The Bike Shed

Hi everyone. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported both the shop and myself through my resent illnesses and month stay in hospital.
I am happy to say that i am now fit and well and shop is now back fully open.
... We have now joined forces with Powerbikes up on sneckyeat industrial estate in Whitehaven. 01946 690900.
Cheers everyone.
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Hi everyone. Its that week again. The fred is here again. We are doing a week long offer to all entrants. A full basic service on your bike while you wait. If you need to!!!!!!!... £20 We are calling it 'the fred health check'
Call in to the new store on sneckyeat ind est whitehaven ca28 8pf. New telephone number. 01946 690900.
Good luck to everyone entered. We know the physical and mental challenges you have conquered to get to this week and we dont want a simple preventable mechanical on the day to spoil your achievement.
Once again. Good look to everyone entered. Put in your best. Enjoy the day. (PAIN lol) And meet new cycling friends.
Cheers everyone.
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Hi everyone. The Bikeshed has a huge announcement to share today. Richard at Powerbikes and myself have decided to join forces and combine both our businesses under one roof. This means for all our customers, a one stop shop for everything. Electric bikes.......!!... Bikes.........!! Children's bikes...!! Spares and accessories ....!! WE ARE ALSO FULLY REGISTERED FOR CYCLESCHEME....!!!!!!!! AND all professional cytech three servicing and repairs. The new address for us is. UNIT 8B SNECKYEAT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE WHITEHAVEN. CA28 8PF. 01946 690900..
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Frog bikes for Christmas. Come in store to see our deals on children's bikes. These bikes are high quality lightweight bikes designed for children.

Hi everyone. It's coming up to Christmas. If anyone is thinking of telling Santa to gift your little angels with a new bike this year we have been given an exclusive contract with the North pole to supply all your needs. We have a full range of all the following bikes available to you. Rooster bikes.... De'novo bikes Frog bikes. When you purchase a bike from us we guarantee that every bike is safe and ready to ride for your child as we are cytech 3 qualified. You also get 2 FREE services with every bike you perchace. Please call the shop for more details. Cheers everyone.
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Hi everyone. We are experiencing problems with Facebook messenger to the shop at the moment. It is frozen and I can't reply to any messages. Could anyone needing information please call the shop directly until we sort this problem. There was a lady trying to message us today about a charity event she is doing and we want to help. Can everyone share this post so I can contact her. ... Cheers everyone.
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TURBO WEEK at The Bike Shed. From Monday13th November until Sat 18th we will have Smart Turbo trainers from Elite and Bkool for customers to test in the shop along with dumb and smart rollers. Extended opening on Mon 13th and Wed 15th Nov until 9pm. Come along and test ride or just pop in for a coffee and a browse. Training software from Zwift and Bkool will be available to try and tutorial sessions will be running Mon, and Wed evening. If you want to do a test ride please ring the shop to help us prepare the trainers and software. Extended hours available on request Tue and Thurs. Free coffee, biscuits and turbo coaching. What's not to like👍

TURBO WEEK at The Bike Shed. From Monday13th November until Sat 18th we will have Smart Turbo trainers from Elite and Bkool for customers to test in the shop along with dumb and smart rollers. Extended opening on Mon 13th and Wed 15th Nov until 9pm. Come along and test ride or just pop in for a coffee and a browse. Training software from Zwift and Bkool will be available to try and tutorial sessions will be running Mon, and Wed evening and Saturday all day. If you want to do a test ride please ring the shop to help us prepare the trainers and software. What's not to like? Free coffee, biscuits and turbo coaching👍

We are offering customers who want to convert an existing bike into an E-Bike build assistance. Customer Niall Paterson brought in his old 26" mountain bike. He bought a "Cyclotricity" conversion kit from "Powerbikes" on Sneckyeat Industrial Estate in Whitehaven and now does his daily 20 mile round trip commute without breaking a sweat on half a charge! Perfect for that unloved and unused bike gathering dust in the shed! Bring your bike in for a free estimate for conversion.

Hi everyone. Just finished the final mechanical check on Nialls bike before the national hill climb championship on Sunday. Let's create loads of support locally for both NIALL and SUSAN as they ONCE AGAIN represent our Cumbrian cycling community on a national level. Good luck to you both on Sunday.

Hi everyone. Following the amazing success of the Orange Clockwork restoration build. We would like to offer a new service to everyone.
RESTORATION RETRO BUILDS.
... Anyone who has a beautiful retro bike hidden away in a loft or shed we will work in conjunction with you to restore it back, with your specification, to its showroom standard. We can source period parts and do all rebuild work. Also if you have a dream retro bike build you would love to own. We will work with you to source the frame and components you want and then build it for you .
Cheers everyone..
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Hi everyone. It's that time of year again when the winter bikes are getting daily use. Why not winter proof your hack with a full winter service.
Our winter service offer is still running. ... £100 gets you a full rebuild of the bike. This includes a degrease. Both hubs serviced. Bottom bracket serviced. Headset serviced. All new cables fitted free. ( 11speed at cost ) Both wheels trued.
On top of this you get FREE STUFF. example..... if you need a new chain it's free.
On top of that you ALSO get a FREE tune up when your cables have stretched.
Also if you have time restrictions on not having your bike ... ie. It's is a commute bike and you use it most days. We will work with you to ensure you have your bike back so as not to inconvenience you. . Cheers everyone. Enjoy those winter miles.
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Hi everyone. This beauty from the early nineties is finally finished. Two months work in this. I'm so proud of this restoration build and our customer loves it.

Hi everyone. Say hello to this beauty. 2018 Kuota kayan aero bike in black on black stealth mode. It won 2018 best in class test against specialized tarmac amongst others. It is fitted with shimano 2018 ultegra 8000 series mechanical groupset. ... It is a completely redesigned groupset for this year and it is awesome mechanically. Retail on this bike with the upgraded mavic wheels is £2,200. From us you get it at £1950.
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Hi everyone. The restoration build on the 92 Orange Clockwork is going really well. We have rebuilt the pace rc35 fork with original parts. They look really beautiful and work like they are new.

Hi everyone. It's that time of year again when the trusty winter steed is coming back out. If your workhorse needs a little help to get up on the dark mornings our winter service offer is once again up and running. This includes a full rebuild of the bike.
... What's even better is the service includes free basic replacement cables throughout the bike. AND..... 1 free replacement part if needed.
AND..... A free tune up when the new cables have stretched. Please call the shop to book your bike in. Cheers.
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