Port Velo Cycle Works

Port Velo Cycle Works We provide bike servicing, repairs, custom builds and professional bike fitting for riders across Portishead, Bristol and the surrounding area.

Port Velo Cycle Works — Perfecting Your Ride.

17/06/2026

We’re big fans of products that solve real workshop problems.

These do exactly that.

Faster inflation. Easier sealant top-ups. Fewer blocked valves.

Now available in a full range of colours too.

11/06/2026

No idea why this is so calming.
It’s just a cassette in the ultrasonic.
And yet here we are.

Probably says more about us than the cassette.…

One of the stranger things we’ve found in the workshop lately.An AA battery. In the bar end.No, we don’t know why either...
11/06/2026

One of the stranger things we’ve found in the workshop lately.

An AA battery. In the bar end.

No, we don’t know why either.

You’d be amazed what turns up once bikes are stripped down properly. Not every odd noise or strange setup has a sensible explanation.

If something on your bike feels odd, loose, rattly or just not right, there’s usually a reason.

If your bike doesn’t feel right, it’s usually worth getting it looked at before the mystery gets bigger.

05/06/2026

A new saddle can be a brilliant upgrade or a complete waste of money. It usually comes down to many things but fit tends to be the primary starting point.

This one is from Rule Components. Carbon rails, carbon shell, polymer padding and a compact 246mm length. It comes in 135mm and 145mm widths, with a claimed weight of 156g.

We absolutely love it and it’s a lovely bit of kit. But we’re not interested in selling saddles blind just because they look good in photos.

If you want to look at and test one properly and talk about fit, width and whether it’s actually right for your bike and riding, come in and have a chat.

See more at portveloworks.co.uk/components/rule-components

22/05/2026

Not everything interesting in cycling sits at the front of the mainstream conversation.

Lately we’ve been spending more time looking at the details properly.

How a bike rides after four hours, not four minutes.
Whether the finish quality still impresses you six months later.

Whether a product actually feels considered rather than just marketed well.

That’s a big part of the next chapter of Port Velo Cycle Works.

Carefully chosen bikes.
Brands with character.
A proper workshop behind them.

Officine Mattio.
BH.
Rule Components.

Different ideas. Different personalities.

But all interesting for the right reasons.

More to come.

16/05/2026

Some bikes shout for attention.
Others don’t need to.

The Lemma from Officine Mattio is one of those bikes that makes more sense the closer you look at it.

The paint.
The lines.
The ride feel.
The detail.

Not built for everyone.

If you’re thinking about your next bike and want something a bit different from the usual options, drop in and have a look.

Coffee’s on.

14/05/2026

Noisy brake with worn contaminated pads. Refreshed & upgraded with fresh pads and reset properly.

A lot of riders don’t realise how quickly disc brake performance drops off once pads glaze or contamination gets in. Power fades slowly so you adapt to it without noticing.

If your bike is:

* squealing
* lacking bite
* rubbing
* feeling inconsistent on descents

it’s probably time for a brake check.

Fresh pads, clean rotors and correctly setup calipers make a massive difference to confidence on the bike.

Servicing and brake inspections at Port Velo Cycle Works

The SV is one of those bikes that makes sense the second you ride it. Fast when you want it to be, stable when the road ...
12/05/2026

The SV is one of those bikes that makes sense the second you ride it. Fast when you want it to be, stable when the road gets rough, and properly finished in the way you’d expect from Basso.

If you’ve been thinking about a new road or all-road bike and want something a bit different from the usual crowd, get in touch or drop into the workshop for a chat. We can talk through builds, sizing and what actually suits your riding.

09/05/2026

If the bike is still stopping doesn’t mean the brakes are healthy.

Clean fluid in. Dirty contaminated fluid out.

That dark brown fluid is degraded oil carrying moisture, heat contamination and wear particles through the system. Lever feel becomes vague, bite point inconsistent and performance drops gradually enough that most riders don’t notice it happening.

Fresh fluid means:

• Consistent bite point
• Better modulation
• Improved heat management
• Longer component life

If you ride regularly through winter, wet conditions or long descents, yearly brake bleeds are preventative maintenance — not optional extras.

The difference is obvious at the lever.

📍Port Velo Cycle Works – Portbury, Bristol
Professional brake bleeding, servicing and diagnostics.

A quick heads up on opening hours next week.Monday 27th April we’ll be opening later than usual.Saturday 2nd May we’ll b...
24/04/2026

A quick heads up on opening hours next week.

Monday 27th April we’ll be opening later than usual.
Saturday 2nd May we’ll be closed.

All other days as open as usual.

This is due to staff holidays and our Portugal trip with .velo

We’ll be sharing the trip over at .velo if you’d like to follow along.

If you need to collect a bike, book work in or speak to us, just send us a message and we’ll help where we can.

Thanks as always for supporting an independent local bike shop.

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Unit 5-6 Higgins Industrial Estate
Portbury
BS207TN

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