Alans Bmx Official, Wigan
Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:30
Thursday: 10:00 - 17:30
Friday: 10:00 - 17:30
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 16:00
About Alans Bmx Official, Wigan
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Alans Bmx Official, Wigan Description
In Alan's words:
I started racing motocross at age11 on a Suzuki RM100, but was always into bicycles too, I had MkI and MkII Raleigh Choppers and a "Wheel King" (motorcycle-type bicycle with plastic "fuel" tank and full m /c style front and rear suspension). At a motocross race around 1978 I saw a copy of "BMX Racer" a mag from Hi-Torque publications (Dirt Bike, MX Action, etc) and was blown away by guys doing tabletops and guys racing sidehacks. By 1980 BMX was starting to make some impression in the UK, Ammaco were importing Mongoose's and Puch Murray's were turning up in the high street. We hooked up with some guys in Little Lever near Bolton (of all places! ) and made a makeshift BMX track there, I rode a Mongoose Supergoose at that race, I even have some pics which I'll post up here sooner or later. Soon after that we heard of a race at Chatham in Kent (about a 6 hour drive south). We all piled into the back of our van (no windows in the back) and headed down - we were up at like 7am riding 'round the track and no-one showed till about 10am, it was sooo cool though. Rumour had it that the starthill was built on an old Ford Transit van. This was November so it was freezing (literally), we all had a blast but no-one won anything as far as I can remember, although I do recall having massive cramp in my legs on the way home. So that was it - we were hooked! Nothing else mattered - only BMX.
Soon after this BMX Action showed up in our local newsagent (John Crews on a RedLine on the cover) and inside were tons of ads for all these cool BMX bike companies. As I was already selling MX spares at the races out of the back out my parent's van, I figures I'd write to some of the companies and ask if I could be their UK distributor! (I was 16 at the time). From memory people I wrote to were GT, Robinson, Race Inc. , CYC, JMC and probably a few others. Only two replied - Robinson and CYC. So at the ripe old age of 16 I was the distributor for those brands. CYC made bikes but were also a major parts distributor, I bought V-bars, wheels, grips and Panda Pro-Am 26" cruisers from them. Anyway, back to the racing. after that (I think) there was a much-hyped race at the infamous Southport track. All sand (being by the seaside) and with a 2 foot tall rubber start gate. I won this (on a RedLine Pro Line) and our other Team guys hauled ass too. I got interviewed for Official BMX and this apperead in #2 of the mag. The next big race was at Worlably in the East of country (Humberside?). Team Alans ruled at that race! Craig Borrows won, I got 2nd and Mike Chilvers was 3rd. Right after that I got an offer of sponsorship from Kuwahara (via their importer Gecko). . . but the Robinsons were coming! Right around this time I got a brand new 1981 YZ125H Yamaha, but only raced it once at the start of '81 - after that I was 100% BMX.
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We be making pairs, available soon on AlansBMX.com. Suzue, Shimano, Suntour etc
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Another full custom @harobmx Lineage Sport with a build cost of well over ┬Ż1000 for just ┬Ż799.99 ¤æŖ For full spec/to buy ¤æē ALANSBMX COM later today ¤æŹ #alansbmx #bmx #harobmx #oldschoolbmx #harofreestyler
New video on the 2019 @sebikes Blocks Flyers now up on the AlansBMX YouTube. Tom runs through the new colors and some up close shots. All available now on AlansBMX.com. We also do 0% interest finance with a 10% deposit (subject to availability)
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@sandersonbmx taking the win at 2018 Bruntwood regional in the vets category with style on his GT Speed Series. The new 2019 GT race bikes look immense and are coming soon. That matching kit though ¤śÄ¤śÄ
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We got em @sebikes ¤Æ¬¤Æ¬¤Æ¬¤Æ¬¤Æ¬doing it for the UK ¤ć¼¤ć¦¤ć¼¤ć¦¤ć¼¤ć¦¤ć¼¤ć¦¤ć¼¤ć¦ ¤ć¼¤ć¦¤ć¼¤ć¦¤ć¼¤ć¦¤ć¼¤ć¦ . BEASTMODE, OM Flyer, Dblocks 29, Blocks Flyers, So Cal flyers and more all on AlansBMX.com
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The @bsdforever Safari Zulu seats are now just ┬Ż23.99 in Brown or Black, Fat or Mid sizing pivotal fitment. In-store and on AlansBMX.com now ¤æī¤æī
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We know people are riding in ridiculous shoes but this is next level. Screw Vans or Etnies, people now selling and swapping high heels for riding in ¤śé¤śé Spotted on the BMX swaps and sales Manchester page. Unfortunately ankles not included ¤śó¤śó¤śó
It's just a 360 ting ¤æŖ¤æŖ¤æŖ the @eraticdominator shredding his @sebikes STR 26 at the local park. Plenty of new 2019 SE Bikes available in-store and online at AlansBMX.com
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Another flyby, The new @sebikes OM Flyer is super fresh ¤æī¤æī with proper Snap Padset, 5arm spider and chainring and full 4130 frame. Ready to roll for ┬Ż649.99 in-store and online at AlansBMX.com #alansbmx #bmx #ukbmx #sebikelife #sebikes #bikelyfeuk #bikelife #bikelifeuk
Special build coming soon, with a one of a kind @harobmx Group1 1 1/8th stem. ¤æī¤æī
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Quick flyby of the 2019 @sebikes BEASTMODE, with Avid BB5 disc brakes and massive 27.5 inch tyres. Available on AlansBMX.com now ¤æŖ¤æŖ¤æŖ¤æŖ
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Man oh man ¤śŖ¤śŖ love playing with a good GSport. Chrome Birdcages in for a customer wheel build. Simply THE best time ¤æī
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┬Ż100 off all 2018 @gtbmxfreestyle Pro Performer 20 & 26ŌĆØ Bikes including the custom colours see ALANSBMX COM #alansbmx #bmx #gtbmxfreestyle #wigan
@bear4130 with the biiiig 180 ¤ÉØ at Stoke Plaza, and another Trixie line after. Hopefully the wrist heals soon man ¤æī Riding his @volumebikes Voyager Frame available now on AlansBMX.com.
