workshop
74 walcot street, bath, ba1 5bd
phone: 01225 464207
opening times: 9.00 - 5.30 monday to saturday
workshop only closed sundays
see what our fans say
"A bike shop is a bike shop is a bike shop? Not so. Both my wife and I were looking for bikes to see ourselves into gently crumbling retirement and happened upon John's in Walcot. We know little or nothing about the technicalities and had nearly been put off the project by our experiences of cycling nerds or studied disinterest elsewhere. The staff at Walcot were knowledgeable without blinding us with unnecessary detail, helpful in the extreme and almost emphatic that we took our time in making our ultimate decisions. On our second visit I was immediately recognised as the "gentleman from Monmouth" (yes we traveled that far!) - what customer relations! We would like to thank everyone at Walcot for their service and look forward to a continued association with the shop in the future - Mr & Mrs Hallett Oct 2009
"Just wanted to say thank you so much for selling me such an awesome bike. Its so much fun out and about. You guys in the shop were very helpful and I left a very satisfied customer, so will be recommending John's Bikes to family, friends and anyone who wants a bike. Keep up the good work!!" - Ali Hollest August 2009
"I would just like to say a special thanks to Jeremy….who was very knowledgeable and helpful and nothing seemed too much trouble for him. I am a very happy customer and the bike is fantastic" - Mr Latchem August 2009
"Really good guys, Great friendly shop with all the staff having a good attitude." - Martin Brennan Feb 2007
"All round good shop. I am a long time road bike rider, and have found the light with my new MTB. They have helped pick a bike, set it up and been a good source of information and advice." - Peter Dec 2004
"Johns Bikes now occupies two shops in Walcot Street and has a great selection of bikes and cycle clothing and accessories. The staff are very friendly and helpful." - WCities
Randy Stokke
Despite his ancestral-Norwegian surname, Randy is a Canadian. We asked him a few questions, eh...
Best life lesson? Look at people when you speak to them
If you were a bike what would you be? 1956 Schwinn Classic
Achievement you're proud of? My daughter Annabel
Favourite sport to watch? Rodeo
Favourite smell? Alberta after a rain
Favourite word? Eh
Most unusual place you've ever visited? There’s a cafe at the base of the glacier in Lake Louise; it takes 3 hours to hike from the back of the lake. Only the strong get to drink there
Best sound? Silence
Favourite food? Anything my wife makes
Simon Farr
We asked Simon a few questions...
Dream party guest? Kelly Brook (and of course my wife)Best life lesson? Don't worry, be happy
Favourite word? Moist
Where were you happiest? At the birth of my daughter Chloe
Best drink? A nice cup of tea
Favourite sport to watch? Football (Spurs fan)
Russell Newell
We asked Russell a few questions...
Best life lesson? Better to take your time and get there, than to rush and not get there at all
Greatest extravagance? A $600 orchestral quality didgeridoo when I can't even play one!
Achievement you're most proud of? Rebuilding a pair of Deemax wheels onto Hope hubs, when Mavic said it couldn't be done
Favourite sport to watch? Prefer to do them than to watch
What's under your bed? Monsters
Most unusual place you've ever visited? Nar Nar Goon, crazy little village, with a crazy name
