Do It Yourself

For those brave souls who want to do it themselves we sell a wide range of tools and spares that are able to fix almost any bike out there. We particularly recommend Park Tools , we use them in the workshop and they're great value.

 

A small selection of tools will cover most emergencies. As a basic package, you will need a pump (£10), a puncture kit (£3), tyre levers (£3), a set of Allen keys (£10), and a chain tool (£7-£15). A little bag to keep everything in is handy - seat packs (from £10) keep everything tidy and hang neatly under your seat but any bag of about the right size will do the job.

 

We also have a selection of books, from the practical instruction manuals with step by step pictures to more aspirational and inspirational titles. Particularly recommended is William Fotheringhams' book about Tommy Simpson, the great British road cyclist. It's called 'Put Me Back On My Bike' and is well worth a look. Reviewed and enjoyed by one of our favourite customers, Glen Meredith.

 

If you'd like the in-house manual, try 'The Complete Bike Book', by Mel Allwood. You can even get a signed copy if you fancy.