Dan and Timo opened the Long Ashton doors in 2021, turning an empty shell of a unit on Lovelinch Gardens into one of the best-stocked, most welcoming independent bike shops in North Somerset. What started with a handful of products and a lot of ambition is now a proper cycling destination - a shop where people come in for a tube and end up browsing for half an hour, discovering something they didn't know they needed.
Timo is the store lead - a passionate local road club organiser, Zwift enthusiast and legendary mechanic. Between Dan and Timo, they bring years of experience and the kind of honest, unhurried advice you won't find in a chain store. The shop is small by design. That means everything in it has been chosen because it's actually good - not because a buying department put it on a spreadsheet. If Dan or Timo stocks it, it's because they'd buy it themselves.
We're on Lovelinch Gardens, right on the edge of Long Ashton village - easy to reach from Nailsea, Backwell, Failand, Flax Bourton and south Bristol. Riders come to us from across North Somerset and beyond, including Portishead, Clevedon, Bedminster and Southville.
The Long Ashton workshop handles everything from a quick brake adjustment to a full drivetrain rebuild. Whether your bike has been sitting in the shed for three winters, you've snapped a cable mid-commute, or you want your pride and joy properly fettled before a big ride, Dan and Timo have the skills and tools to sort it.
Booking ahead is recommended. The workshop gets busy - especially through spring and summer, when we can be booked a couple of weeks out. Call us on 01275 219464 or book online before bringing your bike in. Saturdays are great for quick, non-service jobs on a first-come, first-served basis. We're a small shop with limited storage, so please call ahead before dropping anything in.
The shop floor carries a hand-picked selection of bikes for adults - commuters, weekend riders, gravel adventurers and e-bike converts. Because the shop is small, every bike on the floor has earned its place. The range includes:
Genesis - British-designed bikes for road, gravel and adventure riding. Built for people who want quality and character in equal measure - from the Croix de Fer to the Polygon.
Kona - One of the most respected names in cycling, covering everything from fun commuters to serious mountain bikes. If you want a bike that lasts and rides brilliantly, Kona belongs on your shortlist.
Ampere - Great value, well designed and comfortable e-bikes for everyday commuting and leisure. We hold demo bikes - come and try one and let us talk you through the range.
Not sure what kind of bike you need? That's exactly the conversation we love having. Come in, tell us how you want to use it, and we'll point you in the right direction - even if the right direction turns out to be something we don't stock.
Choosing a child's first bike - or their next one - can feel overwhelming. The right fit makes the difference between a kid who loves cycling and one who gives up after a week. At Long Ashton, we take the guesswork out of it.
Dan and Timo will properly size your child on the right bike, looking at inseam length, reach, and how the bike actually feels for them to ride. No rushing, no pushing you towards the most expensive option - just a proper fit and an honest recommendation.
We stock some of the best children's bike brands in the world - brands that prioritise lightweight frames, quality components and correct geometry for growing riders:
Frog - A British brand built specifically for kids. Light, well-specced and sized properly for smaller bodies. A perennial favourite.
Woom - Austrian-engineered children's bikes that are obsessively well thought-out. Incredibly light, with child-specific components that make learning to ride genuinely easier.
Squish - Lightweight kids' bikes with great value and impressive spec for the price. A brilliant option if you want quality without the premium price tag.
Hoy - Designed by Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy. Built to get kids confident on two wheels fast, with geometry that rewards growing riders.
Ridgeback - Reliable, robust and great value. A trusted name in family cycling with a range covering balance bikes through to junior mountain bikes.
No appointment needed for a browse - but if you want dedicated fitting time, dropping us a call first means we can make sure Dan or Timo are free to give you their full attention. Visit our kids' bikes page for our full size guide.
A well-chosen helmet is non-negotiable, and we stock a solid range for adults and kids. For children especially, we'll help get the fit right before you leave - a helmet that doesn't fit properly isn't doing its job.
Beyond helmets, the shop carries a thoughtfully curated range of parts, accessories and consumables: tubes, cables, lights, locks, bar tape, lubricants and the everyday essentials - plus a few things you'll be glad you discovered.
Long Ashton sits at the edge of some of the best cycling in the region. The Nailsea and Backwell trails, the National Cycle Network routes into Bristol, the quiet lanes through Flax Bourton and Failand, the climbs up towards the Mendips - there's something here for every kind of rider. Whether you're commuting into the city, exploring with the family at the weekend, or after a proper challenge on the road or gravel, the shop is perfectly placed to help you make the most of it.
8 Lovelinch Gardens, Long Ashton, North Somerset, BS41 9AH