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Shimano Mechanical VS Shimano Di2 Groupset
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Marvellous March Arrivals at Merlin Cycles 2024
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Brand New Evoc 2024 Protectors, Packs and Hydration!
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Brand Spotlight: ‘Brooks England’ – Quality Handcrafted Bicycle Goods!
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Why Choose a Shimano Ultegra Groupset? 5 Reasons
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Discovering New Cycling Routes: How to Plan Your Next Ride!
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What are TPU Lightweight inner tubes?
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The Top 5 Road Cycling Shoes for Under Ā£100…
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New Arrivals at Merlin Cycles…
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A guide to Gravel Bike Tyres: The best options!
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Bike of the Week: Ridley Noah Fast Carbon Road Bike
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Veloforte Nutrition: Quality, Delicious, Real Food!
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A Guide To: The Merlin Cycles Malt Gravel Bike Range 2024
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Orro Venturi Aero Bike VS Orro Gold Endurance Bike
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The Preston Wheelers Reliability Ride 2024
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The best ways to protect your bike for longevity!
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5 Gravel Bikes Under Ā£1500! Great for a Budget!
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Why choose a Shimano 105 Groupset? 5 Reasons…
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The Best New Road Bikes at Merlin Cycles January 2024
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Elevate Your Ride: The Best Gravel Bike Upgrades for Better Performance!
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Bike of the Week! The Stunning Colnago C68-R…
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Conquering Cold: The Ultimate Choice in Cold Weather Cycling Apparel
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Kask Protone Icon WG11 Road Cycling Helmet Review
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Local Merlin Rider Spotlight: Triathlete Katie
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The Best Castelli Women’s Cycling Clothing Winter 2024
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What’s in the Merlin Cycles Bike Shop? January 2024
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New Year New Me? Cycling Challenges for 2024
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My Top 10 Cycling Things of 2023…
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Festive Pedalling: 5 Reasons to Cycle this Christmas…
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The Ultimate Bike Christmas Wish List! Our Top Picks…
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The Best Christmas Stocking Fillers at Merlin Cycles 2023!
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Trying out a tubeless bike set up!
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A Review of the Castelli Unlimited Puffy Cycling Jacket
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Crono CW1 Winter Cycling Boots Review: Great Warmth and Protection!
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Riding your gravel bike in the wet and rain?
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What’s new November? The latest products at Merlin Cycles!
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Black Friday 2023! The Best Deals at Merlin Cycles!
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The best winter jacket? Castelli Doppio Winter Jacket Review
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The best ways to carry your everyday bike essentials!
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On The Ride With: Pro BMX Athlete Ross Cullen
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The Best Gravel Bike Trails in the North West!
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The Best Castelli Autumn and Winter Cycling Clothing!
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5 Reasons why you may need cycling overshoes!
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Merlin Cycles Top 5 Best Selling Front Bike Lights!
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Which is better? Indoor Vs Outdoor Cycling
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What do I wear on a gravel bike?! Some suggestions…
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Brand Spotlight: A Look Inside Ridley Bikes!
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First impressions of the Merlin Malt G2X Gravel Bike
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Testing the Merlin Malt 725 Steel Mountain Bike!
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Brand Focus: Endura Clothing for Gravel and Mountain Biking
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5 Gravel Bike Facts you may not know…
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The best 2023 Autumn and Winter Gear for Road Cycling!
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Orro Bikes Spotlight: A Guide to their 2023 models!
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Spectacular September Arrivals at Merlin Cycles!
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On the ride with: Alpine Ski Champion Dave Ryding
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Merlin Rides: The Wondrous Walna Scar Loop of Coniston!
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Cycling for a Cause: Lancaster to Lincoln (and back again!)
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What type of bike is best for commuting?
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The Top 5 Affordable Gravel Bikes at Merlin Cycles 2023
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Gadget Game-Changers: Navigating with Tech!
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Gadget Game-Changers: Music on the Ride
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How to fuel effectively: Reach Peak Performance with Torq!
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26″Ain’t Dead: The Ultimate Cool Commuter and Cruiser?
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Celebrating 30 Years of Merlin Cycles: A Grand Gathering
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Ride at your best with Troy Lee Designs…
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Ibis Bikes Spotlight: A close look at the Ibis Models at Merlin Cycles!
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