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26″Ain’t Dead: The Ultimate Cool Commuter and Cruiser?

Author Alex Cowie Date August 21, 2023
Some of our staff (myself included), have been reigniting our love for the 26″...
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The most vital piece of kit? Exploring Merlin’s Helmets

Author Lucas Smith Date March 19, 2025
Any keen rider should know just how important a helmet is in keeping your...
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Goods In – September Sizzlers

Author Andy McAteer Date September 20, 2024
September brings the change of the seasons and at Merlin we are all set...
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Brand New Evoc 2024 Protectors, Packs and Hydration!

Author Alex Cowie Date March 26, 2024
German company Evoc was founded by a group of outdoor sports enthusiasts who travelled...
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A Guide To: The Merlin Cycles Malt Gravel Bike Range 2024

Author Alex Cowie Date February 16, 2024
Whether you are a beginner purchasing your first gravel bike or a seasoned cyclist,...
Tagged beginner, buyers guide, G2X GRX, gravel bike, grx, grx gravel, malt, malt claris, Malt G Gravel, Malt G2, malt g2x, malt gravel, malt tiagra, Merlin Malt, Shimano, which bike? | Leave a comment |
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5 Gravel Bikes Under £1500! Great for a Budget!

Author Alex Cowie Date February 1, 2024
Here at Merlin Cycles we have plenty of gravel bikes available for under £1500!...
Tagged 1X Gravel, 2023 gravel, alloy gravel, aluminium gravel, best gravel bikes, best value gravel, budget gravel, Entry Gravel, Entry level gravel, gravel bike, grx, grx bike, grx gravel, ridley, ridley bike, ridley bikes, tifosi rostra, Wilier, wilier bicycles, wilier bike, wilier cycles | Leave a comment |
Buyers Guides, Reviews

Why choose a Shimano 105 Groupset? 5 Reasons…

Author Alex Cowie Date January 29, 2024
A decent groupset ensures a smooth and efficient ride. I (along with many other...
Tagged 105, 105 groupset, 105 ultegra, 105 v ultegra, 105 weight, buyers guide, Shimano, shimano 105, shimano 105 chainset, shimano 105 crankset, shimano 105 r7000 | 1 Comment |
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Kask Protone Icon WG11 Road Cycling Helmet Review

Author Alex Cowie Date January 11, 2024
I’ve been testing the Kask Protone Icon WG11 Helmet for over a year now...
Tagged buyers guide, cycling helmet, gravel bike, helmet, helmets, kask, kask helmet, kask protone | Leave a comment |
Epic Rides, News

New Year New Me? Cycling Challenges for 2024

Author Alex Cowie Date December 29, 2023
The start of a new year offers a perfect opportunity to set fresh goals...
Tagged 2023 gravel, best british roads, bike touring, biketouring, Charity, charity cycle, commute, gravel bike, Long Bike Ride, long cycle, long distance, mountain bike, new road bike, new year, new year cycling, new year resolutions, night cycling, off road bike, zwift | Leave a comment |
Epic Rides, News, Reviews

My Top 10 Cycling Things of 2023…

Author Alex Cowie Date December 27, 2023
Here’s a round up of my top bikes, cycling kit, projects, rides and coffee...
Tagged 2023, 2023 cycling, 2023 gravel, 2023 ride, 2023 road bike, 2023 sportive, 26, best of, coffee, coffee stop cycling, coffee stops, cycling 2023, cyclisme 2023, malt, merlin aluminium, new year, new year cycling, oakley, orro, ridley, torq | Leave a comment |
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