If you like cycling on tour, the January sales provide the perfect opportunity to get some brilliant gear and gadgets to take your two-wheeled adventures to the next level.
We’ve had a look around and share some of the top picks we’ve seen so far…
Carrera Vengeance E Mens Electric Mountain Bike 2.0
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Coming with a 317Wh battery, this ebike will charge in six hours and has a range of up to 40 miles. Useful features include Tektro Mechanical Disc Brakes and 8-speed SRAM gearing, making it ideal for exploring to your heart’s content. You can currently get it at Halfords for £989.10, reduced from £1,149.
Garmin Edge 130 Plus GPS Cycling Computer
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The Garmin Edge 130 Plus is perfect for taking your cycling to the next level. Providing simple navigation – including turn prompts – it also allows you to track your performance on the trail, to help you get the best out of every ride.
Apollo Vortice Junior Hybrid Bike
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If you’re touring with the family, the Apollo Vortice Junior Hybrid Bike will allow the children to get involved in your two-wheeled adventures. Suitable for eight to 11 year olds, the bike has Shimano 18 speed gears which will make hills easier to take on, while parents can relax thanks to the V-Brakes which ensure stopping is a simple affair. You can currently get it at Halfords for £139.
Garmin Edge 830 GPS Cycling Computer
The Garmin Edge 830 has plenty of handy features. The colour display makes the screen easy to read, while knowing the battery lasts up to 20 hours will cut fears of the device running out while you’re off on a day’s exploring. The GPS cycling computer also provides a host of performance data to help you enhance your rides.
dhb Windproof Cycling Gloves
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These fleece-lined gloves will keep your hands warm while you’re on your bike. The touchscreen compatible gloves, which are made of a windproof fabric, are currently available for only £14.99 at Wiggle, a huge 50% off.
GIRO Revel Cycling Helmet
Practical and smart, this cycling helmet from GIRO will allow you to stay safe when you’re on a two-wheeled excursion. Simple to put on, the reflective rear decal will also help you stand out on the trail.
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