Vale cycles

Off Road
Mountain Bikes

10/25 degree riding position.
Serious off road usage.

All Terrain Bikes

25 degree riding postition.
Popular cycle for on and off road.

Dual Suspension Bikes

25 degree riding position.
Cycles for when the going gets tough.

We stock models from Dawes, ProBike, Orbea, Land Rover & Merida.
On Road
Road Bikes

10 degree riding position.
Competition riding for rad, racing, time trials and trialthlon.

Fitness Bikes

25 degree riding position.
Performance riding on made surfaces.
Typically with straight handlebars.

Touring Bikes

25/40 degree riding position.
Leisure and long distance riding.
Straight or drop handlebars, mudguards and luggage carriers.

Trekking Bikes

45/60 degree riding position.
Good on road but will take the rough and tumble when needed.
THE one bike that does everything.

City/Comfort Bikes

60/90 degree riding position.
Sturdy everyday bikes based on 26″ MTB wheels.
Mudguards and carriers.

Folding Bikes

80/90 degree riding position.
For when space and ease of transport is needed.

We stock models from Dawes, ProBike, Orbea & Merida.
Action
BMX Bikes

Available as either dirt/race bikes or stunt/ramp bikes.
Usually 20″ wheels, but offerings in 16″, 18″ and 24″ wheels.

Slalom Bikes

Usually 26″ wheeled bikes built for manoeuverability.
Geared with good braking systems.

Trials Bikes

Low framed bikes with either small or large wheels for doing some amazing spectacles.
Light, strong and with mega braking systems.
Usually single speed.
If you have no head for heights or sense of balance, forget these!

Unicycles

We sell loads, however don’t ask us to demonstrate ’em to you.
Available in wheel sizes from 16″ to 24″, either direct drive or chain drive for those who need to look down on mere wimps.
Magic when mastered.
Children’s
Children’s Bikes

Wheel sizes from 10″ to 24″, and ages from 2 – 9 years of age.
Toy, Pavement and Road versions. Geared and single speed.
Stabilizers on cycles up to 14″, optional on larger sizes.

Trailer Bikes

A one wheeled (trailer) bike that is supported and towed along by an adults bike.
For children from 3 to 7 years.
Many options, folding, geared, alloy, single and tandem versions etc.

Child Trailers

A trailer towed behind an adults bike for carrying one or two children in ‘hammock’ style seats with safety belts, and fold-back roof, suitable for 1 to 7 years.
Some versions easily convert to a pushchair.
Easily folded for storage/transport.

Child Seats

Front or rear mounted child carrying seats.
Suitable for children form 9 months up to usually 5 years, some special needs ones for up to 9 years.
Many different mounting systems.
Clothing
Clothing for cycling is specially tailored for the riding position, tops being much longer at the back, and having room for the shoulders and arms, bottoms having adequate space to allow the knees to rotate, and sufficient length or ankle straps to avoid ‘riding-up’. Yellow tops are the most popular colour choice, be safe, be seen….
We offer parts and accessories from all the leading worldwide manufacturers.

Tyres and Inner Tubes

Sales Counter Due to the technological advances and innovations, we can offer help and assistance on what parts are compatible for retro fitting, taking into account their intended usage and budget requirements. Whether you require a custom built cycles or a cycle upgrading, we can offer expert help on all aspects of cycle compatibility.
Custom Builds
We are continually meeting people who are either not comfortable on the existing cycles or cannot find a new cycle that fits their exact needs. If you require more performance and/or more comfort we can offer two viable options for a new cycle:

Modify and set-up a production cycle. We will measure you, discuss your cycling needs and decide on a budget and specification. We will then find what ‘off the peg’ cycles are available in the market place that we can modify and set-up to your optimum riding position. This service typically costs £25, but this charge is usually waived on cycles over £500.
Custom build and set-up a cycles to exact measurements and specification.
We would measure you, taking into account: 13 essential linear proportions Weight Flexibility Previous and current injuries Skill levels Usage

This service typically takes about 1 hour. We need you in your cycling clothes and shoes, and ideally with your existing cycle. We will discuss what your cycling aspirations are, what would be the best frame and components and importantly budget constraints. Typically, we can custom assemble a cycle in less than 10 days, however specific paint schemes and seasonal peaks can extend delivery to five weeks. When your cycle is ready we will put you on a ‘turbo trainer’ and carry out final adjustments. This service costs £50.

For race bikes we can also check core stability, power output and riding technique, before recommending the most suitable specification for your type of competition.
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