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The Genesis Croix de Fer range compared at Aztecs Bikes, Bow, East London
Which Genesis Croix de Fer Is Right for You? The Full Range Compared.
Eight complete bikes and three framesets, from the 10 to the electric 60. Where the meaningful jumps are, and where you would be paying for something you will never notice. Read more...
Tenways CGO600 Pro vs CGO800S commuter e-bikes side by side, Aztecs Bikes, East London
Tenways CGO600 Pro vs CGO800S: Which Commuter E-Bike Is Right for You?
The CGO600 Pro and the CGO800S are the two Tenways we get asked about most for London commuting. On paper they look almost identical. Same motor, same belt drive, about... Read more...
Hand-built wheels on the truing stand at the Aztecs Bikes workshop in Bow
Hand-Built vs Factory Wheels: Is It Worth Getting Your Wheels Built?
Your wheels do the hardest job on your bike, and they are the part most riders never think about until something goes wrong. A wobble at speed. A spoke that... Read more...
The Tenways e-bike range reviewed by Aztecs Bikes, Bow, East London
Tenways E-Bike Buyer's Guide 2026: Honest Review of 10 Models (UK)
E-bikes used to be a niche thing. Heavy frames, awkward batteries strapped on like an afterthought, and a riding feel that screamed "this isn't a real bike". That's not where... Read more...
Cycle to Work scheme explained at Aztecs Bikes, Bow, East London
Cycle to Work: Who Owns the Bike and What You Pay at the End
What happens at the end of the scheme, what to do if you change jobs, and how to make sure you're saving what you think you're saving. Read more...
Bike insurance for London cyclists, explained by Aztecs Bikes
Bike Insurance in London: Worth It or a Waste of Money?
You lock your bike up outside, nip into the shop for ten minutes, and come back to find the lock cut and the bike gone. It happens constantly in this... Read more...
Ridgeback kids' bikes size guide at Aztecs Bikes, East London
Kids' Bike Size Guide: Wheel Size by Age and Height, 14in to 24in
Your child's first proper bike is a big deal. Get it right, and they'll be begging to go out riding every weekend. Get it wrong, and it'll gather dust in... Read more...
Genesis CDA 20 vs Croix de Fer 20 side by side, Aztecs Bikes, East London
Genesis CDA vs. Croix de Fer: Which versatile adventurer is right for you?
A practical guide to choosing between zippy aluminium agility and legendary steel comfort. Read more...
Aztecs Bikes celebrating four years in Bow, East London
2025 Ending: From Bow to the Big Stage: Celebrating Award Wins, 700 Reviews, and 4 Years of Aztecs Bikes
A reflection on four years of community, craft, and why we’re officially the UK's best independent bike dealer. Read more...