Join us on Sunday the 18th of November for a ride in the beautiful Cotswolds. We’ve planned two routes and we’re looking to encourage riders of all ages and abilities to join in. What’s more, the ride is FREE. This is NOT an official organised sportive event, rather an informal group ride. Our team riders and Bike Science staff will be out in force to guide the groups or for GPS users, you can download a GPS route from Bike Route Toaster.

We’re limiting the number of places available – USE THE BOOKING SYSTEM ON THIS PAGE TO RESERVE A PLACE

NOTE – PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON THE BOOKING PAGE CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTENDING THE RIDE

Route 1

Short Route

DOWNLOAD THE SHORT ROUTE ~41 miles. A scenic country route with a hill in the middle! A much less demanding route with only one really difficult climb.

NORTH NIBLEY AND BACK AGAIN

Route 2

Long Route

CLIMBS OF THE COTSWOLDS

DOWNLOAD THE LONG ROUTE ~ 82  Hilly scenic miles. Approx 4000ft of climbing. Taking in four of the best road climbs in the Cotswolds, this is a testing, but scenic route. Non of the climbing is especially steep so don’t be put off the challenge of this superb route.

We’ve been thinking long and hard about the best possible brand of wheels to offer as upgrades on our RANGE OF BIKES. After much head scratching and fondling of sexy carbon products, we’re confident in having made a great decision. REYNOLDS CARBON WHEELS are now available as upgrade options on all bikes. From our assessment, the range of Reynolds Wheels offer the best all round combination of aerodynamics, performance, value and of course speed. Race proven in the pro peleton!

To begin with we’re listing CLINCHER carbon options on the bikes we feel the upgrades are likely to be most popular on, but if you require a wheel upgrade or a wheel that isn’t listed as an option CONTACT US WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

Here are just a few example bike options…

Kuota K-Factor – Perfect Long Distance Triathlon Race Machine – From £2599 including Reynolds Assault Carbon Clincher Wheels (Wheel RRP £1199)

Boardman AiR Road – Road, Tri, Sportive – The perfect all rounder – From £2549 including Reynolds Attack Carbon Clincher Wheels (Wheel RRP £1099)

Boardman AiR TT – Hawaii Ironman Winners Choice – From £2749 including Reynolds Assault Carbon Clincher Wheels (Wheel RRP £1199)

We appreciate that the success of Bike Science over the last couple of years has been greatly down to our clients recommending us to friends and colleagues. Now it’s time for us to say thanks to those of you spreading the word with our RECOMMEND A FRIEND scheme.

If you’ve received a bike fit or purchased a bike at any of our fit studio locations, fill in our RECOMMEND A FRIEND REWARD FORM and recommend us to your friends. If they go on to purchase any bike or bike fit from us (Level 2 or Level 3) at any Bike Science branch (showing us your completed form when they visit), we’ll send you a Phew – Bike Science Short Sleeve Team Issue Cycling Jersey worth £44.99 to say thanks.

DOWNLOAD YOUR RECOMMEND A FRIEND FORM HERE.

The small print (terms and conditions)

1. Offer valid while stocks last

2. You must have either have received a bike fit or purchased a bike from a Bike Science branch at any time since our opening in March 2010

3. No cash or other alternative available to your reward

4. Bike Science reserve the right to remove this offer without notice

5. “Friend” must purchase a bike or bike fit (Level 2 or Level 3) at any Bike Science location and show your completed form at the time of payment

If the excitement of the first ever British Tour de France winner and Cav winning on the Champs Elysees wasn’t enough, next weekend sees the worlds best riders including both Mark Cavendish and Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins racing on UK soil. Come and see both riders in action at the focal point of the race on Box Hill. Watch rest of the race on big screens. Enjoy live music and a licensed bar. This is a once in a lifetime event, it even looks like the sun might be out – so don’t miss out.

We’ll be at the BOX HILL FESTIVAL OF CYCLING from Friday 27th July to Sunday the 29th.

Meet our fitters, see Bikes from the Boardman Elite range, Kuota, Van Nicholas and Legend.

Follow us on FACEBOOK or TWITTER NOW to be first to hear about our great festival offers.

