This month I’ve been testing two Continental tires that really are two worlds apart: the 24c Continental Grand Prix, a race level road tire, and the 2.2 Continental Rubber Queen, an aggressive cross country tread designed for hard technical riding. Over the years, I have used several Continental tires but must say I have favored [...]
Rich Rothwell, M Steels newly sponsored team member specialises in endurance mountain bike riding and racing. He spends significant time training on the road as well as off. Here he reviews the endurance focused Specialized Roubaix SL3. You can read more about his riding and racing on his blog: www.richyroth.com. Anyone with any questions on [...]
In mid November 2010, M Steels Cycles hosted a Specialized Demo Weekend with a difference. Very often a demo consists of an hour or two of bike riding with little opportunity to really get to know the bike you are trying. Steels recognise that to make an informed decision on a bike, you may want [...]
The Specialized Spring Reward is back! Cycling should be a way of life and we want to ensure you get rewarded for riding a Specialized bike. So whatever you’re after, whether you’re looking to upgrade, expand your cycling skills or you’re simply looking to get into the season in style, Specialized have the right bike [...]
A Whitley Bay man is celebrating this week after winning £400 of vouchers courtesy of a local bicycle superstore. M. Steel Cycles, located in South Gosforth, proudly support this annual competition to give entrants the opportunity to purchase some of their high-quality produce at a minimal cost. It was free for any member of the [...]
A regional branch of one of the UK’s most famous charities and one of the oldest established local cycle shops have joined forces to make a real difference to a very special little girl’s life. Nine year old Chloe Biggins suffers from Microcephaly, Hypotonia – also known as low muscle tone, Global Development Delay (GDD) [...]
Joe: Hi everyone. I hope the wintery weather isn’t affecting you all too much; it’s definitely getting dark and miserable out there. On a brighter note, I’m delighted to announce a change in proceedings as I’m introducing a woman this month, yes I did say a woman; my personal assistant Marion Brown! Marion: I’ve been [...]
How long have you owned M. Steel Cycles? I have worked for M. Steel Cycles both man and boy for over 25 years now. I bought the shop because I believed in the products and service so much that I wanted to ensure that I remained part of it and I can honestly say I [...]
Joe: Hello everyone! Back to school and back to the real world unfortunately, which means dark nights are a coming! This week I’m introducing another member of my sales team, David Spoors, or ‘Young David’ as he is to us. He’s going to tell you about how his constant search for thrills also helps him [...]
Joe: Hello everyone! Well it’s been a mixed bag weather-wise this summer but don’t let it discourage you from cycling when you can. Andy Lovell, our newest member of the team, is going to talk to you about the different ways cycling consumes his work and leisure time and how he landed on his feet [...]