The combined impact of the Covid19 pandemic, Brexit and bike boom has made buying a bike in 2021 a very different experience from how it would have been a few years back. So if you are thinking of buying a new bike this year there are a few things you need to know that will […]
By Toby On April 28, 2021 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on Buying a bike in 2021
It’s been a busy year and it looks like this spring will see more people than ever enjoying bikes in the sunshine. Our staff have worked hard through these challenging times and are long overdue a little rest. So we’ll be closing our doors for Easter to give them a little time out before the […]
By Toby On March 31, 2021 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on Easter Weekend Shop Closure
We are open for business but due to rising Covid-19 levels and our current tier 4 lockdown arrangements mean we are changing the way we work to ensure maximum safety for our customers and staff. Our staff have been split into two non-overlapping team bubbles as a safeguard. This allows our retail services and workshop […]
By Toby On January 2, 2021 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on New Covid arrangements – January 2021
December: Normal opening – Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm (Closed Sunday) December 24th (Christmas Eve) 9am to 2pm From December 25th (Christmas Day) until January 1st (New Year’s Day) – CLOSED From January 2nd onwards: Normal opening – Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm (Closed Sunday) With the announcement of the new national lockdown […]
By Toby On December 18, 2020 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on Christmas Holiday Opening Times
As you’ve probably gathered, we’re bike nuts, and being immersed in the world of bikes for our working lives and much of our spare time you get to know what works and what doesn’t. These days we are spoilt for choice, with so many great products that pretty much cover every possible cycling need we […]
By Toby On December 17, 2020 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on Staff Picks – Our Festive Favourites
With the festive season looming we have some gift ideas that will bring a smile to the face of any cyclist. These are just a small selection of our winter favourites. In store you’ll find much more with something for every budget. From energy bar stocking fillers to high end carbon dream bikes that would […]
By Toby On November 27, 2020 In Uncategorized With Comments Off on Gift Ideas
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