewery Tour event hit the road at the Ilkley Brewery, Yorkshire.

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Wheelbase Exclusive – 39% off the Santa Cruz Hightower C S

SANTA CRUZ HIGHTOWER – THEIR GREATEST HITS OF DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE 

Big on wheels, short on fuss, the Hightower has always been the pinnacle of go-anywhere-anytime bikes. A balance of travel, wheel size and attitude makes this a true MTB for modern mountain biking. It’s always been big on wheels, medium on travel, short on fuss, a superbly versatile bike that does it over and over again thanks to a balance of geometry, spec and durability.
For the V3, the Hightower was refined, not redefined to create Santa Cruz’s greatest hits of engineering, with geometry updates, glovebox storage, and suspension improvements, adding up to a fine-tuned package. If you’re not looking for extremes, just something extremely good, the Hightower is the bike for you!
Santa Cruz Hightower C S build spec:
  • Carbon C 29er Frame with VPP technology, 145mm travel
  • Rockshox Super Deluxe Rear shock
  • Fox 36 Performance 150mm Fork
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd drivetrain
  • SRAM Code R brakes
  • RaceFace AR Offset 30/DT Swiss 370 wheels with Maxxis Minion DHR II tyres
  • Burgtec finishing kit
  • Rockshox Reverb dropper post

 

 

DOWN TUBE GLOVEBOX

Place your ride essentials securely in the downtube. The Glovebox comes with a fitted Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, tailored for the frame to keep your tools close to hand and stow all your essentials so you can ditch the pack on your lunch laps and always be ready with the fix.

IMPROVED SUSPENSION KINEMATICS

The leverage curve is more linear than the previous Hightower, with added progression towards the end of the travel. This provides improved bottom-out resistance with more consistent damping and support. The anti-squat in the first 40% of travel has been reduced. This noticeably improves suspension sensitivity in both climbing and descending scenarios due to reduced chain influence on the suspension.

ENDLESS ADJUSTABILITY

 A Flip Chip allows tweakers and finicky shredders to adapt the suspension feel to their needs and desire whilst adjusting the head angle and BB height for a more stable or responsive ride feel. A handy ‘sag window’ now reveals the ‘o’ ring and means setting the sag and viewing the travel used by the suspension system is a doddle.

 

RIDER SPECIFIC GEOMETRY

 Chainstay length and seat angle is matched to the frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry.

LIFETIME WARRANTY

All Santa Cruz bikes and frames are covered by their lifetime warranty for the original owner. Throughout the lifetime of the bike Santa Cruz will provide free replacement bearings and endeavour to keep their bikes and riders rolling through their Santa Cruz Rider Support.

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Wheelbase – Now a proud Santa Cruz dealer

Here at Wheelbase we are proud to announce that we are now Santa Cruz dealers, offering their legendary trail, enduro, XC, DH and eBikes both online and in-store from Wheelbase North East.

Santa Cruz bikes is the world’s number one premium mountain bike manufacture, renown for their unique ride feel from their VPP suspension design which offers uncompromised descending prowess and pedalability.

Santa Cruz places the rider at the forefront, every decision needing to be made, is made from the perspective of the rider. From the design of the latest suspension platform through to the lifetime rider support including:

  • Lifetime warranty
  • Lifetime bearing replacement
  • Lifetime support on all models purchased

They strive to ensure every Santa Cruz rider has the ultimate ride experience out on the trail.

 

SANTA CRUZ VALA E-BIKE – CLASS LEADING POWER MEETS SANTA CRUZ DYNAMICS

The Vala is a full-power ebike that delivers precision and power. It’s made for riders looking for focused performance on the best trails. Perfectly balanced, refined suspension, and the finest quality construction, as always.

Available in: C & CC Carbon
Wheel Size: MX
Front Travel: 160mm
Rear Travel: 150mm
Drive unit: NEW Bosch Performance Line CX
Battery Size: 600 Wh

 

SANTA CRUZ BRONSON – THE CORE ALL ROUNDER WITH A WILD SIDE

When you can only have one bike, and your mission is to ride that bike into oblivion then this is the one. From manicured bike parks to blown out loamy berms, alpine lines to backyard trails, the Bronson is as at home in the air as it is in the dirt. For the rider with a Peter Pan disposition or who wants to get into a pan flat tabletop position, the Bronson encourages bad behavior.

Available in: Carbon C & Carbon CC
Wheel size: MX
Front travel: 160mm
Rear travel: 150mm

 

SANTA CRUZ HIGHTOWER – AN ALL TERRAIN THRILLER 

Big on wheels, short on fuss, this is the pinnacle of go-anywhere-anytime bikes. A balance of travel, wheel size and attitude makes this a true MTB for modern mountain biking. Whether that includes the rarefied air of the alpine or just local trailheads, built and burly trails or sublime natural singletrack, the Hightower is an all terrain thriller.

Available in: Carbon C & Carbon CC
Wheel size: 29
Front travel: 160mm
Rear travel: 150mm