Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Bike Workshop in Southsea
Established in late 2012, we have cultivated a strong reputation for custom bike builds, wheel construction, and servicing in Southsea. Our expansion in 2013 enabled us to create a welcoming environment where customers can discuss projects over coffee or socialise post-ride. While we appreciate vintage steel frames, our inclusive approach caters to all riders, from casual cruisers to competitive racers. Our expertise spans gravel, road, mountain, and commuter bikes, with a focus on bespoke solutions tailored to individual needs.We combine technical knowledge with a passion for cycling, offering hand-built wheels, precision bike fitting, and curated hire options. Our team's deep understanding of componentry ensures optimal performance across disciplines, supported by weekly social rides and a commitment to customer collaboration.
Services
Custom Builds
Wheel Building
Bike Fit
Bike Hire
Group Rides
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We specialise in custom bike builds tailored to individual riding styles and preferences
- Our team has over a decade of combined experience in precision wheel building
- We offer hand-built wheels using Sapim, Halo, and DT Swiss components
- Bespoke bike fitting services by Tony Corke-trained professionals
- Weekly social rides with expert route guidance and mechanical support
Services
Custom Builds
We create tailored bicycles matching individual requirements through detailed consultation. Our process considers riding style, componentry preferences, and aesthetic choices within budget constraints. Each build incorporates customer-selected specifications for optimal performance and personal expression.
Wheel Building
Specialist hand-built wheels for diverse cycling disciplines using premium components. We combine modern technology with traditional techniques to create durable touring wheels and lightweight race-specific options. Sapim, Halo, and DT Swiss spokes ensure tailored ride characteristics.
Bike Fit
Precision bike fitting using proven methods from master fitter Tony Corke. Our service optimises rider positioning across all cycling disciplines to enhance comfort, efficiency, and performance through biomechanical analysis and equipment adjustment.
Bike Hire
Premium bike rental fleet including lightweight town bikes, fat bikes for beach exploration, and vintage tandems. Our hourly and daily hire options cater to local exploration needs with multiple frame sizes and gender-specific designs available.
Group Rides
Organised social cycling events including weekday Strava training rides and weekend long-distance tours. These rides feature guided routes, cafe/pub stops, and inclusive pacing suitable for various skill levels across road, fixed, and singlespeed bicycles.
Questions
What custom bike build options are available?
We offer complete custom builds across all disciplines using frames from All City, Surly, Cinelli, The Light Blue, and Tifosi with full component selection.
Do you provide bike fitting services?
Yes, we provide bespoke bike fitting using Tony Corke's proven methods to optimise comfort and efficiency for all cycling disciplines.
What wheel building services do you offer?
We hand-build wheels for all purposes using Sapim, Halo, and DT Swiss components, including touring, fat bike, and lightweight race wheels.
Are bike hire options available?
Yes, we offer town bikes, fat bikes, tandems, and trailers for hourly/daily hire with multiple size options available.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday-Wednesday & Friday 9am-7pm, Thursday 9am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 12pm-3pm.
Do you host cycling events?
Yes, we organise weekly social rides including Tuesday Strava training sessions and Sunday long-distance tours with cafe/pub stops.
Reviews (1)
Janet Winter
Sep 05, 2026
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Hired bikes from here. Great service. Good quality bikes and helpful staff. Good experience all round. Thanks 10/10
