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  • Mills n Moors Series ’30 for 30′
    Join us as we celebrate 30 years of the Blazing Saddles bike shop with two routes of 30km and 30 miles that take in some of the best trails above Hebden Bridge in the upper Calder Valley, West Yorkshire. Entry is for the whole event then just choose your route on the day.
    (a) Wizard of Whirlaw
    30km gravel / mtb route with 800 meters of climbing
    (b) Top of the Stairs
    31 mile gravel / mtb route with 920 meters of climbing

    Please note both routes go DOWN the Penny Steps!

    Giving something back to the Calder Valley
    The event will aid the work of Slow the Flow and Calder Valley Mountain Rescue. Entry £15.
    The rides on the ‘Mills n Moors Series’ are a personal challenge. They are not races, there is no ‘mass start’ and the route is NOT way marked. Both routes start form the lane at the back of the shop, head along the canal towpath and then its up to the tops.
    At the end of the ride they’ll be a party in the yard at the back at the shop to which everyone is invited!
    The routes use bridleways and tracks of gravel, peat and stone and whilst they are challenging, as we cross large areas of cross open moorland and there is no rescue vehicle, they are NOT techy enduro or downhill mtb style routes.
    Maps and a description of the routes together with the location of the starting line can be found on the Yorkshire Divide website: https://yorkshiredivide.co.uk/mills-n-moors-series
    Start Time

    Meet us at the start line between 8.30am-10am for a cup of tea / coffee and pick up your embroidered cloth badge and head off. There is no ‘mass start’.

    The group social ride departs at 10.10am. If you aren’t 100% confident about following a gpx route file or just want to ride with a bunch of other folk on a bike then join us. There is no fixed speed we cycle at. We will be stopping and waiting for each other and we can take turns opening the many gates!

    Any one of the following bikes would get you around the route: Gravel bike / Cyclocross bike / Mountain bike / E-bike The terrain is not suitable for road bikes. Any question about the ride then please contact:

    yorkshiredivide@gmail.com

     

  • Every Bike Welcome!

    Get organised this year and grab a workshop slot before the Spring rush!

    With decades of mechanical experience, plus a fully kitted out workshop, you can trust us to look after your beloved bike. The prices below are our standard menu options, and exclude parts, however we will advise you on extra costs when you leave the bike with us. If we do find new problems and new parts are needed, we will always call you before proceeding, so you are always in control.

    Booking In

    Call us on 01422 844435, or come in and we can book you into our workshop schedule.
    Weekend Drop in Surgery. Simply bring your bike in on Saturday and Sunday and we will look after your bike and turn it around the same day (where possible, pending parts availability).
    £10 Minimum charge.

    Servicing

    With a full service you know your bike will be in A1 mechanical condition, and ready for many more reliable rides. We check everything on your bike, and report back to you to get your OK if we find that its needs more than tuning/adjusting or any additional parts. Parts are not included, however we don’t charge for small things such as a cable here or a nut there.
    Standard Service. A full check and service of the entire bicycle, with tuning and adjustment, and a final test ride. It covers: wheels, brakes, steering, gears, seating and more.
    Standard E-bike Service. A full check and service of the entire bicycle, with tuning and adjustment, and a final test ride. It covers: wheels, brakes, steering, gears, seating and also a full check of the electrical system/components.
    Deluxe Service. Same as above but with we also: wash the bike, Strip and service hubs, replacing the bearings, strip, clean and replace the bottom cracket, Remove forks and service the headset. Replace brake pads and cables or bleed hydraulic hoses.

    SERVICE MENU (Excludes parts)

    Services

    01. Basic service (gears, brakes, tyres) £40
    02. Standard Service £65
    03. Standard E-Bike service £85
    04. Insurance quote / inspection £40
    05. Build/assemble boxed bike FROM £65
    06. Headset service. clean grease replace (excludes new bearings). £20
    07. E-bike firmware update £20
    08. Fork lower service. Oil and seal change. £50
    09. Removal and refitting of shocks for send away service (includes parts) £35
    10. Rockshox Suspension Service FROM £100
    11. X-Fusion Manic Service £60

    Gears 

    12. Adjust and tune gears (front OR rear) £15
    13. Gear service. Fitting new cables. From £30
    14. Internal routed gear service. From £40
    15. Replace cassette. £10
    16. Replace mech £20
    17. Replace Bottom Bracket. From £20
    18. Replace cranks. From £20
    19. Replace gear hanger £22
    20. Insert missing link in chain/replace chain £10

    Brakes

    20. Adjust cable brakes (per brake) £10
    21. Cable Brake Service: Replace cables/pads Ex parts £15
    22. Adjust/tune hydraulic disc brakes (per brake) £10
    23. Bleeding hydraulic disc brakes (per brake) £20
    24. Replacing cable/hydraulic brake pads (per brake) £10/ £15
    25. Replace disc rotor £10
    26.Replace complete hydro brake £35

