Hollowtech II upgrade bearing kit Written on 11th January 2012 at 12.00pm by Pete

This time of year we get stacks of bikes in with worn out wobbly bottom brackets/crank bearings. With this up-grade kit we swop out the old bearings and fit the new stronger new style bearing. The new bearings are nearly 30% stronger than the standard bearings. We get rid of that awful nylon shim and fit the bearing straight onto the Hollowtech II axle. It also comes with a better seal, if you want to use it as the bearings are fitted with rubber shields. It does help to keep the muck out. Drop your bike or bottom bracket in the shop to up-grade now. Also will fit Specialized frames which use this size of bearing pressed in the frame.
SARACEN BIKES DEALER 2012 Written on 7th January 2012 at 7.19pm by Pete

P Yates Cycles are pleased to anounce that we have taken on Saracen Bikes as our main brand for 2012. After many countless hours researching, my visit to Madison's Ice Bike show put the icing on the cake finally. From the moment I saw there new range of bikes I knew that this is the brand for the 2012 and the future. I remember the racescene when I first started out seeing stacks of Sarcens around as they were great bikes from a British brand, realy nice hand crafted thin tubed steel race bikes which seemed to have so much character about them. After there spiralling downfall involving the dreaded Halfords, Madison took Saracen over in October 2008 and have and continue to completey turn the brand back around to what it once was and more. Alot of there new models flying there original names but re-designed with updated geometry and designed for the Uk market. Offering a complete range of bikes from great starter mountain bikes, all the way up to World Championship winning downhill bikes and award winning trail bikes. There range of bikes are gob smackingly good value for money, there are plenty of differnet spec models to suit everbodys riding needs and by buying one you are supporting a british brand establish there self back on top of the game amongst there big coporate rivals which most customers are just buying off there name. You really need to ride one first to see what all the hype has been about surrounding the brand and where these best of test awards have come from. To read about there re-birth check out http://www.saracen.co.uk/blog/?p=586
Keeping Your Bike Running Pro This Winter Written on 14th November 2011 at 5.21pm by Pete

Oh no its that time of year again with the riding conditions getting much yuckier meaning more nasty to your beloved bicycle. P Yates Cycles offers proffesional friendly cycle servicing and repairs for all types of bicycle. We offer collection and deliver and also accept card payments from your location with our wireless terminal. This time of year we recomend a Full Winter Service, for this we clean the bike, airline it off, degrease, lubricate and grease all working parts, adjust and set-up the gear and brake systems, make any further adjustments needed, check the tension of all the bolts, fixings as well as the spoke tension and suspension settings for the rider. All the agents, lubricants and greases are to the highest standards and can be brought in our shop. If you would like to book a Full Winter Service please conact Peter on 07966022291 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).