Nine Lives Cycles

Double trouble 😈. Just received the lovely donation of these two cuties... Jasper's wet dream 😅. Looking forward to giving these a makeover when we've not got quite so much on! . . . #adoptdontshop #neverleaveabikebehind #lovedoncemore #noboringbikes #findanewhome #bristolcycling #bristolbicycles #bristolbikes #bristolbikelife #9livescycles #refurbishedbicycles #catsandbikes #recycle #secondhandbikes #bikesforsale #bikerecycling #bicyclesofinstagram #cyclinglife #bikesale #bikestagram #vintagebicycle #retrobicycle #custombicycle #lugsnotdrugs #bristol #ilovemybike #BAAW #commuterbike #lifebehindbars

Slug club. Playing doctor today and trying my hand at repairing some non-structural frame cracks. Some practice first is much needed, however! After a bit of tinkering, I think my welds got much stronger, and consistent 👌 . Flux-core MIG welding is pretty messy and so not preferred for use on bicycle frames, but for this case, it will do the job just fine. I may or may not share the results depending on how it goes 😅 . .... . #whatcouldgowrong #welderfortheday #bikedoctor #practicemakesperfect #frankenbike #adoptdontshop #neverleaveabikebehind #lovedoncemore #noboringbikes #findanewhome #bristolcycling #bristolbicycles #bristolbikes #bristolbikelife #9livescycles #refurbishedbicycles #catsandbikes #recycle #secondhandbikes #bikerecycling #bicyclesofinstagram #vintagebicycle #retrobicycle #custombicycle #lugsnotdrugs #bristol #ilovemybike
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It's a wheel build day over here at Nine Lives. We're upgrading our new cargo bikes to Shimano Nexus 7sp hubs. Amazingly, most cargo bikes over in Holland are only 3 speed or even single speed?! Unfortunately, Bristol isn't as flat as Holland so these upgrades will be very welcome we're sure ⛰🚲😅 . . . #cargobike #biggerisbetter #cargobikelife #sustainabletransport #neverleaveabikebehind #lovedoncemore #noboringbikes #goingdutch #bristolcycling #bristolbicycles #bristolbikes #9livescycles #refurbishedbicycles #greentravel #recycle #secondhandbikes #bikesforsale #bikerecycling #bicyclesofinstagram #cyclinglife #bikesale #bikestagram #vintagebicycle #retrobicycle #bristol #bikesovercars #commuterbike #bakfiets

