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Tyre Clearance: How much is enough?
blog30 Jan 2026

Tyre Clearance: How much is enough?

So the actual question is not “How much clearance can we fit ?” But “how much clearance do riders actually need?”. Because tyre clearance affects more than just...

The Hidden Secret That Makes the Forge the Ultimate Winter Bike
blog31 Oct 2025

The Hidden Secret That Makes the Forge the Ultimate Winter Bike

How do you winter-proof a performance bike without ruining everything that makes it fast? The Forge hides a clever little secret most riders never spot. A smart 3D...

Your Season of Gravel: Events, Giveaways & Good Times
blog16 Apr 2025

Your Season of Gravel: Events, Giveaways & Good Times

Glorious Gravel: off-road made easy. This season, we’re teaming up with Glorious Gravel to give you the chance to ride some of the UK’s best off-road events for...

Spectra Racing X Pearson Cycles
blog18 Mar 2025

Spectra Racing X Pearson Cycles

We are thrilled to announce our continued partnership with Spectra Racing, rebranding as Spectra Pearson for the upcoming 2025 race season.

Cycling Weekly's Sam & Joe Talk Pearson's Fit First Philosophy
blog7 Mar 2025

Cycling Weekly's Sam & Joe Talk Pearson's Fit First Philosophy

Sam Gupta and Joe Baker ran the rule over Forge this week, but what really caught their attention was the Pearson Fit First Philosophy.

Xan Crees Shines at the British National Cyclocross Championship
blog17 Jan 2025

Xan Crees Shines at the British National Cyclocross Championship

Xan’s win at the National Cyclocross Championships is a testament to her skill, determination, and the reliability of her Pearson On and On bike.

Winter Adventures in the Yorkshire Dales: Josie’s Forge Ride
blog14 Dec 2024

Winter Adventures in the Yorkshire Dales: Josie’s Forge Ride

Discover the adventures of Jess and Josie on the Forge, exploring the Yorkshire Dales.

Embrace the Elements: The Forge, Built for Winter
Advice5 Dec 2024

Embrace the Elements: The Forge, Built for Winter

Rain. Sleet. Snow. Wind. Fog. Sun. Look out of the window this time of year and it's easy to see why some riders retreat to the turbo. But...

The Best Carbon and Aluminium Wheels for Road and Gravel Bikes
Advice21 Nov 2024

The Best Carbon and Aluminium Wheels for Road and Gravel Bikes

Discover our opinion on the perfect wheels to complement your Pearson carbon fibre frame. Performance, precision, and reliability are at the core of every component we choose, so for...

Why Choose Shimano 105 Di2?
blog16 Feb 2024

Why Choose Shimano 105 Di2?

Electronic shifting used to be a luxury reserved for the top of the range. Shimano's 12-speed 105 Di2 (R7170) changed that — it brings genuine Di2 performance within...

A Beginner's Guide to Tubeless Tyres
blog24 Feb 2023

A Beginner's Guide to Tubeless Tyres

Tubeless tyres have become increasingly popular in the cycling world, and for good reason. They offer a number of advantages over traditional tyres and tube combinations, making them...

What happens during a bike fit?
BIKEFIT TIPS13 Feb 2023

What happens during a bike fit?

Many riders feel that they know what works for them, or have got used to the way their bike was set up when they bought it. But a...

PEDAL THROUGH PARADISE: bikepacking the Canaries
blog7 Feb 2023

PEDAL THROUGH PARADISE: bikepacking the Canaries

The chance of a winter sun trip cycling in the Canary Islands was impossible to resist when news of the komoot 2023 Women’s Rally series dropped in my...

DYLAN HICKS
blog25 Mar 2022

DYLAN HICKS

Ever since he got his first “race bike” and joined his first club, Dylan has been in love with the sport. He started at the local velodrome, Preston park,...