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Raleigh in Administration: What It Means — and the British Bike Brands Still Going Strong
Raleigh's owner has entered administration. What it means for your bike, your warranty — and the historic B...
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Claud Butler Ridge 1.0 Review: The Best Budget Electric Mountain Bike?
Honest review of the Claud Butler Ridge 1.0 e-MTB — real specs, the compromises worth knowing, and how it c...
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Best First Pedal Bikes Under £180 (Ages 3–8)
Ten proper Dawes first bikes — Thunder, Princess, Lil Duchess and Blowfish — all under £180 in the Summer S...
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How to Get a Summer Sale E-Bike for Around Half Price with Cycle to Work
Stack the Summer Sale with the Cycle to Work scheme and a £1,199 e-bike costs from around £516 — paid month...
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Dawes Bullet vs Paris HT: Which Kids' Mountain Bike? (20", 24", 26")
Same great bike, different colours — honestly. Sizing by age, sale prices from £253, and how to pick betwee...
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Best Electric Bikes Under £1,100 (2026) | Dawes vs Falcon vs Claud Butler
Four e-bikes, up to £350 off. We compare the Dawes Elegance, Falcon Zone, Falcon Horizon and Claud Butler R...
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Claud Butler Alpina Review — Is It the Best Mountain Bike Under £500?
If you're shopping for a hardtail mountain bike around the £500 mark, you've probably narrowed it down to t...
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Dawes Discovery Review — Is This the Best Hybrid Bike Under £550?
Hybrid bikes are the workhorses of British cycling — the commute, the towpath, the Sunday loop, the ride to...
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Dawes Scenic Review — A No-Nonsense Commuter E-Bike That Gets It Right
Most first-time e-bike buyers don't want a 25kg electric mountain bike or a £3,000 super-commuter. They wan...
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