Backinthesaddlebikes

15/10/2026

The nights may be drawing in but a good set of lights will help keep this Raleigh in use throughout Autumn.

15/10/2026

Rely on cycling to get to work but having bike problems? The FREE bike maintenance classes provided by Hounslow Council are back on starting Saturday October 24th with a brakes class (11-1pm) and a gears class (1.30-3.30pm)?
For more information and to book, please visit:

Cleaning wheel rims and brake pads; replacing brake pads and cables, and then adjusting the brakes

14/10/2026

This is definitely not what you want to see when you're checking if your brakes are working properly! Now all sorted and the bike and owner are safe to ride again.

13/10/2026

Two new brake discs and new pads and this Specialized Sirrus is Autumn-ready and back on the roads of Hounslow once more.

07/10/2026

BITSB wins a Nextdoor.co.uk Fave award as a local Hounslow business! Many thanks to those who voted for us - it's much appreciated :)

12/08/2026

This week's episode of Braking Bad is brought to you by the word "Filth" and the number "2".

08/08/2026

Anybody happen to know what a "ventilation shinetour zone" is? Answers on a postcard please!

05/08/2026

Before and after - getting this hub ready for fresh bearings and some new grease as part of a summer service here at the BITSB Isleworth workshop.

23/06/2026

30 degrees and climbing in the workshop today when we popped in for a brief bit of work and to test the temperature.

We'll be doing reduced hours during this heatwave so next week is a better bet for booking your bike in for some work. If the forecasts are right, we'll be back to normal hours next week.

17/06/2026

Another one of Giant's attractive and comfortable hybrid bikes is now back on the road thanks to a service here at BITSB's Isleworth workshop.