Public bike repair facilities

[Nigelnightmare]

The ones near me have "Park tools" on them & yes a bit awkward.
Would be better if the cables were a little longer!

 

[Reynard]

I know Ely station has one.

Though while I always carry a toolkit with me, it's nice to know it's there if need be.

 

[OldShep]

There is one at the BP garage at Annadalewater Services J16 on M74. So if you’re cycling Route 74 You’ll never realise it’s there but you do now. Just outside the M&S.

 

[IaninSheffield]

Er, don't people realise they now make portable pumps you can carry with you?

'Portable' ... pumps?! What be this magical technology of which you speak?
😜

 

[Nigelnightmare]

There is one at the BP garage at Annadalewater Services J16 on M74. So if you’re cycling Route 74 You’ll never realise it’s there but you do now. Just outside the M&S.

Always thought it strange to have one there!
It's the last place a cyclist would go.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

There's a track pump in Grasmere, Lake District

 

[IaninSheffield]

And on a similar vein, would be good to see a few of these charging lockers across here, as spotted by Alan Young on the continent recently.
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/pic/?pic_id=3748732

Or have I once again failed to spot the ones that already abound?

 

[alicat]

Crewe Station has one.

 

[Garry A]

One at the bottom of Falkirk high street near the Active Travel Hub.

 

[EltonFrog]

There’s one outside Northfields Railway station in West London and I discovered this one at a sports field in Chilton near Didcot a couple of weeks ago.

 

[G3CWI]

The whole idea seems a bit odd to me. Do many people use these facilities?

 

[IaninSheffield]

The whole idea seems a bit odd to me. Do many people use these facilities?

Odd in what way?

[The more I've thought about it, the more I've wondered under what circumstances might I use one, given that I generally carry a (basic) toolkit with me?]

 

[EltonFrog]

The whole idea seems a bit odd to me. Do many people use these facilities?

Don’t know if many people use them, but a family turned up just after I took the photo and used the multi tool to adjust the seat post on the woman’s bike, and pump a tyre on the son’s.

 

[Reynard]

Thing is, a lot of folks aren't like us cycling nerds who *do* carry tools and spares when they're out and about.

And don't tell me that any of us have never inadvertently left a pump or multi tool at home...

I think these are a wonderful idea.

 

[Cycleops]

Ooo, no I haven't. Where are they?

Not exactly public but this outfit in Sheffield have a 'bike kitchen' where you can take your bike and get expert help;
https://recyclebikes.co.uk/what-we-do/bike-kitchen/
Nice helpful people. I bought a bike from them on my recent visit.