3 wheels

• generally offer more space in cargo box
• can climb uphills without having to worry about the balance
• have the added advantage of stability when stopping and starting: you never have to put your foot on the ground
• can be easily pushed in pedestrianised areas with all your children/ cargo inside
• are faster in frequent stop – start situations

2 wheels

• are generally faster, especially on longer distances
• handling is more similar to a conventional bicycle than that of a tricycle
• allow you to ride faster in corners
• are typically narrower, can therefore fit through a smaller gate, gap between two cars or be stored in a narrow space

Vast majority of our bikes will handle an adult person without a problem. Please refer to maximum load info displayed on each bike’s detail page.

No.

There is a limited amount of free car parking spaces at the back of our store.

We encourage you to test ride, it is fun and the best way for you to find the right bike. We have a quiet traffic free test area for you to enjoy with the whole family.

There are number of solutions available, most can be found in shop/ acc. If you already own a car baby seat we can custom fit it to most of our bikes. Best is to bring it with you when test riding.

It depends on the terrain, on the average traffic conditions and your personal preferences. We will advise you on the differences, and after testing, you will be better able to tell what is right for you.
Also see “What are main differences between 2 and 3 wheelers? Which is better?

Second hand and discounted ex-display bikes can be found in shop / bikes / preloved. Please sign up for automatic updates about new available bikes in this section.

Always lock your bike in a busy place with a high quality lock tied to something that is at least as strong as your lock ie lamp post or a beefy fence.

Our mechanics can adjust or customise most of our bikes to suit tall or short. We cut frames shorter, fit longer stems/ handlebars / seatposts and more.

3 wheels

• generally offer more space in cargo box
• can climb uphills without having to worry about the balance
• have the added advantage of stability when stopping and starting: you never have to put your foot on the ground
• can be easily pushed in pedestrianised areas with all your children/ cargo inside
• are faster in frequent stop – start situations

2 wheels

• are generally faster, especially on longer distances
• handling is more similar to a conventional bicycle than that of a tricycle
• allow you to ride faster in corners
• are typically narrower, can therefore fit through a smaller gate, gap between two cars or be stored in a narrow space

Businesses represent a large proportion of our rental service users. For businesses wishing to trial cargo bikes in their day to day operation all bikes can be supplied without seating and branded (for additional cost). Staff training and bike delivery to your door can also be easily arranged. Past hire examples include parcel / food / flower deliveries, photo shoots / filming, marketing campaigns, product sampling, info point, magazine / leaflet distribution and many, many more.

Absolutely, in fact some of the biggest names in the food industry use bikes for food deliveries (and on street product sampling). We can provide bikes with different cargo capacity to best suit your usual packiging/ order size, insulated or secured in lockable box. Our range includes bikes with cargo volume over 400 litres and electrically assisted bikes.

Generally we can, please check the overall dimensions and loaded weight to make sure it fits the desired model. As with most custom jobs, getting in touch with us is a good start.

We provide full / partial box branding as well as umbrella and/or hood printing. Please bare in mind the additional cost of branding.

Unfortunately custom tricycles are not available for a short term hire. However do not hesitate to contact us with any custom bike related questions.

We have plenty of experience building a variety of tricycles for commercial use. As the first step we suggest you share your ideas or  discuss particular design with us and we’ll make it happen. If you are looking for inspiration we suggest you look through our facebook and blog.

It depends on the terrain, on the average traffic conditions and your personal preferences. We will advise you on the differences, and after testing, you will be better able to tell what is right for you.
Also see “What are main differences between 2 and 3 wheelers? Which is better?

Always lock your bike in a busy place with a high quality lock tied to something that is at least as strong as your lock ie lamp post or a beefy fence.

Our mechanics can adjust or customise most of our bikes to suit tall or short. We cut frames shorter, fit longer stems/ handlebars / seatposts and more.

Unfortunately we do not offer call out repair mechanics. We can arrange an Addison Lee courier to collect your bike and bring it to our shop, this usually costs around £60 each way if you are based in London.

