The Biking Bruce

The Biking Bruce Bicycle repairs, servicing, custom painting, custom builds and vintage bike restoration

28/05/2021

Check out this incredible bike we've got for sale (DM for further details) :

12/04/2021

Hi all,
Just wanted to do a quick post highlighting the potential scams to be found on Facebook Marketplace regarding bikes and parts.

As most people are aware, cycling has had a huge upsurge over the past year with the Covid pandemic hitting worldwide, a lot of people have taken to cycling for exercise and transport. This, along with the closing of factories which produce parts etc has led to a GLOBAL shortage of parts, this hasn't just affected the UK. Brexit hasn't helped the situation and we're feeling the effects here in the UK with very little availability of parts, even basic things as brake and shift cables are very hard to get.

Unfortunately, this has led to a spate of thefts of bikes and parts off bikes, and you may have seen videos circulating on social media of gangs stealing bikes in central London.

The other issue to contend with is a rise in scam sales on FB marketplace. People are making fake profiles advertising the sale of bikes, groupsets, wheels and all other items for hugely discounted prices over retail, and it all seems an absolute bargain, that's because, as the saying goes, it's too good to be true, and most of these bargain items are scams using fake adverts and pictures taken off other sales listings.

If you find an item for sale on FB marketplace at a low price and you're interested, please do your due diligence and ask for pictures with today's date on it, or pictures of the item on the bike, close up pictures to verify etc.

If you get asked for payment via bank transfer for other means which aren't paypal or cash in hand then avoid and walk away and report the item and report the seller.

Please don't get scammed, there are too many of these dodgy people around and they seem to be getting away with it!

Two new projects in the workshop.First up is a 1982 Peugeot PH12 100th Anniversary edition which is going for a full res...
11/03/2021

Two new projects in the workshop.

First up is a 1982 Peugeot PH12 100th Anniversary edition which is going for a full restoration with fresh paint and decals and as many original parts as possible.

Secondly is a nice little carbon frame in for a custom paint job.

Looking forward to both projects getting up and running.

We've got this splendid Cannondale Super Six Evo to paint for a client wanting a light weight climbing machine for his h...
17/02/2021

We've got this splendid Cannondale Super Six Evo to paint for a client wanting a light weight climbing machine for his holiday home in the Alps.

This frame was sourced by us and will be sprayed in Pearl Sparkle purple with Chromacoat Gold logos. Can't wait for this one to be done, it's going to look spectacular.

Get in touch to discuss any custom spray jobs you want done.

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