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Please note that the workshop is operating on a strictly appointment only basis for the foreseeable future due to the global pandemic. Please do not turn up unless you have made an appointment. May I also request that you wear a mask at all times when in the building to protect you, me and my family. Many thanks - Greg.
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Bomber Bikeworks is a dedicated bike workshop specialising in the building, service and repair of high end race bikes. I happily work on road and mountain bikes, from watt saving aero time trial machines to trail shredding enduro race bikes. I have the added luxury of a machine workshop too, so can take on very specialised jobs - most turning and milling jobs can be catered for, repairing snapped bolts/stripped threads is a mere formality!
Bomber Bikeworks is run by self confessed bike obsessive, Greg "Bomber" Lancaster (me). I have been riding bikes competitively for over 2 decades having competed in cross country, downhill, cyclo cross, time trials and road racing. I graduated with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Exeter University in 2002.
You can expect nothing but the best service, I will do all that is needed to the highest standard, and will only do what is needed. It is highly advisable to have a Standard Service every 6-12 months or every 2000 - 2500km. The Standard Service starts from 55* exclusive of parts and I will discuss your specific requirements with you.
Carbon fibre is a wonderful material but it is very easily damaged in a crash. Techniques have developed over recent years allowing carbon frames to be repaired successfully and restored to their former glory. I outsource all carbon repairs to the guys at Target Composites. I cannot recommend the quality of their work enough.
Anyone can go to the bike shop and get an off-the-peg bike. It'll be one identical to many hundreds of others knocked out of a factory somewhere. How about I build you a one-off absolutely custom bike to meet your needs? It'll be meticulously assembled using the correct greases and anti-seize compounds, all bolts will be torqued up to their factory specs.
Reviews (18)
Dan Massey
Dan Massey
Aug 23, 2021
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Bomber Bike works carried out a service on my bike before taking on a 1000 mile charity bike ride. Service and advice before the work was brilliant and professional and left me in with great confidence regarding the quality of work to be carried out. On return of the bike - it's never ridden so well! All the mechanics were smooth and worked perfectly: it felt like a brand new bike. I cannot recommend this place enough. Great value for money and incredible quality of workmanship carried out. Thank you.
Matt Irwin
Matt Irwin
Apr 22, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
All round excellent service from Greg at Bomber Bikeworks. He was so busy (always a good sign!) but still managed to fit in a quick bike repair to get me back on the road. Thank you!
Andrew Read
Andrew Read
Jan 16, 2021
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Highly recommend Bomber Bikework's 5 star service & attention to detail. Took my 10yr old Madone in for service and rear cassette, chain and cable replacement a couple of weeks ago. Wow! Bike is Purrin' again just like she was NEW! Greg is a Credit to the Cycling Industry, and to have a Jewel like him local too.
Matt Godfrey
Matt Godfrey
Dec 13, 2020
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Had a set of 650b wheels built with Hope pro 4 hubs and Stan's Arch rims. fantastic build quality and turnaround. highly recommended.
Ben Langdon
Ben Langdon
Jul 29, 2020
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Greg did an excellent job restoring my old- school MTB. Feels better than when it was new. Thank you very much! Would definitely recommend.
Mitch Turner
Mitch Turner
Jul 13, 2020
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Positive: Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Good Guy Greg runs a great outfit, i've been there a couple of times now and am always impressed at the quality, attention to detail and the value. Always been a quick turnaround too, plus he makes good wheels (im'a be getting one soon). Highly recommended
Graham Holmes
Graham Holmes
Jun 10, 2020
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Excellent Service from an excellent Bike mechanic with high standards and great attention to the engineering detail that a bike deserves. Highly recommended if you want a repair or service done properly.
Matt Godfrey
Matt Godfrey
Jun 10, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
User Bomber for a set of MTB wheels, overwhelmed with the service and build quality. I needed an additional spacer for my cassette so popped back to get one - that's the benefit of using a local bike wheel builder. Keep up the great work, I'll definitely be back.
Paul Volker
Paul Volker
Jan 08, 2020
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Greg opened up first thing for us to sort out my sons bike so that he could get to school. Really efficient and found the problem quickly. Sorted and on our way in 15 minutes. Thanks very much
Justyna Kloc
Justyna Kloc
Dec 05, 2018
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Great and quick service today on my breaks. Phone call when all done, reasonable price. I will definitely go back there again
Phil Harper
Phil Harper
Nov 05, 2018
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Great service! Trusted my bike in the hands of Greg and I wasn't disappointed. I have recently moved to the area and so spent a bit of time researching the different local bike shops and chose Bomber as it seemed the owner had a real passion for cycling and could deliver a good service. My bike honestly feels better than when I bought it, so thank you very much. I will be returning for my regular service and for any work required in the future.
Jeff Webber
Jeff Webber
Oct 23, 2018
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Quite simply I wouldn't go anywhere else, the quality of work is superb and Greg is super friendly. Apart from the normal routine maintenance/repairs I have relied heavily on Greg's expertise during a couple of lengthy charity cycling challenges. My two road bikes have been heavily used and abused and yet, thanks to Greg's knowledge, expertise and problem solving skills, they still feel like new bikes to ride. If you're reading this and in any doubt just try for yourself, I doubt you'll go anywhere else after your first encounter!
Nick Trott
Nick Trott
Jun 25, 2018
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1st time service with Greg and Rich. Really impressed with their service and attention to detail. Many bike shops would try and sell a new set of brakes rather than send the existing ones back under warranty. Fantastic customer service. Would certainly recommend.
Kim Knapik
Kim Knapik
May 30, 2018
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I think Greg must be some kind of wizard considering the amazing work he did on my bike. Made it feel like a brand new bike. Can't rate it high enough. 100% recommended and is the only place I have total trust in. Thank you.
Colin Johnstone
Colin Johnstone
May 29, 2018
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Saved my MTB frame from the scrap heap (sheared & seized bolt in rear sus), helped source an odd sized axle for my road bike and a recent full service. There are not many jobs Greg can't handle.
Andrew Cross
Andrew Cross
Apr 04, 2018
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Greg is a top bloke who knows his stuff, hand built wheels fitted along with service bike feels like new again can’t believe how smooth they run, want new wheels speak to Greg was recommended to me & have no hesitation in giving the same will be using Bomber Bikeworks again thanks again - Andy
Dean Callanan
Dean Callanan
Jan 23, 2018
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Greg is a top bike mechanic! If you have dealt with other mobile bike mechanics as I have then it really makes you appreciate how good Greg actually is! With Greg I actually know I'm getting what I'm paying for cause I can feel the difference in the bike when it's returned, with others it doesn't feel that way, I've had my bike returned to me making more noise then what It did when I gave it to them and when I've chased them up I get told " once the new parts bed in those noises will go " really ?
Dean Callanan
Dean Callanan
Jul 23, 2017
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There's nobody I'd rather trust with my bike then Greg, I know when my bike goes in for a service it gets the full attention it needs and deserves along with everything getting done as it should be, 3 key points I'd like to identify about Greg, he is very good at what he does along with being very honest and he's also very approachable with requests for jobs that others may refuse to do.