Founder & Editor
Tom Southern
Tom founded Cyclesite in 2025 to give UK cyclists honest, data-led buying advice without the affiliate-driven hype that dominates the market. He writes the buying guides, oversees editorial and reviews every guide for accuracy before publication.
Areas of expertise
- UK cycling market
- Used bike pricing
- Buying advice
- Marketplace data analysis
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Guides by Tom Southern
Skills
Best UK Cycling Holidays for 2026: Routes, Logistics, Kit
The best UK cycling holidays for road, gravel and family riders. Lake District, Highlands, NC500, C2C, LEJOG, Camel Trail and the practical logistics of riding any of them.
Commuting
Cycle to Work Scheme: Complete UK Guide for 2026
How the Cycle to Work scheme works in 2026, the savings maths for every tax band, what bikes and accessories qualify, and the common mistakes that cost you money.
Buying
Used Cyclocross Bikes Buyer's Guide UK
How to buy a used cyclocross bike in the UK. Cross vs gravel geometry, tyre clearance, disc brakes, what to check and what to pay.
Buying
Used BMX Bikes Buyer's Guide UK
How to buy a used BMX bike in the UK. Freestyle vs race vs dirt jump, sizing, brands, what to check and what to pay.
Buying
Used Kids Bikes Buyer's Guide UK
How to buy a used kids bike in the UK. Sizing by inseam, brands worth knowing, what to check and what to pay. Plus how to sell on later.
Buying
Used Mountain Bikes Buyer's Guide UK
How to buy a used mountain bike in the UK. Hardtail vs full suspension, wheel size, fork condition, drivetrain wear and what you should pay.
Buying
Used Electric Bikes, Buyer's Guide UK
Battery health, motor systems, UK law, what to pay, and what to check before buying.
Buying
Used Road Bikes, Buyer's Guide UK
Endurance vs race geometry, carbon vs aluminium, groupset hierarchy, and what to pay.
Buying
Used Hybrid Bikes, Buyer's Guide UK
Best hybrid brands, what to check, how much to pay, and how hybrids compare to road and mountain bikes.
Buying
Cheap Bikes UK 2026: Best Picks Under £100, £300 & £600
The cheap bikes that are actually worth buying in 2026. Every budget from £100 to £600, where the bargains are, what to avoid, and why supermarket bikes fail.
Selling
How to Sell Your Bike UK, Get the Best Price
Where to list, how to price using real sold data, what photos to take, and how to stay safe.
Buying
Used Gravel Bikes, Buyer's Guide UK
All-road vs adventure, why tyre choice matters more than frame, and what to pay.
Buying
Tandem Bikes: Complete Buyer's Guide UK
Types, sizing for two riders, what to budget, and where to find tandems in the UK.
Buying
Cargo Bikes, Complete Buyer's Guide UK
Longtail vs bakfiets, electric vs manual, pricing, safety, and what to check used.
Buying
Used Folding Bikes UK 2026: Brompton vs Dahon vs Tern Pricing
Buying a used folding bike? Real UK sold prices for Brompton, Dahon and Tern, what to check, what to avoid, and how much to pay in 2026.
Buying
Complete Bike Buying Guide UK
Everything you need to know before purchasing a bike. Learn about different bike types, key buying factors, sizing, and what to check when buying new or used.
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