RM Cycles

RM Cycles, independent bike shop near Tenterden

RM Cycles is an independent, family-run bike shop located just outside Tenterden, in the English county of Kent. The company says it has been helping riders find the right bike since 2008, and its team rides disciplines including road, gravel, mountain and triathlon. Although most of its customers buy online, the shop presents itself as a business run by people, not bots or call centres, and offers advice on model, size and setup.

Bike range

The range is organised by type of rider and discipline. For men and women, there are gravel, road, mountain, hybrid and electric bikes. There is also a kids' bike section with mountain, road, hybrid and electric models, as well as standalone mountain and road frames.

Clothing, footwear and protection

The shop sells technical clothing for men, women and children, including base layers, jackets and gilets, jerseys, shorts and legwear. The range is completed with gloves and mitts, hats, caps and buffs, sunglasses, warmers, road and mountain footwear, and helmets for adults and children.

Components, accessories and tools

The spare parts range includes brakes, finishing kits, forks and shocks, gears and drivetrain, pedals and cleats, saddles and seatposts, tubeless kits, tyres and tubes, and wheels. Accessories include storage and transport solutions, body armour, bottles and cages, creams and gels, electronics, lights, locks, nutrition, bags and luggage, pumps and turbo trainers. The tools and maintenance section covers cleaning products, lubricants and grease, puncture repair, repair stands and tools.

Brands and promotions

Brands stocked include Trek, Orbea, Giant, Liv, Pivot and ENVE, alongside component and equipment brands such as Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo, Fox, Rockshox, Mavic, Maxxis, Schwalbe, Continental, Garmin, Wahoo, Thule, Muc-Off, Park Tool and Topeak, among many others. The site advertises discounts on SantaCruz bikes, on the ENVE range, on the Pivot outlet and on electric bikes, as well as a 10% promotion on Chris King hubs when buying an ENVE rim.

Workshop service and buying

RM Cycles has a workshop service and allows you to book an appointment for a bike check. Bikes are assembled, inspected and carefully packed before shipping. The shop offers hassle-free returns, free click & collect and finance, and states that it accepts the Cycle to Work Scheme.

Location and contact

RM Cycles, 3A Leigh Green Industrial Estate, Appledore Road, Kent TN30 7DE · Phone: 01580 765612 · Email: sales@rmcycles.co.uk