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Check out this hot bike just in! We’ve got good stock of the Kona Rove AL 700 ready to ship direct to you or collect in-store. The Kona Rove is the perfect bike for someone looking for a do-it-all machine – need a reliable workhorse to get you to and from work during the week, but want to throw off the pannier bags come the weekend and head out into the countryside? the Rove AL 700 is ready for exactly that. Pavement, dirt, gravel this lightweight alloy, mechanical disc-brake-equipped bike can handle whatever you throw at it; the Rove features multiple bolt-on bosses allowing you to run mudguards and a pannier rack if you want to set it up primarily as a super-commuter. With a superb range of gears you’ll be able to climb the steepest hills, even when you’re carrying a heavy load and the 37c wide tyres can handle potholes and rocky trails with ease.

This affordable gravel bike could well be the utility bike you’ve been looking for and is capable of taking on every-day riding duties; why not take advantage of our 0% interest, zero deposit finance offer or buy through a Cycle to Work Scheme for a really easy way to spread the cost of your new bike. Now is the time to leave the car at home, head out to work in style and explore further afield at the weekends on the hot new Kona Rove AL 700…

 

 

Full Specification:

• Frame: Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
• Fork: Kona Project Two Aluminum Disc
• Shifters: Shimano Claris 8 x Speed
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Claris 8 x Speed
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Claris
• Cassette : Shimano Claris 11-34T 8 x Speed
• Chainset: FSA Tempo Adventure 34/50T
• Brakes: Hayes L-Series Cable-Activated (160/160mm rotors)
• Front Wheel: Rim – WTB SX19 / Hub – Formula Hub 100 x 9mm Quick Release
• Rear Wheel: Rim – WTB SX19 / Hub – Formula Hub 135 x 9mm Quick Release
• Front Tyre: WTB Riddler Comp 700x37c
• Rear Tyre: WTB Riddler Comp 700x37c
• Stem: Kona Road
• Handlebar: Kona Road
• Seat Post: Kona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
• Saddle: Kona Road

Geometry:

Launched today! The all-new Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V2 in stock now at Wheelbase. Check out the key features below and if you want to find out a little bit more about some of the special functions featured on the Elemnt Bolt V2 then read on through our Blog…

Key features:

• Aerodynamic design
• On device smart navigation
• 64 colour screen
• Updated UI and data cells
• Multi-sport handover
• 16GB of memory
• Structured workouts
• USB-C charging
• Convex buttons
• Ambient light sensor

 

 

The Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V2 brings together an almost endless wealth of information to make your ride navigation and training more effective than ever before.

 

The free ELEMNT Companion App uses the intuitive interface of your own smartphone to help you customise your preferred settings, create your rider profile and plan routes. Using the App you’ll be able to link your ELEMNT BOLT to your favourite cycling Apps and wireless sensors.

 

The Elemnt Bolt V2 includes Smart Navigation which allows you to create turn-by-turn directions by selecting a location on the ELEMNT BOLT map page using pan and zoom, or by selecting from one of your saved locations. Smart Navigation helps you find the most direct course and automatically get rerouted back on course.

 

Elemnt Bolt V2 Quicklook LEDs  provide you with a clear way to quickly monitor your power, heart rate, speed, turn-by-turn directions and other notifications.

 

The Elemnt Bolt v2’s 2.2″ 64 Colour Screen makes seeing all your data and routes easier than ever before.

 

Receive calls and texts as well as Whatsapp notifications during your ride. Or if you prefer you can turn them off by using the Do Not Disturb mode.

 

The Elemnt Bolt V2 allows you to integrate with Strava Live Segments to alert you before a segment begins; it displays your progress status for set goals and gives a unique Final Push alert when you are close to hitting a personal record or taking an illusive K.O.M.

 

Get on-screen directions with scrolling LED turn directions. Use the ‘Take Me To’ feature which generates a route that is best suited to cycling and includes turn-by-turn cues as well as elevation details on the Bolt’s Climbing Screen.

 

Planned workouts automatically sync to your Elemnt Bolt V2, sending notifications at each training interval. It comes pre-loaded with three Team Ineos Grenadiers structured workouts and two FTP tests. You can do Planned Workouts on the road or use them to control your home smart trainer.

 

Use Live Tracking to locate friends and other Elemnt users with real-time location on map screen or share your location with friends via text or email.