@demolitionparts @volumebikesuk @demolitionukbmx @isondistribution #alansbmx #bmx #ukbmx #alansteam #stokeplaza
And other @harobmx @ryannyquist XX Custom ¤æŖ ┬Ż999.99 see full spec/order ALANSBMX COM #alansbmx #harobmx #ryannyquist #midschoolbmx
Fresh Fall @vans dropping this month, anything catch your eye? All available in store and on ALANSBMX COM soon #alansbmx #bmx #skateboarding #vans #vansbmx66
We have these last Haro frames on sale, only 1 of each!
D V2 Frame Black (21ŌĆØ): ┬Ż199.99 La Bastille Matt Blue (21ŌĆØ): ┬Ż199.99 Lineage Trans Red (21ŌĆØ): ┬Ż209.99... Lineage Black (20.75ŌĆØ): ┬Ż209.99 Lineage Chrome (20.75ŌĆØ): ┬Ż229.99 Nyquist XX Trans Blue (20.5, 20.75, 21ŌĆØ): ┬Ż269.99 Mirra Pro Red (21ŌĆØ): ┬Ż199.99
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Quick flyby of he new 2019 GT Pro Performer in yellow! Nice little bits like the Black Power Series cranks, Black/Silver Superlace hubs, 990 mounts on the fork and socket fit topcap. Just ┬Ż599.99 and available now on alansbmx.com.
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Our first drop of 2019 @sebikes has landed (swipe ¤æē) but they're going fast! Order online at ALANSBMX.COM or call us on 01942 826598. #alansbmx #bmx #sebikes #sebikeslife #wigan @ Alans BMX Official, Wigan
great stuff, got back into bmx just before xmas,not been on it for 13 year, now i'm back,done a order from you people, proper pleased with price delivery, great stuff., keep the good work up.ll be spending again very soon,. thanks
The original and still the best. The best bike shop I've ever seen.
Thanks Team, Parcel left the UK on 3/12/15, arrived at my work in NZ on 9/12/15. It was in NZ (:-() for more days than it was travelling from the UK. Awesome service and very helpful. Also love the personal touch on the Order thank you. Keep up the great work.
Struggled to find Tyres and tubes for my sons micro mini , they had both in stock at 4pm Wednesday I received them Thursday .
Great service and extremely helpful staff .
So got a Haro Master Bmx from Alans and the bike came with a damaged bar new in box.Contacted Tom Garcia and he solved the issue with Haro immediately.I was also refunded postage for sending the bar back from Malta for replacement. Today business is all about the service and after sales offered and Alans shines on this they deserve an extra star to the 5 given here.
Legendary! If I was still buying bikes I'd buy them here!
Just collected my Redline 500a built up by Alan's team.... Words can't really do this thing justice, it's epic. Brilliant build, top guys!
Thank you again!
I've used these guys for years now and they are just as good as they used to be. Absolute over the moon with my build, top ladies/gents! Great help, now the stuff, just fantastic!
I'm a fairly new Alan's customer, but over the past 6 months I've bought some Reissue Graphite Tuffs and lots of other bits and the level of service and knowledge they have is excellent. Definitely the first place I look whenever I need anything. Keep up the great work guys!
Great service , watch out for Alan as he appears to be be operating at 200htz lol
Brilliant bike shop! Made up set of 24" wheels for daughters birthday, she absolutely loves them. Customer service is fantastic! Would definitely use again and recommend. Shame we don't live closer!
Brilliant Shop. All staff are extremely helpful & knowledgeable. That is why I keep going back. I'm not the best bike mechanic but Toby or Alan have talked me through things when I've got stuck. Super fast delivery with constant advice of progress. Hard to think how it could be better. Thanks guys
Bike as described, packaged perfectly and delivered very quickly. Very friendly staff, just wish I lived closer so I could have it as my local. Cheers chaps
Big thanks to shop for all parts in help through my first build in long time recommend to anyone :-P
Best BMX store in Europe- period! These guys and girls are very friendly and service minded, furthermore, they know what they are talking about as they have been in the scene since it all started - fast shipping, excellent service - I would really recommend them. they are definitely my go to guys, even though I live in Denmark!!! Looking forward to drop by one day and say hi! :D
Best BMX shop, love it in there, what Alan doesn't know about BMX isn't worth knowing, his experience and knowledge is incredible’┐Į
Been riding on an off for 30 years, don't think I've used Alans before, but the service was great, and handwriting your own name on the leaflet goes a long way, its the personal touch that matters, will shop with Alans again :-)
Always helpful and have everything you need for old school builds . Top staff first class ¤æŹ¤æŹ
Alan's Bmx shop the best bmx shop around here apart from when he had it in hindley awesome shop and great service keep it Rad
More about Alans Bmx Official, Wigan
Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:30
Thursday: 10:00 - 17:30
Friday: 10:00 - 17:30
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 16:00