Adventure Kit Hire Blogs

If you have a thru axle bike and want to use it on a turbo trainer, you're in the right place. This guide answers the most common questions we receive at Adventure Kit Hire, such as: Can my thru axle...

Planning on flying with a bike? Every airline has its own rules on bike transport, and getting caught out at check-in can mean extra fees, a refused booking, or your bike left behind altogether. Some airlines want months of notice...

If you're weighing up turbo trainer hire options for the first time, this is the question to get right: direct drive or wheel-on? Both get you to the same goal, effective year-round bike training, but they work in quite different ways....

If you're riding indoors this winter, fitting a dedicated turbo trainer tyre is one of the cheapest and most effective upgrades you can make. Here's why it matters, and which tyres we recommend. Why Do You Need a Specific Turbo...

Blog written by Zoe Roche Cycling It's not often we get to go on a camp abroad, but a round of the Junior CX World Cup was held in Benidorm, and British Cycling used the opportunity to gather everyone for...

If you're an avid road, cyclocross, or mountain biker with more than one bike, you already know how important it is to protect them during travel. A bike bag or a bike box are the two main options, and choosing between...

Planning to fly with your bike? Shokbox bike box hire is one of the safest and most convenient ways to transport your road, mountain, or tri bike to your next race or trip. This guide answers the most common questions about...

"Should I get a turbo trainer or an exercise bike?" It's one of the most common questions we receive at Adventure Kit Hire, and it doesn't have a one-size-fits-all answer. To help you decide, we asked our friend Robbie Ferri,...

Most direct drive smart turbo trainers are built as standard for bikes with an 8 to 11-speed cassette. If you're running a 12-speed cassette on a direct drive turbo trainer, the good news is it's usually possible, you just need the...

The Saris H3 is one of the most popular direct drive turbo trainers on the market, and for good reason, it's quiet, accurate, and built to last. However, like any piece of training equipment, it can develop faults over time. ...

Flying with your bike doesn't have to be stressful - or expensive. At Adventure Kit Hire, we've launched a dedicated bike box and bag hire service for cyclists flying out of Gatwick Airport. Whether you're heading to a sportive, a...

If you're planning to travel with your e-mountain bike, you've probably wondered whether an EVOC bike bag for e-MTB will actually do the job. The good news is yes, EVOC bags are suitable for e-MTBs, provided your bike's wheelbase fits...

Unbeatable service from Turbo Trainer Hire and Unparalleled Realism and Performance: Tacx Neo 2T Indoor Trainer ReviewI recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Tacx Neo 2T indoor trainer, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations. Firstly, I...

With the costs of purchasing or renting a power meter reduced and access to indoor training on smart turbos (which have power on them), more and more athletes have an idea of their power when riding a bike. At this...

Planning to fly or travel with your bike? EVOC bike travel bags are the gold standard in bike protection, and choosing the right one comes down to your bike type, size, and cockpit setup. This guide walks you through every...

Our top Hacks to save money info indoor training: 1. Stand- use Orchestral Music Stand  A fully adjustable Orchestral Music Stand is our budget solution for turbo training tablet stand. 2. Fan - use more than 1 Use more than 1 desk...

Clare from Epic Road Rides interviewed us for a blog article for their website.  Here is a sneaky peak. Full article can be read here.  TURBO TRAINER HIRE: WHAT, WHY AND HOW! Are you considering training indoors? Wondering about a...

So you’ve already read our article ‘Should I get a Bike Bag or Hard Plastic Bike Box?’ and are ready to make the purchase. But when it comes to actually travelling with your bike, there are a few things you’ll...

Picture this scenario. You had a brainwave with your friends and excitedly you entered yourself into a charity bike ride for next summer. But then it dawns on you… you’ve never ridden farther than 10km on your bike before. But...

We get hundreds of questions about turbo trainers each year, and one that we are frequently asked is about the weight limits of the equipment, from riders who want to turbo their way to losing weight. When we received a...

The world of turbo training can be a labyrinth for even the most seasoned cyclists. And even if you’ve already got your head around the different brands, styles, and power outputs of the many trainers on the market, you may...