Looking for the perfect bike to suit your
lifestyle? Our guide and video tips will help you
to choose.
From mountain bikes to road bikes to BMX and electric bikes,
there’s something to suit every cyclist from small through to tall.
Perfect for adults and the grown teen,
with a strong frame and grippy tyres
that will suit all surfaces (but be slower
on paved ones).They’re the perfect
choice for treks, trails and other rugged
terrain. 29ers have 29in wheels which
aren’t quite so manoeuvrable but will
just roll over rough terrain.
Also known as town or city bikes (which
is where most of us ride), these are fast and
lightweight. Great for road, trail and riding
to the shops, work or park. Single speed
Fixie bikes are lightweight and manoeuvrable
with a fixed gear for fuss-free cycling
round the town.
A cross between a mountain bike and a
road bike, hybrids are great all-rounders
with a strong mountain bike-style frame
and smoother rolling tyres, so they’re faster
than mountain bikes. Ideal for commuting,
shopping and cycling to college or school.
Want to combine cycling with a train
commute? Then a folding bike that can be
stored neatly underneath your desk or in
a handy corner is the perfect solution.
Also great for taking on holiday in the car
boot. Folding bikes have smaller wheels
than rigid bikes, plus a long seat post and
a steerer tube attached to the compact frame.
These often feature characters and funky
designs and are specifically designed for
your child’s safety and comfort.
See Bike Size Guide tab above.
To help your child balance, both stabilisers
do not always touch the floor.
Our electric bikes are light and foldable
with an electric motor that cuts the effort
of cycling. Easily charged at home, the
motor provides an extra burst of power
to whizz you along and over those hills.
Great for commuting and if you don’t
enjoy hard pedalling.
Small, lightweight frames and wheels give BMX
bikes their distinctive shape. Great for stunts
and tricks in the skate park, on the street or special
BMX tracks. A single gear means they’re virtually
maintenance free. Look out for a roto-head so
you can spin your front wheel 360° and still
have brake power
From mountain bikes to road bikes to BMX and electric bikes,
there’s something to suit every cyclist from small through to tall.
Steel is incredibly strong and durable which means it
makes the heaviest frames. Aluminium alloy frames are
still strong but lighter than steel ones for an easier ride.
Rigid bikes are the lightest as they have no suspension.
Front suspension means improved comfort/steering over
rough terrain and dual suspension i.e. front and rear
smooths out rough terrain really well, giving you greater
control on downhill descents. Look out for suspension lockout
which creates a rigid fork. This helps you not to lose power
when you’re cycling on smooth surfaces or uphill.
High performance V-Brakes operate against the wheel
rim. When you grip the brake lever, the V-shape is
squeezed together, pressing the brake blocks against
the wheel rim. These brakes give you considerable
stopping power and are lighter than disk brakes
Weighing slightly more than V-Brakes, Cable disk
brakes give you superb stopping power as they’re
in the centre of the wheel, away from puddles and
dirt, which can affect braking. They keep heat away
from the tyre on long hill descents. With no set-up,
they’re virtually maintenance free
Hydraulic disk brakes give you all the advantages
of cable disk brakes but are generally lighter with
increased stopping power and control and easier
to use. High performance hydraulic fluid replaces
the brake cable for smoother action and better
performance. Plus they’re virtually maintenance free.
Gears make bike riding easier – you change gear
to pedal up hill easier and comfortably get down
the other side. Changing gear is easy: it’s either one
click of a twist grip on the handlebars, or one click of
a handlebar mounted charger. Once the gears are
set up, one click changes one gear at a time, every
time. Just remember to keep pedalling when changing
gear but ease off the pressure to allow the gear
change to take place.
SRAM Shift (Rotational) Just rotate part of the
handgrip to change gear. One click equals one gear
change.
Rapid shift is fast, accurate and easy to use –
click a finger or thumb to change one gear.
Our bikes are fitted with the tyres ideal for the terrain.
So mountain bikes have wide, knobbly tyres for off-
road grip whilst road bikes have smoother, faster
tyres for on-road use. Depending on bike size, the
wheel diameter will be 12in, 14in, 16in, 20in, 24in,
26in or a special 700c road wheel.
Bikes are described by the diameter of the wheels but the inside leg measurement (from the top of your inside leg to the floor)
will make sure you order the right size bike.
Measure your head, or your child's head. Use a tape to
measure round the widest part of the head, just above the
eyebrows and the ears. Select your helmet based
on its size range.
Your helmet will be supplied with a method to adjust the
size to fit you. The adjustment may be different foam pads,
or a band round the back of the head that you can alter.
The helmet must sit level on the head and forward.
Leave a gap of no more than two finger widths above
the eyebrows.
Adjust the side straps so the V shape meets just below
the ear. It is easier to remove the helmet to make the
adjustments.
Adjust the buckle so it sits centrally under the chin.
Tighten the chin strap so no more than two fingers can
be slid underneath.
Does your helmet rock back more than two fingers above
the eyebrows? If so, unbuckle, shorten the front strap by
moving the slider forward. Buckle, retighten the chin strap,
and test again. Does your helmet rock forward into your
eyes? If so, unbuckle, tighten the back strap by moving the
slider back toward the ear. Buckle, retighten the chin strap,
and test again. Roll the rubber band down to the buckle.