Tickets to the event are FREE – MORE DETAILS ON THE FESTIVAL WEBSITE HERE

We’ve a very limited number of Van Nicholas Titanium ex-demo bikes available to order now. We’re clearing out these bikes to make way for the 2012 models. Each bike has done a very small number of road miles for short test rides only. Once they’re gone they’re gone – Ti bike bargains – a once a year opportunity! Order now or miss out.

CONTACT US for more details of any of these bikes or order online by following the links below…

Van Nicholas Yukon 56cm Complete Bike – Shimano 105 – £1500

(all round, light touring/winter trainer/audax)

Van Nicholas Zephyr 56cm Complete Bike – Shimano Ultegra – £2100

(extremely comfortable road bike aimed at sportive riders)

Van Nicholas Blaze 56cm Complete Bike – Shimano Ultegra – £2100

(triathlon/time trial bike – ideal long distance race machine)

Van Nicholas Astraeus 56cm Complete Bike – Shimano Dura Ace – £3400

(top of the range road frame, responsive plus ultra smooth Ti ride)

Van Nicholas Zephy Frame, carbon fork, Ti seatpost and headset – 50cm - £1300

Preparations are under way for this years Triathlon Show (formerly TCR) at Sandown Park race course on 2nd to the 4th of March. This years show promises to be bigger and better than ever and has gone “triathlon specific” for 2012 and Bike Science will be there in force! Meet our fitters, see a wide range of Planet X and Van Nicholas bikes and book a bike fit.

Order any Planet X, On-One or Van Nicholas bike from Bike Science at this years show and we’ll include a FREE Retul Level 2 precision bike fit worth £184.99 with EVERY BIKE

Combine the best value bikes with the best bike fit available for the ultimate ride.

Free bike sizing consultations are available throughout the show opening times…

Friday 2nd March – 2:30pm to 7:30pm

Saturday 3rd March – 9:30am to 5:30pm

Sunday 4th March – 9:30am to 5:30pm

We’re taking TWO fitting jigs this year due to last years demand. Sizing sessions are FREE and by appointment

CLICK HERE TO:- BOOK AND RESERVE YOUR SLOT

Don’t want a bike? No problem.

Come and see us at the show to talk about bike fitting, test ride Cobb, Prologo or Adamo saddle, plus more bargains to be announced before the show.

We’re proud to announce the arrival of Viner Bikes at Bike Science Bristol. A classic Italian brand with unparalleled skill in producing tailor made carbon, titanium and steel frames. With the addition of the Viner brand to our RANGE OF BIKES we can now offer perfectly fitted and crafted tailor made carbon frames for the best possible ride and fit. Viners unique methods of frame construction allow every frame to be tuned to suit rider requirements offering the best possible ride, fit and handling.

Complete bike prices from just £1599

See these frames at Bike Science Bristol now…

Maxima RS2

Pro Cycling Magazine called the 2008 Maxima  ”The Best Bike They’ve Ever Ridden“. Now EVEN BETTER for 2012. Top of the range complete custom carbon. See the UK’s first Maxima RS2 now!

Perfecta 2.11

Custom geometry and ride. Lightweight perfection!

Vigor

Entry level tailor made aluminium alloy frame. The perfect entry level bike with the perfect fit!

Why go custom?

Firstly, let’s start with a little bit of a cycling history lesson…

In the early nineteen seventies, the Italian National Cycling Federation and Italian Central Sports School published what was to go on to become “the bible” of bike design for decades to come. In what was known as the C.O.N.I manual the Italian Federation mapped out their recommendation for bike geometries dependant on rider size. These recommendations were based on a sample set of elite riders whom the federation studied to generate data to guide all aspects of bike geometry. The majority of mass produced bikes from the major bike companies have been from designs based around the C.O.N.I numbers ever since. Designs have been tweaked slightly over the years, copied and handed down, but to all intents and purposes they’re still the same designs.

No two riders are ever the same and what’s perfect for one rider almost certainly won’t work well for another. From our day to day bike fitting experience working with riders of all ages, experience, shapes and sizes, it’s not hard to tell that today’s cyclists don’t all conform to a set of simple rules based around mainly young, flexible and elite racers.

Custom frames allow skilled bike fitters and experienced frame designers to tailor not only the rider position to suit rider goals, flexibility and morphology but also the riding characteristics of the bike including handling, stiffness, steering response and comfort.

So no matter whether you’re an elite racer, complete beginner, male, female, young or old, we can design, build and fit the perfect bike for you.

