Expert servicing, brake cables, puncture repairs & second-hand bikes — drop off your ride and stroll the towpath while Ollie works his magic.
Call 07398 598979
The Bike Boat is run by Ollie, a knowledgeable and reliable bicycle mechanic based on the canal. Whether your bike has been sitting neglected for years or just needs a quick tune-up, Ollie will have it back in great working order — at a price that won't break the bank. Customers regularly describe the experience as getting a Ferrari back when they dropped off a banger. Easy to reach via the footpath between the river and the canal, The Bike Boat also stocks second-hand bikes and accessories for sale.
Full bicycle service to get your ride back in top condition, however long it's been since the last one.
Brake cable replacement, chain and cassette replacement, puncture repair, and more — while you wait when possible.
Browse a selection of second-hand bikes and accessories to keep you rolling along the canal path.
"Ollie replaced the brake cables on my team cadet recently and he was friendly, professional and very fairly priced! He had the bike done in roughly an hour and I was happy to take a strole down the canal while I waited. I will definitely be returning to him for repairs and spares in the future and you should too! He also had second hand bikes and other accessories for sale to keep you going along the canal path!"
— Dan Donovan
"Ollie is an absolute hero. He's sorted my old beat up mountain bike a number of times and it always feels like a Ferrari afterwards. Really reliable and knowledgeable I can't recommend his services enough. Homegrown, local, affordable and always goes beyond."
— Craig McDonald
"Very happy with the work Ollie did on 2 bicycles he serviced recently for me. Good communication, good value, would recommend him. Easy to drop off and collect via the footpath between the river to the canal. Resolved a subsequent issue with an inner tube (slow puncture that couldn't have been picked up during the service) while I waited. Thank you Ollie."
— squeakypotatojosh2
"A great all round service from Ollie. Quickly got my bike back in good working order after years of neglect. It's looks good as new again, now I don't have to hang my head in shame while riding!"
— Tomm Child
"Ollie carried out a service with replacement chain and back cassette. He very kindly fitted me in next day because I struggled to find the time to take the bike over. Reasonable price and Ollie even cleaned the bike as well (many thanks for all this). Will return."
— David H
Phone: 07398 598979
Hours: Mon–Wed closed Thu 09:00–16:30 Fri 09:00–16:30 Sat–Sun closed
Accessible via the footpath between the river and the canal.