As we start to feel more confident going outside again, it’s important to stay healthy and keep moving! There are many local bike shops that have stayed open and happy to serve their community. So whether it’s time to give your old bike a spruce up or treat yourself to a new set of wheels, here’s 13 South London bike shops to enjoy the outdoors!
Vaidas Bicycles
Open as usual
74 Honor Oak Park SE23 1DY
This independent bike shop in Honor Oak is a local favourite, with an impressive reputation and several friendly faces. Their current bike service number is 3989 and counting! They treat each service uniquely, giving your bike the TLC it needs to get it to tip top shape. Want an even more bespoke service? This team of cycling fanatics can build you a custom bike from scratch! Bring along your South London Club card and get 10% off!
Vaidas Bicycles
Balfes Bikes
Open as usual, face masks required
36 E Dulwich Rd, London SE22 9AX
Balfe’s Bikes is your go to for any regular cyclist looking for a trustworthy expert for their bike check up. As well as the shop being open as usual, you can also order online for either click & collect or delivery if you are shielding. Find their bike service form online to book an appointment in store for services such as brake service, hubs adjustment, tyre pumping or even a complete strip down and rebuild! If you bought a bike from this shop in the past 6-8 weeks, you’ll get your first service free. Use your South London Club card and get 10% off.
Balfe’s Bikes
Finches Emporium
Open as usual, delivery available
25-29 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London SE23 2NE
Finches Emporium is a paradise for any bike or snow sport lover. Finches Bike Shop stocks all your cycling essentials, from comfortable clothing, to saddle gel covers, helmets and other spare parts. You can also get valuable advice in purchasing one of their brand new bikes, whether it's a mountain, electric, hybrid or a road racing bike. Their team of experts also provide bike services to keep you safe on your bike rides into the summer months. Can’t make it to the store? Order any of their products online for free UK home delivery.
Finches Emporium
De Ver Cycles
Open as usual, delivery available
632-636 Streatham High Rd, Norbury, London SW16 3QL
De Ver Cycles are open both in store and online to service their local community for all their cycling needs. Choose from a wide range of bikes, from mountain, electric, convenient folding bikes and more, all in various sizes to make sure your bike is a perfect fit. They also stock stylish and protective bike clothing for you to face any weather, even the British summer rain! Their staff are professionally trained to service and repair your bike too, with this shop giving you a free assessment so there are no surprise costs!
De Ver Cycles Ltd
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Brixton Cycles
Open as usual, delivery available
296-298 Brixton Rd, London SW9 6AG
Brixton Cycles was established as a workers co-operative in 1983 and is still a thriving community hub today. Their primary focus has always been supporting and serving their local community, providing high quality repairs using eco-friendly parts and equipment. The team is also offering free safety checks for anyone wanting to avoid public transport and make sure they are riding safely.
Brixton Cycles
The Cyclery
Open as usual
302 Lewisham High St, SE13 6JZ
This community driven bike shop opened in 2019, all geared up and ready to help you out with all your cycling needs! They provide different tiered services to keep your bike ticking over, from a standard bronze service including brake adjustments to a gold service that includes wheel degreasing and refitting. Their services will be taken by appointment only by calling 0208-265-1648 and they provide a drop off and pick up service. Bring along your South London Club card and get 10% off Servicing and Labour!
The Cyclery Lewisham
P & L Cycles
Open, by appointment only
148 Lewisham Way, New Cross, London SE14 6PD
Parts and Labour love bikes, it’s as simple as that. They are back serving their local community and providing high quality work on your bikes. During your booked appointment with them, the team will be eager to have a socially distanced chat about all things bikes, from what are the best models for you, to the best biking routes in the area. Some of the services they offer include puncture treatment, hub service, wheel building and more. Don’t forget your South London Club card and get 20% off labour and 10% off parts!
Parts and Labour Cycles
Blue Door Bicycles
Open in store
5-7 Central Hill, Upper Norwood, London SE19 1BG
There has been a bike shop at this premises since the 1920s and as such, Blue Door Cycles has a strong reputation as one of the best bike shops in the area. Locals have praised the team here for being quick and efficient, easily diagnosing a problem and fixing it with precision. They can do anything your bike needs, from hanging the bottom bracket and seat post to greasing pedals. Use your South London Club card and get 10% off (excludes repairs & sale items).
Blue Door Bicycles
Greenwich Cycle Workshop
Open as usual, call 020 8269 0901 for appointments
37 Woolwich Rd, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0RA
The Greenwich Cycle Workshop is a local favourite for all your bike repair needs. Committed to stocking high quality bike brands and practical, user-focused, accessories, the Greenwich Cycle Workshop is well-placed to meet the needs of cycling enthusiasts and everyday commuters alike. They also provide free assessment and quotations, giving trustworthy and valuable advice. Use your South London Club card and get 10% off services!
Greenwich Cycle Workshop
Brake Bikes from South London Cycles
Order online for delivery
Based in Blackheath or collect at South London Cycles, 288-290 Lee High Rd, Lewisham, London SE13 5PJ
Brake Bikes is the brainchild of Blackheath local Rachel Thomas who fused together Californian style and British design into bikes! You can purchase her designs either online or at South London Cycles in Lewisham, where you can get expert advice and bike servicing from their friendly and qualified staff. These bike designs are known for their bright colours that are sure to stand out on the local biking routes and are also built to last. Use your South London Club card and get 15% off!
Brake Bikes
Compton Cycles
Open as usual
23-25 Catford Hill, London SE6 4NU
Founded in 1975 by local entrepreneur Chris Compton, this shop has developed into one of South East London's premier bike shops. With over 40 years of experience and engagement in the industry, theirs is advice worth listening to when purchasing a new bicycle, spare parts, or bike accessories. The team are now able to deliver their Brompton bikes to locals and provide advice in choosing the right bike for you.
Compton Cycles
Ladywell Village Cycles
Open as usual
257 Algernon Rd, Ladywell, London SE13 7AG
From maintenance and servicing to custom builds, Ladywell Village Cycles is the local bike shop that has it all! As well as selling a range of bike accessories in their shop, they perform anything from a full strip down and rebuild, to simply a puncture repair. Ladywell Village Cycles are from the community and for the community. With a combined wealth of experience and innate problem solving skills, you know you are in good hands. Don’t forget your South London Club card and get 10% off!
Ladywell Village Cycles
London Velo
Open for bike services, cafe currently closed
18 Deptford High St, New Cross, London SE8 4AF
London Velo are back and eager to service the New Cross community and get them on their bikes again. They have three tiered services if you want to give your bike a full check up to have it ready for the road, or you can have a specific service from major to minor repairs. The qualified team can fix anything from a broken chain, to a full strip down and rebuild. Make sure to email mechanic@ldnvelo.co.uk to book your service today.
London Velo
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