Walk into many bike workshops across the UK and you’ll see a familiar picture: the weekend rider in full kit, the feather-light road bike, the long discussion about gear ratios.

But let’s be clear — that is not what a modern workshop is for. Not at Fettle.

Your local bike workshop should serve everyone who uses a bike, not just those who ride 50 miles before breakfast. Whether you cycle to school, to the shops, to work, or to deliver someone’s dinner, you deserve a bike that’s safe, smooth and reliable. Lycra optional. 

The idea that bike workshops are only for “proper cyclists” puts too many people off getting the repairs and maintenance they actually need. It shouldn’t matter how fast you ride, what you wear, or whether you know how to adjust your own gears.

If it has two wheels (or sometimes three), we’re here for it. We keep the UK moving on all kinds of bikes, including:

• Kids’ bikes – stabilisers, sticky brakes, punctures after a day at the park

• Cargo bikes – heavier loads mean heavier wear; brakes, wheels and drivetrains need regular care

• Commuter bikes – wet weather riding, potholes and year-round use take their toll

• E-bikes – fast-growing, higher-torque machines that need trained mechanics and proper checks

• Delivery and courier bikes – high mileage, long hours, hard use; reliability matters more than anything

• Folding bikes – hinges, latches and small wheels all need specialist attention

• Hybrid and city bikes – the everyday workhorses that keep people moving

This is who we see in our workshops every day. Not a room full of Lycra. A room full of people who simply need their bike to work.

You don’t need to know the names of every component on your bike. You don’t need to walk in with a diagnosis or the “right” vocabulary. You don’t even need to know what's wrong.

You just need to tell us what’s happening.

“My brakes feel spongey.”
“My wheel wobbles when I ride.”
“There’s a noise I can’t quite explain.”
“I think my child’s bike needs a safety check.”

That’s more than enough.

A good mechanic shouldn’t make you feel judged, out of place or out of your depth. Our job is to explain things simply, fix what matters, and keep your bike running without fuss.

As more people across the UK choose to cycle for commuting, errands, school runs and deliveries, the old stereotype of the “serious cyclist” doesn’t reflect who’s actually out on the roads.

Most riders are simply trying to get from A to B safely and affordably. And for them, a reliable bike is essential — not a hobby, not a weekend pastime, but a daily mode of transport.

A workshop that only caters to one type of rider leaves too many people behind. A workshop that welcomes everyone helps build confidence, independence and safer streets.

When you walk into any Fettle workshop, you can expect:

• Friendly, straightforward service

• Clear explanations without technical overload

• Fast turnarounds that suit real-life schedules

• Safety-first checks for every age and every type of bike

• Experienced mechanics trained across all major bike categories

We know that what matters most is knowing your brakes will work in the rain, your chain won’t skip on the school run, and your wheels are safe when you’re carrying a load.

Kids, cargo, commuters, couriers — whoever you are, if you ride a bike, you’re a cyclist.
And you’re welcome in our workshops.

If your bike feels a bit off, if you’ve not had a check-up in a while, or if you simply want peace of mind before your next journey, drop in. We’ll sort it.

Book your next service with Fettle today.

Extraordinary service, zero faff.