Author: Sean Leckey

Exclusive new colourways in Cervelo R5 and S5 road bikes now available to order.

We are now taking orders for limited edition Cervelo R5 Disc, S5 Disc and S3 Rim framesets. The frames are now available in an exclusive emerald green as well as the Team Sunweb colours.

Available to special order only – please call us on 01539 821443 or email info@wheelbase.co.uk for more information.

The Frames

Cervelo S5 Disc Team Sunweb Frameset – £4299

Cervelo R5 Disc Team Sunweb Frameset – £3599

Cervelo R5 Disc Emerald Green Frameset – £3699

Cervelo S3 Rim Emerald Green Frameset – £2899

Ride with Team Wiggins and Pinarello UK this Bank Holiday Monday as part of our Big Demo Day at Wheelbase Yorkshire.

Come and join us for a social two hour spin in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales this coming bank holiday Monday where we’ll be joined by Team Wiggins fresh from the excitement of the weekend’s Tour de Yorkshire action.

As well as the ride with Team Wiggins we’ll be running demo rides throughout the day with a selection of bikes to test ride from leading brands Cannondale, Cube, Kalkhoff, Focus, 3T as well as Pinarello.

Book your ride online at – www.bigdemoweekend.co.uk/shop/

Distance: 25miles

Terrain: Rolling

Pace: Steady

Cost: FREE!

Signed: yes, the route will be fully signed

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ROUTE MAP

 

It’s free to join us – to sign up simply email ilkley@wheelbase.co.uk with your name, address and date of birth – ALL WELCOME!

 

 

OPPORTUNITIES AT WHEELBASE Lake District

WHEELBASE Lake District, Mill Yard, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 9LR

STORE SALES ASSISTANTS
FULL-TIME and PART-TIME ROLES AVAILABLE

Established in 1993, Wheelbase has evolved into one of the UK’s number one independent retailers and our Lake District store is the UK’s largest spread over 14,000 sq feet.

We are currently looking for the right applicants to join our ever-growing Store Sales Team at our flagship store in the heart of the English Lake District.

In a busy and exciting environment, we strive to deliver outstanding service to our customers. Providing the latest products from the leading brands across all disciplines of our sport – mountain, road, electric, leisure, kids and adventure.

ABOUT THE JOB:
• To offer first-class customer service to all of our store customers at the UK’s largest cycle store.
• Provide advice, assistance and expertise within any of our store departments; mountain, road, electric, leisure, kids and adventure.
• Work closely with your Store Sales Team to create a positive, exciting and engaging retail environment.
• The role is fast paced, varied and testing.

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
• Engage with customers, from meeting and greeting to asking questions, listening and understanding their needs.
• Develop your product knowledge across mountain, road, electric, leisure, kids and adventure bikes, clothing and accessories.
• Manage sales orders and deliver them within time frames.

ABOUT YOU:
• Passionate about cycling
• Confident, outgoing, polite and helpful
• Willingness to develop inter-personal skills and product knowledge
• Proactive
• Team player
• Good organisational skills
• Be able to work under pressure

SALARY:
We offer a competitive salary based on ability and experience.

To apply, please send your CV along with a covering letter to jobs@wheelbase.co.uk

Our Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli team were in action at the weekend at the season opening East Cleveland Klondike GP. The first round of this year’s HSBC UK | National Road Series saw the riders take on 105 seriously hilly miles starting and finishing in Guisborough, just down the road from our Wheelbase North East store.

The day was a tough one for our new 7-strong team. Recent race winner Finn Crockett suffered some bad luck early on and was taken out of the race with a front wheel puncture, it came at the worst time as Madison Genesis were applying some serious pressure on the front looking to establish a break. Despite the best efforts of team DS Sid Barras, Finn wasn’t able to get back into the race.

The team were in the thick of the action when Harry Hardcastle went on the attack along with 3 other riders in an attempt to bride the gap to the Madison Genesis break group. Unfortunately the attack was unsuccessful as the front group set a ferocious pace, led by Tom Moses and Matt Holmes – two of the strongest riders in the bunch.

Matt Clarke and Fraser Martin had strong rides and came home within the main field and there were also impressive rides for our first year seniors Will Turner and Fin Robertson, who were toughing it out in an elite peloton for the first time.

Overall it was an incredibly tough day in the saddle but we have plenty of positives to take from the race and into the next round of the British Cycling HSBC Spring Cup.

Newly-launched Dogma FS will be ridden by Team Sky at Paris Roubaix this Sunday and features fully integrated electronic front and rear suspension.

Pinarello have unveiled their new road machine ahead of the Queen of the Classics, the Dogma FS will make its race debut at Sunday’s Paris Roubaix. The idea behind this revolutionary bike is to maintain the signature handling and racing performance of a Pinarello Dogma over rough terrain – i.e. the cobbles of northern France.

