The Bikes College is a self-sufficient CIC that restores and repairs bicycles.
We collect unwanted bikes, recycle them and teach people how to take care of their bikes. TBC sells bikes and spares, and provides repair services to fund their talent development program and sponsor riders, teams, leagues and other projects.
We are responsible for #smilingchainlink and #TBCPolska.
Museum Store, Copley Hill
Leeds, LS12 1HY
Monday - Saturday 12.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Get back on the road with our fully serviced bikes in four steps:
Start-up service for almost new bikes or bikes used infrequently; to be carried out when needed.
(cables and outers included if needed)
Safety check of your bicycle (covering frame, wheelset, drivetrain, brakeset)
Gears adjusted (index)
Brakes adjusted (setup)
Headset adjusted (setup)
Next service date advised
Part replacements advice
Regular service advised to be carried out twice per year: before and after the winter season.
(cables and outers included if needed)
Everything in Bronze Service and:
Wheelset trued and aligned in the frame
Hubs serviced (dismantled, cleaned, greased and reassembled where possible)
Drivetrain service (cleaned/lubed if applicable)
Bottom bracket service (where possible)
Brakes service (flushed and/or bled where possible)
Headset serviced (removed, cleaned, greased and reassembled where possible)
Next service date advised
Parts replacement advice
Annual service advised to be carried out approximately every 1500 miles road or 1000 miles off-road.
(cables and outers included if needed)
Everything in Silver Service and:
Full bicycle strip, clean and reassemble
Wheels trued and aligned in the truing stand
Next service date advised
Parts replacement advice
Optional Frame and fork polish for £50
The Bikes College thrives by avoiding the discounting trend, focusing on value over price cuts. This strategy builds a sustainable, loyal customer base, challenging the risky discount-driven norm in cycling retail.
At the core of the circular economy is the belief that “waste” is a resource in disguise. My role is to shift mindsets, showing how ancient practices of reuse can forge a sustainable future.
In 1983, a group of enthusiastic riders transformed a simple hill on Bolehill Road into a BMX haven, marking the birth of the now legendary Bolehills BMX track. Fast forward 40 years, and the track celebrated its milestone anniversary with a jam-packed event, made possible by the unwavering support of local businesses and the BMX community.
No, we re not a charity; we re a social enterprise. Legally we are a not-for-profit privately owned community interest company, limited by shares (see more info here) that collects and refurbishes unwanted bicycles.
Most of the time we do not as we sell refurbished (second hand) bicycles. Occasionally we build a bike that looks new. Additionally we have a few brand new bikes for sale. If you want one- just ask us.
This is David, number 148 and 666. He knows his stuff. Listen to him too. He is a bike mechanic. He is also one of the Managing Directors. And the cleaner. And the sales assistant. And the driver. He also started this place as explained here. He rides two BTR Belters, one Sanderson Town Crier and one Aurelius single speed. He rules too.
Jasper is our famous resident cat. The Black Cat as in TBC. He does not really help out, he does not know much about bikes either. He does not ride one, he has not got any thumbs to hold onto the handlebars. He is a truly awful listener but he is cute so we kept him. Please do not feed him, ignore the begging eyes, he is trying to use you…
The Bikes College CIC is a Community Interest Company limited by shares, registration no 07411016, registered in England, LS12 1HY.
To view our T+Cs, Refunds, Returns, Complaints and Vulnerable Customer policies visit our TERMS AND CONDITIONS page.