Repairs within M25 can also be carried out by our mobile mechanics partner Cycledelik. To book your service with Cycledelik online visit https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/3j69cmp8/ or alternatively book by text using a mobile phone please text CYCLE to 66777.

We stock almost every single part for all our brands, from tiny bolts / rivets to replacement frames. Please browse our spares section, if you don’t see what you are looking for please contact us.

Punctures … 10-20 minutes

Basic service … 60 – 90 minutes

General service …  2 hours

We aim to do all small repairs (punctures, adjustments) while you wait and most other services within 24 hours. In busy periods this may stretch to few days. Ordering parts within UK usually takes 1-3 days. Orders from other countries will take longer, we suggest to order in advance and schedule service for when the part is due to arrive.

Our full pricelist is available here.
Our prices should give you an idea what costs to expect, however each job does require individual approach and the time it takes vary. We will always provide you with a quote prior to the service to make sure it also suits your budget.

1. Keep your tyres inflated
2. Keep your chain lubricated
3. Get it serviced on regular basis

Fabric stain remover and a cloth works best for us. Washing machine will do the job but will also compromise the waterproofness. Outdoor clothing sprays can be used to fix this problem.

Arches can be bent back to their original shape many times before breaking.

There are 3 valve types found on bicycles Presta, Schrader (car) and Woods. Woods and Presta are common, Woods valves are frequently used in Netherlands and Denmark. Most pumps are adjustable and will work with all 3 types. We recommend to use larger pumps for bigger volume tyres. We stock a suitable range of pumps which can be found in shop / accessories / other

Yes. It is important to have your bike serviced 4-10 weeks after your purchase, to ensure that it has bedded in well.

Size of your tyre can always be found on the side wall of your tyre. Some of our bikes are listed below.

Christiania tricycle – 24

The safest option of course is to have your bike indoors behind locked doors. For many this is not possible or simply not practical. Our recommendation is to use a Motorcycle type chain or D-lock, insurance, lockable bike shelter and/or full fabric cover. All have their pros and cons, though a high quality lock is essential.
Always lock your bike in a busy place with a high quality lock tied to something that is at least as strong as your lock ie lamp post or a beefy fence.

Always lock your bike in a busy place with a high quality lock tied to something that is at least as strong as your lock ie lamp post or a beefy fence.

Always lock your bike in a busy place with a high quality lock tied to something that is at least as strong as your lock i.e. lamp post or beefy fence. See also “How do I store the bike at home?

The safest option of course is to have your bike parked indoors. For many this is not possible or simply not practical. Our recommendations are
• to use a Motorcycle type chain or D-lock – essential
• to insure the bike; we can advise you on which companies offer the best cover (see below)
• to hide the tricycle under a full fabric cover, which we can supply
• to ask your local authority to provide you with a lockable bike shelter

We advise you to book your bike no later than a week in advance to avoid disappointment. Please use this form to ease the process.

The payment needs to be made by credit or debit card, we will keep the card details as a security deposit. And you will also need a valid photo ID (drivers licence, passport, ID).

We have a fleet of identical Christiania tricycles that can accommodate up to 4 children. These are also suitable for commercial as individual bikes or the whole fleet (5). In addition we have a Bakfiets long and short that can carry max 2 children each. We also have a Bicicapace, a sound bike and a Market Stall.

Find out more on the hiring process.

Businesses represent a large proportion of our rental service users. For businesses wishing to trial cargo bikes in their day to day operation all bikes can be supplied without seating and branded (for additional cost). Staff training and bike delivery to your door can also be easily arranged. Past hire examples include parcel / food / flower deliveries, photo shoots / filming, marketing campaigns, product sampling, info point, magazine / leaflet distribution and many, many more.

We provide full / partial box branding as well as umbrella and/or hood printing. Please bare in mind the additional cost of branding.

Unfortunately custom tricycles are not available for a short term hire. However do not hesitate to contact us with any custom bike related questions.