If you’re thinking about buying a children’s bike this Christmas we’ve got some simple tips and advice that can help make the process easier. For those of us who aren’t cycle fanatics the option and price ranges available can be a little confusing so here are a few things we suggest you consider before making […]
By Toby On November 27, 2020 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on Advice on buying a kids bike (for Christmas)
It’s been a while since we welcomed a new bike brand to Summit Cycles, we are rather picky folk and think we’ve covered most bases with the superb bikes on offer from Trek, Specialized, Santa Cruz, Brompton and Frog. But we never stop scanning the horizon and when we see an opportunity to offer our […]
By Toby On November 4, 2020 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on Salsa Cycles
We’ve seen a few kids bikes in our time and many of our team have watched our own kids make the journey from first teetering turns to confident riders so we know a thing or two about what works. We’re also mad crazy enthusiastic about bikes so anything that’s going to help kids progress confidently […]
By Toby On November 3, 2020 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on Frog Bikes (and why we love them)
As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions on what sport and activities have been possible during lockdown there has been a huge surge in the number of people turning to cycling for their exercise needs. The pandemic has got more people on bikes and as a result bike shops (which have mostly […]
By Toby On October 26, 2020 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on Buying a bike – bike availability
Our new Autumn/Winter clothing stock has landed and there’s some absolutely cracking new apparel to get you kitted out to face the worst of the colder weather. You’ll find us decked out with new lines from Fox and Endura with Men’s Women’s and Children’s garments and accessories for Road, MTB and everyday riding. We also […]
By Toby On October 8, 2020 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on Winter 2020 Clothing arrivals
LAST UPDATED: 27/08/2020 Please note this is just a small selection of the bike we have in store and available and ready to ride away today. With our stock position changing constantly and new bikes arriving every day, please contact us to check availability and to discuss your needs. We can help take the effort […]
By Toby On August 27, 2020 In In stock, Uncategorized With Comments Off on Specialized Ebikes – In stock and ready to ride away today.
From 6th July the shop opening times will be as follows: Tuesday – Saturday : OPEN 9am to 5pm Sunday – Monday : CLOSED Workshop Our workshop remains open but we are busy so booking is essential.
By Toby On July 3, 2020 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on NEW OPENING TIMES (from 6th July 2020)
In the first of our new series of updated staff profiles we meet Siôn our head tech and chief trail hammerhead. What got you into cycling? I started riding super young, apparently I was quite a handful to catch on a balance bike… Clearly though just attempting to beat my last time from the living […]
By Toby On June 10, 2020 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on Meet the team: Siôn Melfyn Hunt
Summer clothing is here with some fabulous new casual and functional apparel from Endura and Dakine. There’s new jerseys, shorts and outwear in a range of styles, casual or performance cuts. Here are a few highlights: Women’s Clothing… There are some stunning new garments from Dakine. The brand is still not so well known in […]
By Toby On June 9, 2020 In Promotion, Uncategorized With Comments Off on Summer Clothing 2020
Bike Availability COVID-19 The pandemic has had an effect on bike supply in the UK. There has been some obvious disruption to supply chains and lockdown seems to have inspired a surge of interest in cycling from people looking to bikes for their daily exercise. These changes also arrived at a time that is at […]
By Toby On June 3, 2020 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on Current Bike Availability – June
Update: Friday 17th April SUMMIT CYCLES WILL REOPEN – MONDAY 20th APRIL Our store will reopen from Monday 20th April with revised opening hours and services and with new social distancing measures in place to ensure the safety of our staff and customers and help prevent the spread of coronavirus in our community while providing […]
By Toby On April 9, 2020 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on COVID-19 – SHOP OPEN
Get your bike ready for spring, beat the spring workshop rush and SAVE! Summit Cycles are offering 20% OFF WORKSHOP LABOUR CHARGES for any booking made in February 2020. This is the perfect opportunity to make sure your bike is in tip-top shape for the coming riding season. UK winter is tough on bikes, even […]
By Toby On January 31, 2020 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on February Workshop Service OFFER
Join us to sample some of the back road and trail delights that are available to the adventurous gravel rider as we will be heading out on a series of Gravel Social rides and you are welcome to come along. These are inclusive No Drop social rides of varying distance and challenge that we hope […]
By Toby On January 3, 2020 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on Gravel Social rides – NEW DATES!
Our Christmas opening hours: Monday 23rd – OPEN 9.30 to 6pm Tuesday 24th(Christmas eve) – Open 9.30am to 3pm Wednesday 25th(Christmas day) – CLOSED Thursday 26th(Boxing day) – CLOSED Friday 27th – CLOSED Saturday 28th – Open 9am to 5pm Sunday 29th – CLOSED Monday 30th – 10am to 6pm Tuesday 31st – 10am to […]
By Toby On December 20, 2019 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on Christmas 2019 Opening Hours
It’s that time of year again when you may be searching for a little something for your cycling loved ones or maybe they are looking for some ideas for you (why not forward them this email). We’ve put our heads together to see what would be our top 3 picks in a few different price […]
By Toby On December 10, 2019 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on Christmas Gift Ideas 2019