Where to get your bike fixed in London

Matt Writtle
Matt Writtle

That old banger in the shed? It could be your new ticket to work with a little bit of TLC. The capital’s bike mechanics are fixing, pumping and mending as quickly and safely as possible and are offering special help to London’s key workers. That rusty set of wheels will be good as new in no time. From your local workshop to repairers that come to your door, this is your bike repair directory.

NORTH

Micycle

The Stroud Green shop is open for repairs with servicing from £40. They’re lending bikes to NHS workers for free.

8 Ferme Park Road, N4, micycle.org.uk

SBC Cycles

Heavy-metal bike shop Skull Bike Club is open for servicing and builds, in keeping with social distancing rules.

41 Cropley Street, N1, sbccyles.com

Push Cycles

Newington Green bike repairs and sales from 11am to 3pm.

35c Newington Green, N16, pushcycles.com

London Bike Kitchen

The repairs workshop is open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 6pm, by appointment. Staff will disinfect everything.

16 Whitmore Road, N1, lbk.org.uk

EAST

Full City Cycles

Under the arches on the bike path that leads from Mare Street through London Fields. Call ahead to book a service.

47 Martello Street, E8, fullcitycycles.co.uk

Greenwich Cycle Workshop

Priority for servicing and bike repairs for NHS staff and key workers. Call before coming in.

37 Woolwich Rd, SE10, greenwichcycleworkshop.co.uk

Brick Lane Bikes

The Bethnal Green store is open for essential repairs and sales. 10 per cent off for NHS and emergency staff.

118 Bethnal Green Road, E2, bricklanebikes.co.uk

Look Mum No Hands

The Old Street cycle bar has closed its café (sadly) but the workshop does have some capacity for knocking your bike back into shape. Contact Sam at workshop@lookmumnohands.com to arrange a slot.

49 Old Street, EC1V, lookmumnohands.com

Walthamstow Cycles

Call or email ahead. The store is still repairing punctures same-day, and some other small jobs.

63 St James’ Street, E17, facebook.com/walthamstowcycles

Look mum no hands! in Old Street
Look mum no hands! in Old Street

SOUTH

Herne Hill Bicycles

The shop is offering quick free bike checks with priority for NHS staff and the vulnerable. There’s a collect-and-return repair service if you’d rather stay at home.

83 Norwood Rd, SE24, hhbikes.co.uk

SW Bicycle Company

Puncture repairs to full bike services. Email ben@swbicyclecompany.co.uk before dropping your bike in.

79 Replingham Road, SW18, swbicyclecompany.co.uk

Brixton Cycles

Book your repair; 10% off repairs, parts and accessories for NHS staff.

296-298 Brixton Road, SW9, brixtoncycles.co.uk

Pearson

Pearson’s East Sheen store, sister to the Sutton branch which claims to be the oldest bike shop in the world, is offering free repairs and servicing for NHS staff.

232 Upper Richmond Rd W, SW14, pearson1860.com

Fully Charged

The Bermondsey service centre is open as usual with priority for key workers.

37 Bermondsey St, SE1, fullycharged.com

Nip Nip Cycling

Now open for repairs Monday to Saturday from 8.30am to 5.30pm. Fixing NHS staff bikes for free.

172 Great Suffolk Street, SE1, nipnip.co.uk

WEST

Velo Sport

Free bike health checks for all NHS workers. Basic services from £45.

252 Upper Richmond Road, SW15 6TQ, velosport.co.uk

Bikefix

Book your repair and choose your drop-off slot. Most jobs same-day.

44 Emerald St, WC1N, bikefix.co.uk

Elswood Cycleworks

The Putney store is operating a closed-door service. Use the online form to request servicing.

98 Lower Richmond Rd, SW15, elswoodcycleworks.com

The London Cycle Workshop

The Battersea, Hammersmith and East Sheen repair specialists are open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm.

W6, SW11 and SW14, tlcw.co.uk

Condor Cycles

The Bloomsbury store is open for business. Book your repair in advance.

49-53 Gray’s Inn Road, WC1X, condorcycles.com

Cyclecare Kensington

Priority for key workers. Please ring the bell outside for assistance.

54 Earl’s Court Road, W8, cyclecarekensington.myshopify.com

AT HOME

Voncrank

Order a bike or ebike mechanic to the kerb or your house.

Within the M25, voncrank.com

Handlebars

Bike collection and servicing at your door. Nominate an NHS hero for a free bike.

Zones 1, 2 and 3, handlebars.io

Cycle Tech UK

Socially distanced bike repairs at your door from £55. Check T&Cs for new safety guidelines.

Across London, cycletechuk.co.uk

Have Bike

Book a slot and the team will aim to collect, service and return your bicycle within 72 hours. Some delays due to supply issues.

Within the M25 and Surrey, havebike.co.uk