 

You can pair the Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V2 with the Kickr Bike and Kickr Smart Trainers, allowing you to train in four different modes – Route Simulation, ERG, Level or Passive which lets you record your workout while controlled by another App.

The Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V2 is available now in-store and online for £249.99

All the techy facts…

• Weight: 2.4oz / 68g
• Screen Resolution: 240×300 pixels
• Dimensions: L 4.7 x W 7.7 x D 2.1 (cm)
• Display: 64 Colours
• Display Size: 2.2″ / 5.6cm
• Battery Type: Lithium Ion
• Battery Life: 15 hours
• Water Rating: IPX7

What’s in the Box…

• ELEMNT BOLT V2 Unit
• Aero Integrated Out Front Mount
• Stem Mount
• USB-C Charging Cable
• Quick Start Guide

Elemnt Bolt Sensors…

• Barometric Altimeter
• Ambient Light Sensor
• GPS, GALILEO & GLONASS

Compatibility…

• iOS 12 or newer
• For Android compatibility visit Wahoo support page

Connectivity…

• Bluetooth
• Ant+

Wahoo Apps…

• Wahoo Elemnt

 

Also available – The Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V2 Bundle is available now in-store and online for £309.99

 

 

It’s Fast Bike Friday! This week we are taking a look at the Kona Remote 160 DL which is an e-MTB which is firmly focused on having fun on the trails; with a healthy amount of suspension travel and progressive trail-focused geometry the Remote is built to be stable at speed giving a confidence-inspiring ride when you point it downhill. But what about getting back to the top of your favourite trail? No dramas, the Remote features Shimano’s compact, powerful EP8 motor…

Kona launched their original Remote 160 e-MTB back in 2020 and gained rave reviews from the bike media, retailers and customers alike. With its Shimano E8000 motor, tough 27.5” wheels and agile, trail-focused geometry taken from Kona’s popular Process sub-range of mountain bikes it was a clear favourite with riders looking for all the fun of a conventional trail bike combined with the extra pedal assistance of an e-MTB. Typically, the bike industry moves on very quickly and with the trend for even more progressive trail geometry and a swing towards 29” wheels on a lot more of bikes like this it’s not a surprise to see the all-new Remote being taken a step further. The 2021 Kona Remote 160 DL comes spec’d with 29” wheels and a lower bottom bracket that not only accommodates those larger wheels but also lowers your centre of gravity to help give a more stable ride; the bottom bracket now sits 25mm below the axles of the wheels. With geometry that’s very similar to Kona’s Process model the Remote 160 DL features short 435mm chainstays and a slack 64° head angle making it ideal for tight, technical singletrack descents as well as higher-speed downhill runs.

Built for fun, the Kona Remote 160 DL e-MTB takes its DNA from their Process family of trail bikes…

A tough but lightweight aluminium main frame and rear triangle includes some clever tube shaping to create a frame that is compact and easy to throw around at speed. You almost have to do a double take to notice the compact EP8 motor and Shimano battery stowed neatly into the frame’s downtube and bottom bracket. The all-new Shimano EP8 motor is considerably more compact than its closest predecessor, it’s lighter and quieter too; key improvements over Shimano’s previous version include higher power (with a maximum torque output of 85Nm) with power-delivery being noticeably smoother for a more natural ride feeling. Thanks to its Magnesium drive unit casing the EP8 motor is 300g lighter than their E8000 motor which was previously at the top of the tree in the Shimano motor range.

The all-new Shimano EP8 motor is compact but powerful…

Interestingly Kona have spec’d the Remote 160 DL with Shimano’s smaller 504Wh battery; their rationale for this is to not only keep overall weight down but to also utilise the smaller dimensions of this battery to help keep the compact look and feel of the 160 DL, the end result is a more agile feeling e-MTB – no bad thing at all. Toggling through the motor’s three modes – Eco, Trail and Boost couldn’t be easier with each mode selected via the Shimano SW-EM8000-L remote switch on the left of the handle bar; there’s a Shimano EM800 display to provide you with all the on-board information you’ll need and the EP8’s software is customisable via Shimano’s own app, allowing you to fine-tune just exactly how the motor assists your pedalling.