    Wheels

    27. Punture repair hub/electic bike £15
    28. Puncture Front £10 (plus inner tube)
    29. Puncture Rear £12 (plus inner tube)
    30. Tubeless set up (per wheel excludes parts) £20
    31. Wheel true/spoke tension £15
    32. Replace spoke + true. £20
    33. Wheel build excludes parts £50
    34. Hub service front £20
    35. Hub Service Rear £40
    36. FRONT Fit Tyre (excludes tubeless) £10
    37. REAR Fit tyres (excludes tubeless) £12

    Bikes

    38. Custom Build (free if we supply parts) £120
    39. Custom Build Quote (free if we supply parts) £30

    Miscellaneous

    40. Fit Rack. £20
    41. Fit lights. £10
    42. Fit full mudguards £20
    43. Fit MTB mudguards £10
    44. Replace grips £10
    45. Fit saddle OR seatpost £10
    46. Fit pedals £1047. Dropper post fitting. External £20
    48. Dropper post fitting. Internal £40
    49. Exposure Light Service £17.5
    50. Fox Suspension Service £119
    51. Motor Service. Brose/Bosch FROM £100
    48. Fox Suspension Service £119
    49. Motor Service. Brose/Bosch FROM £257

     

     

  • Find your eBike for your next adventure

    The Endeavour Range

    ENDEAVOUR E-BIKES: ENDLESS FREEDOM
    YOUR DAILY DOSE OF FREEDOM ON WHEELS.

    Travel healthier, preserve the environment and reach your destination more quickly and efficiently – the sporty trekking e-bikes in the Kalkhoff Endeavour range give you more than enough reasons to join the mobility revolution.

    The Endeavour e-bikes with electric drive system are the ideal trekking bikes for fun cycling, stability and flexibility: whether you’re shopping, commuting to work or on holiday, these bikes guarantee a comfortable ride with sporty appeal.

    From our best-value, entry-level bikes (Level 1) offering solid performance, the features, level and equipment increase to reach the top-of-the-range (Level 7) for experienced trekking professionals. Discover our Endeavour trekking e-bikes and choose just the right bike to suit your personal needs and preferences.

    Read more about The Endeavour Range here

    The Entice Range

    REAL ALL-TERRAIN ADVENTURE WITH ENTICE
    THE CITY, THE STREET, THE MOUNTAINS ARE YOURS.

    Keep going – even when you’ve long since left the asphalt behind you. Feel the wind on your face without having to fight against it. Conquer summits with a smile and fly down the other side. Everything is possible with Kalkhoff Entice e-bikes. Our all-terrain e-bikes are great for long rides on established roads, your daily commute or off-road adventures in the countryside.

    The Kalkhoff Entice range has the perfect all-terrain e-bike to suit every need: whether it’s a low-cost entry-level bike (Level 1) or a high-quality premium class (Level 7) – here you’ll find an all-terrain bike with exactly the right equipment and functions.

    Read more about The Entice Range here

     

    Photos by George who took part in work experience at Blazing Saddles. Thanks George!

  • SALE – The Vektron is now on sale! Was £3500 now £2899

    Ride it, Fold it, Go Further

    The Vektron is a best-in-class electric bike that folds in 10 seconds to go on trains, in cars, and under desks. Shorten distances and flatten the hills on your commute, or put a couple of Vektrons in the trunk of your car on your next trip, so you can explore further.
    The Tern Vektron Q9 in detail

    Best in Class

    In test after test, the Vektron is called the best folding e-bike on the market. With an updated frame, upgraded Bosch motors, and a wide ecosystem of accessories to help you carry your stuff, the Vektron will easily turn a lot of your car trips into bike trips.

    Ready to Roll

    Once you fold your Vektron, it’s easy to roll it around. The new frame design also lets you keep the bike in vertical position when folded, so stopping and going is easier than ever.

    Takes You Further

    Take your Vektron on a train or bus to cover those extra-long commutes, or to complete the first and last leg of your commute faster. Ride to the station, hop on, hop off, and keep riding.

    One Size Fits Most

    The Vektron has a low-step frame design and resizes in seconds—no tools required—to fit riders between 147 and 195 cm (4’10” – 6’5”), so you can share the bike with anyone in your family.

    Child seat compatible

    School runs have never been more fun! The frame-integrated Atlas V Rack™ is designed to fit a Thule Yepp Maxi or a Dash® RM seat—no adapters needed.

    Built to Last

    Our philosophy is to keep our bikes on the road for as long as possible, not to create disposable products that are built to fail. We start with intentional design choices that make the bike serviceable and safe—and end up with a reliable vehicle you can use day in, day out. Then, we back it up with great local service and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.