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New Checkpoint ALR 5 2024 Has Arrived At Sprockets
The Checkpoint ALR 5 is a stellar example of a high-value alloy gravel bike, purpose-built to tackle a wide range of terrains, from rugged gravel paths to smooth road surfaces...
Supporting Our Cycling Community
Supporting Our Cycling Community: Sprockets Cycles Reflects on the Challenges Faced by Wiggle / Chain ReactionIn recent days, the cycling world has been abuzz with news of potential difficulties faced...
Children's bikes at Sprockets Cycles
'Will Santa bring me a bike this Christmas?' Sound familiar? Santa's very familiar with our range of Children's bikes at Sprockets Cycles, so read on if you're looking for a safe...
Autumn Cycling Essentials from Sprockets Cycles
Gone are the simpler times of summer kit. As the days turn to dust but your wanderlust remains, tip-top kit is key and that's why we've put together some autumn cycling essentials from...
Shimano 105 di2 groupsets at Sprockets Cycles
Sprockets Cycles is a Shimano approved service centre and we've got the 2022 certificate to prove it. There's alchemy in our workshop where we make your poorly bikes better. In other...
August 4th 2022 is the 10th anniversary of Cycle to Work Day
August 4th 2022 is the 10th anniversary of Cycle to Work Day in the UK - a CycleScheme initiative we're fully onboard with at Sprockets Cycles that aims to get you cycling to...
Finance options at Sprockets Cycles
Finance options at Sprockets Cycles are available from four trusted providers: Novuna, Klarna, Clearpay and Laybuy so if your mountain bike dreams are full of you doing Google searches like 'pay monthly...
Bike Week - 6-12 June 2022
Everything's better by bike. That's why Sprockets Cycles is throwing its weight behind Bike Week from 6-12 June 2022, organised by Cycling UK. What is Bike Week 2022? Bike Week...
Cyclist with 220 hours to spare? We challenge you to complete every biking trail in Scotland
Cycling enthusiast with some time to spare this summer? Try biking Scotland. With over 2000 miles of designated cycling routes to explore, this beautiful country is the perfect...
Fox Forks, Rear Shocks and Seatposts at Sprockets Cycles
Fox know a thing or two about the art of bike suspension. That's why you'll find its superior range of Front Suspension Forks, Rear Shocks, Seatposts, and all the spares you...
The importance of keeping your bike clean
The importance of keeping your bike clean probably won't be the first thing on your mind when you're back from a long ride mucky and ravenous, with only carbs and a shower...
UK rules for cyclists from Sprockets Cycles
We’re not in the habit of teaching you or your granny how to suck eggs at Sprockets Cycles but we thought it might be useful tosummarise some of the most...
Customise your ride with Orbea MyO at Sprockets Cycles: A UK-First
History is in the making because the UK's first Orbea MyO is now live in-store at Sprockets Cycles. Your Orbea experience is about to get a serious upgrade as you customise your...
Moustache 2021 Bikes at Sprockets Cycles
Sprockets Cycles is the only place to come for Moustache Bikes in Scotland and here’s a few from our Moustache 2021 Bikes range should you still be looking for a Christmas...
Christmas Gifts Sorted at Sprockets Cycles
Make Sprockets Cycles your Christmas gifts pit stop. We’re the ones to trust for gifts for the cyclist in your life –whether they’re a lockdown-covert or they’ve been...
Check and protect your bike ahead of winter with Sprockets Cycles
Winter. Season of exhilarating rides. But it can rampage against your bike with muck and slush everywhere accelerating the wear and tear. A little extra maintenance and vigilance can help you and your wheels...
Why the Orbea Laufey range at Sprockets Cycles is for you
Orbea Laufey are hardtail mountain bikes that you lot can’t get enough of so let’s distil the Sprockets Cycles range down for you. These beauts are inexpensive and attainable and...
Two new Marin releases at Sprockets Cycles
New mountain bike releases from a top-flight brand are always something to shout about. The Marin Team Marin 2 Hardtail Mountain Bike 2021 (medium and large) AND the Marin Hidden...
Build a custom mountain bike at Sprockets Cycles
You already know that we’re Ayrshire’s number one bike shop but did you know that we can custom-build your mountain bike too? If you get serious bike envy scrolling...
Bikepacking. Enjoy The Last Of The Summer
There’s still time to squeeze in a splurge of bikepacking in Scotland or across the UK before summer turns to dust - even internationally if your wanderlust is strong....