The Remote 160 DL features an easy-to-use Shimano switch to toggle through motor modes and a clear Shimano SC-EM800 display unit…

Click the link below to find out more about the Shimano EP8 motor…

A powerful e-MTB designed for rowdy trail riding needs some very capable front and rear suspension to keep you in control and handle those inevitable big hits. A bike that’s designed to be this fun can quickly get you into trouble, pushing you to the edges of your own skills level very quickly. With this in mind Kona have spec’d a Rockshox Zeb Select+ Charger RC2.1 Deboniar suspension fork that provides a very plush 160mm of travel; this fork has been tuned specifically for e-MTB use and is sensitive to small impacts as well as being able to take big hits in its stride. To compliment the Zeb forks there’s a RockShox Super Deluxe rear shock that also gives 160mm of plush travel; it’s sensitive enough to absorb braking bumps at speed before arcing through its travel to handle bigger impacts off rock-drops and any similar trail obstacles in your way.

The RockShox Zeb Select+ Charger RC 2.1 DebonAir fork provides 160mm of plush travel and has been tuned to handle the extra demands of an e-MTB…

The Kona Remote 160 DL comes spec’d with a mix of SRAM components to make up the drivetrain. There’s a single 34T chainring on a Shimano M8150 crank up front which is paired with a big 11-50T wide-ratio cassette to give you all the gear combinations you could need. These gears along with Shimano’s EP8 motor and its three assist modes should mean that at the bottom of each run of your favourite trail you’ll be heading straight back up again for more! It really doesn’t matter how steep or loose the climbs get, the Remote will get you over almost anything; you know when you’re pedalling up such a climb on an ‘acoustic’ on ‘manual’ mountain bike and see a rocky, stepped section that needs a sudden burst of power to overcome it? If your timing is wrong or you’re simply too fatigued to hit it with enough power then you come to a frustrating standstill and can’t get going again. There’s no such scenario with an e-MTB like the Remote; at the push of a button you’re into turbo mode and you’re up and over that obstacle. It really does redefine what you thought was previously unrideable.

To round out the groupset Kona have spec’d powerful SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic brakes and matched them up with large 200mm rotors front and rear. Components wise handlebars, stem and grips are all from Kona; there’s a cable-activated TranzX internal dropper post so you’ll be able to get the saddle out of the way quickly and efficiently when you hit the steeps and need to throw your weight back.

A clever mix of SRAM drivetrain components adorn the Remote 160 DL and give you all the gears you’ll need…

The 12-speed SRAM GX 12-speed rear derailleur with clutch mech is secure and provides crisp gear-shifts…

So what about those big 29” hoops? Well, on an e-MTB like this they need to be particularly tough and able to handle the extra forces incurred from both the drive of the motor itself and the terrain that the Remote 160 DL is hitting. Front and rear hubs are from Formula with the front being Boost (110x15mm) and the rear being Super Boost Plus (157x12mm) going one step further than conventional Boost rear wheel spacing (148mm) for an even stronger rear wheel – perfect for the extra demands brought on by this powerful e-MTB. Those Formula hubs are laced to tough, wide WTB HTZ i35 TCS 2.0 rims which are shod with a pair of Maxxis Assegai EXO+ TR 3C 2.5” tyres; these tyres were originally developed for downhill racing hence the very aggressive tread pattern, and feature a tough EXO casing to help protect them from punctures and tyre slashes which have the potential to strike when you’re pushing a bike like this to its limits. That tread pattern really comes into its own on the rear too, when the Shimano motor kicks in and you put the power down it really bites and provides plenty of traction, even on loose, steep climbs.

With an aggressive tread pattern the 2.5″ wide Maxxis Assegai  tyres help keep you in control even at the speeds encountered on an e-MTB…

Originally developed for downhill racing the Assegai tyres are perfectly suited to the demands of riding hard on this e-MTB…

The Kona Remote 160 DL is a super-charged trail bike! We already love the way the 29” wheeled Kona Process rides (see our recent feature on the Process X) and this bike is almost one and the same, just with a really powerful e-bike motor integrated into it. By utilising the latest generation Shimano motor which is more compact than its predecessor and using a slightly smaller 504Wh battery compared with what you might find on some other e-MTBs Kona have managed to keep the weight down for a more spritely feeling e-Bike. There’s been some smart thinking when it comes to suspension and componentry choice making the Remote 160 DL ready for almost anything you can throw at it.

