Adventure Kit Hire Blogs

Travel with a smart trainer - any advice?
Our guide for travelling with a smart trainer How to package? Original packaging - usually cardboard. This option is the cheapest however the original cardboard is only likely to last 1 or 2 trips. We would also recommend some extra...
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Power meter Hire
Are you keen try some power meter pedals before buying - hire a set of power meter pedals A new venture for the business this year, is the offer to rent out a power meter to enable you to take...
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Are you looking to service your CycleOps H2/ Saris H3 Direct Drive Turbo Trainer?
Are you looking to service your CycleOps H2/ Saris H3 Direct Drive Turbo Trainer? Please see below some of the common questions we get asked about how to service direct driver trainers... What tools do you need to open the...
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Turbo trainer problems! Fed up of waiting for your turbo trainer to be repaired...
Have you just sent your turbo trainer off to be repaired and not sure how long it will take? Hiring is a great option.  A common reason for hiring a turbo trainer is hiring for a few weeks whilst your...
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Turbo Trainer tyres; do I need one? which do you recommend?
Do I need a turbo specific tyre? What does it do or stop from happening? Specific turbo trainer tyres use special compounds designed to stop the tyre from overheating and make it last longer. The constant friction between the roller...
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How can I use my thru axle bike on a turbo trainer?
If you've landed on this page, you're probably wondering about thru axles for your turbo. ‘What thru axle adapter do I need to mount my bike onto a turbo trainer?’ ‘My bike has a thru axle, will it still work...
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Cycling and regular exercise is a great way to keep our minds positive
At this stage of lockdown, even the best of us are starting to feel the effects of cabin fever. It is so SO important that you need to look after your mental health. Being cooped up in the house all day isn't...
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Exciting new product launches- THANK YOU to our customers!
Wow, what a last three or so months it has been! 1 year ago, if someone had said to me, “you can’t go to the pub as they will be closed”, “the shops will have sold out of toilet roll”...
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What is the difference between direct drive & wheel on turbo trainers, and which model would be best for me?
For those new to turbo trainers, this is an important question: there are many differences between the two options, but the end objective – effective year-round bike training – remains the same. We know you have questions, so we have...
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Hiring a Turbo Trainer – why this will revolutionise your year-round cycling experience
Ah the joys of cycling in the UK – the beautiful countryside, the rambling roads, the light breeze whistling through your cycle helmet and the sun beating down, warming you to the core… Apart from, as we all know, the...
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