Designed in collaboration with the pro riders from Team Sky and electronic suspension company Hi-Ride, the Dogma FS is made from the same Torayca T1100 carbon as the F10 but with the added Dogma Smart Adaptive System. The DSAS is designed to be fully adjustable depending on the terrain the bike is being ridden over. The fork has been completely redesigned to integrate the electronic front suspension with 20mm travel. The electro-hydraulic dampener in the rear of the bike allows up to 11mm of vertical travel and can be customised based on rider preferences.

The Dogma FS follows in the footsteps of the Dogma K10-S, which, when launched a year ago, featured the eDSS 2.0 (Electronic Dogma Suspension System) as a form of rear suspension. The new DSAS is the world’s first electronic front and rear suspension system to be deployed on a road bike. The Dogma FS frame can accommodate up to 28mm tyres, the width likely be employed by Team Sky over the gruelling terrain of the northern France.

 

Wheelbase CabTech Castelli rider Finn Crockett took a huge win at the Suie Road Race in Aberdeenshire on Saturday, holding off a strong group of chasers after riding away solo with 10km to go. The testing course saw riders take on four laps of an 18 mile circuit which included the tough ascent of the Suie Road climb. After a series of early attacks, a strong breakaway formed with Finn, along with teammate Fraser Martin, building and maintaining a gap to the main bunch as the group rode and worked well together.

Finn sent through his race report on what was an early season confidence booster.

“Saturday 6th saw the first round of the Scottish National Alba Series in Aberdeen. The Suie Road race consisted of four 18mile laps which went over two significant climbs. The second being the Suie road climb which averaged 8.2% for 2km.

The race attacks started from the gun. Fraser Martin (Teammate) and I managed to get into the day long breakaway. The group worked well and the gap to the main group opened up. Every lap, the group whittled down due to the difficulty of the circuit. By the final lap, there was only four left including Fraser and myself.

With the advantage of having a teammate in the group, we both knew we had to try attack and split the group. I attacked 10km to go and I managed to hold off the chasers. The final ascent of the Suie road climb was brutal, however I had paced my effort sensibly beforehand, leaving something for the final climb.

Fraser came in 4th place after being aggressive all day.  I am super happy to take my first win of the 2019 season and there will hopefully be more to come. “

Photos from Generation Velo.

 

What is WaveCel?

Exclusive to Bontrager, WaveCel is a collapsible cellular structure that absorbs the energy from an impact and works effectively to prevent concussion. Developed by a biomechanical engineer and an orthopaedic surgeon who wanted to solve the problem of traumatic brain injuries in active people, it’s the first advanced helmet technology ever to receive funding from the US National Institute of Health.

Unlike a standard foam helmet, which is designed to protect against direct impacts, WaveCel accounts for how most cycling accidents actually happen—ungracefully, with twists, turns, and angled impacts.

WaveCel absorbs energy in multiple ways. On impact, the layers of the WaveCel material move independently and flex until the cell walls crumple and then glide, actively absorbing direct and rotational energy and redirecting it away from your head.

This three-step change in material structure—flex, crumple, glide—is remarkably effective at dispersing the energy from an impact. Nearly 99 out of 100 times, WaveCel prevents concussions from common cycling accidents.*

*Results based on AIS 2 Injury (BriC) at 6.2 m/s test at 45° comparing a standard EPS Helmet and the same helmet modified with WaveCel insert as described in detail in Comparison of Bicycle Helmet Technologies in Realistic Oblique Impacts. For more information visit trekbikes.com/WaveCel

WaveCel Helmet Lineup

Bontrager WaveCel helmets are initially being offered in four models:

Bontrager XXX WaveCel Helmet

Bontrager Specter WaveCel Helmet

Bontrager Blaze WaveCel Helmet

Bontrager Charge WaveCel Helmet

 

WHEELBASE BIG DEMO DAY Sat. 6th April 2019 Hamsterley Forest, County Durham, DL13 3NL

Book your ride now at www.bigdemonortheast.co.uk/

We are bringing our Big Demo event to the North East. Based at Hamsterley Forest, we’ll have bikes from 8 of the world’s best brands – Cube, Trek, Cannondale, Nukeproof, Mondraker, Yeti, Focus and Merida. On offer will be a selection of full-suspension, hardtail and electric mountain bikes to test out on a choice of two courses around the stunning Hamsterley Forest trails.

The event will be run from the Visitor Centre, see map for location.

Your £5 booking fee will be donated to Hamsterley Trailblazers who do a fantastic job of maintaining and developing the trails of Hamsterley Forest, making it a centre of excellence for mountain biking in the UK.

THE BIKES

Cannondale Habit Carbon 2

Completely redesigned for 2019, the ALL-NEW Habit gets a new look, progressive geometry and the new Proportional Response suspension design, turning this do-it-all fun machine into a full-on trail slayer.