The Kona Remote 160 DL e-MTB is a gravity-focused trail bike with the added bonus of being able to ferry you back to the top of the trails with the minimum of effort…

Full Specification:

• Frame: Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
• Fork: RockShox Zeb Select+ Charger RC 2.1 DebonAir 160mm
• Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select
• Drive Unit: Shimano EP800 25kph
• Battery: Shimano 504Wh
• Display Unit: Shimano SC-EM800
• Charger: Shimano STEPS 2A
• Shifters: SRAM NX Single Click
• Rear Derailleur: Sram GX 12xSpeed
• Cassette : SRAM NX-Eagle 11-50T 12xSpeed
• Chain: SRAM GX Eagle
• Crankset: Shimano M8150 with 34T Sync Eagle chainring
• Brakes: SRAM Code R
• Wheelset: WTB HTZ i35 TCS 2.0 29”
• Front Tyre: Maxxis Assegai EXO+ TR 3C 29×2.5″
• Rear Tyre: Maxxis Assegai EXO+ TR 3C 29×2.5″
• Stem: Kona XC/BC 35
• Handlebar: Kona XC/BC 35
• Grips: Kona Key Grip
• Seat Post: TranzX Dropper Internal 31.6mm
• Seat Clamp: Kona
• Saddle: WTB Volt

The Kona Remote 160 DL is in stock now; available in store or online

 

Written by Johnny Dodgin

Photos by James Vincent

 

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We’ve got new bikes coming into stock every day at WHEELBASE, here’s just a selection of some of our latest arrivals from the World’s best brands…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20% OFF selected Cube clothing! Take advantage of our special offers, while stocks last. We’ve got some great looking, brilliantly functional Cube gear including riding-kit and casual clothing for adults and kid’s. Available in store and online now…

Cube Edge Round Neck Jersey L/S RRP £49.95 NOW £37.46

Cube Edge Round Neck Jersey S/S RRP £39.95 NOW £29.96

Cube Organic T-Shirt Team RRP £29.95 NOW £22.46

Cube Junior Jersey L/S RRP £34.95 NOW £26.21

Cube Junior Jersey S/S RRP £29.95 NOW £22.46

Cube Junior Teamline Jersey S/S RRP £29.95 NOW £22.46

Cube Junior Organic T-Shirt Team RRP £24.95 NOW £18.71

Cube Freeride Cap X Action Team RRP £24.95 NOW £18.71

Cube Edge X Action Team Beanie RRP £24.95 NOW £18.71

Cube Bobble Hat RRP £29.95 NOW £22.46

Cube Functional Scarf RRP £14.95 NOW £11.21

 

Cube Performance Long Finger Gloves RRP £39.95 NOW £29.96

Cube High Cut Socks X Action Team RRP £12.95 NOW £9.71

Cube Mountain Be Warm Socks RRP £14.95 NOW £11.21

 

 

 

 

Get equipped with all you need to make your cycling easier and more enjoyable! We’ve got some great cycling parts and accessories from top German brand Cube; whether you’re looking for an easier way to carry luggage to and from work on your e-Bike, need a pair of mudguards to protect you from road spray or simply want make your ride a little more comfortable with a new pair of handle bar grips we’ll have a Cube accessory that will help you get more out of your cycling.

Cube Acid Carrier Sic 29″ Rilink Boost RRP £49.95

Cube Acid Carrier Sic 29″ Rilink Pure RRP £29.95

Cube Acid Mudguard Set MTB 75 With Stays RRP £29.95

Cube Acid Panniers Framebag 4 RRP £49.95

Cube Acid Panniers Toptube 1 RRP £39.95

Cube Acid Panniers Travlr 15 RRP £59.95

 

 

Cube Acid Panniers Travlr 20/2 RRP £119.95

Cube Acid Panniers Trunk 8 Rilink RRP £59.95

Cube Acid Panniers Trunk 8+7 Rilink RRP £59.95

 

Cube Acid Panniers Trunk 12 Rilink RRP £79.95

Cube Acid Panniers Travlr Front 6 Filink RRP £79.95

Cube Acid Rear Carrier SIC 27.5 Rilink RRP £49.95

Cube Bottle Cage HPA Left-Hand Sidecage RRP £14.95

Cube Bottle Cage HPP RRP £14.95

Cube 750ML Bottle Icon RRP £4.95

Cube Bottle Cage HPP Sidecage RRP £14.95

Cube Acid Kickstand Pro RRP £32.95

Cube Mudguard Downhill RRP £9.95

Cube Natural Fit Comfort Grips RRP £34.95

Cube Natural Fit Grips Comfort Bar Ends RRP £49.95

Cube Saddle Bag Pro Large RRP £29.95

Cube Saddle Bag Pro Medium RRP £24.95

Cube Saddle Bag Pro Small RRP £22.95

Cube Saddle Bag Click Medium RRP £24.95

Cube Saddle Bag Click Small RRP £22.95

Cube Saddle Bag Click X-Small RRP £19.95

 

