At Bicycle S.O.S I use top quality products in the course of my servicing and repairs.  Here are a few links to those component manufacturers' and distributors' sites.

Shimano: world leader in bicycle components

Campagnolo: top quality Italian component manufacturer

Sapim: the best spokes available

SRAM: great range of bicycle components

Schwalbe: top German tyre manufacturer

Other local links:

Stevenage CTC: loads of local rides and social events for all...very friendly

Watton Wheelers: a small and friendly cycling club based in Watton at Stone in Hertfordshire, but with members from all across the county and beyond

Community Times Stevenage: local advertising and community info site

Cycleinstructor.co.uk: Cycle training in the Stevenage and North Herts area.  Are you more than 5 years old and want to learn to cycle?  CTC National Standard Cycle Instructor to the rescue for children and adults!

Emily's Tea Shop: Cyclist (and everyone else) - friendly, family run cafe in the Hertfordshire countryside.  Open 9am - 4pm Tuesday - Saturday and 10am - 4pm Sundays and Bank Holidays.  Waterhall Farm, Whitwell,SG4 8BN, tel 01438 871928.