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2012  Rutland Cycling

Here at Rutland Cycling we are always on the lookout for new and exciting cycling brands and 2012 will be no different. We will still be bringing you great deals on brands like Tacx, Cycleops, Whyte, Orange bikes, Raleigh, Shimano, Specialized,to name but a few as well as introducing our own cycle brand and we continue to be the go to place for BMX. We are also very excited about the changes we are introducing to our website in order to give you a better experience on-line. We will be introducing a quicker check-out process, more accurate stock holding, a faster courier service, a more up-to-date information on our shops, our prestigious hire fleet, and great demo and experience days at one of our four cycle shop locations.

Litespeed Sewanee  - Full Suspension Mountain Bike Frame
Litespeed Sewanee - Full Suspension Mountain Bike Frame
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Evoc World Traveller Bag - 2011
Evoc World Traveller Bag - 2011
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Yeti 303 DH 2011 - Full Suspension MTB Frame - 25th Anniversary Edition
Yeti 303 DH 2011 - Full Suspension MTB Frame - 25th Anniversary Edition
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LeMond Fitness Revolution Turbo Trainer
LeMond Fitness Revolution Turbo Trainer
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Lezyne Super Drive LED - Front Light 2012
Lezyne Super Drive LED - Front Light 2012
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What is a Mountain Bike?

Mountain Bikes have tough frames, good brakes, lots of gears, and knobbly tyres - perfect for riding off the beaten track. The riding position is fairly upright so you can see where you are going quite easily. mountain bikes generally have a suspension, for two reasons: it's more comfortable, and it can increase traction. Full suspension mountain bikes have suspension at the front (suspension forks) and rear (via a rear swing arm with coil spring). They are ideal for general off-road use, but not so good on the road. Front Suspension mountain bikes have rigid frames with suspension forks. They are ideal for general road and mild off-road use with more comfort. However, not all mountain bikes have suspension. Hardtail mountain bikes have rigid frames and forks. They are ideal for general road and occasional mild off-road use. Mountain bikes are available in lots of different frame and wheel sizes. Don’t worry if you don't know where to start with your search for your new mountain bike, we have lots of mountain bike geeks at our cycle shop who will be more than happy to get you on the right bike and let you fall in love with mountain biking.


Keep on riding - kit yourself out with key cycle parts

While you're out on your bike, you should be as self-reliant as possible. There are a few essential cycle parts riders should take with them to fix the most common complications you'll come across when out riding. These important cycle parts are not likely to set you back an arm and a leg either - if you'd like to improve/upgrade you are able to. These cycle parts are available to suit all budgets, from all three of our cycle shops plus our online shopping site. The most probable scenario you may have with your bike is a flat tyre. So firstly an excellent cycle part to carry along is a spare inner tube specific for your bike. In addition to a spare tube, you will want to carry a patch kit as well; you are also going to want to a tyre leaver -these small cycle parts slide beneath your tire and help pull it off your rim to be able to remove the tube. If you get a flat tyre, you'll need to find a method to get air back into it. This is where a good little pump comes in. Some riders would rather carry CO2 cartridges- little battery-sized cylinders that deliver a burst of pressurized gas and refill tubes in a small fraction of a second. CO2 canisters are a good cycle parts yet certainly are a little costly since they have only one use! A multi-tool is an extremely handy cycle part you will want to take with you! It is great with regard to any number of possible fixes or adjustments you might face on the road. On the multi-tool there will be some Allen wrenches, hex bolt wrenches, screw drivers, and a chain tool. It is also a good plan to have a front and rear light on your bike! Although you plan to get back by lunch, you never know what's going to happen - you should always be visible to other road users, lights are a must cycle part! Although it isn’t a cycle part, you should take some Identification & Money with you, just to be safe!

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Looking To Improve Your Bike Skills?

We're here to help, at Rutland Cycling we have started creating a selection of videos which offer comprehensive guides to some of the most common problems faced with bike ownership, helping you stay out on the trail or road for longer. You can find these amazing videos online now on out Bike Skills page.

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