All four straps must go through the rubber band and be
close to the buckle to prevent the buckle from slipping.
Buy a helmet that fits your head now, not a helmet to
"grow into." Replace any helmet that has been outgrown.
Replace any helmet that has been involved in a crash,
or is damaged.
If it feels small, put in the thinner sizing pads or purchase a
larger helmet. Ideally, select a helmet brand and size that fits
well prior to many adjustments. If you buy a helmet that you find
comfortable and attractive, you or your child are more likely to
wear it.
The chin strap must be tight and properly adjusted the helmet
should not rock forward or backward on your head If it does,
adjust it following the steps above. Helmet Safety Certification.
Our helmets are tested and conform to the following standards:
Adult Helmets - BS EN 1078
Child's Helmets - BS EN 1080
Our bikes are delivered either 85% assembled or 95% assembled.
If you’re not too sure about assembling your bike yourself, why not check out our handy home assembly service?
85% assembled means you will need to fit
front wheel (1) handlebars (2) stem and pedals (3)
with some minor adjustment to gears and brakes (4)
Instructions and tools are supplied. Brakes and
Gears will need further setting up for optimum
performance.
95% means you just need to fit the pedals (1) and
turn the handlebars (2) and the bike is ready to ride,
(having been fully inspected before delivery).
To save you time and to be sure your bike
is safe to ride, we recommend our Home Assembly
service, using an expert mechanic, which can be
ordered when purchasing your new bike.
We recommend this excellent service for
full peace of mind and a guarantee the cycle
is safe to ride. If, when you receive your ‘bike
in a box', you feel that you need a qualified mechanic,
then just get in touch, as you can also order this service
after you have received your bike.
Adult Bicycle Home
Assembly and Ready to
Ride Service.
(Making sure gears are aligned
and brakes are tightened) - £39.99
(catalogue number TS7HY)
Child's Bicycle Home Assembly
& Ready to Ride Service
(Making sure gears are aligned
and brakes are tightened) - £34.99
(below 20inch wheel, single speed,
not BMX) (catalogue number W2YK6)
Basic Service (Making sure
gears are aligned and brakes are
tightened) - £35 (see catalogue number
YMV9H) Our assembly service covers
pretty much the whole of the UK, but please
check before you order to make sure.
Delay Payments for 12 months with Buy Now Pay Later when you spend £50 or more
Interest is calculated and compounded daily at a typical rate of 44.9% per annum for the delayed payment period and repayment period and is charged to your account at date of order as a lump sum.
Remember, avoid paying all interest by paying the cash price before the end of the delayed payment period. This can be done in one full payment or multiple partial payments.
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What is Buy Now Pay Later?
Buy Now Pay Later is an interest bearing option that allows you to delay payments on your purchases for up to 12 months. The delayed payment period starts from the date of order (including pre-ordered items and those not ready for immediate dispatch).
You can choose:
A delayed payment period of 12 months and then a repayment period of 104 weeks when you spend £50 or more.
A delayed payment period of 12 months and then a repayment period of 156 weeks when you spend £99 or more.
How interest is calculated?
Interest will be charged for the delayed payment period and the chosen repayment period.
Interest is calculated and compounded daily at a typical rate of 44.9% per annum for the delayed payment period and repayment period and is charged to your account at date of order as a lump sum. This calculation factors in the planned payments that are requested during the repayment period. Your interest rate is personal to you and will be detailed in checkout.
How to avoid paying interest?
You can avoid paying all interest for both periods by paying the cash price before the end of the delayed payment period. This can be done in one full payment or multiple partial payments.
Making partial payments may result in a portion of the lump sum of compound interest being refunded at the end of the delayed payment period.
Remember if you choose not to pay the full cash price before the end of the delayed payment period any outstanding balance plus the lump sum of compound interest applied at the date of order will become payable.
How do I make a Buy Now Pay Later payment?
To make a full or partial payment simply log into My Account, choose "Make a payment", select "Pay Buy Now Pay Later" and allocate your payment to the specific item(s) you wish to pay off. Alternatively, you can call us.
What happens after the delayed payment period?
If you have not made any payments towards your Buy Now Pay Later, the outstanding balance plus the lump sum of compound interest will be payable across your chosen repayment period. This will now be included in your account minimum payment request each month.
If you have made partial payments, but not cleared the full cash price before the end of the delayed payment period, the outstanding balance plus a reduced lump sum of compound interest will become payable. The repayment amount agreed for the repayment period will remain the same, meaning the repayment period may be shorter than originally agreed.
If you have paid the cash price in full before the end of the delayed payment period, you will not pay any interest.
What is excluded from Buy Now Pay Later?
The costs for delivery, installation services and any warranty and insurance products cannot be placed on Buy Now Pay Later. Buy Now Pay Later availability is subject to your credit and account status.
Do I still have to pay my minimum payment?
Yes, allocating payments to Buy Now Pay Later will not cover the minimum payment for your Littlewoods account. If you have a non-Buy Now Pay Later balance on your Littlewoods account, you will still need to make at least your minimum payment as shown on your statement.