FOR SALE: Elmo/ £200 . Size: M. Suitable for someone 5ft7 to 5ft11 . Once, one of the best steam engine operatives in the world, Elmo's career is long behind him. These days, he just wants to take long rides down country paths, making regular stops for cream tea and scones. However, it seems like folks these days don't appreciate quality and only want modern 'hybrids'. We've fixed Elmo up and now he's running like a dream. He just needs someone to share his cream teas with no...w... could that be you? . * Gears: Sturmey Archer 3 speed * Brakes: Hub drum brakes * Tyres: * Riding position: Upright * Accessories: Front and rear dynamo lighting; full length mudguards; rear pannier rack; kickstand; chainguard; bell. . . . #dutchbike #adoptdontshop #neverleaveabikebehind #lovedoncemore #noboringbikes #oldbikesneedlovetoo #bristolcycling #bristolbicycles #bristolbikes #bristolbikelife #9livescycles #refurbishedbicycles #catsandbikes #recycle #secondhandbikes #bikesforsale #bikerecycling #bicyclesofinstagram #cyclinglife #bikesale #bikestagram #vintagebicycle #retrobicycle #custombicycle #lugsnotdrugs #bristol #ilovemybike #BAAW #commuterbike #lifebehindbars @ Bristol, United Kingdom
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For Sale: Black Shadow / £180 . Size S/M. Suitable for someone 5ft3 to 5ft7 . Black Shadow AKA "Alejandro Cruz Ortiz", was looking a state when we met him. Not much of a surprise after decades of fighting as a mexican luchador (wrestler)🤼‍♂️... The ring had the better of him and he was ready to put away the mask after a devastating defeat against his nemesis "El Santo". That was before encountering the friendly folk at Nine Lives Cycles! We gave him the full makeover he deserved, fitted him with a new drivetrain setup and tyres, swapped out the old drop handlebars, and of course, polished up his emblematic wrestling mask. Black Shadow is now ready to take on any opponent that dares step into the ring! Think you can handle him?? . * Gears: 6 Speed (1x6) Shimano Tourney * Brakes: Caliper - Weinmann 570 * Tyres: 700x35 Raleigh Gumwall * Riding position: Hybrid/City * Accessories: Downtube Bell, frame fitted pump, Full length mudguards, kickstand . . #bristol #bristolcycling #bristolbicycles #bristolbikes #bristolbikelife #adoptdontshop #9livescycles #refurbishedbicycles #refurbishedbikes #catsandbikes #catsandbicycles #recycle #secondhandbikes #secondchances #bikesforsale #refurbishedcycle #bikerecycling #cycling #findanewhome #bikesofinstagram #cycletowork #bikecommuter #fromwhereiride #instacycle #ilovemybike #rideyourbike #cyclistlife #instabicycle #lovecycling #cyclinglover
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Summer might be over but nine lives matchmaking isn’t! After lots of interest Leon has finally found a perfect match 🙌🕺🚲. . Lovely to see new customers making their way onto our website without word and mouth. Make sure you check it out! Ninelivescycles.co.uk 😎
#matchmaking #adoptdontshop #neverleaveabikebehind #noboringbikes #lovedoncemore #bristolbikelife #9livescycles #refurbishedbicycles #refurbishedbikes #catsandbikes #catsandbicycles #recycle #secondhandbikes #secondchances #bikesforsale #refurbishedcycle #bikerecycling #cycling #findanewhome #bikesofinstagram #cycletowork #bikecommuter #fromwhereiride #instacycle #ilovemybike #rideyourbike #cyclistlife #instabicycle #lovecycling #cyclinglover

Old saddles need love too! Quality components can last you a lifetime, provided you look after them .But rather than buying new, have you considered buying second-hand? . At Nine Lives, our ethos is to salvage and reuse as much as possible to bring you sustainably built bikes that are just as reliable as new bikes, but without the same price tag. We think they've also got a lot more character 😉 . To make sure that they last, we replace any perishable components such as brake pads and tyres, when necessary so you can be assured that they wont breakdown on you within a week. What's more, we offer discounted servicing on all Nine Lives bikes to make it more affordable for you to keep your bike healthy for longer.

Repping Nine Lives out in Poland on what looks like a tandom bike share rental???! Who knew such things existed? ...wonder if these would be a hit in Bristol 🤔

