BikeTune

BikeTune: mobile bike mechanics in Reading

BikeTune is a mobile bicycle repair and maintenance service operating from Reading (United Kingdom). Its owner, Christopher Marshall, travels to the customer's home with a fully equipped workshop to carry out most work on site. The company services road, mountain, electric, cargo, children's and other types of bikes, and covers the Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire areas.

Mobile workshop services

The main activity is the maintenance and repair of bicycles and e-bikes. The service catalogue includes regular servicing, one-off repairs, custom builds and technical support at events. The company uses high-quality parts and offers the possibility of tailoring the tune-up to each cyclist's needs. Among the services detailed on the website are the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, a diagnosis and safety check, and suspension servicing.

Specialisation in suspension and e-bikes

Christopher Marshall has more than ten years of experience as a professional mechanic. He is certified as a Cytech Master Technician and holds Bosch and Shimano T.E.C. training. His experience covers both electric bikes and e-cargo bikes, and he has worked as a mechanic and store manager at one of the UK's leading bicycle retailers. The company states it has repaired more than 1000 bikes and shows a particular preference for suspension systems, an area on which it focuses part of its maintenance offering.

Coverage and how it works

The service is provided within a radius that includes towns such as Caversham, Henley-on-Thames, Basingstoke, Newbury, Oxford, Wokingham and Bracknell. The company travels to the location specified by the customer and carries out most repairs and servicing on the spot, thanks to a van equipped as a workshop. Appointments can be requested through the website form or by phone, indicating the type of bike and the service required.

Workshop profile

BikeTune presents itself as a one-man workshop run by its owner, with a focus on cyclist convenience: it avoids trips to a physical shop and reduces time without the bike. The company regularly uses components from well-known brands in the sector, although the website does not specify which ones. Its activity is complemented by a technical blog covering topics such as suspension servicing, tubeless conversion or preparing the bike for different seasons.

Location and contact

4 Berrylands Rd Caversham RG4 8NU · Phone: 07525 545 689 · Email: info@biketune.co.uk · Hours: Monday to Saturday: 08:00-18:00