We love to get out and about here in Manchester, whether it’s walking, running, or some other crazy new sport. One particularly popular way to get out is cycling, and with the amount of incredible green areas and cycle paths Manchester and the surrounding areas have to offer, it’s no wonder the city is very well-serviced by bike shops. If you’re in need of a new ride, a repair, or often just some common ground to socialise with, we’ve got the lowdown on the best bike shops to visit here in Manchester.
1. Rapha
On the surface, Rapha on the upmarket King Street is a minimalist cycling shop and coffee house, pairing apparel with java, artwork and screenings of live races – which in itself is pretty cool. But, look further, and you’ll find a huge community of cyclists and enthusiasts. Hosting cycling development, women’s rides, Manchester to London training rides, and so many more events, Rapha is truly a lifestyle for those who fancy more than just a cycle at the weekend. Although being a bike shop, customers are more than welcome to drop in with casual cycling queries too.
đź“Ť 50 King St, Manchester, M2 4LY.
2. Trek Bicycle Manchester
As the name would suggest, at Trek Bicycle Manchester, the team are your local experts for Trek, Diamant, Bontrager, Rapha and more. Whether you’re after a mountain, road, hybrid or electric bike, the knowledgeable team will help you find the perfect ride.
Conveniently located in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, Trek offers expert service, a welcoming team and quick 24-hour turnaround on bike servicing for any brand. Stop in for a coffee, explore the latest bikes and gear, and get fitted by people who genuinely care about your ride.
đź“Ť 41 Newton St, Manchester, M1 1FT.
3. Popup Bikes
Popup Bikes is proud to provide a place where cyclists can meet, interact with each other and exchange tips and stories, and by giving cyclists the space to help each other, Popup Bikes aims to nurture Manchester’s cycling community. The workshop incorporates bike repair, servicing and maintenance, the sale of high quality pre-owned bikes and allows cyclists access to quality service at reasonable prices.
Popup Bikes is also Manchester’s original cycle cafĂ©, but you don’t need a bike to go in and say hi. Popup Bikes welcomes anyone that appreciates good company and great coffee, with the cafĂ© serving speciality handcrafted coffee to wake you up on those early mornings or keep you going long into the evening – what a dream!
đź“Ť Arch 19 Red Bank, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M4 4HF.
4. Keep Pedalling
With over 20 years of retail history spread between outdoor clothing and equipment, mapping and bike building, Keep Pedalling was started in Manchester when bikepacking meant strapping dry bags to your rack and heading off for an explore.
Since 2009, things have moved on and the shop has been supplying help, advice and bikes for your adventures, near and far – lets face it backyard adventures are just as fun as the ones in far flung lands! Saying that, Keep Pedalling has supplied bikes, accessories and built some tough and reliable wheels for racers and explorers competing in some of the harshest and most gruelling of adventure races on the planet – so they’re really a one stop shop!
đź“Ť 23 Hilton St, Manchester, M1 1EL.
5. Station South, Levenshulme
Encouraging the embrace of activity and nature, the quirky Station South is more than just a cafe and bar – it’s a lifestyle. Housed inside the old Levenshulme South train station, hence the name, it’s by far one of the most unique bike shops in the Manchester area. The spot will most definitely provide you with a top notch cappuccino, but it will also put you amongst a community of cyclists, whilst you get your bike repaired, and offer a stroll around their urban garden.
Station South self describes as: “A place to meet, eat, drink and dance. A space to share, grow, fix and ride. A community hangout geared up for good food, good brews and good times.” Why would you not want to give that a go?
đź“Ť 975-977 Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3NP.