Cube Stereo 150 C:68 TM 29

An enduro bike that’ll reset your expectations. The brand-new Stereo 150 C:68 TM 29 is built around a completely new frameset crafted from premium C:68 carbon. It’s a super capable all-rounder that’s almost as adept propelling its rider upwards as it is careering back down the trail.

Focus Jam2 9.6 Plus

The all-mountain ready Jam² 9.6 from Focus is built to take you further, higher and ramp up your fun levels. With the compact design of the Shimano Steps E8000 motor and battery, the geometry is modern, agile and aggresive.

 

Merida eOne Sixty 900e

An aggressive enduro geometry, shortened chainstays and 160mm of rear travel combined with the power from a Shimano Steps E8000 motor has won the eOne Sixty multiple tests and awards. 650B+ wheels equipped with 2.8″ tyres mean this bike is hugely capable when the terrain gets tough and offers tonnes of traction on the ups.

Mondraker Foxy XR Carbon

The Foxy Carbon is Mondraker’s benchmark trail bike. With increased stiffness and riding comfort the Foxy offers great traction on technical climbs, exquisite handling and spectacular downhill prowess to establishes itself as the most complete multi-purpose Mountain Bike Mondraker have ever manufactured.

Nukeproof Mega 275 Carbon Pro

Designed to excel on the toughest enduro tracks; the gravity focused specification of the Mega 275 Carbon Pro is designed to descend fast but maintain the pedalling efficiency for all-day epics. Now in its 4th evolution, the Mega was conceived in an attempt by Nukeproof to build the perfect bike to take on the famous Megavalanche race above the village of Alpe D’Huez.

Trek Slash 8

Slash 8 is an aluminium enduro mountain bike with fast-rolling 29er wheels, a 160 mm RockShox fork and Trek’s exclusive RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft shock. Smart spec, high-end suspension and the burly Alpha Aluminium frame make Slash 8 a high-value ride for enduro racers and all-around trail rippers who want a bike that can rail sketchy descents faster than anyone else in their crew.

Yeti SB150

When you throw a leg over the all-new SB150, you’ll find it rides strikingly similar to nothing. It rides bigger, climbs better and is difficult to put into a neat little box. Is it a race rig? Absolutely. In fact, the steep, grueling downhill tracks of the Enduro World Series pushed our engineers to make a bike that could handle the toughest downhills, but still be efficient enough to ride all day in the mountains.

The Wheels for All initiative is a programme that embraces all children and adults with disabilities and differing needs and engages with a quality cycling activity. By using specially adapted cycles, the activities are both physically and mentally stimulating and above all fun for everyone involved.

This year, as part of our Wheelbase Spring Classic, the Wheels for All initiative organised a sportive event for riders to take to the road on specially adapted bikes.

With support from Kendal Cycle Club, T2 events and Cycling Projects, the event was a great success and gave the opportunity for many participants to ride a bicycle on the open road for the first time. The route left our Lake District store and headed up the Kentmere valley, looping back over a course of 7 miles. There were some fantastic efforts and plenty of smiling faces, undoubtedly boosted by the spring sunshine and the feeling of freedom riding a bicycle can bring.

Photos from James Kirkby.

Take advantage of this exclusive offer while stocks last and get a FREE T.E.C. pack with any Focus Sam² or Jam²*.

The new SHIMANO STEPS MTB generation of motors enabled the FOCUS engineers to develop a Tailored Energy System to suit your needs. The energy concept offers you an adjustable battery capacity of up to 756 Wh – cleverly distributed over two equally powerful batteries. You choose the battery features that suit your requirements.

T.E.C. PACK FEATURES

• Doubles the battery capacity to 756 WH for long tours.
• The T.E.C. pack additional battery can be mounted on the down tube.
• Alternatively, the smart rack click system can be used to attach a bottle cage and equipment.

THE BIKES

Focus Jam² 9.6

This full-suspension e-MTB features a Rockshox Revelation RC suspension fork and Rockshox Deluxe R shock as well as a high-quality Shimano XT 11-speed drivetrain centred around the compact Shimano Steps E8000 motor system. A modern, agile and aggressive geometry means the JAM² is perfectly suited for all-mountain riding.

Focus Sam² 6.7

Rediscover enduro with the SAM² 6.7 e-MTB. Equipped with a Rockshox Yari RC suspension fork and Rockshox Deluxe R shock and a Sram NX Eagle 1×12 drivetrain this is a super capable bike at great value. The extra power from the included T.E.C. pack puts 756 WH at your disposal meaning all-day enduro fun on the trails is ensured.

Focus Sam² 6.8

Designed for the very highest demands of e-enduro riding, the Sam² 6.8 features the F.O.LD. suspension system from Focus which provides sensitivity while being progressive enough to prevent a harsh bottom out. The compact design of the Shimano E8000 motor allows for a modern, agile and aggressive geometry and packs up to 760 WH of power with the addition of the T.E.C. pack.

*Free T.E.C offer only while stocks last. Not available if purchasing on 0% finance, a cycle to work scheme or with any other promotion.