Another little update:
We’re still working behind the scenes to get our new town centre workshop ready to open again. In the mean time, we’re helping the New Town Bike Kitchen get established and you’re all very welcome to come and see us there!
New Town Bike Kitchen – first and third Tuesday each month, 6:30-8:30pm, GO4 Cafe, Old Heath Recreation Ground.
We are also offering 6 and 12 month membership subscriptions!
Get a whole year of CBK use for just £60, or half a year for £30.
2 Portal Precinct (off Sir Isaac’s Walk)
Colchester
CO1 1JJ
First and third Saturdays each month: 1-4pm
Every Wednesday: 6:30-8:30pm
All our events are listed on Facebook
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CBK is an open, safe, friendly DIY bicycle workshop, open for anyone regardless of race, background, gender, orientation, faith or means.
We give you access to work stands, tools and some spare parts so you can learn to fix your own bike. There’s always at least one mechanic on hand to answer any questions or help you if you get stuck. We’re all about empowering you to learn how to look after and fix your own bike.
Oh, and we have an open-kettle policy!
A bike kitchen isn’t a bike shop. We don’t carry out repairs for you, and we don’t offer a warranty or guarantee on any work – because you do the work yourself!
While we hold a small stock of spares, it’s not comprehensive, and we encourage you to support your local bike shop (LBS) by buying from them. We only guide you as far as you want to go, and encourage you to take your bike to your LBS if you’re not comfortable carrying out any work yourself (even under supervision).
We’ve put together a list of LBS and independent mechanics we recommend, which you can find here.
