The Bike Institute are proud to become bike fitting specialists now using the Giant Power Fit system here at our store on Dorset Street in Dublin. Not heard of Giant Powerfit? Well, in case you haven't this is a new service…
Read moreAutumn is upon us! Which means new bike catalogues are all battling to show off their new shiney additions for 2017. The Bike Institute have just got the new Giant Stock 2017 line in (well, as much as we can fit in…
Read moreThe new 2017 Giant stock has finally landed with its hotly anticipated high tech developed eBike collection. We take a look at this year's developments in electric technology and why it is changing our minds from our traditional view of…
Read moreLike the great wolf pack a wheel is only strong once all of the spokes are strong. A broken spoke makes a wheel weak and if left alone will inevitably cause the others to weaken and break. Spokes break from…
Read more[caption id="attachment_16419" align="aligncenter" width="600"] New 2017 TCR Advanced SL Disc[/caption] Disc brakes have been around for a number of years now on mountain bikes but are fairly recent phenomenon on road bikes and despite some caution about them in professional racing…
Read more[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]So you've noticed a knocking sound when you brake or hit a bump? Sounds like a clunky metal sound coming from the forks? Well, most of the time when this happens it's the headsets fault. Most of the time. A…
Read more[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Larry & Harry have just released a fancy guide to their new electric cargo bike, the eBullitt. The Bike Institute have been stocking these amazing cargo bikes in our store in Dublin since early this year and we've written many…
Read more[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nothing sends me scuttling under my blanket like a tyre exploding in the bike shop. Which also brings me to one of the most popular questions asked at The Bike Institute: What's up with tyre pressure? I get sick of listening to…
Read more[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Bike Institute has been selling and servicing Larry V Harry Bullitt and electric Bullit cargo bikes since early this year and have pretty much covered every inch about why we think these electric cargo bikes are simply amazing. But we're…
Read moreFolding bikes have been around for a while now and while big brands such as Brompton and Tern have cornered the market in terms of quality there are plenty of competitors. In 2016 at The Bike Institute we saw a…
Read more[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Bike Institute was one of the first dealers in Ireland to supply Larry Vs Harry cargo bikes. Not because we knew how life changing cargo bikes were but as riders ourselves we saw the tide of change on Dublin's…
Read more[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Named after the small lightweight sea bird that migrates longer distances than any other bird, Tern Bikes reflect the qualities of it's lightweight avian namesake's with it's high performance distance running. Tern folding bikes, in an industry full of competing…
Read more[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] To celebrate that we are now stocking the amazingly German made waterproof bicycle bags brand we are giving away a extremely hardwearing and stylish bike back pack. About Ortlieb Bags Ortlieb are one of the most famous waterproof…
Read more[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Einstein Says, is a weekly column that gives advice, tips and tricks on maintenance and anything bicycle, inspired by our shop dog the Husky cross, Einstein. How to buy puncture proof bike tyres Firstly, a disclaimer; sadly no tyre…
Read more[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] See you at Townlands Carnival & Electric Picnic this summer!! The Bike Institute will be bring their famous Goldsprint Bikes Event to the biggest music and art festivals this summer and we hope to see you there. You can…
Read more[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Einstein is well versed in all things mechanical seeing that he is resident dog at our bike store in Dublin. He has a few words on how to look after your bike, with simple maintenance tips and advice and will…
Read more[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nothing brings out so much hate than an online article open to comments than those dedicated to the urban cycling debate. All it takes is one or two lines referencing inadequate drivers, or dare I say it, pedestrians, then a…
Read more[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Summer's Here! ( it is, right!) There are plenty of reasons the cycle to work this summer, here is our top 5: If the sun's out think of the tanning opportunities. Plus the small tiny thing of the…
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