Got stuff to haul? ...because we do 😉 Jasper and I recently went on a road trip to Holland to pick these bad boys up and we are VERY excited! However, he wasn't too pleased about being made to sit in the box for the photo 🤣 . The design and utility of cargo bikes have appealed to us for a long time and we believe that they are an amazing alternative to cars for a multitude of reasons. These bikes have all had rich former lives and are now in waiting for the Nine Lives treatm...ent 💫 . Ever considered trading in for a greener alternative? These bikes are perfect for the weekly shop or taking the kids to school and you can feel happy that you're a helping to do your bit for the environment 🌍. These will be coming to you in the very near future so watch this space! Alternatively, get in contact if you would like to discuss owning one of these beauts!
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RESREVED: Robin / £130 . Size: S/M. Suitable for someone 5ft4 to 5ft8 . Steeling from the rich to give to the poor isn't easy and has taken a toll on Robin over the years. He was just about to call it quits when Nine Lives encountered him. A new flat-bar setup, some fine tuning, a few more strings to his bow and a couple pep talks later, Robin was back in the mood for world changing heroics. All he needs now is a partner in crime to take king John down, could you be the one?... . * Gears: 12 Speed (2x6) * Brakes: Caliper - Weinmann 730 * Tyres: 32x630 - Conti Top Touring 2000 * Riding position: Town / Hybrid * Handlebars: Flat bars * Accessories: Full length mudguards, bell . A special thanks goes to @the.vegan.ding.dong for donating this lovely bike to us 😊 . #frankenbike #adoptdontshop #neverleaveabikebehind #lovedoncemore #noboringbikes #findanewhome #bristolcycling #bristolbicycles #bristolbikes #bristolbikelife #9livescycles #refurbishedbicycles #catsandbikes #recycle #secondhandbikes #bikesforsale #bikerecycling #bicyclesofinstagram #cyclinglife #bikesale #bikestagram #vintagebicycle #retrobicycle #custombicycle #lugsnotdrugs #bristol #ilovemybike #BAAW #commuterbike #lifebehindbars @ Bristol, United Kingdom
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Say hello to Kirby! the newest member of the Nine Lives crew. This little cutie was tailor made as a joint gift for a short funky lady 🚲 🎁 👩‍🎤 Make sure to contact us for any similar affordable custom bike projects! 🐈 ♻️ 🚲👨‍🔧
* Gears: 7 speed shimano megarange (1x7) * Brakes: shimano V-brakes... * Tyres: 26”x1.75” gumwall Raleigh * Riding position: City/hybrid * Accessories: ass-saver rear mudguard
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Got the doggos in the workshop today and my new phone is making them look like blocks of instant noodles 🐩or🍜? 😹

Building up this beaut was a lot of fun. The customer had previously bought the frame and was hoping to have it built into a single-speed for nipping around town on. We were able to splash out a bit on this one, kitting it out with some sexy @panaracer Gravel King tyres and a classic @brooksengland B17 saddle 😻 . Always wanted a customised bike? Get in contact and maybe we can help you make that dream a reality ✨ @ Bristol, United Kingdom