Bike Science Custom Frame Fitting Process

At Bike Science we pride ourselves on taking the extra steps needed to ensure every client gets the bike that best suits their needs. That’s why every client who buys ANY bike from Bike Science gets a pre-purchase sizing session and set up included in the cost of the bike.

For clients selecting from our range of custom Carbon and Titanium frames, we offer our ultimate custom bike fit package at no additional cost.

Step 1. A set of measurements are taken to assess the individual riders morphology

Step 2. Rider flexibility is assessed and recorded

Step 3. Rider “interview” to discuss requirements for the new frame, rider injury history and future riding goals

Step 4. Rider is observed riding their current bike (if applicable) using the Retul 3D motion capture system

Step 5. Our completely adjustable fitting bike is used along with the Retul 3D motion capture system to determine the individual’s perfect frame dimensions

Step 6. Our highly skilled fitters work along side our suppliers frame technicians to create a frame perfectly tailored to the rider requirements

Step 7. On completion of the bike build a second fitting using Retul 3D motion capture is performed to set up the new bike to the optimum position

In our opinion, this process offers the ultimate guarantee of a great bike fit and crafting the best possible bike for the individual client

Bike Science fit and supply tailor made frames in carbon, titanium and aluminium from Italian frame building masters Viner and Dutch Titanium experts Van Nicholas

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK A FRAME CONSULTATION

Why risk spending hundreds or even thousands of pounds on a new bike without being absolutely sure it fits?

With our state of the art fitting bikes based at Bike Science Derby and Bike Science Bristol we can replicate the position of ANY bike before you buy to ensure the frame is a suitable match for the rider. So, if you’re not sure what size frame to opt for or want to know which brands or models will be the best match for you as a rider, we can help.

If you’re interested in buying a Planet X, On-One or Van Nicholas bike from us, an initial sizing consultation is INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. You’ll pay the same price for the bike as you would if you bought direct plus get a COMPLIMENTARY BIKE SET UP or 1/2 PRICE RETUL PRECISION FIT on collection of your bike! To get started, simply book a sales consultation in either BRISTOL or DERBY now.

If you’re buying ANY OTHER BRAND try it for size before you buy by booking a Level 1 Fit. We’ll replicate the position on your choice of new bike and help you make the decision as to which makes and models will fit you best. We’ll also invite you back in once you’ve purchased the bike to complete the set up process at no extra charge.

A Level 1 Fit costs just £89.99 and is available at both Bristol and Derby studios

BRISTOL BOOKINGS HERE

DERBY BOOKINGS HERE

Because bikes work better when they fit.

Calling ALL Planet X, On-One and Van-Nicholas Bikes!

THE NEXT 100 LEVEL 2 Retul BIKE FITS BOOKED FROM OWNERS OF PLANET X, ON-ONE and VAN NICHOLAS BIKES WILL SAVE £85 – THAT’s 100 FITS FOR £100!

We’ve added more availability at our Bristol, Derby and Rotherham Fit Studios…

Bristol – Appointments Available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Evenings

Derby – Now Open Tuesday to Saturday

Rotherham – BRAND NEW dedicated fitting space – Open Tuesday to Friday

To celebrate, we’re offering Planet X, On-One and Van Nicholas owners the chance to save £85 from our usual Retul Level 2 bike fit price.

IT DOESN’T MATTER WHEN OR WHERE YOU BOUGHT THE BIKE.

If it’s a Planet X, On-One or Van Nicholas you get our most accurate level of bike fit available for just £100!

FOLLOW THESE LINKS TO BOOK NOW AT YOUR LOCAL STUDIO

BRISTOL

DERBY

ROTHERHAM

No payment is taken at the time of booking. If your fit is on a Planet X, On-One or Van Nicholas, you’ll only be charged £100 on the day of your fit.

Using the Retul system gives our fitters the most accurate information possible on which to make their fitting decisions. Dynamic measurements of rider motion are taken to within 1mm accuracy whilst riding. No other system offers this level of insight into a riders motion.

It’s a glorious day down on the Bristol harbourside for this years Bristol Triathlon festival. We’re here with the bikes, wetsuits and gear.

ALL SADDLES 10% OFF

BELL METEOR HELMETS – CLEARANCE – £89.99 SAVE £40!

Come on down, meet the team and enjoy the sunshine.