The Olsen blog...

This is where you will find the "whys" and "wherfores" behind Olsen Bikes.

"N" minus 1.

"N" minus 1.

"N" minus 1.  There is a joke that cyclists want one more than they have. "N" being the number that the have and "+1" what they "want".  What happens if you have a DO-IT-ALL bike? Can we change th...
BICYCLE GEARBOXES

BICYCLE GEARBOXES

Bicycle Gearboxes... Mountain Bikers have been talking about the perfect gear system for decades. Imagine a drivetrain system which was quiet and sealed from the elements? Imagine a drivetrain tha...
WHEELS RIMS, SPOKES and HUBS.

WHEELS RIMS, SPOKES and HUBS.

OLSEN have 5x Different Wheels:  Gravel Cross 700c Wheelset with 28mm Rims =  2085g per set. 29er Monster Boost Wheelset with 28mm Rims. 2100g per set. All-Packer 29er Adventure Boost Front Wheel ...
THE EBIKE QUESTION

THE EBIKE QUESTION

People are always asking me this question: why choose a human-powered bike over an electric bike? It's true, there have been significant improvements in the ebike market in recent years. Don't get ...
Go FAR and FAST.

Go FAR and FAST.

Riding bikes in the UK is all about Mud, Sweat and Tears. MUDBased in Sussex near the South Downs Way - we are used to different types of mud.In fact, Sussex has more than 30 dialect words for mud....
BODY CARE PRODUCTS

BODY CARE PRODUCTS

HONEST HEMP We are big fans of Honest Hemp Chamois and Sports Creams. Honest Hemp is a pioneering British grower of organic industrial hemp and a trusted importer, and manufacturer of CBD (cannabid...
SAVE the 142mm HARDTAIL

SAVE the 142mm HARDTAIL

There are now 3 or MORE standards for REAR Derailleur hubs and therefore bike “standard” confusion. 142, 148 and 157mm. There seems to be a push for the NEXT best thing and that is derailleur gears...
SPOT the DIFFERENCE...

SPOT the DIFFERENCE...

OLSEN Bikes are all different. I have named OLSEN frames after bucket list rides around the world, however they can be ridden anywhere your legs will take them. This is the guide for what is best f...
The MINISTRY of FUNNY FORKS...

The MINISTRY of FUNNY FORKS...

OLSEN MTN CARBON ADVENTURE MTB FORK 142 x 12mmWith a rear wheel spacing for 142x12mm hub and rear wheel post mounts for disc brakes, this fork will turn any mountain bike into an adventure bike pac...
NEW STOCK HAS ARRIVED...

NEW STOCK HAS ARRIVED...

We have had some NEW arrivals. We have BIKES ready for picking and shipping to you... Warning these are NOT for the faint hearted. Like the rest of the OLSEN range - things are done for a reason. F...
Be Safe Be Seen.

Be Safe Be Seen.

With gloomy seasonal British weather more riders are riding with lights, during the day, to be seen. Ideal for Commuting Summer Night rides Sunrise to Sunset Summer Solstice rides Emergency light ...
On a Frame with NO Name

On a Frame with NO Name

On a frame with no name I've been through the desert on a bike with no name. It felt good to be out of the rain… In case you missed it, I have some new frames coming… I have called it the HOVSGOL...
Long Distance Geometry:

Long Distance Geometry:

Long Distance Geometry: The Karapoti and the Mokihinui for all-day long-distance, trail riding.  Long days out riding without sacrificing climbing hills.  Olsen Long Distance Geometry is a big part...
HOPE you can stop at the GATES.

HOPE you can stop at the GATES.

Do I win "Pun of the Week"? Olsen HQ have Titanium Bikes INSTOCK from £1699. We have chosen quality products from suppliers that we have used for years.  We can build SRAM 12 speed Bikes or Single...
Twenty Picked n Mixed Bike OPTIONS Available

Twenty Picked n Mixed Bike OPTIONS Available

Twenty Picked n Mixed Bike Available at OLSEN Which one is for you?? We have 2 Frames that can be built into Bikes in various ways. The Karapoti NX is ideal for fast light race or long distance ...