What do you do at the shop? Sales on the shop floor, accounts, admin, social media marketing, stock management, mop floors whatever is needed really. What is your past experience, for working in your position? I studied Media at Uni and worked various jobs while living in London: - Runner at a Post production studio, Accounts assistant, Exhibition sales executive.
But I only began liking my job when I started in the cycling industry. After ten years at large, corporate cycle retailer I decided to start my own company with the help of my past partner Mike Wakefield. Since we opened in 2012. I have become a Cytech qualified mechanic, Trek precision fit technician and a Bosch E-bike specialist.
But I only began liking my job when I started in the cycling industry. After ten years at large, corporate cycle retailer I decided to start my own company with the help of my past partner Mike Wakefield. Since we opened in 2012. I have become a Cytech qualified mechanic, Trek precision fit technician and a Bosch E-bike specialist.
Services
Our standard Bike fit offers a little more than a Basic bike sizing. We size your feet, align cleats and stabilize your foot to create an efficient stable base on which to ride. Next we measure your sit-bones and advise on the best saddle for comfort and posture. Then we adjust the height and reach of the saddle and handlebars to create the most efficient and comfortable riding position.
A cycle to work scheme is a government backed initiative to help finance a bike and get more people out cycling. Employers can sign up to a scheme which allows their employees to make a salary sacrifice in their wages to off set the cost of a new bike. The benefit to you is that, because the repayment comes out of your wage check you do not have to pay taxes on the repayment - saving you 20% to 47% ( dependent on your tax bracket ).
We have the best workshop in the area with highest rated Cytech qualified mechanics in the 1066 region. Have you ever wanted to know how the bike is assembled when it comes from the supplier? We offer a service that lets you build your bike with our Cytech qualified mechanics. You can see how the gears are set up and the correct torque settings needed for your components.
In association with the 1066 cycle club we have designed a New cycling route for Families to ride. The route has been designed to encourage people to get out and ride more. Starting at the Del La Warr pavilion the ride makes it way out to the Greenway by Combe Valley Way and back through Sidley to the sea front.
Reviews (13)
Josh Todd
Jan 06, 2022
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Ben Rymer
Dec 22, 2021
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Lucy Paffard
Nov 29, 2021
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Anna Barnes
Jun 29, 2021
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Lauren Whiting
Mar 29, 2021
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Dave Mercer
Mar 25, 2021
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Fantastic service and support from the team at Handsome Bicycles.
They’ve searched high and low to get the spares to repair our bikes following an accident in November, and got them back to us fully repaired. At a time of a global shortage of bike parts this has been no mean feat!
Highly recommend these guys. I have bought bikes and had them serviced by Rowan and Jack and the team over the past few years, and will continue to do so.
They’ve searched high and low to get the spares to repair our bikes following an accident in November, and got them back to us fully repaired. At a time of a global shortage of bike parts this has been no mean feat!
Highly recommend these guys. I have bought bikes and had them serviced by Rowan and Jack and the team over the past few years, and will continue to do so.
Chris Tillott
Nov 15, 2020
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Roz Adie
Nov 07, 2020
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Mike Sleath
Oct 16, 2020
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Charles Ogilvie
Sep 04, 2020
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Patrick Dargan
Aug 14, 2020
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Took my “black” MTB wheel to have a broken spoke replaced on a Monday and was told yes they can do it and it should be done by the Wednesday as they need to “order” the rite spoke, and that they would call me when it was finished! So Thursday comes around and no call. Friday I called them and was told yes my wheel was finished and ready to collect. Upon collection I noticed it had been repaired with an unpainted/grey spoke. questioning why I now have a black spoked wheel with an odd grey/silver looking spoke I was told that it was the only spoke they had in stock the rite
Mags Ivatts
Mar 09, 2020
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Fantastic service fitting new gear leavers to my Felt bike. I’m delighted with the service, first to diagnose the problem and then to source the parts needed, get them delivered and fit them for me. All the time keeping me in touch with progress. Great people to deal with. Highly recommended!
Thanks so much.
Thanks so much.
Dominic Farrell
Dec 05, 2017
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Very friendly, efficient and great value. Had to make an emergency stop at Handsome Bicycles during a few days touring due to a sheared gear cable. As it was a Sunday, their mechanic was not in the shop but the manager took my bike straight away, diagnosed the problem (a corroded gear shifter) and replaced it with a second-hand part they had in the workshop. They had me back on the road in less than two hours and for a very reasonable price. Really can't recommend them enough!
