The project's center is a training workshop where volunteers of all abilities gain skills and experience which are used by some to help them back into paid employment. At the project, donated bicycles are fully refurbished & safety-checked, before being offered for sale at affordable prices. Back 2 Bikes also repair and service customers own cycles using either new or pre-owned parts, and supply and fit a wide range of cycle accessories.
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Please remember before giving your unwanted bicycle to a door to door scrap collector that by donating it to us you are helping another unemployed local person back into employment. All of the bikes we refurbish or break for spare parts have been donated to us, so we depend entirely on the kindness of our local community to keep us supplied with bikes.
The staff and volunteers at Back 2 Bikes have a wide range of cycling and engineering skills. As such we are able to repair and service most types of bicycles including electric bikes. As a bicycle recycling centre we also have a massive stock of pre-used parts which can be used as an alternative to new parts if keeping costs to a minimum is important.
While many people know Back 2 Bikes for it's work recycling, selling, and repairing bicycles an important element of its work is helping the unemployed gain skills which they can use to help them find work. Back 2 Bikes therefore encourages and supports unemployed volunteers to work alongside its full time staff to gain new skills.
Reviews (10)
Hayley Francesca
Jan 26, 2022
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Told by Halfords my bike wasn't worth fixing due to how much is likely damaged and that I should take care buying second hand from people and they are sorry for the bad news
Brought it here and reckon it only needs 1 part that needs changing considering the use it will get and quoted £25 to do the work.
Update: all sorted for £25. Gave me honest advice saying that if I was doing hard trails it may need more looking at but for what I need which is following a toddler around this week be fine. And to come see them in the future if it needs anything else is my riding habits change
Brought it here and reckon it only needs 1 part that needs changing considering the use it will get and quoted £25 to do the work.
Update: all sorted for £25. Gave me honest advice saying that if I was doing hard trails it may need more looking at but for what I need which is following a toddler around this week be fine. And to come see them in the future if it needs anything else is my riding habits change
Inkerman
Oct 23, 2021
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Karl Farr
May 17, 2021
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Gareth Evans Gaff
Apr 28, 2021
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Anita Hamilton
Jan 22, 2021
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Lockdown times = more exercising and decided to buy a folding bike but reasonable cost hence visit to Back2Bikes after emailing them to which Michael replied he had one folding bike, short road test later, loved it, bought it! The friendly lads even fitted me a bell on my new purchase. Highly recommend for choices, prices and they sell small accessories too.
Jonathan Griffiths
Dec 04, 2020
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I took my boardman in for a service and a general check of the bike as there was a few things wrong.They fitted a new chain and chain ring and and sorted the cranks out plus a good clean of the parts and bike for £30 it looked fantastic when I picked it up brilliant job guys really happy. I'll be taking my bike here for now on
John Wilson
Nov 30, 2020
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Dave Mason
Oct 23, 2020
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Mk K.
Aug 19, 2018
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Definitely recommended. I have used these guys many times and I am a very happy customer.
I have bought a bike from there. It was a good bike for a good price and they serviced for free if any issues came up within the first month.
I had another bike needing a service. This was also carried out to a high standard.
I also needed a rim replacement. They ordered, fitted and serviced.
The staff are always friendly and very helpful. Never had a negative experience.
If anyone needs a service or thinking of a new bike, try these guys.
I think they also take new bikes and refurb
I have bought a bike from there. It was a good bike for a good price and they serviced for free if any issues came up within the first month.
I had another bike needing a service. This was also carried out to a high standard.
I also needed a rim replacement. They ordered, fitted and serviced.
The staff are always friendly and very helpful. Never had a negative experience.
If anyone needs a service or thinking of a new bike, try these guys.
I think they also take new bikes and refurb
Mark Smith
Jul 07, 2018
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