Dave's Bike Shed

17/11/2022

https://davesbikeshed.co.uk/about just hand built some end of line wheels, using quality hubs, rims and spokes, for 700c rim braked road bikes. Superb Value for Money for winter use or fast training and a robust alternative over low spoke count factory built that melt in pot holes.
Link has full details and prices or email me or txt your interest 07772 948568

19/09/2022

Cycle repairs and maintenance are ON TODAY. Here from 915 on with usual breaks for dug walks. So if you want to discuss indexing or old school friction; adjusting cup n cone bottom brackets or whatever- set up a visit!

12/07/2022

Update mid July 2022: Year 12 of trading! Its back! After last years success the Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme has recommenced (4/11/21) https://www.cyclinguk.org/ScotCycleRepair
In simple terms, you get up to £50 of free repairs so a !!FREE!! silver service, labour and parts in excess of that are charged to you but obviously discussed and agreed with you before hand. Get in touch - 07772 948568 - to arrange an appointment for you to visit. Pls dont respond on this fbook its far from my 1st choice, best to phone or email [email protected]
The funders require your postcode and email in return so they can contact you with 2 short questionnaires.
Heres what the site says: "This service aims to get lots more people across Scotland on their bikes. The Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme is working with bike shops, mechanics and community projects providing cycle repairs across the country, to provide free repairs and maintenance to those who need it. Bike shops and mechanics joining the scheme are awarded grants to provide free repairs and maintenance work, up to the value of £50 per person and £100 per person for non-standard cycles (e.g. trike, tandem, recumbent, cargo. Excluding standard upright e-bikes)."

Finances are tight for many people at the moment, so we know it can be difficult to pay for essential bike repairs. If you need a helping hand to get your bike into shape, this scheme provides free repair and maintenance work up to the value of £50 for standard bikes and up to £100 for non-standar...

04/11/2021

Update early November: Year 10 of trading! Its back! After last years success the Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme has recommenced (4/11/21) https://www.cyclinguk.org/ScotCycleRepair

In simple terms, you get up to £50 of free repairs so a !!FREE!! silver service, labour and parts in excess of that are charged to you but obviously discussed and agreed with you before hand. Get in touch - 07772 948568 - to arrange an appointment for you to visit. Pls dont respond on this fbook its far from my 1st choice, best to phone or email [email protected]

The funders require your postcode and email in return so they can contact you with 2 short questionnaires.

Heres what the site says: "This service aims to get lots more people across Scotland on their bikes. The Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme is working with bike shops, mechanics and community projects providing cycle repairs across the country, to provide free repairs and maintenance to those who need it. Bike shops and mechanics joining the scheme are awarded grants to provide free repairs and maintenance work, up to the value of £50 per person and £100 per person for non-standard cycles (e.g. trike, tandem, recumbent, cargo. Excluding standard upright e-bikes)."

Finances are tight for many people at the moment, so we know it can be difficult to pay for essential bike repairs. If you need a helping hand to get your bike into shape, this scheme provides free repair and maintenance work up to the value of £50 for standard bikes and up to £100 for non-standar...

25/10/2020

I am reopening Monday 26th October (tomorrow) and have appointments available in the second week of November onwards. Thanks for everyones understanding over the last few months.

08/09/2020

Bike repairs - I am not booking any appointments for the near future, am putting all my energy into looking after a very ill relative, thanks for your understanding.

31/03/2020

http://www.davesbikeshed.co.uk/ open again, doing well with my health, see the website for a bit more info, email or txt. Am minimising any contact so have arrangements to help everyone in place. [email protected] 07772 948568

25/03/2020

I've been unwell for one week now. Symptoms lessening. Fatigued and a sore throat. Still not working but have updated the website and will post here again when reopening. Those who have been in touch I will contact to arrange drop off. Stay safe and healthy and as always...safe cycling. http://www.davesbikeshed.co.uk/

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05/03/2020

new rims needed?!? Old ones worn out? Let me sort this out for you using high quality rims and spokes, all with a lifetime true guarantee.

02/05/2019

brush method for getting a recumbent onto the work stand.

28/02/2019

When your e assist trike - there are a lot out there - needs a new drivetrain, chain and freewheel, axle comes out. Yes I have the knowledge and tools to do so without any snot, tears or sweat being emitted!