FOR SALE: Sara Croft / £160 . Size: S/M. Suitable for someone 5ft3 to 5ft7 . Overshadowed by her more illustrious sister, Sara has been doing her bit for the archaeological world for over 20 years. As the lead digger for Time Team, she has helped to recover numerous artifacts, most notably, a priceless ancient Roman loofah used to clean the back of Julius Caesar himself. However, Sara was tired of living in her sister's shadow and so came to us for a makeover. If you want a p...artner to explore with, then look no further! . * Gears: Shimano 6 speed (1x7) * Brake type: Weinmann caliper * Tyrea: 700x38c * Riding position: Town/hybrid * Accessories: Bell . . #bristol #bristolcycling #bristolbicycles #bristolbikes #bristolbikelife #adoptdontshop #9livescycles #refurbishedbicycles #refurbishedbikes #catsandbikes #catsandbicycles #recycle #secondhandbikes #secondchances #bikesforsale #refurbishedcycle #bikerecycling #cycling #findanewhome #bikesofinstagram #cycletowork #bikecommuter #fromwhereiride #instacycle #ilovemybike #rideyourbike #cyclistlife #instabicycle #lovecycling #cyclinglove @ Bristol, United Kingdom
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Say hello to Armstrong: a tall bike for a tall fella. We got a request from a lovely customer called Matt, who wanted a comfortable, upright town bike with simple gearing that would be easy to maintain. The caveat was that it needed to be big. Luckily we had this whopper of a frame (64cm seat tube) that was just perfect! With 1x7 friction shifting and Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres, this bike is unstoppable and will see Matt around the mean streets of London in comfort and styl...e. . . . #frankenbike #adoptdontshop #neverleaveabikebehind #lovedoncemore #noboringbikes #findanewhome #bristolcycling #bristolbicycles #bristolbikes #bristolbikelife #9livescycles #refurbishedbicycles #catsandbikes #recycle #secondhandbikes #bikesforsale #bikerecycling #bicyclesofinstagram #cyclinglife #bikesale #bikestagram #vintagebicycle #retrobicycle #custombicycle #commuterbike #bristol #ilovemybike #BAAW #lugsnotdrugs #lifebehindbars @ Bristol, United Kingdom
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FOR SALE: Tony Sqwark / £165 . Size: M/L. Suitable for someone 5ft8 to 6ft2 . After 30 years at the top of his game, Tony Sqwark no longer felt the rush from skateboarding. Reading the bristol post by the fire with a hot cuppa seemed more appealing than dropping a 60ft quarter pipe. That's when he knew it was time for a life changing makeover. Out went the elbow pads, mouth gard and helmet. And in came the rack, full length mudguards and comfy sweepback riser bars. Tony is no...w fully kitted to enjoy a leisurly cruise around Bristol, fancy joining?
* Gears: 18 Speed (3x6) * Brake type: Cantilever * Tyre size: Raligh gumwall 700x35 * Riding position: Town * Handlebar type: Sweepback riser bars * Accessories: Full length mudguards, Rear rack . . #bristol #bristolcycling #bristolbicycles #bristolbikes #bristolbikelife #adoptdontshop #9livescycles #refurbishedbicycles #refurbishedbikes #catsandbikes #catsandbicycles #recycle #secondhandbikes #secondchances #bikesforsale #refurbishedcycle #bikerecycling #cycling #findanewhome #bikesofinstagram #cycletowork #bikecommuter #fromwhereiride #instacycle #ilovemybike #rideyourbike #cyclistlife #instabicycle #lovecycling #cyclinglove @ Nine Lives Cycles
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FOR SALE: Kim 2.0 / £170 . Size: M. Suitable for someone 5ft7 to 5ft11 . With the royalties from her former one-hit-wonder career running dry, Kim wanted to make a comeback with the Vengaboys but the other band members had moved on. Determined, she decided she didn't need them any way and set off to pursue her solo career, but she needed help from some industry professionals. We ditched the trashy pop outfits and kitted Kim with a sleek and stylish setup, perfect for commutin...g and touring. Will YOU help her get the Christmas number one? . * Gears: 21 Gears (3x7 Shimano STX/Alivo) * Brakes: Avid Cantilever * Tyres: Michelin Run'r 26x1.4 slick * Riding position: Touring * Handlebars: Flat bars * Accessories: Torteq rear pannier rack, water bottle holder . . . #frankenbike #adoptdontshop #neverleaveabikebehind #lovedoncemore #noboringbikes #findanewhome #bristolcycling #bristolbicycles #bristolbikes #bristolbikelife #9livescycles #refurbishedbicycles #catsandbikes #recycle #secondhandbikes #bikesforsale #bikerecycling #bicyclesofinstagram #cyclinglife #bikesale #bikestagram #vintagebicycle #retrobicycle #custombicycle #newlife #bristol #ilovemybike #BAAW #ridemoreexplore #lifebehindbars @ Nine Lives Cycles
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FOR SALE: Leon / £170 . Size: L. Suitable for someone 5ft11 to 6ft3 . Being a professional hitman at the top of his game takes its toll over time and Leon had decided it was finally time to retire. However, it's not that easy to get out of the game and so he enlisted the help of Nine Lives: The Professional. After a close call with the NYPD, we successfully faked his death so that he and Mathilda can live happily together in peace. Ever wanted to escape? Leon's, the one for y...ou. . * Gears: Shimano 14 speed (2x7) * Brake type: Weinman caliper * Tyre size: Specialized Espoir 700x28c * Riding position: Road . . #bristol #bristolcycling #bristolbicycles #bristolbikes #bristolbikelife #adoptdontshop #9livescycles #refurbishedbicycles #refurbishedbikes #catsandbikes #catsandbicycles #recycle #secondhandbikes #secondchances #bikesforsale #refurbishedcycle #bikerecycling #cycling #findanewhome #bikesofinstagram #cycletowork #bikecommuter #fromwhereiride #instacycle #ilovemybike #rideyourbike #cyclistlife #instabicycle #lovecycling #cyclinglove @ Nine Lives Cycles
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