We’ve got new bikes coming into stock every day at WHEELBASE, here’s just a selection of some of our latest arrivals from the World’s best brands…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As the cycling boom continues to grow more and more people in the UK are being inspired to join those who have already discovered the joys of cycling; either as a means of clean, affordable transport to and from work or as an enjoyable activity at the weekends when they’re able to ride out into the countryside. Parents of young children often struggle to find time to exercise, with hectic lives spread between work and a busy home life, stepping away from your children to exercise, even for a short while can be difficult to do.

Struggling to fit in exercise? Bring the kids along…

Family bike rides in traffic-free environments can be lots of fun for everyone involved and the choice of kid’s bikes have never been better, starting with tiny balance bikes right through to down-sized mountain bikes complete with disc brakes and suspension forks, however when your kids are particularly small and can’t ride under their own steam the options for bringing them along are bike trailers or child seats fitted to the back of your bike.

Leave the car at home and take the school run by bike…

 

CHILDREN’S BIKE SEATS

Here at Wheelbase we stock Hamax child bike seats because we recognise that their products are of the highest quality; with a focus on child safety and user-friendly operation at the top of the design brief for each Hamax product you can be confident that their child seats will help you to ride safely while carrying your young passenger.

Hamax child seats can be used safely once your child is over approximately 9 months old and all seats are approved to carry a weight of up to 22Kg. The Hamax range of child seats include options that can mounted directly onto an existing rear pannier rack or directly to the bike frame. All models include adjustable harnesses and footrests with straps to keep your child in a safe, secure and comfortable seating position. Hamax child seats can be adjusted as your child grows so that they are always safe; there’s even an option to tilt some of the child seats into a sleeping position – ideal for when that feeling of motion helps your child nod off to sleep!

Hamax Caress Childseat for Bike £144.99

Hamax Siesta Pannier Rack Mount Child Seat £114.99

Hamax Zenith Relax Child Seat £109.99

Hamax Sleepy Child Bike Seat £89.99

CHILDREN’S BIKE TRAILERS

If you need to carry more than one child on your bike or prefer to have a more stable feeling ride with your child positioned lower down towards the ground then a bike trailer might be your preferred option. Hamax bike trailers are a great way for you to travel with your kids to and from school, or further afield at the weekend when your whole family ride together; your child will be safe, comfortable and secure thanks to the adjustable harnesses and features such as a mesh front to help shield your children from insects and flying debris. Hamax trailers feature three layers in total, with a sun screen for the front and top window, the mesh layer and a transparent cover to protect your little passenger from wind and rain should you get caught out in unsettled weather.

Want to ride into town with the kids and do some shopping? No problem, both Hamax bike trailers quickly convert allowing you to lock up your bike before using the trailer as a stroller around town. The Hamax bike trailers’ wheels are quick release and all trailers are foldable making packing down and storage easy and convenient; padded seats keep your child comfortable while large windows provide a good view helping to keep your journeys entertaining for your young passenger. Hamax bike trailers are approved for use with e-Bikes too, so pulling your kids along can be made even easier with the help of a pedal-assist motor.

Hamax Traveller Bike Trailer £369.99

Hamax Outback Reclining Trailer £849.99

The Hamax range of child seats and bike trailers are available in-store an online now at Wheelbase.

 

Written by Johnny Dodgin

 

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They say home is where the heart is. For us, it’s our home trails. The trails on which we know every rock and root, the shortcuts to avoid a rainstorm and the long route to clear our minds.

Lately, these home trails have felt more important than ever. With limited access to travel, our local routes have kept us riding.

In celebration of the humble home trail, Cannondale are giving a rider and up to five friends a chance to win a unique Cannondale riding experience on their own local home trails. The day will include the usage of latest Cannondale bikes, pro bike set-up, lunch and a goodie bag for all participants.

To enter simply follow the link HERE

#ridehometrails