Welcome to 2025!
Does your bike need some tender loving care?
Puncture repair, new tyres, gears adjusted, wheel repair, service or a full rebuild?
My workshop is just a couple of miles from Newent.
Free assessments and estimates.
I guarantee thorough and high quality work.
All bookings by appointment.
Robert Willis MBE: Newent Bicycle Maintenance
“Thank you Robert for your complete description and service breakdown of the work you did to my son’s bike – excellent.” Paul
“Thank you Robert for the the cycle maintenance lessons you are giving our son. It’s incredible to hear him talk about all he is learning with you and we remain very grateful for your time and care.” Martin
“Very many thanks, Robert. Super job, and follow up…so pleased you could help at such short notice…Exceeded expectations!” Maggie
“Robert is simply the best cycle mechanic I have discovered – his attention to technical detail is second to none.” Richard
“Robert had my Cannondale Synapse this week. He fitted new front and rear derailleurs, new gear cables and a couple of race tyres. The service has been absolutely exemplary. Communication has been superb, letting me know what stage the repairs were at, what faults had been found and recommendations on gear choice. I was made to feel comfortable during the process and Robert is very knowledgeable, able to offer advice and guidance which was hugely appreciated. The time, attention and care that has been bestowed on my bike combined with the very reasonable price means I will never go elsewhere in future. I cannot recommend Newent Bicycle Maintenance highly enough!” Andrew
It’s so easy to damage small bolts and nuts. Using a precision torque wrench gets it right first time.
A 1965 Moulton Deluxe which I renovated. I upgraded the Sturmey Archer FW 4 speed hub to accept two sprockets and a derailleur – now it is 8 speed. Modern, lighter rims, brakes, mudguards and handlebars. The next step is to make it 16 speed!
If you can lift your chain off the chainring’s teeth like this, it’s time to replace the chain. This is an extreme example, which required new chainrings and a rear gear cluster too.
Maintenance Lessons!
Want to know more about how to look after your prized possession?
Bring your bike – we can work together as you learn.
My customers typically ask for lessons on safety, cleaning, lubrication and minor adjustments.
Robert
This is what happens when moisture, water and grit gets into your bottom bracket. There should be two blue-coloured bearings!
Preparing to install new press-fit bottom bracket bearings.
Measuring spoke thickness before ordering replacements.
A common problem with light auminium freehubs – a cracked casing, often caused by over-tightening the cassette lockring.
Another renovation. This is a 1950s Dan Genner track bike with a fixed wheel, which I upgraded for the road with contemporary components. Look at those beautifully slim steel frame tubes!
If your gears are not changing properly, a kinked gear cable casing is frequently the source of the problem…